With China's economic and social development and overall national strength, many students hope to come to China to learn about Chinese society, history, culture and economic developments.  As many have come, there are still many keen students, particularly European and American students, who would like to come to China for study and research, but are limited by their Chinese language ability. Nanjing University, one of the top universities in the country, is now pioneering and leading the way, offering an innovative graduate degree in China Studies. We hope that creating this program of higher learning with classes in English, will open doors for more international students to study and learn in China. 

 

 

This program offers international students the chance to delve into learning about China’s economy, philosophy, history, culture, education, the development of contemporary Chinese society, and other fields, as well as a comparative perspective to other countries. 

 

The program will consist of three main focuses: 

1)Chinese Philosophy and History

2)Chinese Society and Economy

3)Chinese Language, Culture, and Literature

 

The program will have the benefits of traditional academic disciplines in addition to a variety of teaching methods including case studies, academic discussions, social practices, and research to foster students’ ability to analyze problems within different fields in China, and assist students with future work experience in China.　Using China’s vast domestic resources, students will have hands-on research experience, investigating all aspects of China, including historical and cultural, social, economic, and contemporary issues. 

 

Nanjing University has a long history of teaching international students, and has already trained many talented students in international politics, economics, culture, among other subjects. These programs of philosophy, economics, Chinese language, history, and other key subjects are the basis for the far-reaching, top-notch, innovative training and academic vision Nanjing University offers. The China Studies Program will continue to uphold Nanjing University’s tradition of high standards and high quality of study and learning.

 

Duration of Study: 2-3 years

Tuition: 23, 000 RMB per year

Application Deadline: June 30, 2011

 

 

Candidates can apply for the Chinese Government Scholarship which includes free tuition, free accommodation and a monthly stipend of 1,700 RMB. Candidates can also apply for some other scholarships at Nanjing University. For further information, please visit our website or contact Mr. Jiang Cheng at jiangcheng@nju.edu.cn. 

 

 

This MA Program will be 2-3 years. Total credits for graduation: at least 32 credits, of which there will be: 8 compulsory courses, 2 credits per course, for a total of 16 credits; at least five electives, 2-3 credits per course, for a total of 10-15 credits; and 4 additional credits for completion of a MA thesis.

 

 

From the high-caliber academic resources and vast disciplines of Nanjing University including from culture, history, philosophy, political, social, and economic fields, the Institute for International Students has organized a 16 credit curriculum to be taught in English, by relevant Nanjing University professors, in addition to inviting experts and professionals from at home and abroad.

 

This program will tentatively include the following courses:

1.Chinese Philosophy

2.A Survey of Chinese Civilization

3.Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism

4.History of PRC

5.Chinese Culture and Modern Chinese Society

6.Foreign Policies of PRC

7.Hot Issues of Present-day China

8.Case Studies of Chinese and Western Philosophy and Culture

9.Chinese Art

10.Chinese Minority and Religious beliefs

11.Studies of Republic of China

12.Selected Readings from Chinese Classics

13.Selected Readings on Western Sinology

14.Studies of Chinese Social Behaviors

15.Poetry of the Tang Dynasty

16.Modern and Contemporary Chinese Writers

17.Popular Culture and Contemporary Chinese Literature

18.Chinese Economy and the WTO

19.Natural Resources, Environment and Economic Development in the Yangtze Delta Region

20.Recent Development of China's Science and Technology

 

Bachelors Degree

English-speaking students.

For non-English speaking applicants, English proficiency is required: TOEFL (paper test) 600 points , or 95 points on the new TOEFL, or 6.5 on the IELTS.