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Georgetown in Bahia: African Diaspora and Public Health in Brazil – Summer Program
This four-week program to learn about Brazilian history, the city of Salvador, and its importance during the slavery trade from the 1600s to the 1800s, through its history, and the presence of West African or Yoruba traditions in Bahia’s culture (religion, music, food). Hosted in partnership with the ICR (Instituto Clara Ramos), Georgetown in Bahia blends four weeks of intensive, Georgetown-designed summer study with enriching cultural immersion in the city of Salvador. Also, it includes learning about Brazilian public policies and tropical diseases. Students will also learn basic Portuguese. The program is also open to non-Georgetown students.
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