Dr. Juliana Hu Pegues

Associate Professor

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Biography

Juliana Hu Pegues is an Associate Professor at Cornell University, specializing in American Studies. She completed her Ph.D. in American Studies at the University of Minnesota in 2013, where she also earned her Bachelor's degree in Comparative Ethnic Studies in 2003. Her research interests include Asian American studies, Native and Indigenous studies, women of color feminism, and queer of color critique. Through her work, Pegues engages critically with issues of identity, culture, and activism, particularly focusing on the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. She is actively involved in academic discourse and has contributed to various discussions on Indigenous feminist activism and the representation of marginalized voices in literature and academia. Pegues is known for her instructional excellence, teaching courses on Asian American literature and Native American literature, and she guides students in pursuing their honors essays and directed studies. Her commitment to her field extends beyond the classroom into broader cultural conversations about race, representation, and community engagement.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction Asian American Literature Honors Essay Tutorial Directed Study Introduction Native American Literature Group Study

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture