Dr. Charles Williams

Associate Professor

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Biography

Charles Williams is an Associate Professor in the Department of Social Sciences at the University of Washington Tacoma. He earned his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 2005. His research primarily focuses on U.S. labor politics and radical political culture, especially during the 1930s. In addition to political culture, his work delves into alternative economic development in contemporary United States. Williams teaches various courses related to U.S. politics and labor studies, emphasizing the interconnectedness of political and economic power. His current research interests include John Steinbeck's views on anti-fascism, labor politics related to the 1885 expulsion of the Chinese community, and themes of political economy in U.S. 'second cities' and utopian novels. Among the courses he teaches are Introduction to American Politics, The American Presidency, and Community Labor Organizing from a Multicultural Perspective.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to American Politics American Presidency PPE Senior Capstone New Deal Community Labor Organizing Multicultural Perspective Introduction to Labor Studies American Political Thought

Requirements for University of Washington Tacoma

Bachelor Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:110
Overall
Required:110
Prerequisites
40 transferable credits English Composition Intro to Psychology Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts from all colleges and universities
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Online application
Specialization Notes

Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences