Dr. Joy Chadya

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joy Chadya is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Manitoba, specializing in social history with a focus on Africa, particularly Southern Africa. Her academic work explores themes such as transnational histories and liberation struggles. She investigates cross-border migration patterns in the Southern African region, examining how these movements impact labor dynamics and women's urbanization. Additionally, her research delves into the Zimbabwean deathscape, illuminated by the historical context of colonial rule. Dr. Chadya's pedagogical practices reflect her research interests, as she engages students in exploring complex historical narratives related to the African diaspora, migration, internal displacement, and labor history. She is currently mentoring graduate students in both Master's and PhD programs, fostering a new generation of scholars in the field. Her extensive academic background includes degrees from the University of Minnesota and the University of Zimbabwe, further bolstering her expertise in African historical studies.

Research Interests

Courses

HIST 1380 - World History HIST 2500 - History Modern Africa HIST 3502 - History African Women: Colonial HIST 3504 - Apartheid South Africa Struggle Democracy HIST 3506 - South Africa: Jan van Riebeck Nelson Mandela HIST 4000/7000 - Social History Africa HIST 4000/7000 - History Education

Requirements for University of Manitoba

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.