Dr. Tamara Chin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tamara T. Chin works on comparative approaches to the ancient world, focusing on early Chinese texts and cross-cultural aesthetics as well as the politics of knowledge. Her research interests include traditional and experimental approaches to ancient texts, with a background in philology and literary theory. Her notable works, such as 'Savage Exchange' and the forthcoming 'Silk Road Idea,' engage with historical contact and intellectual legacies across disciplines, emphasizing the significance of the Silk Road in shaping literary and cultural narratives. She is also committed to teaching students with interests in philological and experimental approaches to ancient texts, as well as non-western historiography and cross-cultural aesthetics. Chin has received prestigious awards such as the American Comparative Literature Association Harry Levin Prize and the Honorable Mention for the Joseph Levenson Pre-1900 China Book Prize.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Brown University • Providence, RI

Tamara Chin teaches courses in comparative literature, specializing in ancient texts and cross-cultural studies.

Awards

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ACLS Frederick Burkhardt Fellowship

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Harry Levin Prize

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Joseph Levenson Pre-1900 China Book Prize

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Ground-Breaking Subject Matter Accolade

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
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Economics