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Andrew F. Jones is a Professor and the Louis B. Agassiz Chair in Chinese at the University of California, Berkeley, where he also serves as Head Graduate Advisor. His research and teaching focus on modern Chinese literature and media culture, bridging historical and contemporary discourses.
- Key Roles: Faculty Member, Head Graduate Advisor
- Institution: University of California, Berkeley
Professor Jones has authored foundational works on Chinese cultural history, including Circuit Listening (2020), which explores the transnational dimensions of Chinese popular music, and Developmental Fairy Tales (2011), analyzing evolutionary metaphors in modern Chinese culture. His scholarship often intersects with translation studies, as seen in his translation of Eileen Chang's Written on Water (2005). He co-edited the special issue The Afro-Asian Century (journal: positions: east asia cultures critique), highlighting global cultural dialogues.
Research Trends: His publications emphasize media archaeology, cultural hybridity, and colonial modernity, with a focus on music, literature, and youth discourses across the 20th and 21st centuries.
Scientific Awards:
- Louis B. Agassiz Chair in Chinese
As an educator, he has shaped graduate studies in Chinese literature and mentored students through his administrative and teaching roles. His interdisciplinary approach spans literary analysis, media studies, and postcolonial theory.
