Ethnic Studies

Ethnic identity has been integral to the formation of group consciousness, producing common meaning through shared language, religious traditions, and family history. At the same time, colonialism, slavery, and genocide have been intertwined with the construction of racial and ethnic categories. In order to recognize both the positive and negative aspects of ethnic identity, as well as heed the significance of transnational migrations in the creation of diasporic identities, we focus our program on five themes: 1) diaspora, 2) colonialism, 3) slavery, 4) genocide, and 5) community formation. We explore these and related topics as they intersect with gender, sexuality, class, and nation, fostering an interdisciplinary approach that pulls together a variety of historical, social, and cultural perspectives.

Location: Miller Center for Arts & Humanities, 4th floor

Phone:(503) 768-7454

Fax: (503) 768-7434

E-mail: hugg@lclark.edu

Director: Elliott Young, Associate Professor of History, History Department