Mutual Support and Critical Friendship of Two Asian-American Doctoral Students in Academe

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Abstract

This study explores the academic paths of two Asian-American doctoral students in US higher education, focusing on critical pedagogies. Using duoethnography and narrative inquiry, our research unfolds through transformative dialogues as critical friends. Our collaboration offers a reflective space to consolidate our philosophical and theoretical perspectives. Leveraging our backgrounds as former instructors of adult multilingual learners, we share insights into multilingual and multicultural instruction, emphasizing race and language teaching within AAPI communities. Analyzing our exchanges, we unveil the supportive nature of our friendship, driving our work in AsianCrit and social justice. Reflecting on our journey as emerging scholars, we recognize a sense of belonging fueling our commitment to culturally relevant teaching and equitable approaches through AsianCrit for AAPI individuals.

Authors

• Alexander Fukin Tang, University of Hawai‘i at Manoa

• Noelle Hye Seung Roubinek, University of Minnesota