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Gurinder Mann serves as a Lecturer in Punjabi Language and Culture at the Department of Asian Studies within the Faculty of Arts at the University of British Columbia. His academic profile combines deep cultural expertise with practical legal experience, with contact information listing email gurinder.mann@ubc.ca and office location in Auditorium Annex B101.
Born in England surrounded by UK Bhangra Bands that nurtured his passion for Punjabi culture, Mann completed both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Asian Studies at UBC. His research focuses on Punjabi romantic folktales (qisse) in poetic form, particularly the Hir Ranjha narrative which formed his thesis. He possesses extensive knowledge of Hindi-Urdu language and South Asian Film, teaching courses across these domains while also establishing himself as a published poet with his 2022 work Jazbaatan Da Kinara.
Complementing his academic work, Mann holds a Master's degree in Applied Legal Studies and brings significant professional experience as executive director of a community justice organization and six years in intelligence with BC's Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit (CFSEU-BC). This dual expertise enabled him to instruct law enforcement officers at the Justice Institute of BC, creating a unique bridge between South Asian cultural studies and practical justice applications.
His teaching career at UBC demonstrates consistent engagement with Punjabi language instruction while maintaining connections to broader South Asian cultural contexts through Hindi-Urdu and film studies, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach that enriches both academic scholarship and community understanding of Punjabi heritage.
