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Professor Dr. Sidney Chalhoub

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Biography

Sidney Chalhoub is a Faculty Associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, also holding the position of David Peggy Rockefeller Professor. He specializes in history and African American studies, particularly focusing on Brazil's social history in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. His research emphasizes the interconnectedness of history, slavery, race, public health, and literature, particularly through the works of Machado de Assis. He is recognized for his contributions to understanding the complex social dynamics in Brazil during a pivotal historical period.

Research Interests

Social History Brazil Nineteenth Century Twentieth Century Slavery Race Public Health Literature

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

Application Checklist

  • Online application
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  • Transcripts
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

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