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Amy Liu is a Professor and Interim Chair in the liberal arts at the University of Texas at Austin. She obtained her Ph.D. from Emory University. Her research interests focus on language politics, particularly in regions such as Eastern Europe, Southeast Asia, and Taiwan. Liu has a robust portfolio of teaching and has engaged in courses that explore the intersections of language, culture, politics, and ethnicity. She has demonstrated a commitment to exploring these complex themes through the lens of political governance and societal structures in various geographical contexts. Her work emphasizes the importance of understanding language not only as a means of communication but as a critical component of identity and political discourse. Liu is actively involved in teaching multiple courses that address these themes in depth, providing students with insights into the relevant historical and contemporary issues that affect their understanding of the world.
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