Admission requirements
Only for students of the MA Asian Studies: Chinese Studies.
Students will only be allowed to attend the second part of the Year in China after passing the following courses:
- Year in Asia A
Description
Students spend a total of one year at Shandong University (Jinan, People’s Republic of China) as part of their Master program.
The focus of the year at Shandong University is on language acquisition, in order to obtain at least HSK level 5 upon returning to Leiden.
During their year in China, the students are also expected to do preparatory research for their Master Thesis.
Course objectives
Advance the student’s Mandarin Chinese language proficiency through intensive practice of oral, aural, reading and writing skills..
Timetable
Study abroad
Mode of instruction
Language courses and seminars; see program at Shandong University
Assessment method
Assessment and weighing
After completion of the courses, the official transcripts of Shandong University have to be sent to the Board of Examiners of Asian Studies.
Resit
Study abroad cannot be retaken. In case of unforeseen circumstances the exam committee and the programme may offer alternatives if possible.
Inspection and feedback
Not applicable.
Reading list
Registration
Students do not have to register for this course.
Contact
For questions about the year abroad, contact the Year in China coordinator Zhaole Yang
For questions about enrolment, admission, etc, contact the Education Administration Office Herta Mohr
Remarks
See the Year in China tab for more information.