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University: SWPS University
Category: Art & Design Studies
Location:
Level: Master
Deadline: Fri 29 September 2023
Intake: October
Application Fee: 85 PLN
Tuition Fee: 5250 PLN
Duration: 4 Semesters
Asian Studies with Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin, Putonghua) at SWPS University of Social Sciences and Humanities is a graduate program that leads to a Master's degree. The program duration is 2 years, and classes are held full-time from Monday to Friday. The language of instruction is English.
This program offers practical, in-depth, and up-to-date knowledge of the East Asia region, which includes Mainland China, Taiwan, Korea, and Japan. In addition to gaining advanced language skills in Modern Standard Chinese, students will learn about the culture of the region and acquire expertise in contemporary social, political, and economic issues specific to East Asia. The program also teaches interpreting skills (oral translation) and advanced reading skills of Chinese discourse in culture, society, and the media.
Furthermore, the program provides an understanding of the relations between the East and the West, a foundation for diplomacy, an overview of the current cultural theories and the contemporary approach to Asian aesthetic traditions, and discussions on human rights issues in the region. The business component of the program includes negotiation skills and practical information on establishing and running a business in East Asia.
During the course of study, students will complete a 3-month practicum in one of the partner institutions and organizations, which will provide them with an opportunity to test their skills in real work environments, network, and take their first steps towards their future professional careers.
This program is addressed to candidates who hold undergraduate degrees in programs focused mainly on Asian Studies, such as Sinology or Regional Studies with Chinese. Students must possess good communication skills, cross-cultural openness and sensitivity, and have an interest in contemporary issues of East Asia, particularly in culture, language, business, and politics.
The program requirements include an 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 level or higher of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale, and competency in English (the language of instruction) at B2 level or higher of the CEFR scale.
