MA Migration and Diaspora Studies and Intensive Language with Japanese

Course Overview This MA in Migration & Diaspora Studies provides a critical examination of how human movement, borders, and belonging are shaped by colonial histories and racialized power structures. The course equips students with the analytical tools to understand these global phenomena and challenges them to envision a world beyond exclusionary borders. Graduates are prepared to contribute meaningfully to academic, community, and activist work focused on social justice. Key Program Highlights Critically analyze the colonial and racialized foundations of modern border regimes Explore the transformative political and cultural challenges posed by diasporic communities Develop a sophisticated understanding of key concepts like the nation-state, citizenship, and belonging Gain the skills to articulate high-stakes contemporary issues in migration and diaspora Prepare for careers in academia, community organizing, activism, and policy advocacy