Program Description
A degree in English language and literature is designed to get you reading books, analyzing theories, critiquing prose and verse, and taking a more critical look at the signs and words surrounding us every day. The aim is to get students thinking creatively and analytically about the English language; this differs from other modern language degrees as it is intended for students already proficient in written and spoken English. An English degree can focus equally on the literature and language sides, while others specialize in one or the other; this will usually be clear from the course title.
A course with a focus on English literature typically allows students to study literary texts from throughout history. Often you’ll start with modules covering a diverse range of literature from different periods; for instance, you could be reading Shakespeare one week and Virginia Woolf the next. Your reading will require you to study and analyze passages, relating texts to their cultural, social, historical and political contexts.
An English language-focused degree will train students to analyze the workings of the English language outside of literature, including language-based communication in all kinds of forms and contexts. This could include analysis of casual spoken conversation, text speak, advertising methods or the uses of language in specialized legal and medical discourse.
Program Highlights
The study of English literature and language will aim to stretch your
independent thought and analytical skills. For this reason, lecturers
will not spoon-feed you information but rather expect you to develop
your understanding by reading assigned critical theory and journals
along with the key texts. Seminars and group discussion provide a
setting in which to test your ideas on your fellow students and gain a
better understanding through idea sharing and debate.
An English
degree is typically assignment-based, with essays and papers to be
submitted regularly. Exams are also common, often coming at the end of
each year. In some cases you may also be partly assessed based on your
contributions to group discussions; the combination of assessment
methods used really depends on the institution.
Depending on the
country, it will take three or four years to earn a Bachelor of Arts
(BA) in English, and a further one or two years to achieve a Master of
Arts (MA). You may also be able to combine your studies with a second
subject as a dual degree or double major, with popular combinations
including English and history, philosophy, education, linguistics or a
second language.
Entry Requirements
1. Be non-Chinese citizens in good health;
2. With valid passport, above the age of 18 and below 35;
3. Abide by Chinese law and the regulations of Sichuan University and
should also respect Chinese social customs and codes of conduct.
Required Documents
Photocopy of valid passport
With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included
Passport photo
A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant
Certificate/diploma of highest education
Graduation
certificate in languages other than Chinese or English should be
translated into Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
Health certificate
Not needed during application. But may required when applying for visa.
Financial support statement
Photocopy of the financial support statement with signature
Academic transcript of highest education
Transcript
in languages other than Chinese or English should be translated into
Chinese or English and be certified by notarization.
Two recommendation letters,
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.
Certificate of HSK
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