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ANTH 2130 6.0 - Anthropology Through the Visual

Drawing upon images produced by anthropologists, journalists, filmmakers, photographers, artists, and activists, this seminar-style course asks questions about how the ways in which the making, display, and consumption of images shape and challenge understandings of self, community, and others. Topics will include race, ethnicity, nationality, globalization, power, authority, politics, religion, gender, class, and sexuality.

Based in Lisbon, this course will explore the visual worlds and vibrant visual lives of the city and its diverse people. Teaching will be undertaken experientially through walks through historic neighbourhoods, 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. For their final assignment, students will produce an independent creative project such as a visual diary, sound walk, or multi-media artwork.

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

Please note that all program dates and costs are tentative and subject to change. Final program fees will be determined based on enrolment numbers and the confirmed course itinerary.

Prerequisites: None. Anthropology majors may have preference.

Location: Lisbon, Portugal

Course Dates:
May 25-27, 2027 at 91��ɫ; May 31- June 19, 2027 in Lisbon, Portugal

Course Director:

Prof. Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology (zhirji@yorku.ca).

Enrolment: Min. 10 students, max. 18 students

Course Details

Course activities may include the below and more

Museum of Lisbon

Castelo de Sao Jorge

Day trip to Sintra

Street Art Workshop

Walking Tours

Traditional Fado Show

Students will stay at Lisbon Lounge Hostel.

Breakfast is included

Outgoing Global Learning Funding - 91��ɫ International:

- The 91��ɫ International Mobility Award

- LA&PS International Study Abroad Award

- The Paulina Lau Scholars Program

- Martin and Maria Singer Study Abroad Award

There is no group flight for this course, and all admitted students are responsible for booking and paying for their own flights. If you wish to arrive in Portugal earlier than the course start date, or stay after the course is complete, you will be responsible for finding and paying for your own accommodations.

Canadian citizens do not need a visa for short-term stays in Portugal. Students are responsible for knowing Portugal’s entry and exit requirements and ensuring they have the appropriate travel documents. Students should consult the’s website to see if they require a tourist visa based on their country of citizenship. Students requiring a tourist visa to enter Portugal should apply to the Consulate 2 months before their scheduled departure. Please refer to the ’s travel advisories and information for Portugal.

Any students with layovers in another country en route to Portugal must also check that country’s entry and exit requirements and obtain a transit visa if one is needed.

Program Costs

Cost		Details
Estimated Program Fee	$3,610 (based on 10 students)	Included in program fee: accommodations in Portugal, all site visits and excursions, day trip to Sintra, welcome and farewell meals, professor-related costs (travel, accommodations, meals, incidentals). **Program fee subject to change based on final number of students and final course itinerary.
Additional Costs
Flights to/from Lisbon	$1,200	Estimate. Depends on departure location and date of purchase.
Guard.me Travel Insurance	$100	Estimate. Students are required to purchase Guard.me insurance.
Spending money	$1000	Variable. All students should budget additional funds for meals, transportation, gifts, personal travel, etc.
91��ɫ Tuition (Domestic)	$1,486.02	Approximate based on for 6.0 credits in LA&PS courses. Subject to change based on program.
91��ɫ Tuition (International)	$8,147.52	Approximate based on for 6.0 credits in LA&PS courses. Subject to change based on program.
Approximate Total Program Costs (subject to change)
Domestic Students	$7,396.02
International Students	$14,057.52