Program Overview
This one-week embedded program uses Lisbon as a case study to think about histories, politics, and cultures of globalization.
As a seminar in GLIS, students are invited to think about the topics they have studied in their other GLIS classes, such as migration, human rights, health and environment, culture and identity, wealth and inequality, and global conflict. The week in Lisbon will allow students to better understand the long history of globalization and multicultural encounters in Portugal through visits to castles, ruins, and museums; walking tours of migrant neighborhoods; guest lectures by Portuguese scholars; and conversations with writers and artists. These experiences will offer GLIS students a global experience while enhancing students’ understanding of Portugal, the Portuguese language, and, more broadly, global Portuguese communities and cultures.
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Any pre-requisite courses are established by the faculty leader or department hosting the course. The following have been listed as pre-requisites for consideration to enroll in this course and travel on the embedded education abroad program:
- There are no specific prerequisites for the embedded program. It is recommended that GLIS students who are enrolling in 400Y have taken GLIS 101N and GLIS 102N.
- This program is open to all students and majors at University Park.
- Admission in the course and permission to travel with the group are at the discretion of the faculty leader and/or academic department hosting the course. Academic standing and disciplinary or conduct issues may impact eligibility.
Housing and Meals
During the embedded travel component, housing will consist of hotel/hostel accommodations.
Program Costs
Students pay regular Penn State tuition (either in-state or out-of-state) for the credits associated with the embedded course. Travel costs, lodging, meals, excursions, and other fees are determined by the program budget which is set by the program leader. Please consult the program leader for additional information.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
The Embedded Programs Scholarship is issued through Penn State Global Education Abroad for students studying on approved Penn State embedded programs. There is no application required to be considered for this scholarship. The Education Abroad scholarship selection team will utilize course rosters submitted by the embedded course leaders and will determine eligible scholarship recipients based on financial need.
Because of the volume of eligible candidates, awards usually go to students with the highest level of financial need as determined by the Office of Student Aid. Among those with the highest need, preference may be given to students with higher cumulative grade point averages and/or to those with no prior Penn State education abroad experience.
For More Information
For more information about this course, please contact the program leader: Krista Brune by emailing kub290@psu.edu.
How to Apply
The process for enrolling in an embedded course varies according to the instructor and/or department. The program leader has indicated that in order to enroll in the course and travel component, students must complete the Official Financial Commitment Form by December 1. There is not an interview process. If students complete the financial commitment form, they commit to take GLIS 400Y, to pay the required fees by January 23, 2024 to participate in the embedded travel component of the program over spring break.
Studying Abroad with a Disability
Many students with disabilities successfully study abroad each year. Please note that other cultures may have different attitudes and available accommodations regarding disabilities. While we cannot guarantee the accessibility of all program sites and locations, specific accommodations may be arranged in consultation with our office, the Student Disability Resources office, and our partners abroad. To prepare for success, students are strongly encouraged to research the country and program location to consider if and how they will manage their disabilities abroad in advance of selecting a program. Students with disabilities and other diverse backgrounds can begin their research on our Diversity Awareness Abroad page.
