Global Migration and Diaspora

Migrations and diasporas have shaped political, economic, and cultural interactions among diverse peoples across the globe for millennia. Migratory flows, whether forced or voluntary, affect the way individuals imagine and construct communities. Diasporic communities create enriching cross-cultural exchanges, but refugees and forced migration also raise challenging questions about colonial legacies and power relations. 

This thematic track equips students with the knowledge and tools to understand and analyze the multiple influences of migration and diaspora on global, national, and local levels. In addition to theories of migration, borders, and human rights, students will examine specific case studies that highlight topics such as social justice, national belonging, and cultural hybridity. 

Through IGMI courses that address issues of population shifts, race and ethnicity, and migrants’ experiences, students will increase their sensitivity to both global and local aspects of migration and diaspora and develop familiarity with the macro- and micro-angles of analysis adopted in relevant scholarship. In this way, they will gain powerful insights into diasporas, exiles, and refugees as well as the international laws and global forces that shape migration. 

The program’s interdisciplinary and comparative perspectives will allow students to understand and participate in the rich global debates. Students will also acquire essential analytical, critical, and documentation skills needed for IGMI-related academic and professional work. 

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