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Comparative Literature and World Literature

Program Information




Campus

Putuo





Teaching Language

English





Degree

MA





Length

3 years




Basic Information

School: School of International Chinese Studies

Teaching Language: English

Tuition: 35000yuan/academic year


School Overview

The School of International Chinese Studies of East China Normal University, with its strong academic foundation and diverse cultural perspective, provides a broad platform for cultivating high-quality talents with global vision and intercultural competence.

The school has established a talent training system characterized by "bilingualism, biculturalism, and dual capabilities". For many years, it has exerted significant influence and played a leading role both domestically and internationally with its high-standard student training, high-quality courses, and strong teaching and research capabilities.

The Department boasts a robust, diverse faculty, all of whom have overseas academic experience and some earned their doctorate abroad. All are regular faculty at ECNU and will therefore be available to form strong mentorships as they teach, advise, direct student research, and help graduates embark on post-graduate opportunities.


Program Overview

  • Orientation: Research-oriented

  • Objectives: The program focuses on Chinese literature and culture, and we encourage comparative studies between China and other cultures as we strongly believe literary and cultural dialogue is very necessary for the world.

  • Teaching Language: Main courses will be taught in English though many materials used in class might be in Chinese.

  • Required Credits for Master: 30 credits


Course Name

Credits

Common courses (mandatory)

学位公共课(必修)

 

Introduction to Chinese Civilization

3

Chinese for Beginner

2

Discipline and Ethics in Academic Research

1

Basic courses for the degree (mandatory)

学位基础课(必修)

Literary Research Methods (lectures)

2

Academic Chinese

3

Advanced courses for the degree (mandatory)

学位专业课(必修)

Introduction of Comparative Literature

3

Ancient Chinese Literature

3

Modern Chinese Literature

3

Advanced Courses for the degree (selective)

学位专业课(选修)

Translation Theories and Practices

2

Subjects on Chinese Culture

2

Subjects on Contemporary World Poetry and Poetics

2

Chinese Gardening Aesthetics

2

Intercultural Communication

2

*The arrangements are subject to modification.


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