[Brazil@Harvard] Summer 2011 - Harvard Student Programs in Brazil

Summer 2011 - Harvard Student Programs in Brazil Portuguese Language and Brazilian Culture ( http://www.drclas.harvard.edu/brazil/student/portugueserio2011) Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, two major Brazilian cities, provide the ideal atmosphere for full immersion in Portuguese language and Brazilian political and cultural life. Students interact with Brazilians from all walks of life through community service, lectures by renowned scholars, instructional excursions, and classes taught by Harvard faculty. For the first two weeks of the program students study and stay in São Paulo, then they move to Rio de Janeiro for the remaining six weeks. *Prerequisites*: 1 year or 1 accelerated semester of college-level Portuguese *Application deadline: **Friday,** **February 4, 2011*** *Dates*: June 12 to August 6, 2011 *Faculty: **Dr.** *Clémence Jouët-Pastré *For additional information*, please contact Dr. Clémence Jouët-Pastré at: cpastre(a)fas.harvard.edu *More Information* <http://www.summer.harvard.edu/abroad/brazil/> _______ Public Policy Immersion Program in Brazil: Learning from Community Service ( http://www.drclas.harvard.edu/brazil/student/ppip/2011) The purpose of the Public Policy Immersion Program is to expose Harvard College students to the complexity of the challenges and opportunities faced by Latin America’s largest democracy by giving them an opportunity to undertake meaningful community service projects in São Paulo, the country’s economic and industrial capital. A select group of College students will be chosen to work as volunteers in carefully selected organizations in metropolitan São Paulo. Harvard Graduate students are also invited to take advantage of this program, the Brazil Office facilities and our network of contacts throughout the country to secure interesting and meaningful internship opportunities.** *Application Form* <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2011ppipapplication>* (Apply Now)* *Program Dates*: June 13 to August 12, 2011 *Eligibility*: Continuing Harvard College students in good academic standing with a minimum of intermediate Portuguese (Portuguese Cb or higher). Fluent or native Spanish speakers may also apply. Students need to be prepared to work in Portuguese on arrival. Applicants from all concentrations are welcome. *Application Deadline*: Friday, February 18, 2011 *Portuguese Interviews*: February 28 to March 4, 2011 *Financial Aid:* In a few cases of high financial need, the DRCLAS may be able to subsidize the cost of the program. All students requesting financial aid from the DRCLAS need to complete the Student Consent to the Release of Information<http://www.drclas.harvard.edu/files/Student%20Consent%20to%2… form when applying. Please check other funds available: David Rockefeller International Experience Grant (DRIEG): http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~oip/rockefeller/dr_overview.html<http://www.… Harvard College Funding Source Database: http://www.funding.fas.harvard.edu/ *For additional information*, please contact Marina de Moura ( marina_demoura(a)harvard.edu)