Dr. Ban Wang

Professor

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Biography

Ban Wang is the William Haas Professor of Chinese Studies at Stanford University, where he also serves as a Professor of East Asian Languages and Cultures. His scholarly work encompasses the fields of Chinese Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies, and he is noted for his contributions to the understanding of contemporary literature in the context of Chinese cultural history. Wang has held various academic appointments including Professorships at the State University of New York System and Rutgers University prior to joining Stanford. His research interests include critical analysis and contemporary cultural contexts of Chinese literature, making substantial impacts both in the academic community and in cultural discourses. He has been awarded several prestigious fellowships and honors, including the National Endowment for Humanities Fellowship and various awards for professional development and quality working life. Wang continues to engage actively in scholarly research while also overseeing graduate students in their academic pursuits. His extensive teaching portfolio includes a variety of courses on Chinese literature and culture.

Research Interests

Experience

William Haas Chair Professor Chinese Studies

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Professor

— Present

Chinese Comparative Literature, Stanford University • Stanford, California

Associate Professor

— Present

Asian Studies and Comparative Literature, Rutgers University • New Brunswick, New Jersey

Assistant Professor

— Present

Comparative Studies, State University of New York System • Stony Brook, New York

Professor

— Present

Asian Comparative Literature, Rutgers University • New Brunswick, New Jersey

Awards

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Fellowship award

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Professional Development & Quality Working Life Award

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Professional Development & Quality Working Life Award

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Junior Faculty Research Award

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Term Faculty Development Award

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Hugh Vollrath Ross Scholarship

Courses

CHINA 111 CHINA 211 CHINA 371 COMPLIT 371 CHINA 380 COLLEGE 113 EASTASN 300 EALC 200 EALC 199 EALC 299 URBANST 199 EALC 198C EALC 198H EALC 390 EALC 211 EALC 212 EALC 213 CHINA 288 CHINA 388 CHINA 390 CHINA 171 CHINA 271 GLOBAL 200

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.