The International Affairs Office invites you to participate in the Summer School on Brazilian Studies at the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. The UFMG is offering one full scholarship and one half scholarship for two student of our institution. But there is no limited number for applicantions.

About the Program

The UFMG Summer School on Brazilian Studies intends to give students from all over the world an understanding of key aspects of Brazil from distinct perspectives. Over two weeks of intense learning, meetings will cover the underpinnings of Brazilian politics, history, foreign relations, geography, law, economy, arts and culture.

Language

All lectures will be given in English. Applicants are expected to be proficient in English. Results of standard English proficiency tests (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS) will be preferable.

Brief Description Of Contents

1.  Brazilian History: From the age of European settlement until these days
2. Brazilian Geography: A huge and most diverse territory, with all that it entails
3. Brazilian Culture: The cultural richness of Brazilian multi-ethnic and multiracial people
4. Brazilian Law: Key elements of the Brazilian Law and legal system
5. Brazilian Society: Ultra-complex Brazilian society and its main components
6. Brazilian Politics: Polity and policies in the largest Latin American national community
7. Brazilian Economy: The engines of Brazil’s gigantic economy
8. Brazilian Foreign Policy: How an emerging power connects itself with the outside world
9. Brazilian Cinema: The unknown strength of the Brazilian cinema
10. Brazilian Arts: The artful Brazilians and their most talented interpreters
11. Portuguese Language for Foreigners: A taste of Brazil through the language
12. Race in Brazil: An introduction to racial dynamics in Brazil

Duration

Is going to take place from 17th to 28th of July 2023.

Application Materials:

• Proof of enrollment in the UTP
• Letter of motivation
• One letter of recommendation
• Curriculum vitae
• Certification of English proficiency (e.g., TOEFL or IELTS)

*  All documents should be sended in just one PDF File to [email protected] cc [email protected]

Applications Deadline

December 12th, 2022

Contacts

• Interested students can contact [email protected] cc [email protected]
• Phone: 560 3201
• Attention in person at the International Relations Office from Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm.
• Find us on social networks as @dri_utp