WIC 134 - Brazil: A Culture of Paradox

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Franklin College - Indiana

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This is an immersion in Brazilian culture, accomplished through: Studying its history so as to understand the paradoxes of its culture - the widest gap between rich and poor on earth, modern cities and rural backwaters, Amazon rainforest to urban jungle, the longest-lasting and most widespread system of slavery in the Western Hemisphere, "Equal rights" in a culture of machismo and color, Roman Catholicism, Pentecostalism and Candomble (the hybrid religion of black Brazil). Students will be living with carefully chosen host families and teaching English through daily conversations with the host family. We will travel to the Amazon region, Brasilia, Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba (the city of the future), and the amazing Iguacu Falls (275 falls in all). Students will also be working in either carefully selected schools or on a Habitat for Humanity project. Students will also be meeting with a variety of business, government, education, and social leaders. Some time will be spent experiencing the beaches, nightlife and music (samba, bossa nova, choro, forro) beyond our stereotypes. Upon return from Brazil, all students will contribute to the trip web page and present a cultural perspective of their experiences to the campus community. Does not contain the leadershp component. Pre-requisites: None. Additional Fees: $2,300 Instructor: David Chandler

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.franklincollege.edu

Phone Number:

(317) 738-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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