معرفی
Dr. Xiaofei Tu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures & Cultures at Appalachian State University, specializing in East Asian literature and philosophy. They teach Chinese and Japanese languages and focus on research areas such as cultural adaptation and nationalism in East Asian contexts.
Education:
- PhD in [Discipline], Syracuse University (2007)
- M.Div. (Master of Divinity), Harvard University (2000)
Research Interests: Dr. Tu explores intersections of literature, philosophy, and cultural dynamics in East Asia. Their work emphasizes how cultural products like media and literature reflect and shape national identities, particularly through case studies like Japanese idol culture's reception in China. This research bridges literary analysis with sociopolitical frameworks to understand transnational cultural flows.
Grants: Co-Principal Investigator on the 2018 and 2019 STARTALK grants (National Security Agency), collaborating with Dr. Wendy Xie. These grants support language education initiatives.
Current roles include advising and contributing to departmental committees. No lab affiliations or teams explicitly mentioned in provided texts.
