Dr. Christoph Giebel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Christoph Giebel is an Associate Professor at the University of Washington with a joint appointment in the Department of History and the Jackson School of International Studies. He holds a Ph.D. from Cornell University, received in 1996. His teaching and research interests concentrate on twentieth-century Vietnam, comparative colonialisms, and the historiography of memory. Professor Giebel specializes in the history of Vietnam, examining themes such as imperialism, nationalism, and the cultural transformations of modernity. His courses explore the historical landscape of Southeast Asia, scrutinizing the influences of colonial governmentality and the interplay of social and political identities in post-colonial contexts. He aims to equip students with critical perspectives on historical narratives and the complex legacies of colonialism in contemporary society.

Research Interests

Courses

HSTAS 490 Topics Asian History HSTAS 265 Vietnam Wars HSTAS 530 Field Course in Southeast Asian History HSTAS 590 Topics History HSTAS 221 History Southeast Asia HSTCMP 446 History, Memory, Justice HSTAS 532 Seminar Southeast Asian History HSTAS 244 Imperialism Anti-Colonialism Asia

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.