Episode 102: Elliott Prasse-Freeman, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, National University of Singapore
In this episode, host Francine Barchett interviewed Dr. Elliott Prasse-Freeman, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Sociology and Anthropology in the National University of Singapore. He discusses the grassroots political activism in Myanmar, recounting his own on the ground experiences with Burmese political activists. He also explains how "rights" are defined in the Burmese context and how their definitions intersect with Burmese language and grammar. Finally, he gives useful tips and advice about learning new languages and applying for jobs as a PhD graduate.
Lightning Round: 3:45…
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