Dr. Brian Bernards

Biography

Brian Bernards is an Associate Professor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures and Comparative Literature at the University of Southern California. He specializes in Southeast Asian literature and film, particularly in the context of Sinophone studies and postcolonial studies. His research investigates intercultural contacts and translingual exchanges in East and Southeast Asia, focusing on the diverse cultural expressions and internal diversities within these regions. His work critically examines how authors and filmmakers challenge dominant discourses and master narratives while navigating themes of multiculturalism and creolization. He has received several prestigious fellowships and grants, enhancing his research on the intersections of culture and cinema in Asian contexts, with a specific emphasis on Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. Bernards has published multiple books and articles that contribute to the critical discourse in his fields of study, including his notable works on representations of Southeast Asian identities and the nuances of cultural transmission in contemporary Asian literature and media.

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