CIEE Study Center in Lisbon, Portugal
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Location:
| Lisbon - Portugal | |
Host Institution:
| Universidade Nova de Lisboa | |
Highlights:
| Curriculum in English taught at a prestigious university; wide range of direct enrollment courses for students with strong Portuguese language skills | |
Term(s):
| Fall, Spring, Academic Year | |
Language:
| Portuguese | |
English Instruction:
| Yes | |
Academic Credit:
| (15 - 15) | |
Subject Area(s):
| Anthropology, Language Studies, Literature, Politics, Sociology | |
Included:
| Academic Credit, Excursions, Housing, Insurance, Meals (All), Tuition | |
Scholarships:
| Yes: $500.00 (USD, min.) $1,000.00 (USD, max.) | |
Accommodations:
| Campus Residence | |
Participants:
| Undergraduates | |
Eligibility:
| Minimum GPA: 2.75
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Description:
| The goals of this program are to develop skills and competency in Portuguese language through a semester-long language course; to enhance students’ understanding of contemporary Portuguese society and culture through the CIEE core curriculum; and, where language skills permit; to meet a wide variety of students’ academic interests through direct matriculation at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa.
Academic Program
All CIEE students enroll in a semester-long Portuguese language course. Students choose four additional courses from a CIEE core-curriculum taught in English and shared with other international and Portuguese students. Students with advanced Portuguese language skills may also choose from a large offering of courses in the humanities and social sciences taught in Portuguese. Undergraduate programs at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa (UNL) are academically rigorous and students should expect challenging coursework. The CIEE program is based at the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities (FSCH).
Academic Culture
The academic culture at UNL is one of active intellectual inquiry and exploration that especially values interdisciplinary study and creativity of thought. Students are encouraged to think critically and work independently and to contribute to class discussions and participate fully in university life. Those who are interested are able to participate in projects developed at the many FCSH research units. All classes are taught by professors at UNL. Professors encourage participation and active student engagement in the course material.
Cultural Activities and Field Trips
Lisbon is a culturally rich city with a vibrant theater life, an historic opera house, many museums, concert venues, galleries, a dynamic cinemathèque, and more. Students are expected to take advantage of the city’s cultural offerings and the program includes cultural events as well as visits to sites of historic and cultural importance in Lisbon and its environs. These activities vary each semester to take advantage of seasonal and current attractions. In addition, there is a weekend trip each semester to a location of cultural and/or ecological interest.
Orientation
The orientation session conducted in Lisbon at the beginning of the program introduces students to the city, the culture, and the academic program, and provides practical information about living in Lisbon. A mid-semester workshop and the re-entry workshop held at the end of the semester are designed to assist students with cross-cultural adjustment and adaptation.
Housing and Meals
Housing and meals are included in the program fee. Students are housed at the Residência Universitária Alfredo de Sousa, conveniently located at the Universidade Nova Campus de Campolide, and walking distance to the FCSH where CIEE courses are held. There are six equipped kitchens for common use, six laundry facilities, five study rooms, one common room, and a computer room with wireless internet. | |
URL:
| http://www.ciee.org/isp |
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