ANTH 2130 6.00: Anthropology Through the Visual

Instructor: Zulfikar Hirji | agekas@yorku.ca

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Language of Instruction: English

Program Dates(s): May 25-27, 2027 at 91��ɫ; May 31- June 19, 2027 in Lisbon, Portugal

Course Overview:

Based in Lisbon, this course will explore the visual worlds and vibrant visual lives of the city and it's diverse people. Teaching will be undertaken experientially through walks through historic neighborhoods, coastal parks, eco-zones, industrial sites, and other locations, visits to galleries, museums, archives, and art centres, and conversational sessions with local artists, activists, and journalists. Using ethnography, film, video, visual art, photography and new media students will explore issues of race, ethnicity, nationality, globalization, power, authority, politics, religion, gender, class, and sexuality in the context of Lisbon’s history and contemporary life.

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Applications are open until 12:00 p.m. EST. on January 22, 2027.

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Students must be at least 18 years of age and have completed at least one year of university by the time they undertake a study abroad course.

Students that are currently on academic probation will not be accepted into the study abroad program.

Students must meet the academic pre-requisites outlined on the individual course pages.

Students must have a valid passport at least 2 weeks before program start date.

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Program fee: CAD 3610* (based on 10 students)

*Program fee subject to change based on final number of students and final course itinerary.

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