In addition to studying classic historical and anthropological texts on orality, literacy, the printing press, particular attention will be focused on recent studies about how indigenous people are using the internet. We will also focus on the concept of “intellectual property” and how new technologies are challenging indigenous conceptions of ownership. Some questions we will ask in this course are: Does writing a language down change a culture? Is the printing press really responsible for the rise of nationalism? When did the concept of “the author” first emerge? What is the difference between text and images? Can we promote free access to knowledge and protect indigenous rights at the same time?
除了研討歷史學與人類學在口述資料、文學、印刷資料上的經典文本外，特別會將焦點置於原住民如何使用網路的最近文獻報告。此外也會關注「財產權」的概念，以及新科技如何挑戰原住民的所有權概念。 在此門課程我們將會探問：將語言書寫成文字會改變一個文化嗎？印刷術真的要為民族主義蓬勃興起而負責嗎？「作者」這樣的概念是何時產生的？文本與影像的差異為何？同時我們能否促進保護原住民知識與權利？
Required theory course for Ph.D. students. 博士班學生必修.
我們將在這學期閱讀一系列經典並且精彩的著作，以便於幫助我們了解（當代）眾多文化理論的面貌。每一位學生（含旁聽生）都必須在上課前完成該周的閱讀資料（以及課堂報告），並參與課堂討論。
Co-taught with Dr. Tiantai Wu 吳天泰.
This is a nuts and bolts course, which assumes that students already have a theoretical grounding in film analysis and the theory of ethnographic and documentary film and photography. Emphasis will not be on learning specific tools (although we will do that as well), but on learning the underlying concepts of digital video production and nonlinear editing so that students will be able to adapt to rapidly changing technology.
This course will explore the ethnographic use of film, photography, and new media. It is a required course for those students who wish to take the ethnographic film production course in the spring semester. Topics covered in this course will include: learning how to critically “read” visual media, the history of ethnographic film, indigenous media, image ethics, new media, and relevant social theories.
Learning “Local” Languages: Passive Revolution, Language Markets, and Aborigine Education in Taiwan.
Ph.D. Dissertation. Dec. 10, 2004.
This dissertation examines contemporary linguistic markets and language policy in Taiwan in terms of the historical processes of state formation, class alliances, and identity politics, drawing upon Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of linguistic markets and Antonio Gramsci’s theory of hegemony as well as the literature on nationalism and linguistic ideology. Emphasis is placed on the historical processes underlying the construction of Taiwan’s linguistic markets as Taiwan’s linguistic nationalism emerged throughout history, focusing on the continuities and changes across Qing, Japanese, KMT and DPP rule.
Accordingly, with language policy always in the background, the dissertation touches on several interrelated issues, including (a) the impact of each ruling historical bloc on Taiwan’s linguistic nationalism, focusing on continuities and discontinuities in language and education policies; (b) the formation of Taiwanese identity as a series of nested concentric circles radiating out from local communities to encompass the nation, the larger Chinese community, and eventually the world; ( c) the differential processes of incorporating mountains and plains Aborigines into the state and the resultant differences in their implementation of state policies; (d) the alternative paths taken by local intellectuals in implementing state policies; and (e) the contradictions between ideology and practice that often besets nationalist projects and the role of “cultural corruption” in bridging the gap.
The findings reveal, among others, that, while Bourdieu’s theory of linguistic markets is useful in understanding the language hierarchy in Taiwan, the historiography of the linguistic markets is critical to an understanding of the political processes underlying their construction. It is here that Gramsci’s theory of hegemony enters the picture. Gramsci’s emphasis on the political process of alliance formation between elite and subaltern groups and the cross-class alliance involved in a “passive revolution” implies that the dominant ideology cannot easily be equated with the class interests of the ruling elite. This questions Bourdieu’s theory that assumes a direct correlation between the linguistic capital possessed by the ruling elite and that valued by the linguistic marketplace. In Taiwan’s case, the value accorded to languages in the marketplace has been a product of political negotiation and competition over control of the Taiwanese nation-state.
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This course has three goals: First, and foremost, to show how the social sciences can help us better understand contemporary social problems. Secondly, to specifically focus on the problem of “inequality.” How is it that even as we grow richer as a civilization, the gap between the richest citizens and the poorest grows ever wider? What are the implications of such inequality for our society? How is inequality naturalized in terms of ethnic and gendered identities? What is the definition of “class”? How is it possible to maintain such staggering levels of inequality? Or is it? And third, the class takes a historical perspective starting with the era of colonial conquest and ending with the rise of “neoliberalism.” The class will explore continuities and changes over time from a global perspective. How does current globalization differ from that in the late nineteenth century?
本 課程有三個目標：首先，呈現社會科學如何協助我們更加瞭解一般的社會問題。第二，將焦點置於「不平等」的問題。探討為何人類社會越走向文明，貧富差距更加 懸殊。這樣的不平等對我們社會有何涵義呢？而不平等又如何形塑族群與性別認同呢？什麼是「階級」的定義？階級又如何維持驚人的不平等程度呢？或者是如此 嗎？第三，本課程將採取歷史觀點從殖民征服時期到新自由主義的興起。同時也會從全球化觀點探討持續與變遷的議題。近來的全球化和19世紀晚期的全球化有何差異？
Language and Society explores the relationships among language, thought, culture, and social structure. Intended to introduce students to the basic concepts and methods used in sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology, the course will look at issues such as language variation, language change, language ideology, language policy, the relationship between language and gender.
語言與社會這門課程主要探討語言、思想、文化與社會結構間的關係。為了向學生介紹社會語言學與語言人類學的基本概念與研究方法，本課程將著重於以下這些議題，如語言變項、語言變遷、語言意識型態、語言政策、語言與性別間的關係。
Language and Political Economy explores issues of language ideology, language rights, language and social reproduction, and language policy under the framework of contemporary linguistic anthropology. The course will draw on recent ethnographic work in this field, highlighting links between such case studies and relevant theories of social reproduction and social change.
Ph.D. Students
- 邱玉琦 Giokki Khu - Vietnamese foreign brides in Taiwan. (Advisor.)
M.A. Students
- 楊煥鴻 Yang Huanghong. 他者不顯影─台灣電影中的原住民影像 [Undeveloped Others - Aborigine images in Taiwanese cinema]. (Co-supervisor.)
Prospective Advisees
- Before you approach me, please prepare a concise statement of your research interests. This statement must have a clear thesis statement, an argument (see my study guides page), and a discussion of your research methodology.
- I take advising and sitting on committees seriously. For this reason I cannot accept students who come to me so late that it will be impossible for them to make revisions based on my advice and feedback.
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Adivasi Studies explores the history, culture, languages and traditions of India’s indigenous population. Over eight percent of India’s one billion people are Adivasis, but their story has only recently begun to be told. After exploring the early history of Adivasi encounters with the rest of Indian society, the course then looks at how the colonial encounter shaped Adivasi identity, finally turning to recent events, including the Adivasi right movement, and the impact of globalization. Particular attention will be paid to the so-called De-notified and Nomadic Tribes or DNTs, and their struggles.
本課程「原住民族教育」 旨在探討語言、族群與教育間的關係。透過運用教室民族誌，本課程介紹學生瞭解原住民族教育的關鍵概念，包括：社會再製、反抗與社會變遷、口語與文字，以及雙語教育的議題。
This course, “Indigenous Education,” explores the relationships between language, ethnicity, and education. Through the use of classroom ethnographies, this course introduces students to key concepts in the study of indigenous education. These include: social reproduction, resistance and social change, orality and literacy, and issues pertaining to bilingual education.
Indigenous Images has three goals: 1. To train students in the art of critical film analysis. 2. Introduce students to the history and theory of ethnographic film. And, 3. To discuss issues pertaining to media produced by indigenous peoples. Wherever possible this course uses films relating to Taiwanese Aborigines, but we will also watch and discuss a wide range of films from around the world.
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研究所 Graduate Courses
大學系 Undergraduate Courses
- 原住民影像 Aboriginal Images. Undergraduate course exploring the representation of indigenous peoples in the media.
- 原住民教育 Aboriginal Education. Undergraduate course on issues of class, race, and gender in education, with a specific focus on indigenous education.
- [Spring 2009] 政治經濟學概論 Introduction to Political Economy. Undergraduate course on historical and contemporary inequality, focusing on the colonial encounter as well as issues pertaining to class, race, and gender.
- [Fall 2008] 語言與社會 Language and Society. Undergraduate introduction to sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology.
- 印度原住民研究 Adivasis. Undergraduate course on Indigenous peoples in India, with a focus on Denotified and Nomadic Tribes.
- [Fall 2008] 基礎研究方法 Basic Study Skills. Core course teaching basic college survival skills to undergraduates. (Co-taught.)
Publications
- 多爾鼓(Dhol)的故事: 關於印度原住民(Adivasis)為自己所做的口述雜誌. In 當代印度民主政治, edited by 謝若蘭主編 施正鋒, 臺北市: 臺灣國際研究學會出版 : 翰蘆圖書總經銷. (Linmic, Trans.)
- “Folksonomy.’” In Anthropology News, September 2005.
- Review, War of Words, by Sandra Silberstein, and At War with Words, by Mirjana N. Dedaić and Daniel N. Nelson (eds.). In Language in Society, September 2005.
- Learning “Local” Languages: Passive Revolution, Language Markets, and Aborigine Education in Taiwan. Ph.D. Dissertation. Temple University. 2005.
- “Open Source Anthropology.’” In Anthropology News, October 2004.
- “Welcome to the Blogsphere.’” In Anthropology News, September 2004.
- Review, Language and Language-in-Education Planning in the Pacific Basin, by Robert Kaplan and Richard Baldauf. In Language Policy, December 2003.
- “The Metaphor of ‘Endangered Languages.’” In Anthropology News, November 2003.
Conference Papers & Invited Addresses
- Teaching 2.0: Trends in Internet Research and Teaching [22MB PDF]. Invited talk. Dept. of Indigenous Culture. National Dong Hwa University. March 13, 2007.
- “Acting Like a Thief: Theatre and Criminality in an Adivasi Community” Invited talk. Dept. of Anthropology National Qing Hwa University. Dec. 13, 2006.
- “Cosmopolitan Avenues and Folkloric Boulevards: Spelling Hegemony on the Streets of Taipei.” Presented at 105th American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting, Nov. 17, 2006.
- Organized panel, Jetset or Native? Cosmpolitanism and Folklore in the Taiwanese Cultural Sphere. With Hsuta Lin. At 105th American Anthropological Association Annual Meeting, Nov. 17, 2006.
- “The Story of Dhol: An “oral magazine” by, about, and for Adivasis.” Presented at Taiwan Interational Studies Assocation Conference on Contemporary Politics in India. Nov. 11, 2006.
- Respondent. Book Session on Gramsci’s Politics of Language: Engaging the Bakhtin Circle and the Frankfurt School by Peter Ives. Rethinking Marxism 2006. October 27, 2006.
- Discussant, “Flows and Boundaries, Real or Imagined.” Culture in Context: Pragmatics, Industries, Technologies, Geopolitics. Institute of Ethnology, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan, September 16, 2006.
- “Acting Like a Thief: Theatre and Criminality in an Adivasi Community” Invited talk. Dept. of Ethnic Studies. National Dong Hwa University. March 9, 2006.
- “Framing Langauge Rights: Ethnic Identity & Cultural Reconciliation in Taiwan” Presented at, Towards harmony: Conflict Resolution and Reconciliation.” Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi, India. December 18, 2004.
- “The Political Economy of Aborigine Ethnicity: Land, Language, Education and the State in Taiwanese History” Presented at Ninth North American Taiwan Studies Conference, “Changes, Continuity and Contestations in Taiwanese Society.” Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. June 20, 2003.
- Organized panel, Learning The Limits Of The Nation: Language And Education Policy In Taiwan’s Past.. With Ann Heylen. At the Ninth North American Taiwan Studies Conference, “Changes, Continuity and Contestations in Taiwanese Society.” Rutgers University in New Brunswick, NJ. June 20, 2003.
- “Taiwan’s ‘War of Position’: Gramsci’s Theory of ‘Passive Revolution’ and the Relationship Between Class and Ethnicity in Taiwan.” A Paper Presented at the Twelfth Annual Columbia Graduate Student Conference for East Asian Studies in New York, NY. February 7, 2003.
- “Educational Policy and State Formation in Taiwan 1601-2001: Passive Revolution and Hegemony.” Presented to the 101st Annual American Anthropological Association Meetings in New Orleans, LA. 2002.
- Organized panel, Anthropology, Education And Political Economy: Gramsci Re-Examined. With Jason S. Greenberg. Sponsored by the Council on Anthropology and Education at the 101st Annual American Anthropological Association Meetings in New Orleans, LA. 2002.
- “Negotiating Taiwan’s Language Hierarchy: Taiwan’s new language education curriculum and the role of the state in shaping linguistic markets.” Presented at the Sixth North American Taiwan Studies Conference, “Taiwan 2000: Envisioning a Pluralistic Future,” at Harvard University in Cambridge, MA. June 16, 2000.
- “Negotiating Taiwan’s Language Hierarchy: Taiwan’s new language education curriculum and the role of the state in shaping linguistic markets.” A Paper Presented at the Ninth Annual Columbia Graduate Student Conference for East Asian Studies in New York, NY. February 5, 2000.
- “Habitus, Hegemony, and Historical Blocks: Locating Language Policy in Gramsci’s theory of the State.” Presented to the 95th Annual American Anthropological Association Meetings in San Francisco, CA. 1996.
- Organized panel, Gramsci, Hegemony and the Critique of Anthropology. With Jason S. Greenberg. Sponsored by the American Ethnological Society at the 95th Annual American Anthropological Association Meetings in San Francisco, CA. 1996.
- “Organizing and Teaching an Undergraduate Class.” With Jason S. Greenberg. Presented to the Department of Anthropology, Temple University. 1997.
- “Using Information Technology in Teaching Anthropology.” Presented to the Department of Anthropology, Temple University. 1995.
I am assistant professor of indigenous studies at National Dong Hwa University in Hualian, Taiwan.I received my Ph.D. in Anthropology from Temple University in the Fall of 2004. My dissertation is titled: Learning “Local” Languages: Passive revolution, language markets, and Aborigine education in Taiwan. In it I explore issues in political economy, language policy, Taiwanese history, nationalism, globalization, ethnic relations, and educational reform. Click here to read the abstract and/or download the dissertation.
Many people are curious how I ended up with a name like Kerim Friedman. I wrote a short post about my name on my blog when I discovered that Keywords was the number one Google search result for “kerim.” You can read it here.
My wife, Shashwati Talukdar, has her own website and blog. Together we are currently working on a documentary film set in India: Hooch and Hamlet in Chharanagar.
Recently we adopted a golden retriever named Juno. You can see photos of her here, and read blog posts about living with a dog in Taiwan here.
A full list of all my various online identites and projects can be found here.
