Discover the Vibrant Ties Between Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa at LASU’s International Conference!
Get ready for an enlightening experience at the Lagos State University (LASU) as the Centre for Afrobrazilian Studies (LASUCAS) prepares for its third International Conference! This event promises to be a melting pot of ideas, bringing together scholars and experts from across the globe to delve into the rich cultural and historical connections between Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Conference Details You Need to Know
Date: Monday, 28th – Wednesday, 30th October 2024
Venue: Aderemi Makanjuola Lecture Theatre, Main Campus, Ojo, Lagos
Time: 9:00 a.m.
This year’s theme, “Bridging the Atlantic: Brazil and Sub-Saharan Africa, South-South Partnering for Growth,” aims to foster intellectual exchange and enhance cooperation for mutual development.
Last Call for Papers: Explore Diverse Sub-Themes
Organized in collaboration with prestigious Brazilian institutions—including the Federal University of Bahia, Instituto Hoju in Rio de Janeiro, and the Laboratory of African Studies at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro—the conference invites researchers to submit papers on a variety of compelling topics, such as:
- Education and African language curricula in Brazil
- Political, social, and economic dynamics
- Traditional and alternative medicine
- Afro-diasporic literature and cultural studies
- Linguistics and communication
- Afro-Brazilian cultural identities
- Ifa and traditional religious practices
- Arts and architecture in Brazil
- Racial identity and classification
- Music, dance, and performance arts
- African culinary traditions in the New World
- Philosophical perspectives from Africa and Brazil
- Science, technology, and agricultural practices
- Racism, necropolitics, and ethnic issues
- Gender studies: Patriarchy and matriarchy
- Urban development and the black diaspora
Registration and Fees
Registration Fees:
- Presenters: N20,000
- Postgraduate Students: N15,000
- Foreign Participants: $20
- Foreign Postgraduate Students: $10
Deadline: The registration deadline has been extended to Monday, 14th October 2024. Presentations can be conducted online, making it more accessible for participants worldwide.
How to Register
To register, submit your abstracts, and find payment details, visit the LASU Conference Registration Portal.
For more information about the Centre for Afrobrazilian Studies, check out the official LASUCAS website.
Don’t Miss Out!
This conference is a unique opportunity to engage with diverse perspectives and strengthen ties between Brazil and Africa. Join us in this intellectual journey and be part of an event that promises to inspire and connect!
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