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Andrew Way Leong is an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, specializing in 20th- and 21st-Century American, Asian American, and cultural studies, with a focus on gender and sexuality studies and critical theory. He approaches the study of Asian American literature with a comparative lens, emphasizing generative frictions across multiple languages, particularly Japanese and English. His research centers on Japanese diasporas in the Americas, employing queer and critical theoretical frameworks to examine themes such as literary genre, gendered embodiment, and generational time. Leong has translated significant works, including 'Lament Night' by Shōson Nagahara, and is completing a manuscript titled 'Queer Race: Orientations Lost Generation Japanese/American Literature,' exploring the Japanese English-language literary contributions of authors like Shōson and Sadakichi Hartmann. Prior to Berkeley, he taught at Northwestern University, where he further developed courses on Japanese literature and Asian American literature. His publications include chapters and articles on early Asian American literature and the intersections of culture and identity within the Japanese American experience.
University of California, Berkeley • Berkeley, CA
Focus on 20th- and 21st-Century American literature, Asian American literature, and critical theory.
Northwestern University • Evanston, IL
Taught courses on American literature and related subjects.
The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.