Dr. Dada Docot

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dada Docot is an Assistant Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University, specializing in Anthropology. She received her PhD in Anthropology from the University of British Columbia in 2018. Dada has held postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Tokyo and New York University Shanghai, which have enriched her research focus on themes of migration, diaspora, and visual anthropology. Her current book project examines the everyday life in her hometown on Luzon Island in the Philippines, highlighting the impact of overseas mobilities on local cultures and economies. Dada is also actively engaged in expanding discussions on postcolonial conditions influenced by historical colonization and global inequality. Her creative and research works have been showcased in various esteemed platforms including the Society for Visual Anthropology’s Film Festival and the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Dada's research is supported by multiple funding organizations, emphasizing her commitment to community-oriented anthropological studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and researching in the Department of Anthropology, focusing on migration, diaspora, and visual 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.