ABOUT US

The Brazilian Studies Program (BSP) was established in the Fall of 2000 by the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) at Georgetown University, in collaboration with the Brazilian Embassy in Washington, DC. The BSP seeks to promote a greater understanding of Brazil's history, society, politics, culture, economy and environment. During its initial years, the BSP established itself as a leading center that brought together a unique blend of academic experts, policy makers, corporate leaders, government officials, writers and artists that enhanced the knowledge of Brazilian-related issues at both Georgetown University and within the Washington, DC area. Naomi Moniz directed the program from its inception through 2004. Bryan McCann, Profesor of Georgetown's History Department, is the current Director of the Brazilian Studies Program and has served as its Director since 2005.

In each academic year since its establishment, we have welcomed visiting professors from Brazil and facilitated student research, internships and study in Brazil. With its interdisciplinary focus, the BSP also incorporates a wide range of scholars from various departments at Georgetown University, including faculty members from the History, Government, Spanish and Portuguese, Sociology and Anthropology, Economics and other departments. Our program also promotes a series of lectures, conferences, and other events each semester, many of which include the participation of Brazilian scholars and public policy makers who provide our faculty and students with a comprehensive overview of contemporary Brazil.

Degree affiliations:

The Center for Latin American Studies, as part of its Master's Degree Program, offers the possibility of a "Self-Designed Concentration" in "Regional/Country Studies" which can be in Brazilian Studies. Such concentration is usually developed in consultation with a faculty mentor who is associated with the Brazilian Studies Program. At the undergraduate level, the Center for Latin American Studies also offers a Latin American Studies certificate with the possibility of a concentration in Brazilian Studies.

The Spanish and Portuguese Department offers a major in Portuguese language, literature and culture, with an optional minor in business, and also offers a minor in Luso-Brazilian Literatures and Cultures.

The History Department, the School of Foreign Studies and other University departments also encourage diverse programs of study and mentorship on Brazil.