Race, Ethnicity and Migration in Asian Perspectives

<p>In-person Course. While most social scientists have come to embrace the terms race, ethnicity and migration as everyday concepts for their research, they also comprise some of the most contentious topics in contemporary society. Adding to their complexity is that these terms can take on very different meanings for individuals, organizations and governments from different social contexts. This seminar course offers a context-sensitive reflection on the concepts of race, ethnicity and migration by incorporating voices from migrant and minority groups within and from Asia. While the majority of material focuses on social issues in East Asia, the course will also devote considerable time on case studies from Southeast Asia and South Asia, as well as many transnational studies that span over national and regional boundaries. This course does not seek to provide a definitive answer on how we should understand race, ethnicity and migration. Instead, it is designed to help students understand that different historical and geographical contexts can give rise to different interpretations of the same concepts.&#160;1 Credit. Session A: May 27 – June 28. Tuition: $5070.</p>