Casey Mecija
Department of Communication Studies
Assistant Professor
Email: cmecija@yorku.ca
Casey Mecija is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. Her current research theorizes sounds made in and beyond Filipinx diaspora to make an argument about a “queer sound” that permeates diasporic sensibilities. Her work suggests that media production enables diasporic people to create forms of belonging that defy racialized ascriptions born from racism, colonialism, and their gendered dimensions. She is also a musician and filmmaker, whose work has received a number of accolades and has been presented internationally. Casey has a history of employment in radio and television production, and co-founded “From Song to Studio”, a mentorship program with Regent Park School of Music.
Degrees
Ph.D., University of TorontoM.A. Communication and Multimedia Studies, McMaster University
B.A. Radio and Television Arts, Ryerson University
Research Interests
“Disobedient Listening Practices: Notes on Christine Bacareza Balance’s Tropical Renditions: Making Music Scenes in Filipino America”.
“Balang’s Dance: Puro Arte as Queer Affect”, Special Issue of Q & A: (Queer in Asian America), “Q & A 2.0”
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2021 | AP/COMN4270 3.0 | M | Cultural Industries and Work | SEMR |
| Winter 2021 | AP/COMN4733 3.0 | M | Second-Generation Diaspora and Identity | SEMR |
Casey Mecija is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and holds a PhD from the University of Toronto. Her current research theorizes sounds made in and beyond Filipinx diaspora to make an argument about a “queer sound” that permeates diasporic sensibilities. Her work suggests that media production enables diasporic people to create forms of belonging that defy racialized ascriptions born from racism, colonialism, and their gendered dimensions. She is also a musician and filmmaker, whose work has received a number of accolades and has been presented internationally. Casey has a history of employment in radio and television production, and co-founded “From Song to Studio”, a mentorship program with Regent Park School of Music.
Degrees
Ph.D., University of TorontoM.A. Communication and Multimedia Studies, McMaster University
B.A. Radio and Television Arts, Ryerson University
Research Interests
All Publications
“Disobedient Listening Practices: Notes on Christine Bacareza Balance’s Tropical Renditions: Making Music Scenes in Filipino America”.
“Balang’s Dance: Puro Arte as Queer Affect”, Special Issue of Q & A: (Queer in Asian America), “Q & A 2.0”
Current Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2021 | AP/COMN4270 3.0 | M | Cultural Industries and Work | SEMR |
| Winter 2021 | AP/COMN4733 3.0 | M | Second-Generation Diaspora and Identity | SEMR |
