SIT Brazil: Social Justice and Sustainable Development
Language Requirements
- Required: 1 year (or equivalent) of college Portuguese. This is a Northwestern requirement; the program has no language prerequisite.
- Recommended: If you think you might declare a major or minor in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese, either before studying abroad or once you return, meet with a study abroad adviser in the Department before you leave. To arrange an appointment, contact the Department at 847-491-8249.
- You must enroll in at least one language course, or one course taught in the official language, throughout your program.
Northwestern Requirements
To understand the requirements of the Independent Study/Research Project abroad for credit, be sure to read our Independent Study/Research Project guidelines.Academic Specialties
Along with an intensive language study course, students will take program courses that generally include the following topics: history and politics, geography and economics, and African Diaspora. The Field Study Seminar prepares students for their Independent Study Project, which in the past has addressed issues such as urbanization and economic development, Afro Brazilian music, issues of cultural identity, rights of the elderly, and the economic plight of favela dwellers.Course Type
Field-based, experiential learning in program courses, with an independent study component.Additional Information
- The program generally includes field trips within Ceará and to the nearby states of Bahia and Sernambuco.
- Pilgrimage to Canindé: During the fall semester, students participate in the pilgrimage to the city of Canindé where the Catholic saint Francis of Assisi is worshipped. Here students conduct interviews with people from all over the country about their reasons for coming to Canindé.
Housing
Home stay (7 weeks), hostels, private homes or small hotels during the Independent Study Project (4 weeks)Program Costs
Fall 2008: $21,421
- This includes estimated tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses and SAAF. The sample costs provided are for the fall term; for other terms and for the most current cost, contact the sponsoring organization.
Approximate Program Size
15 studentsApplication Requirements
Prior to receiving an application, all Northwestern students must complete the following steps:
- Complete the mandatory Study Abroad 101 Quiz on Blackboard. Call 847-467-6400 or e-mail studyabroad@northwestern.edu (include your name and netID) to register for this quiz.
- After receiving a score of 90% or above, students can pick up the Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad at the Study Abroad Office. This application it is not available online.
Northwestern students must complete two applications for this program:
- SIT program application, available on the SIT web site.
- Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.
Note: This program fills very quickly. We recommend that you submit your SIT program application at the same time, or before, your Northwestern Application for Permission to Study Abroad. Program enrollment status can be checked online.
