FACULTY- LED PROGRAMS 

Summer 2010 

 
Commerce & Culture: Rio, Salvador & Bahia

This course is designed for undergraduate and graduate students as an introduction to the geographic and cultural riches of Brazil.  We will start in  Rio de Janeiro, one of the most fabulous cities in the world.  Known for its carnival and stunning beaches, it is also an important port and center of media.  The group will view the breathtaking vista from the foot of the statue of Christ the Redeemer. The districts of Copacabana and Ipanema are justly known worldwide.  The music styles of samba and bossa nova are famous exports of the cariocas (natives of Rio). 

The group will move south to Salvador, the old colonial capital of Brazil founded in 1501.  Salvador contains the Pelourinho district, which has been recognized by the United Nations as a world cultural resource.   The group will see performances of such world-known blocos (music groups) as Olodum, which have important economic and social roles in the Bahian Community. Bahia means "bay" in Portuguese, and the Brazilian state of Bahia, like Hampton Roads, has one of the world's great natural ports and beautiful beaches.  The course will provide perspectives on commerce such as trade tourism, manufacturing, retail, distribution and  agri-business.  The university system, governmental structures and social services  have striking differences and interesting similarities to our own.
  
 *Students must register and pay for IT 495/595, MGMT 463/563, or AAST 395  (summer registration) in order to participate in this program.

HIGHLIGHTS Rio de Janeiro Copacabana, Ipanema The Port of Rio Maracaña Stadium Capoeira Martial Arts The Port of Salvador UN Historic District

Faculty Leader:                                                                                                              Dr. Samuel Coppage has more than a decade of extensive travel experience throughout Brazil - from the Amazon to the very south near Argentina.  He led ODU's first study abroad program to Brazil in 2002.  A good Bahian cook and a student of carnival music groups and styles, Dr. Coppage is fluent in Portuguese and has made professional presentations on information technology in Brazil.  Dr. Coppage received his Master's and Ph.D. from New York University.

ITINERARY 10 July: Depart Norfolk 12 July: Rio city tour, including Christ the Redeemer, Sugar Loaf 13 July: Rio historic and commerical district 14 July: Port Tour 15 July: Free day in Rio 16 July: Depart Rio for Salvador 17 July: UN Historic District 18 July: Energy Company Ecological Preserve 19 July: Bay tour; island tour 20 July: Major S. American Construction Enterprise and State University 21 July: Tour of Cachoeira and Federal University 22 July: Art Park, Port Facility tour, and State University 24 July: Depart Salvador, brief home stays in Salvador *Subject to Change: The office of Study Abroad reserves the right to make changes to a program in light of currency fluctuations, changing security and safety conditions, or any other unforeseen circumstances.

Prof. Samuel Coppage                              OR         Office of Study Abroad Information Technology                                            212 Spong Hall, 2nd Floor 2070 Constant Hall                                                    Bolling Ave. and Hampton Blvd. 757-683-3488 or scoppage@odu.edu                  757-683-5378 or studyabroad@odu.edu IT 495/595, MGMT 463/563, or AAST 395 (3 credits) (summer term registration) Priority Application Deadline: February 15, 2010 Cost Information Download Application  (Turn in application with $250 deposit to the Office of Study Abroad, Spong Hall, Room 212, Norfolk, VA 23529)