Latin American and Caribbean Society
LAT 475 – 3 credits, 3 hours
LAT 475 – 3 credits, 3 hours
Location: Salvador da Bahia, Brazil
Selected BMCC study abroad programs travel in the summer.
Taught in English, BMCC’s Study Abroad in Brazil program gives students the opportunity to explore the history and culture of Brazil by focusing on the intersections of race, class and gender in both historical and recent experiences of members of the African Diaspora residing there. Topics of discussion include the colonial history of Brazil, race and identity, religion and spirituality, expressive culture, and social movements. The Afro-Brazilian experience will be compared to that of other Afro-descendants in the African Diaspora including the United States.
The program is based in Salvador da Bahia in northeastern Brazil. Brazil has been studied as one of the paradigms for understanding race relations in modern societies and popularly known for its mythical “racial democracy”. It is the country that has more people of African descent than any nation outside of Africa due to it receiving more enslaved Africans than any other nation in the Americas. Brazil was notably the last nation in the Americas to abolish slavery. Salvador was the first capital of Brazil and is the epicenter of Afro-Brazilian culture due to the strong retention of African cultural practices. The city is one of the strongest representations of Africa in the Americas. Students will also spend a few days in Cachoeira where they will engage with a local University that is very active in promoting gender and racial equality.
Program Fee: TBD (includes international airfare, health insurance, and program-related transportation in Brazil, excursions, housing and three meals per day) BMCC 60% SCHOLARSHIP is included in price. Additional scholarship funds may be available for this program.
Additional Costs: BMCC tuition and fees for 3 credits, as well as out-of-pocket costs for personal expenses, visa, tips, and out-of-pocket meals. Optional side trips to local tourist attractions may also incur additional costs.
Prerequisite: ENG 088, ESL 062, ACR 094, or completion of a higher-level course
For more information regarding the program, please contact:
Professor Judith Anderson
Department of Ethnic and Race Studies
Office: Room S-623-G, 199 Chambers St.
Email: juanderson@bmcc.cuny.edu
Phone: (212) 220‐8000 Ext. 5585
Please note that all information listed above is subject to change at any time.
