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Keohane Distinguished Lecture II
January 19, 2023 @ 6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
Free
A Symphony, But With What Audience?: On the Need to Broaden the Reach of Asian American Studies
Asian American studies has advanced our understanding of not only Asian Americans but of race(ism), empire, settler colonialism and more. But who is paying attention? Is the field speaking to Asian Americans or merely about them? There are stark differences between the dominant discourses of the field and the popular portrayals of Asian Americans that resonate with the public. I argue that Asian American studies needs to intentionally speak to a broader audience, who conceive of Asian America in its privileged forms. To do that effectively, scholars must honor the achievements of many Asian Americans in a manner that advances, rather than conflicts with, the field’s guiding perspectives.
EVENT DETAILS
Join Pawan Dhingra, Aliki Perroti and Seth Frank ’55 Professor of U.S. Immigration Studies at Amherst College and the 2022-2023 Nannerl Keohane Distinguished Visiting Professor at UNC-Chapel Hill and Duke University, for the 2023 Keohane Distinguished Lecture at the Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center (2080 Duke University Rd, Durham, NC 27708) on January 19, 2023. A public reception will begin at 5:00 p.m. with the lecture starting at 6:00 and running until 7:15 p.m. (including Q&A).
This event is free and open to the public. Free parking is available in the lot across from the Karsh Center.
UNC STUDENT BUSING INFORMATION
To Duke
4:00PM Spot at Frank Porter Graham Student Union
4:15PM Load passengers and depart for Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center
4:40PM Drop-off passengers and depart for Frank Porter Graham Student Union
5:15PM Load passengers and depart for Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center
To UNC-Chapel Hill
7:05PM Spot at Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center
7:30PM Load passengers and depart for Frank Porter Graham Student Union
7:55PM Drop-off passengers and depart for Karsh Alumni & Visitors Center
8:30PM Load passengers and depart for Frank Porter Graham Student Union
There will be sign on the bus with “Pawan Dhingra” in large letters on the bus window.