* While we accept registrations up to week two, please enroll at least a week before the start date. This is when class confirmation/cancellation decisions are made, and your registration can make a difference. 

Course Materials  

Brazilians Working With Americans: Cultural Case Studies by Orlando Kelm and Mary Risner   (http://www.laits.utexas.edu/orkelm/brasil/culture.htm 

Week 1. Overview of Brazilian History  

Week 2 –  Business Etiquette and Cultural differences 

Week 3 – Agrobusiness and its traditions  

Week 4 –  International Market and Major Business 

Week 5 – Startups 

Week 6 – FINTECHS  

Week  7  - Brazilian Marketing Strategies  

Week 8  – The Environment and Sustainability  

Week 9 - Big Events and their Impacts on the Economy 

Tech Support: For any technology issues, initiate contact by submitting a ticket https://tiny.utk.edu/tlcsupport 

Technology Needed: 
 
For both online and in-person classes 
- Functioning desktop or laptop; tablets are not recommended, and phones are not a good option
- Access to a stable Internet connection
 

For online classes - 

- Webcam: we ask that you use your webcam in class as this helps to create a feeling of classroom community.  
- Microphone 
 
Digital literacies requirements 

- For both online and in-person classes, understanding of how to log in and navigate Matrix, our learning management system, to access resources (e.g., homework, eBook for Spanish, etc.); a Matrix Getting Started Guide is made available to students once the class is confirmed.  

- For online classes, several Zoom tutorials are available to learn basic skills (e.g., mute/unmute, turning camera on, use of chat, etc.): Zoom Tutorials