Dr. Rihan Yeh

Professor

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Biography

Rihan Yeh specializes in linguistic sociocultural anthropology with a particular focus on the effects of US-Mexico border public life in Tijuana, Baja California. His work, including the book 'Passing: Publics Mexican Border City', analyzes various texts and interactions to reveal how Mexican senses of self and collectivity take shape amidst the complex dynamics of border enforcement and social identity. Currently, he is engaged in research on the visual exchanges at the border and exploring new interests in urban transborder mobilities. His publications cover a wide range of topics within this field, including the implications of citizenship, public demonstrations, and ethnographic evidence from Tijuana's daily life, contributing to ongoing discussions regarding immigration, Latin American citizenship, and transnational borders.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2009-09-01 — Present

University of California, San Diego • La Jolla, California

Teaching and conducting research in linguistic sociocultural anthropology with a focus on US-Mexico border issues.

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).