Our graduate Asian Studies program will provide you with practical, in-depth, and state-of-the-art knowledge of the East Asia region, including Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. You will not only learn about the culture of the region and acquire advanced language skills in Modern Standard Chinese, but also gain expertise in contemporary social, political and economic issues specific to the region. Furthermore, the program teaches interpreting skills (oral translation) and advanced reading skills of Chinese discourse in culture, society, and the media.
The program also expands on the relations between the East and the West, provides foundation for diplomacy, offers an overview of the current cultural theories and the contemporary approach to Asian aesthetic traditions, and discusses the issue of human rights in the region. The business component of the program includes negotiation skills and practical information on establishing and running a business in East Asia.
Over the course of study you will complete a 3-month practicum in one of our partner institutions and organizations (e.g. companies), which will provide you with an opportunity to test your skills in real work environments, network, and make first steps towards your future professional career.
Who the program is addressed to?
The program is addressed to candidates who hold undergraduate degrees in programs focused mainly on Asian Studies, such as Sinology or Regional Studies with Chinese, and who possess good communication skills, cross-cultural openness and sensitivity, and are interest in the contemporary issues of East Asia, in particular culture, language, business and politics.
Requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in a program focused on East Asian Studies, such as Sinology or Regional Studies with Chinese
- Language competency in Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin Chinese, Putonghua) at B1 (or higher) level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale
- Competency in English (language of instruction) at B2 (or higher) level of the CEFR scales