Kongming21 Posted February 1, 2012 at 09:03 PM Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 at 09:03 PM Hey everyone, Atm I am thinking about applying to do a Masters in Chinese History at either Beida or Fudan university. I am going to complete a BA in Chinese Studies this year, so theoretically I will have the language level they require for me to be accepted onto those programs. However, having never studied for a degree course in China, I am a little worried that I will find it very hard to do well on such a course. Although I know the many benefits I would get from completing such a MA course, especially as I plan to do a PhD back in Europe afterwards, I am afraid that it will be hard to do really well, having to get used to studying in China and to the different learning environment in general. The problem is that it is very hard to get any info about this. All my Chinese friends tell me that Masters in China are normally relatively easy, but of course they see it from a different perspective. Of course I know that the first couple of weeks will be difficult anyways, given the fact that I have to get used to going to lectures held in Chinese, what I rather mean is the long term perspective. So if anyone has any insights on this that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imron Posted February 1, 2012 at 09:58 PM Report Share Posted February 1, 2012 at 09:58 PM See this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gato Posted February 2, 2012 at 02:07 AM Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 at 02:07 AM See also thread: http://www.chinese-forums.com/index.php?/topic/27963-amount-of-language-study-for-history-masters/ Amount of Language Study for History Masters Why do you think you "theoretically" know enough Chinese to do a Master's degree? Have you read a Chinese history book in Chinese? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skylee Posted February 2, 2012 at 02:28 AM Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 at 02:28 AM Perhaps you could also consider studying in a top university in Hong Kong? These are relevant -> http://www2.cuhk.edu...rt/HIS(eng).pdf http://www.history.c...g_pg_phd_da.htm http://www.asa.hku.hk/admissions/tpg/prospectus/2011/faculties_arts_research_chinese.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kongming21 Posted February 2, 2012 at 04:28 PM Author Report Share Posted February 2, 2012 at 04:28 PM Thanks everyone for the links. By "theoretically" I mean that I theoretically have the language level, e.g. I have indeed read quite a few Chinese history books and journal articles for my research, however its always a different thing to actually do a course in China or not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wushijiao Posted February 3, 2012 at 04:23 AM Report Share Posted February 3, 2012 at 04:23 AM however its always a different thing to actually do a course in China or not? I'm not really sure. In many cases, "doing a course in China" implies sitting in a lecture hall and staying silent. That's not hard! I guess whether or not you can do well is based on your ability/willingness to change that passive situation (by, say, speaking in class, visiting profs after hours, chatting with other students, choosing your own research topics, being active in school activities...etc), and then traditional things like writing papers, and reading materials. I suppose if you can read books in Chinese, then your language level will be adequate. The next key, I think, is trying to prepare yourself mentally for what you might face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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