Tina Chen
Director of Penn State's Global Asia's Initiative and founding editor of the award-winning journal Verge Studies in Global Asias. She is also a professor of English and Asian American Studies at Penn State.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 13min
Tina Chen and Charlotte Eubanks, "Global Asias: Tactics & Theories" (U Hawaii Press, 2024)
Tina Chen, the Director of Penn State's Global Asias Initiative, and Charlotte Eubanks, a Professor of comparative literature and Japanese studies, dive into their new book, which challenges conventional academic silos in the study of Asia. They explore the collaborative nature of Global Asias scholarship, emphasizing innovative methods and interdisciplinary dialogues. The guests also discuss the role of language in shaping academia and the significance of open access in promoting engagement. Their insights advocate for a more inclusive and dynamic understanding of Asian studies.
Jul 11, 2025 • 1h 11min
Tina Chen and Charlotte Eubanks, "Global Asias: Tactics & Theories" (U Hawaii Press, 2024)
Tina Chen, Director of Penn State's Global Asia Initiative, and Charlotte Eubanks, a comparative literature scholar, delve into the intricacies of Global Asias scholarship. They discuss the need for interdisciplinary perspectives in understanding Asian identities and the importance of collaborative academic spaces. Highlights include the evolution of Global Asia's intellectual architecture and the impact of language on academic discourse. They also explore the dynamics of open access publishing and the necessity of recognizing diverse perspectives in reshaping scholarship on indigeneity and culture.
