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

Research and lecture summary: 10:53

Advice for researchers and recommendations: 48:25

Dr. Elliott Prasse-Freeman's Top Recommendations:

• "Above and Below the Ground" By Emily Hong

The music on the podcast is from "Me and Some Friends", a musical project by a group of friends at Cornell, to experiment with how the beautiful timbres of Gamelan music can meld with hypnotic guitar parts to create a contemplative and unique experience. Check them out here. 

 

Produced by Neen Tangcharoenmonkong and Kelly Ryoo.