Dr. Webb Keane

Biography

Webb Keane is the George Herbert Mead Distinguished University Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan, specializing in the sociocultural subfield. His research incorporates the study of how language and culture intersect, with a specific focus on Southeast Asian contexts. He leads the Center for Southeast Asian Studies and is involved in interdisciplinary programs that address the history and culture cognition of this region. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Chicago and a BA from Yale College. Professor Keane is particularly interested in how linguistic practices are entwined with social life and the design of everyday experiences. He offers courses such as ANTHRCUL 374-001, focusing on Language and Culture, and ANTHRCUL 558-001, which discusses Current Issues in Sociocultural Anthropology. He remains active in various academic endeavors and contributes to the understanding of cultural dynamics through his teaching and research.

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