MA Student
Areas of Interest
- Early Chinese History and Literature
- Early Chinese Archaeology
- Inter-ethnic Interactions and Trade
- Frontier History
Biography
Joshua Dudley is an MA student in early Chinese history and material culture. His current interests include the histories and peoples of the southern frontier during the Zhou dynasty, particularly those of Wu, Yue, and Chu, with an additional broad interest in imperial Chinese texts and translation. Having completed a BA in Linguistics earlier on in his academic career, he also has a strong interest in East Asian historical linguistics. Thanks to internship in Japanese Art & Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum in 2025, he recently gained a nascent appreciation for Japanese prints and paintings.
Awards
- 2025 Ontario Graduate Scholarship, Government of Ontario
Education
BA, Linguistics and East Asian Studies, University of Toronto
Presentations
“Spotlight on Okada Marie: A Second Generation Japanese Woman Printmaker.” Newsletter of the Bishop White Committee, The Royal Ontario Museum (Fall 2025).