Dr. Paja Faudree

Biography

Paja Faudree is a linguistic anthropologist whose research interests encompass language politics, indigenous literary social movements, the interface of music and language, and ethnohistory related to New World colonization. She has conducted extensive ethnographic studies that highlight the interplay between linguistic revival and social movement participation. Dr. Faudree received her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania and subsequently held a Harper-Schmidt Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Chicago before joining Brown University. She teaches courses that delve into the intersections of language, society, and cultural practices, particularly focusing on Latin America and the role of language in social movements. As a published poet and playwright, she also holds an MFA from Brown's literary arts program. Her notable scholarly contributions include the book 'Singing Dead: Politics Indigenous Revival Mexico,' which addresses the revival of indigenous languages and its implications for cultural identity and recognition. Dr. Faudree is currently involved in projects examining the linguistic practices related to the global trade of Salvia divinorum, investigating how indigenous knowledge interfaces with contemporary market dynamics. Her research has been supported by various prestigious grants, reflecting her commitment to studying the vital role of language in cultural and political contexts.

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