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Portuguese: Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Portuguese Language in the Brazilian Context

June 24 - August 2, 2008

Portuguese-Brazil Overview

Make this summer your tropical winter in Brazil! Take advantage of a unique opportunity to live and study in Salvador da Bahia, one of Brazil's foremost cultural centers. Walk the cobblestone streets of the restored "old city" and explore the largest group of Baroque buildings in the Americas, one of the world's architectural wonders. Catch a street celebration and feel the pulsating rhythms of Bahia's African-inspired music and dance. Savor moqueca, vatapá and other delicious Afro-Brazilian dishes. Study Brazilian culture while learning or improving your Portuguese language skills in this vibrant seaport.

FLAS Recipients: This program qualifies for FLAS funding. The core program consists of 126 contact hours. Some FLAS awards may require more contact hours. To increase the contact hours, FLAS recipients may register for the optional 199 course. For cost breakdown information, click here.

This program is directed by Professor Carlos Quicoli, UCLA Department of Spanish and Portuguese. For more program information, please click on the links at the top of this page.

Financial aid is available to qualified UCLA students. All other students should inquire about financial aid at their home institution. For more information on financial aid, click here.