Dr. Valerie Hansen

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Biography

Valerie Hansen is the Stanley Woodward Professor of History at Yale University, specializing in Chinese history, particularly during the medieval period. She has conducted extensive research on the Silk Road, exploring its historical contexts and its impact on globalization. Hansen's academic work includes several influential books, such as 'Year 1000: Explorers Connected World—and Globalization Began' and 'Silk Road: New History,' which examine the diverse political, social, and cultural interactions along the Silk Road. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades for her contributions to the field, including being inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Her teaching not only covers historical narratives but also emphasizes the usage of primary sources, guiding students through complex themes in Chinese history.

Research Interests

Experience

Stanley Woodward Professor of History

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Valerie Hansen has been a leading figure in the study of Chinese history focusing on the Silk Road and its cultural, social, and legal dimensions.

Professor of History

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Engaged in high-level teaching and research on topics related to Chinese history.

Associate Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Focused on Chinese legal and religious history.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Taught undergraduate and graduate courses on Chinese history.

Courses

Lecture courses on China Present Past World 1000 Silk Road Rediscovered Social History of the Silk Road Tang, Song, Yuan History

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.