Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies

Lecture Series, Fall 2008

The Institute for Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies is pleased to announce its lecture series for Fall, 2008 offering two lectures relative to the culture and civilization of Brazil. Both lectures are free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served after each lecture.

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The Institute of Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies is designed to be a nucleus of instruction and interaction for the benefit of its students and the larger Portuguese-speaking community of Rhode Island. Over 10% of Rhode Islanders claim ancestry from a Lusophone country, the highest percentage of any state in the union. The history and contributions of this population are an integral part of the rich fabric of this state.

In addition to offering the highest level of academic preparation in communication and literacy in the Portuguese language, the Institute functions as a locus of cultural, literary, pedagogical, research and evaluative resources inclusive of the entire Lusophone diaspora.

It aims to be a gathering place for cultural events, teacher conferences, literary resources, artistic exhibitions, performing arts productions and evaluation services for not only the matriculated students but also for the enrichment of the Portuguese-speaking community at large. In turn, interaction between the institute and the community becomes the vehicle by which students will be able to establish contacts and maximize career opportunities and community participation.