Language & Culture in Salvador
Program Introduction
Although not required, it is highly encouraged that Flagship Scholars attend the Language & Culture in Salvador summer session to help improve their proficiency in preparation for the Capstone year.
During the Language & Culture in Salvador program, students will live in a 500-year-old city and UNESCO World Heritage site, built atop spectacular beachside cliffs that overlook the tropical coastline. While in Salvador, students will enjoy a unique opportunity to learn about intercultural communication and the local language, taught by either a UT professor or local instructors. Students will immerse themselves in the culture of the region via a homestay and enjoy the various festivals that take place in the month of June, featuring local music, food, religion, and Afro-Brazilian traditions.
Students live in home stays in areas relatively close to the school but distances vary. Homestay includes 3 meals per day. Students are required to live in program housing.
Click Here to Apply for a Summer in Salvador!
Program Overview: Academic Information
Students earn a total of 6 credits and may choose from various tracks. POR 353 is taught by UT Professor, Orlando Kelm and has a Global Cultures Flag. All other courses are taught by local professors and are transferred to UT upon successful completion of the program.
Course(s)
- POR 353 - “Sociolinguistics Portuguese for the Professions: Brazilian Life and Culture” or
- POR 329S - Upper Division Topics in Portuguese or
- POR 319S - Lower Division Topics Portuguese or
- POR 601D - Introductory Portuguese or
- POR 611D - Intermediate Portuguese II or
- POR 610S - Portuguese for Spanish Speakers I or
- POR 611S - Portuguese for Spanish Speakers II
Program Dates: Summer First
*Please note, students in the Portuguese Flagship Program will take LA 119 during the Spring semester at UT, and also stay in Salvador for an additional 4 days
- Final Deadline: January 15, 2020
