SOC 481 - Contemporary Brazil-Study Abroad

Units: 4
Introduces contemporary social issues- citizenship, race, education, policing, religion, social welfare, health, and poverty will all be explored. Rio de Janeiro will serve as the setting to explore these issues. Summer abroad only.

Equivalent Quarter Course: SOC 3535.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: A-F grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Deepened their knowledge of contemporary Brazil and its demographics, politics, economics, institutions, and culture.
Explored theoretical explanations and solutions to contemporary social problems in Brazil.
Greater understanding of the many social impacts of recent/ upcoming mega-events on the city of Rio de Janeiro.
Gained experience in an international setting through a variety of course activities around Rio de Janeiro.