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Rio de Janeiro Summer Abroad: Theory and Politics of African Diaspora

Join our academic course in Rio, featuring modules on theory, research, and black feminisms. Experience Diasporic perspectives and work with social justice organizations. Classes held at Uerj, accessible by subway. Enhance your Portuguese skills with translators available. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture and rich history of Rio de Janeiro.

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Rio de Janeiro Summer Abroad: Theory and Politics of African Diaspora

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  1. 2013 Rio de Janeiro Summer Abroad Program

  2. Welcome! • Program is the following • Academic course on theory and politics of the African Diaspora • Classrooms with Brazilian colleagues selected by Criola and Uerj (first to institute affirmative action in Brazil, in 2003) • Instructors from Brazil and United States: academics, policy makers, civil society organizers • Modules on research, intellectual history, theory • Emphasis on Diasporic perspectives • Black Feminisms • Placement in social justice organization: Criola or Criola Partner

  3. Uerj • Classes take place in one of Rio de Janeiro’s main universities • First to implement affirmative action in 2003 • Located at the border between southern and northern part of Rio • Next to Maracana Stadium, Mangueira, and Vila Isabel • Accessible by subway

  4. Translators and Portuguese classes • Classes are from 1-6p, two times per week • Simultaneous translations • Portuguese classes at Criola • More intensive in the first three weeks

  5. Criola and its partners Founded 1992 Mission Empower black women, adolescents, and children, to combat racism and sexism Develop plans of action to improve living conditions of black population

  6. Areas of action • Health http://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_saude.htm • Human Rightshttp://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_direitos_humanos.htm • Political action and articulationshttp://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_politica.htm • Project monitoring and evaluationhttp://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_monitoramento.htm • Communicationhttp://www.criola.org.br/atuacao_comunicacao.htm

  7. Partners (to be confirmed) • CARITAS • http://caritas.org.br/novo/ • IBASE • http://www.ibase.br/pt/ • OBSERVATORIO DE FAVELAS • http://www.observatoriodefavelas.org.br/observatoriodefavelas/home/index.php

  8. accommodations • Jucati Apartments • https://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF-8&q=jucati+rio+de+janeiro&fb=1&gl=us&hq=jucati&hnear=0x997efe4224b50b:0xf988253c846c59ee,Rio+de+Janeiro,+Brazil&cid=0,0,4289206930282605792&ei=DByIUJiAKYvPqQH_34Ew&ved=0CI8BEPwSMAI

  9. Fun and tourism

  10. Funding • Plan ahead! • See the program database and budget calculator in the Study Abroad website • Liberal Arts: $12,000 • LLILAS, AADS: summer fellowships • Global Assist (SA website)

  11. Questions

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