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James Slotta serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Texas at Austin. Holding a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago, he maintains active research and teaching commitments with contact via jslotta@utexas.edu.
His academic background includes:
- Ph.D. in Anthropology, University of Chicago
Dr. Slotta's research investigates political communication, listening practices, expertise, and science communication through the lens of knowledge circulation. His fieldwork in Papua New Guinea's Yopno Valley examines anarchic communities and liberal democratic theory, while North American studies focus on health information dissemination and democratic engagement. Current projects analyze health misinformation dynamics and the political significance of listening practices.
His recent publications (2015-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary convergence across linguistic anthropology, political science, and communication studies. Key patterns include multilingual practices in global contexts, the politics of reception in democratic systems, and cross-cultural communication frameworks spanning Papua New Guinea, Ethiopia, and the United States. His work consistently addresses social justice, language endangerment, and digital media's impact on information ecosystems.
Dr. Slotta teaches diverse courses including Cultural Anthropology (ANT 302), Cultural Relativism (T C 302), and Culture and Communication (ANT 307/LIN 312C), alongside specialized seminars on ethnographic methods, science communication, and endangered languages. While specific grant details aren't provided, his sustained fieldwork in Papua New Guinea and collaborative projects indicate active research funding supporting his anthropological investigations.
