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The department attempts to maintain an informal scholarly atmosphere with close
contact between students and teachers. A monthly Sinological Circle discussion
meeting and the departmental Reading Room, which contains necessary basic research
material, manifest this policy. Strong emphasis is placed upon scholarly methodology
and research based upon linguistic, literary, philosophical, and philological
expertise.
The M.A. program has three tracks: literature, linguistics and thought. Following
the completion of a
rigorous set of required courses, M.A. students must pass a translation examination
showing
competence in both modern and classical Chinese, submit two research papers,
and take a final,
written examination. Students who receive a Pass on the M. A. Examination will
be allowed to enter
the doctoral program. Students who receive a Low Pass will earn a terminal M.
A. and will not be
allowed to pursue further studies in the department.
Admission to MA Degreee
Admission to the Chinese M.A. program normally requires the equivalent of a
B.A. in Chinese from UW-Madison. Especially promising students with preparation
in other areas, such as another foreign language and literature, Asian Studies,
Comparative Literature, Linguistics, English, Philosophy, or History, may conditionally
be admitted to the M.A. program and allowed to make up their deficiencies during
their first year of study.
Graduate Adviser
The M. A. program operates on the advisor system. Students are expected to choose
a faculty member as Major Professor no later than the end of the second semester.
(See under "Major Professor" in the Graduate School Bulletin.)
All M.A. students are required to take a minimum of 24 credits in graduate
level courses to be chosen
in consultation with the Major Professor. The following courses must be included
in the student's program of study for students entering the program as of Fall
semester, 2002-03. Students already enrolled will have the option of continuing
under the old requirements.
| 1. | One two-course sequence from among: History of Chinese Language (631-632) History of Chinese Literature (651-652) History of Chinese Thought (661-662) AND |
9 cr. |
| One course from among: History of Chinese Language (631) History of Chinese Literature.(651) History of Chinese Thought (661) |
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| 2. | Proseminar in Chinese. | 3 cr. |
| 3. | A seminar in either Chinese literature OR Chinese
linguistics OR Chinese thought |
3 cr. |
| 4. | Six units of electives in Chinese language or literature. | 6 cr. |
| 5. | Graduate level courses taken either within or outside of the Department and approved by the advisor. | minimum of 3 cr. |
Research Papers
M.A. candidates are required to submit to the degree committee two substantial
research papers written in seminars or, with the consent of the committee, in
some other course above the 700 level.
M.A. Final Examination
The M.A. final examination will be administered by the Major Professor and the
other members of the student's M.A. Committee. This examination will comprise
two parts to be given over two consecutive days.
| Day 1: |
Proseminar and History of Chinese Literature or |
| Day 2: | Translation examination (the student must demonstrate competence in modern and classical Chinese, as well as in English) and |
| specialized course work done in seminars and other classes, and readings done in consultation with the M.A. Committee. |
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Last Updated: November 17, 2006