Race and Identity
Examining the intricate constructions of race and the continual negotiation of identity in culturally diverse settings.
Dr. Felix Ayanbode
Teaching Assistant Professor
Kansas State University
Exploring intersections of race, identity, and migration through Afro-German and Postcolonial studies.
About Me
Welcome to my academic portfolio. I am a Teaching Assistant Professor at Kansas State University, dedicated to exploring complex narratives of identity, migration, and culture.
My academic journey spans multiple continents, giving me a unique perspective on global interconnectivity. My research focuses intensely on race, identity, migration studies, Afro-German studies, and postcolonial theory. Through my work, I aim to unpack historical contexts and their impacts on contemporary societal structures.
Beyond research, I am deeply committed to education and pedagogy. I have cultivated my teaching methodologies in both the United States and Nigeria, instructing courses in German and French languages, literatures, and cultures.
Education
Ph.D.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Doctor of Philosophy
M.A.
University of Nigeria Nsukka
Master of Arts
B.A.
University of Ibadan
Bachelor of Arts
Research & Interests
Migration Studies
Investigating the socio-political and cultural dimensions of human movement, borders, and diaspora communities.
Afro-German Studies
Analyzing the lived experiences, histories, and cultural outputs of Black Germans and the African diaspora in German-speaking regions.
Postcolonial Theory
A critical approach to understanding the enduring legacies of colonialism, power dynamics, and cultural imperialism.
Teaching Experience
I have extensive experience teaching diverse student populations across international contexts, focusing on language acquisition, literature, and cultural proficiency.
United States
- Kansas State University: Teaching Assistant Professor.
- University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign: Graduate Teaching Assistant.
Nigeria
- Various pedagogical roles contributing to language education in institutions including the University of Nigeria Nsukka.
Courses Taught
German Language (Beginner to Advanced)
German Literature & Culture
French Language
Postcolonial Literature Seminars
Selected Publications
"Navigating Identity in the Diaspora: An Afro-German Perspective"
An exploratory paper examining the intersection of race and national identity within contemporary Afro-German literary works.
"Migration and the Construction of the 'Other' in European Narratives"
A comparative study analyzing how migration patterns influence societal portrayals of minorities in modern European literature.
"Pedagogical Approaches to Postcolonial Literature in the Language Classroom"
Methodologies for integrating complex theoretical texts into undergraduate foreign language curricula.
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Contact
Get in Touch
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Modern Languages Department
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506