MA Chinese and Linguistics
Entry requirements
A level: ABB (required: no specific A level subjects required) IB: 34 points with 655 at HL
About this course
MA (Hons) in Chinese and Linguistics, a joint honours degree encompassing English Language and Linguistics and Chinese. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students spend the third year studying in mainland China or Taiwan. The first year covers the foundations through modern East Asian history, literature and film in modern China, Linguistics and English Language 1A, and Linguistics and English Language 1B. The second year introduces linguistic theory, cross-linguistic variation, classical Chinese, and skills and methodologies in Chinese studies alongside preparation for the year abroad. The third year involves study abroad in mainland China or Taiwan. The fourth year expands on film and literature, politics, modern and pre-modern history, and contemporary society.
Modules
- modern East Asian history
- literature and film in modern China
- Linguistics and English Language 1A - this offers a brief introduction to the study of language in general and of English in particular
- Linguistics and English Language 1B - this will help you develop the tools and knowledge needed to investigate the different subsystems of language
- linguistic theory
- cross-linguistic variation
- take at least one further course in language sciences
- begin learning classical Chinese
- take a course in skills and methodologies in Chinese studies
- learn more about East Asian history, society and culture in preparation for your year abroad
- develop your critical and analytical skills through close reading of selected texts
- further your understanding of how to use primary and secondary sources
- Student Wellbeing Service
- Student Counselling
- Student Disability and Learning Support
- University emergency helpline (available 24 hours a day)
- film and literature
- politics
- modern and pre-modern history
- contemporary society