Bachelor 2 subject

Sinology, Bachelor 2 subject

  • 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?

Profile
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Start
Winter semester
Duration
6 semesters
Classroom language
German
Admission
Not restricted

2-Subject Bachelor Programme
This degree programme requires a second subject for which advanced knowledge of German language is mandatory.
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What's it all about?
This degree programme is unique, because ...
after intensive training in modern and classical Chinese language and the fundamentals of Chinese history, literature and linguistics, the programme provides the basis for a critical examination of traditional and modern China. In addition, it is possible to combine this subject at RUB with the Bachelor's programme in Musical Studies at the Folkwang University of Arts in Essen.
It provides the opportunity to specialise in the following fields ...
  • Chinese history (ancient, modern and contemporary)
  • Chinese literature (ancient, imperial, modern and contemporary)
Course schedule
Module handbook
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
  • English-language skills (B2 level)
  • the willingness to study abroad

enjoy:

  • reading
  • foreign languages
  • researching, utilisation of libraries and databases
  • presenting and discussing work results

struggle through:

  • chinese language and writing, a plethora of specialist literature
Graduates from this degree programme frequently work
  • in China-oriented enterprises and in corporate consultancy
  • in the media (press trade, entertainment, publishing companies)
  • in cultural institutions (e.g. museums and libraries)
  • in the civil service and in NGOs
And else?
A prep course ... can be covered voluntarily.
Name: Summer University
Further information about prep courses
An internship ...

​ist freiwillig. Es wird im Rahmen des Optionalbereichs absolviert.


Studying abroad ... is recommended. It is done in the 5th semester.
Duration: 1-2 semesters
Where do I find help?
Academic advisory office

M.A. Anna-Maria Rau

Building, Room: MB 2/133

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-26258

E-mail: anna-maria.rau@rub.de

Website academic advisory office

Contact students

Fachschaft: Ostasienwissenschaften

Building, Room: MB 3/163 und 3/165

Phone: +49 (0)234 / 32-25033

E-mail: fsr-oaw@rub.de

Website Fachschaft

Internet

Degree programmes' website

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