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Yun Emily Wang is an ethnographer specializing in sound studies and Asian American/Canadian diaspora studies, with a focus on intersectional queer feminist thought. Her research explores the politics of difference and aims to understand people's experiences of sound within various contexts. Emily's current book project delves into the everyday sounding and listening practices of Chinese-speaking immigrants, reflecting their lived experiences and perceptions of Canadian multiculturalism. Her work is informed by a series of case studies highlighting the complex realities faced by queer Taiwanese immigrants in Toronto. Through her innovative research methodology, Emily seeks to capture and articulate the nuanced ways in which sound shapes cultural identity and social interaction.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Engaged in teaching and research within the Department of Music.
Duke University • Durham, NC
Active in teaching and research within the Program in Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies.
Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)