Program Description
The M.A. in East Asian Languages and Literatures is offered with three areas of concentration: Chinese language and literature, Japanese language and literature and Korean language and literature. The program is designed to provide students with advanced professional training in the history and structure or the chosen language and the literature of that language. Within each area of concentration, the student may choose to emphasize either language or literature. The program is also intended to provide professional training and practical teaching experience for future teachers of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. The faculty and facilities in the area of teaching East Asian languages are numerous and diverse and encouragement is given to those interested in pursuing teaching careers.
Program Highlights
The M.A. degree is offered in the field of Chinese literary and cultural studies with further emphasis on genre studies, literary history, or literary theory and criticism. A variety of courses are taught on the subjects of classical Chinese poetry, Ming-Qing fiction, and 20th century Chinese literary and cultural studies.
Entry Requirements
1. Non-Chinese citizens in good health, with valid passport;
2.Above the age of 18 and below 40, and should abide by Chinese law and
the regulations of Sichuan University. They should also respect Chinese
social customs and codes of conduct;
3.With degree equivalent to a bachelor in China or just finished a bachelor from a Chinese university, good grades.
Required Documents
1. Application Form
2. Health certificate
3. Current Resume
Written in Chinese or in English
4. MBA Study plan
Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief.
5. Two Letters of Recommendation
Two from professor or associate professor or equivalents, one from company leaders or cooperators
6. Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation
certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be
translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
7. Undergraduate school transcript
8. Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
9. Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
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