Dr. Andrew Gordon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andrew Gordon is the Lee Juliet Folger Fund Professor of History and a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University. His research focuses on public history, particularly tourism in Japan, with a strong emphasis on the global context and industrial heritage sites. His work analyzes how historical narratives are shaped and presented in tourism and the implications of these representations for understanding Japan's past. Gordon has contributed significantly to the field of history through his lectures and publications, often exploring the intersections of culture, memory, and heritage.

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Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).