Casey Mecija
Department of Communication & Media 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.
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”
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | AP/COMN4732 3.0 | A | Diaspora and Transnational Media | SEMR |
| Winter 2022 | AP/COMN4733 3.0 | A | Second-Generation Diaspora and Identity | SEMR |
| Fall/Winter 2021 | AP/COMN1425 6.0 | A | Youth, media, and culture | LECT |
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.
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”
Upcoming Courses
| Term | Course Number | Section | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2021 | AP/COMN4732 3.0 | A | Diaspora and Transnational Media | SEMR |
| Winter 2022 | AP/COMN4733 3.0 | A | Second-Generation Diaspora and Identity | SEMR |
| Fall/Winter 2021 | AP/COMN1425 6.0 | A | Youth, media, and culture | LECT |
