At the center of the Department's research are two large themes: the cultures of everyday life and cultural constructions of identity and difference. Learn about our research projects here.

Undergraduate and graduate education is a core focus of the Department. Faculty and graduate instructors have been recognized as leaders both on campus and internationally.

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