Dr. James Lin

Associate Professor

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Biography

James Lin is a historian specializing in Taiwan's interactions with the world during the 20th century. He is currently an Associate Professor and Chair of the Taiwan Studies Program at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies at the University of Washington. Prof. Lin's research focuses on rural reform and agricultural science in Taiwan and China during the early 20th century and the postwar era. His upcoming book, 'Global Vanguard: Agrarian Development Making Modern Taiwan,' published by the University of California Press in 2025, delves into the historical context and implications of Taiwanese development missions in Africa, Asia, and Latin America from the 1950s onwards. He is actively involved in mentoring students and is accepting new M.A. students for the 2026-2027 academic year.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

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