Dr. Mark Elliott

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Biography

Mark C. Elliott is the Mark Schwartz Professor of Chinese Inner Asian History at Harvard University, where he is also a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs and serves as Vice Provost for International Affairs. His academic focus is on the modern history of China, exploring the historical relations between China and Inner Asia, as well as Chinese frontier history. He is also interested in the comparative aspects of ethnic identity and nationalism, examining how these elements play a role in shaping historical narratives and contemporary societal dynamics. Elliott's research contributions extend to various facets of ethnic relations and their historical contexts, providing insights that bridge historical inquiry with modern implications in Chinese studies and international relations.

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Experience

Mark Schwartz Professor

— Present

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Professor focusing on Chinese Inner Asian History.

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).