Dr. Jinying Li

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jinying Li is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Modern Culture and Media at Brown University, specializing in media theory, animation, and digital culture in East Asia. Her research includes essays on Asian cinema, animation, and digital media, which have been published in various esteemed journals such as Film International and the Journal of Chinese Cinemas. She has co-edited special issues focusing on Chinese animation and digital culture, and authored the book 'Anime's Knowledge Cultures' which is set to be published by the University of Minnesota Press in 2024. Li has an extensive background as a filmmaker; her works include animations and feature films. She co-wrote the animated feature film 'Big Fish Begonia' and produced an experimental VR documentary titled '47km'. Li's teaching includes courses on digital media, global anime, and the political aspects of Chinese media.

Research Interests

Courses

MCM 0230 - Digital Media MCM 0800O - Global Anime MCM 0800R - Transnational East Asian Cinemas: Local Ghosts, Global Monsters MCM 1204O - Post-1989 Chinese Media: Culture Politics Control MCM 1205C - Global Anime MCM 1205H - Animatedness: Technology, Race, Moving Images MCM 1506N - Pathogens Memes: Media, Pandemics, Globalization MCM 1506R - Anime Culture: Theory Media Ecology Animation MCM 2510K - Media Regionalism: Empires Territories MCM 2510M - Bio-Media

Requirements for Brown University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Economics or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics