Dr. Panivong Norindr

Biography

Panivong Norindr is an Associate Professor of French and Italian Comparative Literature at the University of Southern California. His research spans comparative literature, postcolonial theory, contemporary French studies, and French Southeast Asian cinema. He holds a Ph.D. in Romance Languages and Literatures from Princeton University, where he also earned an M.A. in the same field. He received his B.S. in Biochemistry and French from the State University of New York – Stony Brook. Norindr's work often interrogates cultural identities within the framework of cinema and literature, emphasizing subjects such as postcolonialism and French colonial ideology. He has presented at numerous international symposia and has contributed to various publications, including book chapters and journal articles focused on Lao cinema and the legacy of French literary figures. His academic involvement extends to editorial roles and participation in professional associations, highlighting his commitment to the field of comparative literature and cultural studies.

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