linguistic anthropologist and ethnographer
working between Providence and Singapore
My given name is Joshua, but you can call me Josh. I have a PhD in sociocultural and linguistic anthropology from the University of Chicago. My primary research is about the politics of language, race, and belonging in Singapore. I’m committed to creating inclusive, antiracist spaces in my research, writing, and teaching (both in and outside the classroom). You can read more about me here.
RESEARCH
I research language, race, and belonging; “Mother Tongue” politics; intersectional othering; state knowledge-production infrastructures; the politics of Singaporean craft cocktail/spirits culture; and U.S. school boards, among other things.
2019 mentors and mentees in the U.S. Embassy Alumni Mentoring Program, after our closing session at Google Singapore
TEACHING
I have experience facilitating collaborative, open-ended inquiry in a university classroom setting. I also have experience as a trainer, mentor, and career educator.
WRITING + EDITING
I’ve done some writing about my research, scholarship, and personal experiences. I’ve edited others’ work too.
Footpaths / desire lines outside the Aljunied MRT Station in Geylang (Singapore)