Dr. Hwasook Nam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Hwasook Nam is an Associate Professor Emerita at the Jackson School of International Studies and the Department of History at the University of Washington. With a focus on Korea Studies, her research interests encompass labor, gender, and intellectual history in modern Korea. She has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. from the University of Washington in History, completed in 2003, and holds both an M.A. and a B.A. in Korean History from Seoul National University. Additionally, Nam has pursued classical Chinese training, further enhancing her expertise in East Asian studies. Her work contributes significant insights into the dynamics of gender and labor in Korean society, positioning her as a notable figure in her field.

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