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Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro, Intensive Language Program

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Dates and Deadlines

Term: 
Spring
Start Date
See Advisor
End Date
See Advisor
Deadline
9/15/2023

Information

Area of Study: 
Portuguese
Program Type: 
Intensive Language
Language of Instruction: 
Portuguese
GPA: 
2.5
Language Prerequisite: 
General knowledge/interest to learn local language is preferred
Advisor Name: 
Madde Lesnewich
Advisor Email: 
studyabd@unm.edu

Overview

This is an Intensive Language Program to learn Portuguese. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro offers Portuguese as a Second Language via regular and intensive courses. The objective of these courses is to develop the student's ability to understand, speak, read and write Portuguese in both formal and informal situations. This program also prepares international students to attend regular University courses in all academic areas, including History, Anthropology, Literature, International Relations, Engineering, among others.There are five proficiency levels offered in the Portuguese as a Second Language program. Level I, II and III consist of 90 hours of instruction per term (6 hours per week), corresponding to 6 academic credits. Level IV and V consist of 60 hours of instruction per term (4 per week) corresponding to 4 academic credits.

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Academics

Academics

Intensive Language Courses are taught during the regular semester (March-July or August-December) and also during One-Month Pre-Term sessions (4 weeks) in January or July.

Level I - BEGINNER (90 hours)

Level II - INTERMEDIATE I (90 hours)

Level III - INTERMEDIATE II (90 hours)

Level IV - ADVANCED I (60 hours)

*Level V - ADVANCED II (60 hours)

*Students who pass the Level V test may attend as Semester Exchange Students.

Please see "Links" tab for PUC-RIO website 

NOTE: GEO works to provide the most accurate academic information for each program, but please confirm on the host institution website. This is particularly important for program dates, as study abroad students may be asked to arrive early for orientation, language immersion, or other activities.