Race, Ethnicity Migration

3 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This advanced graduate seminar delves into the intricate connections between international migration and notions of race and ethnicity, both in the United States and globally. We will explore the forces behind the formation of multicultural, multiethnic, and multiracial societies, with a focus on how race and ethnicity influence patterns of human mobility—and particularly immobility. Through critical inquiry, we will examine concepts such as identity, citizenship, class, nationality, gender, and indigeneity, viewed through the lenses of colonial history and contemporary migration dynamics. This course will provide insights into understanding race and ethnicity in the context of international migration, drawing from disciplines such as sociology, anthropology, Black studies, history, ethnic studies, comparative literature, Latinx studies, feminist studies, Asian American studies, and more.