Dr. Angie Chau

Biography

Angie Chau is an Associate Professor in Pacific Asian Studies at the University of Victoria, specializing in modern and contemporary Chinese-language literature, film, pop culture, visual culture, and translation. She holds a PhD from the University of California, San Diego, and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals such as Modern Chinese Literature Culture and Concentric. Chau's work encompasses a wide range of topics, including transnational Chinese literature and science fiction. Her recent publication, "Paris Art Transposition: Early Twentieth Century Sino-French Encounters," was released by the University of Michigan Press in 2023. Additionally, she co-authored the article “Complicating images of modern Chinese women” in Feminist Media Studies. Prior to her current role, Chau taught at NYU Shanghai, Arizona State University, and UC San Diego, where she developed courses emphasizing modern Chinese literature and film. She is recognized for her insightful critiques and contributions to the understanding of Chinese culture and literature in a global context.

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