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Xiaoqiao Xu is a Lecturer in Modern Chinese Literature and Cinema at the Department of Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of British Columbia. Holding a Ph.D. in Comparative Literary & Cultural Studies from the University of Connecticut and an M.A. in Early Modern Studies from University College London, she specializes in gender, sexuality, and religious studies within Chinese literature and cinema.
- Ph.D., University of Connecticut, Comparative Literary & Cultural Studies
- M.A., University College London, Early Modern Studies
- B.A., Sichuan University, English Language and Literature
Her research examines women's literary and theatrical productions across imperial and modern China, with a focus on how gender politics, female gazes, and religious engagement (Buddhism, Daoism) shaped societal roles. She also explores intersectionality in cultural narratives, challenging traditional-modern dichotomies.
Recent publications address topics such as yellowface performance in Asian American contexts and portrait-reading practices in Ming-Qing literature. Her 2022 article on Kangxi-era calendric astronomy highlights science as political tool.
- Awards: Emerging Scholar Award (Association for Asian Performance), Teaching Excellence (University of Connecticut)
- Teaching: Courses in Modern Chinese Literature and Cinema, Asian Religions, and Cultural Foundations
