Dr. Asha Varadharajan

Associate Professor

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Biography

Asha Varadharajan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Literature and Creative Writing at Queen's University. Her teaching and research focus on the interdisciplinary fields of forced migration, involuntary displacement, and the decolonization of cultures and pedagogies. She has developed innovative courses that integrate African-American literature, Australian cinema, and contemporary women writers while fostering critical dialogues surrounding race, gender, and cultural narratives. Varadharajan's graduate seminars address pressing issues such as the refugee crisis and the Black Lives Matter movement. Her current research examines the nuances of refugee narratives, emphasizing the distinction between 'denizens' and 'citizens'. She collaborates across disciplines, engaging with political scientists and legal experts to explore themes of neo-colonialism and corporate social responsibility. A committed educator, her contributions to the field have been recognized through prestigious awards and grants, highlighting her impact on the academic community and her dedication to student inquiry.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Queen's University • Kingston, ON, Canada

Teaching and research on forced migration and literary studies.

Awards

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Recognition Project Lead

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Principal’s Promoting Student Inquiry Teaching Award

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IASH-SSPS Visiting Research Fellowship

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Research Interest
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Two academic references
  • Transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.