If you have questions about this program, email the program leader listed below.

Portugal Arts, Activism and the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Program Details

The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be answered by the program leader listed below.
Program Type Departmental
Program Location Lisbon, Cabo da Roca, and Sintra, Portugal
Course # SA 10344
Duration Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2025 05/17/25 to 05/31/25

Program Leader

Name Anne Edwards
Email eanne@purdue.edu
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice

Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed

Program Description

Greetings, Boilermakers!

Travel with the BCC to Lisbon, Portugal in May 2025 where you will have the opportunity to explore the complex issues of history, race, and politics through an Afro Portuguese lens.  Students will enjoy an interactive and intercultural learning experience that will facilitate the exploration of highly diverse communities in Lisbon, Portugal. Highlights of the trip will include exploration of Afro-Portuguese history and culture in the areas of art, music dance, religion, politics, and media as well as other elements that will foster a deeper understanding of the African Diaspora not only in Portugal but from a global perspective. Some points of interest are as follows: Calouste Gulbenkeian Museum, Cascais, Castelo dos Mouros, the Couva da Roca, Sintra, Quinta da Regaleira, Sao Jorge Castle as well as lectures on Afro-Portuguese history and music, workshops on Moorish tile-making. A significant portion of the tour will be spent exploring the historical connection between Portugal and what we understand to be the transatlantic slave trade.
 
 
Dr. Edwards 

Academic Credit

There are two courses being offered for this program:
AAS 491: Special Topics in African American Studies-Arts and Activism  (3 credits, Pass/Not Pass)
THRE 390: Research Tour
 
Please, check with your academic advisor to determine what course requirement THRE 390/AAS 373 will fulfill in your plan of study. 

All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.

Program Cost

Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.

Estimate Cost: $2500

This includes:

$500 non-fundable deposit (due January 21, 2025)

Baggage fee

International travel insurance

Hotel

Meals* (Most meals)

In-country transportation

Admission fees to attractions and events

 

Not included:

Meals (9 dinners and lunches)

Passport ($130*)

Application Deadline

Monday, November, 11th, 2024. 

Financial Aid

Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should

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