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TOPICS FOR Winter 2027: Afro-Brazilian Culture in Rio and Salvador
PREREQUISITES: None
This class prepares students for a spring break trip to the cities of Rio and Salvador in Brazil. Much of our time will be spent in the UNESCO world heritage city of Salvador de Bahia, where we will explore the legacy of the slave trade and the plantation system and experience the unique Afro-Brazilian culture of this region. We will learn about syncretistic forms of religion in Brazil such as Candomblé. Students will develop a research topic in winter term and present on that topic in spring term. Travel cost: $3750. To secure your seat a $500 deposit is due November 13, 2026. E-mail professor to request approval to register.
Prerequisites/Notes: Afro-Brazilian Culture in Rio and Salvador Catalog Description : An explanation of a particular topic in ethnic studies. Topics may pertain to an issue or debate, a specific ethno-racial community, a geographic area, or a historical time period. The specific topic investigated changes each year or varies by term. May be repeated when topic is different. Attributes: GER Dimens Diversity, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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