General Information
The Brazilian Seminars developed by PUC-Rio is
an international summer school which provides
students and young scholars with the
opportunity to deepen their knowledge about
Brazil.
Pratical Information
Course dates: July 11–22, 2016
Location: PUC-Rio, Rio de Janeiro
Course duration: 48h
Contact hours: 40h
Company visits & excursions: 8h
It’s an interdisciplinary program meant to give a
broad perspective of Brazilian issues which are
currently in the global scenario.
Course tuition: US$950
A 48h program of lectures and off-class activities
that offers a panorama on Brazil’s different
aspects, ranging from politics to environmental
issues, from culture to public health.
Course Content
40h of lectures on the following themes:
• Brazilian Culture
• Race Relations in Brazil
• Brazilian Politics
• Public Policies for Social Inclusion
• The Brazilian Agenda of Economic
Development
• Health System in Brazil
• Education Policies and Challenges
• Migration Flows and the Formation of the
Brazilian People
• Environmental Issues in Brazil
• Renewable Energy - Brazilian Energetic
Potential
• Oil industry-Brazil in the Global Market
• Urban Planning, Mobility and Integration
• Doing Business in Brazil
• Brazil, BRICS and International Relations
• Entrepreneurship - Genesis Incubator
• Start-ups: Successful Cases
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS FROM
PARTNER INSTITUTIONS & EARLY BIRD
Public
Students or professionals interested in
learning more about Brazil.
The course offers a critical overview of
contemporary Brazil in its history, cultural,
institutional, economic & political aspects.
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OPPORTUNITY: combine the BRAZILIAN SEMINARS with 20h of survival Portuguese.
ECTS/University Credits
After the successful participation of the
program, participants have the possibility to
earn 3 university credits and a certificate of
attendance.
Do you want to know what Brazil is really about?
Why there is so much buzz about almost everything that
happens in this diverse and complex country?
Broaden your knowledge while having fun socializing
with people from around the world, enjoying a vibrant
urban lifestyle, and discovering the natural beauty of Rio.
WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU!
LECTURES AND ACTIVITIES WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH (PROFICIENCY IN THE LANGUAGE MUST BE INTERMEDIATE OR HIGHER)