Dr. Dada Docot

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dada Docot is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University in the College of Liberal Arts. She specializes in cultural anthropology and has a strong focus on migration, diaspora, and visual anthropology. Dada completed her PhD in Anthropology at the University of British Columbia in 2018 and has held postdoctoral fellowships at Tokyo College, University of Tokyo from 2022 to 2024, and New York University Shanghai from 2017 to 2019. She also holds an MA in Human Security Studies from the University of Tokyo and a BA in Journalism from the University of the Philippines Diliman. Her current academic interests revolve around the postcolonial condition, the impact of colonial histories, and issues of global inequality. Dada's research examines everyday life in her hometown in the Philippines, particularly in relation to the diaspora and overseas mobilities. She has presented her work in various academic and art environments, including the Society for Visual Anthropology's Film Festival and the UBC Museum of Anthropology. Dada invites prospective students to reach out directly if interested in collaborating or studying under her guidance.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2022-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Tokyo College, University of Tokyo • Tokyo, Japan

Conducting research in cultural anthropology.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2017-01-01 — 2019-01-01

New York University Shanghai • Shanghai, China

Engaged in research and teaching in cultural anthropology.

Courses

ANTH 392: Anthropology Asia ANTH 620: Visual Anthropology ANTH 392: Anthropology Migration, Borders, Walls ANTH 205: Human Cultural Diversity SCLA 102: Transformative Texts: Critical Thinking & Communication II

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.