Dr. Vicente Rafael

Professor

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Biography

Vicente L. Rafael is a Professor at the University of Washington specializing in Southeast Asian history and European intellectual history. He obtained his Ph.D. from Cornell University in 1984 and has since made significant contributions to the understanding of language power, politics, translation, and post-colonial studies. Rafael has received numerous accolades throughout his career, including the National Book Award in History from the Manila Critics' Circle for his work 'White Love Events in Filipino History'. His research interests are broad, encompassing critical theory, anthropology, empire studies, race, and gender issues in colonial and post-colonial contexts, particularly focusing on the Philippines and the United States. He has held various visiting professorships and fellowships around the world, including at prestigious institutions such as Stanford and the University of California. Rafael's dedication to academia is reflected in his extensive teaching and mentoring of students in fields related to Southeast Asian history and comparative studies.

Research Interests

Courses

HSTCMP 485 Comparative Colonialism HSTCMP 205 Filipino Histories HSTRY 494 Colloquium Historiography HSTAS 532 Seminar in Southeast Asian History HSTAS 530 Field Course in Southeast Asian History

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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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.