Dr. Michael Kahan

Instructor

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Biography

Michael Kahan is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Stanford University and has served as the Associate Director of the Urban Studies Program since 2003. He teaches a variety of courses that include upper-level introductions to Urban Studies and historical analyses of American cities. Kahan has been recognized for his contributions to education with awards such as the Susan W. Schofield Oral History Award from the Stanford Historical Society and the Innovation Grant from the Vice Provost for Teaching and Learning. His academic focus is on 19th and 20th Century Urban Social History, Street Life, and Urban Space. Kahan's background includes a Bachelor of Arts in History from Yale University and a Ph.D. in History from the University of Pennsylvania, contributing to a rich blend of teaching and research in urban studies.

Research Interests

19th Century Urban Social History 20th Century Urban Social History Street Life Urban Space

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2003-09-01 — Present

Sociology • Stanford University

Teach introductory upper-level courses in Urban Studies and courses on the history of American cities.

Associate Director

2004-01-01 — Present

Program Urban Studies • Stanford University

Oversee the Urban Studies program and contribute to curricular development.

Awards

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Susan W. Schofield Oral History Award

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Innovation Grant

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Friend Haas Award

Courses

URBANST 201A AMSTUD 150X URBANST 198B HISTORY 107 SOC 100 URBANST 110 URBANST 203 OSPPARIS 55P URBANST 197 URBANST 194 URBANST 199 URBANST 193A URBANST 200A HISTORY 252E URBANST 150 URBANST 198A AFRICAAM 241A CSRE 141 URBANST 141 URBANST 202A SINY 109

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.