Sinology

... looks into questions such as ...
- What kind of changes has the Chinese society undergone historically?
- What does Confucianism entail?
- How are Chinese poems structured?
- What did the Chinese language sound like 1000, 2000 and 300 years ago?
- Which traditional elements may be found in contemporary Chinese culture?
Degree programmes
Sinology, Master 2 subject
Profile
Degree: | Master of Arts |
Start: | Winter- and summer semester |
Duration: | 4 semesters |
Classroom language: | German |
What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
it provides advanced contents-related, linguistic and methodological know-how that forms the basis for autonomous research in the field of sinology.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields
- History
- Literature
- Philosophy
Who is suited?
Those who wish to enrol in this degree programme,
have:
- motivation, the ability to work autonomously, stamina
- a gift for languages
- good grasp of the German language
- excellent English-language skills
- excellent understanding of modern and pre-modern Chinese
- the willingness to study abroad
enjoy:
- critical and reflective reading
- in-depth research
- self-reliant compilation of research results, spending time in the library
- foreign languages
struggle through:
- a plethora of specialist literature
- Chinese-language sources and specialist literature
This degree programme is suited for graduates in the following subjects
- Sinology, B.A.
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
- in the corporate field
- in the media
- in the cultural sector
- in the educational sector
- in academia
And else?
An internship ...
is optional.
Studying abroad ...
is recommended. It is done in the 2nd-3rd semester.
Duration: 1 or 2 semesters
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office
Prof. Dr. Christine Moll-Murata
Building, Room: Universitätsstr. 134, Raum 3.13
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-28254
Email: christine.moll-murata@rub.de
Website academic advisory office
Contact students
Fachschaft Ostasienwissenschaften
Building, Room: Universitätsstr. 134, Raum 2.30
Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25033
Email: fsr-oaw@rub.de
Website Fachschaft
Internet