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Matt Van Hoose is an Assistant Professor of Anthropology in the Sociology and Anthropology Department at Goucher College, where he also serves as Associate Vice President for Global, Career, and Community-Based Learning. His academic work bridges sociocultural and linguistic anthropology with a focus on language, popular culture, and social power dynamics.
Dr. Van Hoose's educational background includes:
- Ph.D. from Indiana University (2014)
- M.A. from Indiana University (2009 and 2006)
- B.A. from University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill (1999)
His research interests center on the intersection of language, popular culture, and social difference. Van Hoose has conducted extensive work on popular music in Uruguay, where he began research as a Fulbright Scholar in 2000. His current project examines dialectal variation and language ideology among Spanish speakers in the U.S. Southeast. He also teaches qualitative research methods with a recent focus on the ethnography of work.
Van Hoose's publications demonstrate a consistent focus on language ideology, music, and cultural identity, particularly in Latin American contexts. His work often examines how musical genres like cumbia serve as vehicles for expressing national identity, social difference, and historical memory. Recent publications show an expansion of his research to include Spanish language variation in the U.S. South.
His notable awards include:
- NEH Humanities Initiatives at Community Colleges Grant (2021)
- Wenner-Gren Foundation Dissertation Fieldwork Grant (2009)
- Indiana University Glassie Prize for Excellence in Undergraduate Instruction (2007)
- Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship in Humanistic Studies (2003)
- Fulbright Fellowship to Uruguay (2000)
As Associate Vice President, Van Hoose leads initiatives connecting classroom learning with career development and community engagement. His conference presentations reflect this administrative focus, with recent talks on career readiness in study abroad and experiential learning for social justice. His dual role bridges academic scholarship with practical application in student development.
Van Hoose's scholarly work extends beyond traditional academic boundaries through video production, including documentary work on Latin American cultural topics. His interdisciplinary approach connects linguistic anthropology with media studies and community-based research.
