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East Asian Studies

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Tuition USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MA
Deadline 2018-01-18
Delivery On-campus
Location Pittsburgh, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The East Asian Studies at University of Pittsburgh is a MA programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the East Asian Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Pittsburgh, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the East Asian Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. CHIN 1005 Third Year Spoken 1
  2. CHIN 1006 Third Year Spoken 2
  3. CHIN 1020 Third Year Reading 1
  4. CHIN 1021 Third Year Reading 2
  5. CHIN 1030 Readings in Contemporary Literature 1
  6. CHIN 1031 Readings in Contemporary Literature 2
  7. CHIN 1041/2041 Literary Chinese II: Classical
  8. CHIN 1047/2047 Chinese & Western Poetry
  9. CHIN 1065/2065 Sources on East Asia
  10. CHIN 1070/2070 Love & Power
  11. CHIN 1072/2072 Law and Literature in China
  12. CHIN 1082/2082 20th Century Chinese Art
  13. CHIN 1083/2083 Masterpieces in Chinese Literature: Premodern
  14. CHIN 1084/2084 Masterpieces in Chinese Literature and Film
  15. CHIN 1085/2085 Introduction to East Asian Cinema
  16. CHIN 1086/2086 Love in Chinese & Western Literature
  17. CHIN 1087/2087 Introduction to Chinese Narrative
  18. CHIN 1088/2088 New Chinese Cinema
  19. CHIN 1089/2089 The World of China
  20. CHIN 1090/2090 Great Minds of China
  21. CHIN 1562/2562 Confucianism: Basic Texts
  22. CHIN 1908 Directed Writing for Majors

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • Students will acquire expert knowledge and key research skills in the chosen discipline and covey such knowledge in professional, academic writing.
  • Students should demonstrate an ability to conduct research in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean and use the skill to gather information and to conduct a critical and nuanced analysis of the topic acceptable in the discipline of the student\xc2\x92s choice.
  • The student should be able to speak and understand the target language appropriately and accurately in social and professional situations.
  • The student should be able to read the target language appropriately and accurately in social and professional situations.

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 35,904 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 21,748 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact University of Pittsburgh directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

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    • Application Deadline 2018-01-18
    • Start Date 2018-09-01
    • Language English
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