Dr. William Lavely

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Biography

William Lavely is a Professor Emeritus at the Henry M. Jackson School of International Studies and the Department of Sociology at the University of Washington. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from the University of Michigan, awarded in 1982, and has a strong academic background with an M.A. in Asian Studies from the University of California at Berkeley (1977) and a B.A. in History from the University of Michigan (1971). Lavely's scholarly interests focus on social demography, with a particular emphasis on Chinese society. He has taught various courses, including 'Taiwan Society,' 'Demographic Issues in Asia,' and 'Contemporary Society in the People's Republic of China.' His research contributions significantly enhance the understanding of demographic trends and sociocultural dynamics in East Asia, particularly in relation to Taiwan and China.

Research Interests

Courses

JSIS 583 Taiwan Society JSIS 431 Demographic Issues Asia JSIS 464 Contemporary Society People's Republic China

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.