Bachelor of Science [B.S] [Architecture Part I] From University of Central Lancashire

This programme is designed for highly motivated future researchers who have a substantial undergraduate background in Chinese sxtudies or related fields but need more exposure to topic-specific or discipline-based analytical frameworks and more intensive training in primary source language(s) and research skills.

Students admitted for the MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Chinese Studies) will have the option to choose from one of the following programmes of study:

(1) Modern and Contemporary Chinese StudiesÊorÊ(2) Pre-Modern Chinese Studies.

With the consent of their supervisor and relevant teachers, students may be permitted to combine papers from options (1) and (2).

Students taking the MPhil in Asian and Middle Eastern Studies (Chinese Studies) choose three papers from either:

(1) Modern and Contemporary Chinese Studies:

REQUIRED: Asia in Theory - [Team taught; theoretical and methodological approaches]

Students then choose TWO optional papers from the following list:

Chinese Literature and Modernity - War and Modern China - The Anthropology of China - Japanese Imperialism in East Asia - Chinese Linguistics - Advanced Readings in Chinese on a relevant subject [eg Qing and Republican historical documents, Modern literary texts etc] - Alternative Exercise (to be arranged with specific instructors).Ê [An "alternative exercise" can be a paper taken in another department or faculty (eg POLIS, History, Anthropology, Development Studies) in the student's area of research focus.]

orÊfrom:

(2) Pre-Modern Chinese Studies:

For Pre-Modern Chinese Studies, students need to choose THREE of the following papers:

Classical and Literary Chinese Texts (received and excavated texts, manuscripts) - Early China, specified topic - Medieval China, specified topic - Asia in Theory [team-taught; theoretical and methodological approaches: with the supervisor's permission as the focus of this paper is on the modern period] - Japanese for Sinologists [reading Japanese scholarship on pre-modern China] - Alternative Exercise (to be arranged with specific instructors). [An "alternative exercise" can be a paper taken in another department or faculty (eg POLIS, History, Anthropology, Development Studies) in the student's area of research focus.]

Most papers are assessed by long essays and research projects. Some advanced text papers are assessed through examination. Please note that not all papers will be available every year and are subject to modifications if necessary.

A 15,000-word thesis will also be submitted, and an oral examination on it and the general field of knowledge within which it falls may be held. The oral examination may be waived at the discretion of the Degree Committee.

Please note that papers are usually only offered if there are at least two takers. Modules offered vary according to the staff available each academic year and the interests of students. Additional papers may be introduced. Please consult your potential supervisor to discuss the options available.