Federal University of Piaui |
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AT A GLANCE:
Homepage:
http://www.ufpi.br/
Location:
Teresina, Piaui, Brazil
Language:
English/Portuguese
Cost (2004) :
Semester: $3,750 + airfare(Res.)
Room and board included
Scholarships are available
Subjects :
Portuguese, Brazilian History and Folklore
Application Deadline :
March 1
October 1
Housing :
Family stays
Download as a PDF file :
Piaui.pdf |
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The University Community |
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Think Brazil for Portuguese, for history The course of study has two parts: small daily classes in oral and written Portuguese plus classes in Brazilian history and folklore twice a week. Each class will be limited to five students, insuring almost one-on-one instruction. In addition, University of Nebraska students are welcome to attend classes in their respective majors.
Students will take field trips to the two national parks in Piauí (including several important archaeological sites), to ranches and irrigated farms, and to historic cities such as Ouiras, the 300-year-old first capital of the state. Other field trips will include visiting the port city of Parnaiba and the beaches nearby.
Think Brazil for Soccer, for Samba Sports are important in Brazil. They take their soccer as seriously as Nebraskans take their football. Intramural teams play regularly and Nebraska students are invited to participate. There are also opportunities for intramural basketball and volleyball plus physical training, too.
Brazilians pride themselves on their cordiality and hospitality. Nebraska students will have regular contact with Brazilian students studying English so they can share experiences. The saying goes that if two Brazilians are together a fiesta is a possibility, and if there are three or more it is a certainty.
About Piauí and the Federal University Piauí (say pee-Ah-Wee) is a state in the Northeast of Brazil. About 3 million people live there. The Federal University of Piauí is located in Teresina, the capital. About 7,000 students are enrolled in classes ranging from animal science, medicine, dentistry, law, education, art, and music to journalism. The university is part of the Brazilian federal university system and is connected with campuses throughout the country.
Since 1996, more than 100 students from Piauí have studied English and American culture at the University of Nebraska at Kearney.
Other things to think about
- Portuguese language is a perfect match with Spanish. Together they open up possibilities for individual careers throughout the Americas from the Rio Grande in Mexico to the southern tip of Argentina. Roughly 180 million Brazilians speak Portuguese and another 150 million throughout Latin America speak Spanish.
- Brazil’s largest trading partners are the United States and Argentina.
- The exchange is designed for Nebraskans and is limited to 15 students.
- Student and faculty exchanges are co-sponsored by the universities of Nebraska and Piauí and the partners of the Americas, a friendship organization which has helped provide more than 300 exchanges between the two states since 1975.
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Courses of Study |
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The objectives of the Portuguese Language Course for Foreigners:
- Oral and written communication in the Portuguese Language;
- Development of reading skills in Portuguese through a variety of texts;
- Discussion of cultural aspects of Piauí and Brazil so that students can increase their vision of the world and adapt better to the country. The Portuguese Course for Foreigners provides approximately 270 hours of class which are distributed into 230 hours for the study of Portuguese and 40 hours for the study of Brazilian culture. Students have Portuguese morning classes 5 days a week. In addition, there are out of classroom language activities. The content of the course focuses on the four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and grammatical structures. Lively and interesting material (textbook, workbook, class cassettes) and extra material (video, magazines, newspapers, songs, literary texts) is used during the course.
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Living Arrangements |
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Students will live with the families in Teresina. Room, board, and laundry are provided. |
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Duration |
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Semester long program . |
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Am I eligible to apply? |
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Any UNL undergraduate is eligible to participate in the program at Piauí. Students applying for the exchange program should demonstrate a genuine interest in Brazil, languages, or international experience and must display a general interest in the program. No previous Portuguese language is required at the time of application, but students are encouraged to take at least one semester of study before beginning the program. Students with previous language experience will be placed at the appropriate Portuguese level. |
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When should I apply? |
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The application deadline for the exchange program is March 1 for the semester beginning in August and October 1 for the semester beginning in March. |
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Applications |
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You need the following Applications for this program :
 Form A :: General Information
Form B :: Statement of Purpose
Form C :: References (Two)
These applications forms are available at International Affairs or www.unl.edu/iaffairs |
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How much will it cost? |
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The semester exchange program costs about $3,750 (2004) for Nebraska residents or for non residents. This includes instructional costs, room and board, and insurance. Transportation (about $1300), and other personal expenses are not included in this estimate. Financial aid and scholarships can be applied. |
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What about transportation? |
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A list of suggestions for student discounted airfare is available from International Affairs. |
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What else will I need? |
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Passport pictures; passport and visa informa-tion; books and materials about living, traveling, and working abroad are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace; 472-5358. |
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Can I get more information? |
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Course descriptions, more program information, and general books about Brazil are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace, Lincoln, NE, 68588-0682; 402/472-5358.
Academics: Students should discuss general academic information about Piauí and Brazil with Professor Michael Goff, 338 Anderson, 472-3045, E-mail: mgoff1@unl.edu Students also should discuss study plans with their regular academic advisers.
Financial Aid: For information about applying your financial aid to study abroad programs, contact Caroline Routh, (402) 472-2030, in the UNL Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Administrative Details: For applications and details about studying abroad, transferring credit, etc., see additional handout materials or contact a study abroad advisor at International Affairs, 420 University Terrace; 472-5358.
Related Programs: Additional exchange programs in Brazil are available through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP), of which UNL is a member institution.
Contact :
Ariella Raley or Christa Joy
International Affairs
420 University Terrace
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0682
(402) 472-5358
E-mail: iaffairs@unl.edu |
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