Diaspora & Transnational Studies
Diaspora & Transnational Studies
Where is home? Need it be in one place? Is it always attached to territory? Diaspora and transnational studies examines the historical and contemporary movements of peoples and the complex problems of identity and experience to which these movements give rise as well as the creative possibilities that flow from movement. The program is comparative and interdisciplinary, drawing from the social sciences, history and the arts. Students are required to take two linked half-courses that offer an introduction to a broad array of themes and disciplinary methodologies. The program offers a wide selection of additional courses, giving students the opportunity to learn about a range of diasporic communities as well as key debates in the field. Students will complete the program with 1.0 credit 400 level capstone course (or two linked half-courses).
Faculty & Administrators
Professors
H.K. Kwee, B.A., M.A., Ph.D.
Chair
Shafique Virani
Rm. 153A, North Bldg.
905-569-5283
historical.studies@utoronto.ca
Departmental Supervisor
Duncan Hill
Rm. 153B, North Bldg.
905-569-4913
historical.studies@utoronto.ca
Academic Counsellor
Sharon Marjadsingh
Rm. 153C, North Bldg.
905-569-4914
sharon.marjadsingh@utoronto.ca
DTS Programs of Study
Major Program ERMAJ1407
Diaspora and Transnational Studies (Arts)
7.0 credits, including at least 2.0 300+ level credit.
Students must successfully complete the equivalent of 7.0 credits, fulfilling ALL of the following requirements:
- DTS201H5 and DTS202H5
- 5.0 credits from Group A and B courses, with at least 2.0 credits from each group.
- Coverage must include at least two diasporic communities or regions, to be identified in consultation with the program advisor.
- 1.0 credit from the following list of St. George courses: DTS401H1, DTS402H1, DTS403H1, DTS404H1 (should be taken in the fourth year of study).
Minor Program ERMIN1407
Diaspora and Transnational Studies (Arts)
4.0 credits, including at least 1.0 300+ level credit.
Students wishing to do a Diaspora and Transnational Studies Minor Program must successfully complete the equivalent of 4.0 credit, fulfilling ALL of the following requirements:
- DTS201H5 and DTS202H5
- 2.5 credits from Group A and B courses, with at least 1.0 credit from each group.
- 0.5 credit from the following list of St. George courses: DTS401H1, DTS402H1, DTS403H1, DTS404H1 (should be taken in the fourth year of study)
Group A = Humanities courses.
Group B = Social Sciences courses.
Students are responsible for checking the co- and prerequisites for all courses in Groups A and B.
Note: course = one full course or the equivalent in half courses. Please see the Faculty of Arts & Science Calendar for details.
U of T Mississauga Courses
Group A: Humanities courses
ENG271H5, 272H5, 370H5; FAH457H5; FRC397H5; HIS266H5, 318H5, 330H5, 366H5, 367H5, 371H5, 383H5, 384H5, 386H5, 390H5, 391H5, 393H5, 454H5, 478H5, 479H5; ITA238H5, 239H5; LIN366H5, 466H5, RLG352H5; VCC302H5, 304H5; WGS335H5, 350H5, 369Y5.
Group B: Social Science courses
ANT204Y5, 206Y5, 241Y5, 304H5; GGR207H5; JAL253H5; POL114H5, 218Y5, 343Y5, 360H5, 362H5, 363H5; SOC236H5, 302H5, 328H5, 332H5, 333H5, 339H5, 353H5, 354H5.
Students are responsible for checking the co- and prerequisites for all courses.
Arts & Science courses that can be applied to the program
- Anthropology: ANT347Y1, 426H1, 440Y1, JAP256H1
- English: ENG256Y1, 277Y1, 279Y1
- Fine Art History: FAH466H1
- Finno Ugric Studies: FIN320H1
- French: FRE332H1, 431H1
- Geography: GGR350H1, 340H1, 363H1, 452H1
- German: GER362H1, 364H1
- History: HIS206Y1, H208Y1, 294Y1, 296Y1, 303Y1, 305H1, 326Y1, 352H1, 356H1, 359H1, 360Y1, 370H1, 476Y1, 394H1, 417H1, 446Y1, 456Y1, 480H1, 487H1
- Innis College: INI327Y1
- Italian Studies: ITA233Y1, 334H1, 493H1
- Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations: NMC274Y1, 357H1, 370Y1, 385H1, 475H1
- New College: NEW150Y1, 296Y1, 223Y1, 224Y1, 324Y1, 325H1, 326Y1, 343H1, 368H1, 369Y1
- Political Science: POL349Y1, 358Y1, 443H1
- Religion: RLG341H1, 430H1
- St. Michael's College: SMC413H1, 414H1, 416H1
- Slavic Language and Literature: SLA238H1
- Sociology: SOC218Y1, 341Y1, 344Y1, 383H1
- Spanish and Portuguese: SPA480H, 486H1
- Victoria College: VIC350Y1
UTSC courses that can be applied to the program
- English: ENGB17H3, ENGC13H3, 70H3, 71H3, ENGD87H3
- French: FREB28H3, 35H3, 70H3, FREC47H3
- History: HISC14H3, 36H3, 45H3
- Visual and Performing Arts: VPAB09H3, VPHB50H3, VPHC52H3
- Anthropology: ANTB08H3, ANTC34H3
- Geography: GGRC19H, 45H3
- Politics: POLA81H3
- Sociology: SOCC25H3, 34H3
Students are responsible for checking the co- and prerequisites for all courses
Note: course = one full course or the equivalent in half courses. Please see the Faculty of Arts & Science and/or Scarborough calendars for details
Students without pre- and co-requisites or written permission of the instructor can be de-registered from courses at any time.