Sinology

The Sinology major is a second-level comprehensive major that is based on traditional Chinese guoxue, overseas “Han studies”, as well as research in Chinese topics.

The major courses include, but are not limited to, Chinese literature, culture, history, religion, and contemporary topics.

The goal of this major is to foster comprehensive, cross-academic knowledge in our scholars for them to be well-versed in contemporary Chinese politics and be able to work in Chinese-related fields.

Direction of Research:

1. Chinese language and literature. Emphasis placed on Chinese linguistics and literature, with research focus thereon. Students will deepen their understanding and application of Mandarin Chinese and Chinese literature.

2. Chinese history and religion. Emphasis placed on origins of Chinese history and society, mythology, folklore, the development of Chinese history, and religious customs.

3. Media and impressions of China. Emphasis placed on discussion of cross-cultural communication, foreign media representations of China, Chinese news and movies, and Chinese society and customs.

Curricular Design:The major curriculum includes both compulsory and optional general education courses and required major courses.

1. Compulsory general education courses (6 credits): Survey of Mandarin Chinese and Historical Chinese Literature.

2. Optional general education courses (6 credits): Chinese Humanities and Geography, Contemporary Chinese Society, Internationalization Chinese Culture, and Chinese Kung Fu and Culture.

3.Direction and courses of Major (8 credits):Students must choose a chief study direction and at least three courses from this direction. In addition, students are required to choose one optional course from the other directions of study.

(1). Chinese Language and Literature: Chinese Rhetoric, Research of Chinese Theatre, Research of Chinese Novels, and Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature.

(2). Chinese History and Religion: Chinese Mythology and Folklore, Special Topics in Chinese History, Chinese Religion, Modern Ideological Trends in Chinese Culture, Confucianism, and Traditional Chinese Society.

(3). Media and Impressions of China: Internationalization of Chinese Imagery and Structures, Chinese Media Culture, Modern Literature and Film, Cross-cultural Communication, and Chinese Society and Customs.

1.Aged 18 to 40 years old;

2.In good health;

3.High school graduate;

4.New HSK 5;

5.Pass the entrance examination(have to apply with the passport in the international students office at July 11th.for knowing the place of exam.)

1. Application Form

2. Certificate of HSK

Band 6 or above.

3. Photocopy of valid passport

With name, passport number & expiration date, and photo included

4. Passport photo

A recent passport-sized photo of the applicant

5. Undergraduate school transcript

Written both in Chinese and English

6. Bachelor\'s degree diploma

Graduation certificate in both English and Chinese and be certified by notarization.

7. Two letters of recommendation

From professor or associate professor or equivalents

8. Certificate of employment

Applicants who have a job should provide certificate of employment, no need for applicants who haven\'t work. Certificate should be written both in English and Chinese

9. Resume

Written in Chinese and in English

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Question: How to deal with a pending application?

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The main cause of a pending application is usually incomplete application documents. As a result you will be requested by the school’s admission office to re-check and modify all submitted application documents or perhaps even add extra documents and then re-submit them.

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How long does it take to process my application?

Processing time varies for different applications. For example to process a degree program application requires more time than a Chinese language application. Confirmation for Chinese language application by the admission office usually takes 2 to 4 weeks. However, time for degree programs application differs. For example fall semester application processing is after March, and it takes a period of 1 to 2 months. This also depends on your qualification and the number of applicants.