Dr. Ghassan Moussawi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ghassan Moussawi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois, where he also serves as the Director of Graduate Studies. His research interests encompass Transnational Gender Sexualities, Empire Coloniality, Race, Ethnicity, Racisms, Queer Color Critique, Affect Emotions, Feminist Theory Methods, and Urban Studies. He has contributed significantly to the field of sociology through various publications, including books and articles that challenge conventional approaches to these subjects. Moussawi's work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Social Problems Theory Division’s Outstanding Article Award and the National Women's Studies Association’s Gloria E. Anzaldúa Book Prize. He has been a fellow of various academic programs and has received funding for research projects related to multiracial democracy and gender studies. Furthermore, Moussawi is active in teaching and has developed various courses focusing on Race, Gender, Sexuality, and Sociological Theory. His dedication to advancing education in the arts and sciences has earned him accolades for excellence in undergraduate teaching. He also contributes to academic communities through mentoring and leadership roles within multiple university departments and initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Illinois • Urbana, IL

Associate Professor, Director Graduate Studies

Courses

GWS 201: Race, Gender, Power GWS 202: Sexualities SOC 101: Sociology Gender SOC 225: Race Ethnicity SOC 396: Sexuality Society GWS 580: Queer Theories & Methods SOC 510: Professionalization Seminar SOC 510: Teaching Practicum SOC 596/GWS 590: Gender, Race, Sexuality SOC 596: Gender Sexuality SOC 596/GWS 590: Power, Coloniality, Empire SOC 590: Masculinities, Modernities, Neoliberalism

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.