Dr. María García

Professor

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Biography

María Elena García is a Professor at the University of Washington in the Comparative History Ideas Department. She holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from Brown University, completed in 2001. García's academic work focuses on Indigenous issues, particularly in Latin America, where she explores the intersections of culture, identity, and development through a critical lens. Her notable publications include 'Making Indigenous Citizens: Identities, Development, Multicultural Activism in Peru' and 'Gastropolitics Specter Race: Stories of Capital, Culture, Coloniality in Peru', both of which examine the complexities of Indigenous politics and the impact of colonial legacies. In her most recent project, she investigates the ecological impacts of political violence on non-human life in the Peruvian Andes, challenging conventional narratives and advocating for Indigenous perspectives in scholarship. She is actively involved in teaching courses that delve into these topics, offering a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue and research. García's contributions to the field have been recognized with multiple awards, emphasizing her commitment to both academia and community engagement.

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Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaches courses related to Comparative History Ideas, focusing on Indigenous studies, culture, and development.

Awards

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Flora Tristán Prize Book

2022-01-01
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Distinguished Teaching Award

2012-04-10

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.