Cross-Cultural Research in Brazil
Salvador - Brazil
May 16 - June 18, 2009
Psych 225 (SS) or 480 (SS); Portuguese
Faculty-led: Kathleen Stetter, Clow Faculty 17, 920-424-7174
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LIVE with a Brazilian host family!
DESIGN and carry through a cross-cultural research project with a Brazilian partner.
PRESENT your results in Brazil and at UW Oshkosh Research and Scholarship Day after returning to the United States.
VISIT Morro de Sao Paulo Beach, Lencois, Praia do Forte, and city museums, a folklore show and a Candomble show.
Participants attend classes on cross-cultural research methods at the Cultural Association of United States and Brazil (Associacao Cultural Brasil-Estados Unidos~ACBEU) English Language Institute in Salvador, Brazil.
See what past program participants have to show!
Application Deadline: December 19!
All of the information included here is subject to change. Modifications may be required depending on the exigencies of the situation.
Course(s)
Course Description
Formal class sessions before travel include the following topics: Introduction of travelers; class orientation; travel preparation; questions and answers about trip; location of web sites and resources on Brazil and Portuguese, practicing Portuguese; academic expectations (class syllabus, portfolio & log requirements, selection of projects, journaling tips, differences between psych 225 and 480); resources from students; culture & history of Brazil; travel ethics; q & a about pre-travel academic work; packing suggestions; hostess gift suggestions; greeting & living with a host family; health, safety and travel; airport transportation & airline tickets; host family information…
Formal daily class sessions in Brazil include field study, cross-cultural research methods and survival Portuguese. The course offers immersion in Brazilian culture through daily contact with Brazilian people and through working with English-speaking Brazilian students on a psychology research project.
After return, students meet to consolidate trip experiences through work on portfolios and to plan work on poster presentations of their findings. After the group meeting, students meet with the instructor individually to consult about project completion. Some students may need to collect data on UW Oshkosh students after their return. Students are expected to continue e-mail contact with their Brazilian partners.
Textbooks
- Cultural Influences on Research Methods and Statistics (David Matsumoto) (Included in your trip costs.)
- Quick & Simple Brazilian/Portuguese (Pimsleur Quick and Simple) [AUDIOBOOK] (Audio CD) by Pimsleur (Purchase on your own.)
- Larousse Concise Dictionary: Portuguese-English/English-Portuguese (Larousse Concise Dictionary) or other Brazilian Portuguese/English Dictionary. (Purchase on your own.)
- Poelzl , V. (2007). Culture Shock! Brazil: A Survival Guide to Customs and Etiquette (Culture Shock! Guides; optional)
- Branco , S. (2006). Brazil - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to customs and etiquette (Culture Smart!; optional)
Course Dates
Inability or failure to attend may affect your participation, course grades and ability to receive and use financial aid. If you cannot attend, you must indicate this on your study abroad application.
All participating students must attend ALL of the mandatory academic sessions. (Dates updated as of 9/3/08)
- 02-25-09 (Wednesday) from 4:30 to 7:30 in Clow 48 or 49
- 03-18-09 (Wednesday) from 4:30 to 7:30 in Clow 48 or 49
- 04-15-09 (Wednesday) from 4:30 to 7:30 in Clow 48 or 49
- 05-06-09 (Wednesday) from 4:30 to 7:30 in Clow 48 or 49
- 05-13-09 (Wednesday) from 4:30 to 7:00 in Clow 48 or 49
- 07-08-09 (Wednesday) from 10:00 to 1:00 in Clow Faculty 21 (not mandatory)
Required Courses
Foreign Language 001L - Portuguese (1 credit)
NOTE: You may choose to transfer this course to UW Oshkosh at the end of your program. If you choose to transfer this course, it will appear as 1 undergraduate level transfer credit on your transcript. The grade will not transfer.
Plus one of the following:
Psychology 225 - Psychology Field Study (SS) (4 credits)
Prerequisite: Psychology 101, 104, 110 or consent of instructor.
Psychology 480 - Advanced Research in Psychology (SS) (2-5 credits)
Prerequisite: Psychology 371 and consent of instructor.
Optional Course
International Studies 333 1 unit (cr.)
Study Tour
Prerequisites: none; syllabus
If you request enrollment in this course on the study abroad application, you will be automatically enrolled and will not be contacted about the coursework involved. Assignments for this course must be done independently. Contact the Office of International Education with questions.
Accommodation & Meals
Hotels listed below are tentative.
Bahia
Tropical Hotel da Bahia
Address: Av. Sete de Setembro, 1537-Campo Grande,
Salvador, Bahia 40080-121,
Brazil; Phone: 011-55-71-2105-2000; Fax: 011-55-71-2105-2035; eloise.ng@tropicalhotel.com.br
Morro de Sao Paulo
Hotel Pousada Natureza
Address: Caixa Postal 94 - 45.400.000 Valença - Bahia - Brasil; Tel: 011-55-75-3652-1044; Fax: 011-55-75-3652-1361; contato@hotelnatureza.com
Salvador
Students spend the majority of their time living with host families
arranged by the Associacao Cultural Brasil-Estados Unidos (ACBEU). Room, board
and laundry costs are included in your program fees.
Lencois
hotel t.b.d.
Schedule
The itinerary from spring interim 2007 is provided for your information. A tentative itinerary for spring interim 2009 will become available during the fall semester of 2008.
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh reserves the right to make changes to itineraries, travel arrangements, hotels, excursions, activities or other arrangements made necessary by factors beyond its control. On certain dates when some attractions or activities may not be available, UW Oshkosh reserves the right to substitute alternate attractions or activities.
Flight
Luggage Limits
Restrictions on carry-on baggage (t.b.a.).
Restrictions on checked and excess baggage (t.b.a.).
Depart UW Oshkosh
Long-term parking is allowed on campus in parking lot 6 with a valid UW Oshkosh parking permit. Participants may park on campus for the duration of their study abroad experience, except for semester-long programs.
Options for carpooling to the airport in Green Bay will be discussed at one of your pre-travel course sessions. Please arrive at the airport by 5:00am for check-in.
Flight
May 16, 2009
05:00 Arrive Austin Straubel International Airport for check-in
07:25 Depart on flight 4402, American Eagle Airlines (division of American Airlines)
08:20 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport
11:25 Depart on flight 2050, American Airlines
15:20 Arrive Miami International Airport
21:10 Depart on flight 980, American Airlines
May 17, 2009
06:15 Arrive Luis Eduardo Magalhaes International Airport (Salvador)
June 18, 2009
05:00 Arrive Magalhaes International Airport for check-in
07:45 Depart on flight 980, American Airlines
17:40 Arrive Miami International Airport
19:15 Depart on flight 1283, American Airlines
21:20 Arrive Chicago O'Hare International Airport*
*Since the arrival in Chicago is too late for a connection to Green Bay, a bus will pick up to the group in Chicago for transportation back to Oshkosh.
Return to UW Oshkosh
Estimated date & time: June 19, 2009 01:00 (late arrival into Chicago; early morning arrival in Oshkosh the next morning)
Return Location: Parking Lot 6
Fees
The more who sign up for this program, the lower the cost per participant will be. You can help lower your cost to study abroad by recruiting friends and classmates to join you in this experience!
| Program Fee Estimate | |
°$3,570 |
Program fees are currently estimated at $3,415 - $3,565 plus airfare based on 12 - 14 students. |
| Expenses in U.S. Dollars | |
$100 |
Application Fee ($200 for out-of-state applicants) |
$100 |
Passport & Pictures |
$1,275 |
Airfare |
$100 |
Immunizations |
$t.b.d. |
Textbooks (two should be purchased on your own; one is included in your program fee) |
$25 |
Hostess Gifts |
-$50 |
Refund to eligible participants |
$1,550 |
Total Pre-travel Expense Estimate (plus immunizations) |
| Expenses in Foreign Currency (Brazilian Real = BRL) | |
BRL 195 |
Meals (add to this estimate if you plan to eat out) |
BRL 100 |
Local Transportation |
varies |
Copies (if making more copies at ACBEU than budgeted) |
BRL 630 |
Personal Spending Money (BRL 390 - BRL 780) |
BRL 925 |
Total Expense Estimate while Abroad |
$400 |
Total in U.S. Dollars as of 6/26/07 (today's rate of exchange) |
$5,520 |
Total Estimated Expenses |
°Indicates the expense will appear on your UW Oshkosh student account.
Program fees cover course-related expenses (no tuition is assessed); visa fees (at U.S. citizen rate); accommodations in hotels as listed on the finalized itinerary; homestay, including meals, as listed on the finalized itinerary; tours, including transportation, listed on the finalized itinerary; transportation to Green Bay and return from Chicago; pre-travel orientation; and international health insurance. The program itinerary may be tentative and will not be finalized until approximately two weeks before departure.
Program fees do not cover items not specifically mentioned above such as trip cancellation and baggage insurance; passports; immunizations; airfare; food and beverages eaten outside of the host family's home (including on field trips); local transportation costs not associated with the itinerary; and all expenses of a purely personal nature. Estimates for some of these expenses have been included. Fees for a single room are available upon request.
Estimates found here are based on the group rate for services and travel dates as well as current exchange rates, where applicable. Changes to this plan or a large exchange rate fluctuation may cause adjustments to the final cost.
Apply
Application Deadline: December 19!
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| Professional Passport Photo for Visa Application (write your name on the back!) You MUST review the specifications for this photo before having it taken. |
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Passport You must turn in a signed passport valid for 6 months from the date of arrival in the foreign country. It must have at least TWO side-by-side blank pages (in addition to the notes pages). Your passport will be sent to the Consulate, along with your visa application, to apply for a visa. |
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| If you have traveled within the last 90 days to any of the countries listed here, you will also need a yellow fever vaccination certificate in order to enter Brazil. A copy of the certificate must be sent in with your visa application as a precaution against visa denial. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processing Number and Printed/Signed Visa
Application/Receipt for Brazil BECAUSE THESE APPLICATIONS EXPIRE AFTER 30 DAYS, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. YOU WILL RECEIVE AN EMAIL MESSAGE FROM THE OIE GIVING YOU A SHORT TIME FRAME OVER WHICH THIS WILL NEED TO BE COMPLETED. A visa is an endorsement or stamp placed by officials of a foreign country into a passport that makes it possible for the bearer to visit that foreign country. U.S. Citizens require a visa to travel to Brazil. In order to complete the visa application, you will need to have your passport available. Begin by clicking on "SOLICITAR VISTO / VISA REQUEST" Information for completing the visa application by question number:
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Resources
Office of International Education Orientation Materials
History and Customs
Brazil Culture Gram available on line or in Polk Library.
Poetzl, V. (2002) Culture shock! Brazil. Portland Oregon: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company.
Ribeiro, D. (2000). The Brazilian people: The formation and meaning of Brazil. University of Florida Press.
Novels
Jorge Amado wrote about the common people of Salvador and
Bahia. His books provide an acquaintance with historic places and
customs in Bahia. More important, Jorge Amado is one of the most famous
and best loved authors in Brazil. His works speak to the heart of
all people, but if you are lucky enough to visit Bahia, you will appreciate
Jorge Amado even more. (Dates below are dates of translations.)
Amado, J. (1998). Donna Flor and her two husbands. New York: Morrow, William & Co. (This book has been made into a movie with subtitles and was available at Hollywood Video on the east frontage road in Oshkosh.)
Amado, J. (1988). Gabriela, Clove and Cinnamon. New York: Morrow, William & Co.
Amado, J. (1964). Home is the sailor. New York: Avon Books. ( According to a review by D. Stetter, this book is humorous with plenty of escapades, but it may be offensive to some. )
Amado, J. (1993). The war of the saints. New York: Bantam Books.
Portuguese Language
Although the emphasis in our trip is on cross-cultural field
study methods rather than language acquisition, everyone should learn
basic phases in Portuguese. Also, everyone should carry a pocket dictionary.
The following sources are only a few of those available.
Foreign Service Institute (1988). Mastering Portuguese. New York: Barron's. (This is a complete language course with 12 tapes and a book.)
Pimsleur Language (1996). Brazilian Portuguese. New York: Simon & Schuster. (four tapes provide audio only learning, excellent for learning while driving.)
Educational Services. (1992). Language 30 Portuguese. Washington, DC: Educational Services. (Two tapes and a phrase dictionary will help you learn phrases, but not the structure of the language.)
Melhoramentos Editorial Staff ( 1989). Langenscheidt's pocket Portuguese dictionary. New York: Langenscheidt Publishers, Inc.
Berlitz Guide Staff. ( 1986). Portuguese for travelers. Lausanne, Switzerland: Macmillan.
Emergency Contact (during program dates)
In a life and death emergency ABROAD
U.S. Department of State Citizen Emergency Center: 1 (202) 647-5225
The Department of State will relay messages to the Embassy in the country in which program participants are traveling. Embassy personnel will try to locate your student, pass on urgent messages and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back.
To reach your student directly
Use the phone/fax information given to you by your student or, if your student is staying in a hotel, use the hotel contact information listed on the web page for your student's program.
The Office of International Education cannot give out homestay phone numbers unless authorized in advance by the student, but we would be happy to try to contact your student for you in an emergency.
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh during office hours (7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F)
- Office of International Education Phone: 1 (920) 424-0775
- Office of the Associate Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-1410
- Office of the Provost & Vice Chancellor Phone: 1 (920) 424-0300
- Office of International Education Fax: 1 (920) 424-0185
- Dr. William Baurecht: Coordinator, National Student Exchange - baurecht@uwosh.edu
- Jenna Graff: Director, Office of International Education - graff@uwosh.edu
- Becky Triatik : Front Line Advisor - triatikr@uwosh.edu
- Brian Mylrea: International Student Advisor - mylreab@uwosh.edu
- Karlin Stukenberg: Program Manager - stukenbk@uwosh.edu
To reach someone at UW Oshkosh outside of normal office hours
University Police: 1 (920) 424-1216
To reach local contacts associated with our program ABROAD
Faculty Leader: Kathleen Stetter, Phone: t.b.d., Email: kathleenstetter@hotmail.com, stetter@uwosh.edu.
Clara Ramos, ACBEU (Cultural Association of United States and Brazil); Phone: 011-55-71-3336-4411; Fax: 011-55-71-3337-9233; claraacbeu@hotmail.com; *Clara speaks English very well, but people answering the telephone may not. When calling Clara, say "Clara Ramos, please" when someone answers. This will make it easier for the person answering the phone to understand who you are looking for.
Time Zone Differences
This page was last updated on: November 12, 2008