Program

We’ll offer Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced Portuguese classes, in cooperation with Universidade Federal da Paraíba.  We STRONGLY encourage students to take at least one semester of class (two semesters would be even better!)  before going on this Study Abroad, simply because you benefit so much more by being able to understand some of the language and the way the people behave.

Classes at or above PORT2010 can be used for a Minor in Foreign Languages at UVU.    PORT202G fulfills both General Education and Global/Intercultural requirements.

Transfer credit is possible, since UVU courses and credits are usually accepted towards degrees at most colleges and universities.  Nevertheless, consult with your home institution if you plan to join UVU’s Study Abroad to Brazil.

Classes will be taught by very qualified faculty from both UVU and Universidade Federal da Paraíba.  Through a combination of formal classroom practice, conversational exchange with local students, films, and excursions, participants will have a chance to immerse in the culture and expand their linguistic abilities while being exposed to a higher education environment.

For Advanced Speakers, we’re planning to offer a Brazilian Literature/Culture/Music class.   Some Intermediate students may be eligible to take this class as a split-level course.  To reduce the amount of reading while abroad, we’ll begin reading while still here in the USA.

A few students with special projects may consult with the Study Abroad Director to see how we can accommodate their interests.  These will be considered on a case-by-case scenario, and kept at a minimum.

Dr. Debora Ferreira, PhD, is the Director for this program.

Email: debora.ferreira@uvu.edu               Phone: 801-230-7567                      Office: LA003D