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Overview

General requirements:ybr /> An interest in the region of East Asia and in general transnational political analyses.

Language requirements:

For non-native speakers of Chinese or Japanese: Chinese or Japanese language skills at the level achieved n the B.A. course in East Asian economy and politics (32 / 34 SWS, 40 CP). The proof of language skills must be furnished prior to the time of registration for the final M.A. examination.

For foreign applicants: Certificate of German language skills in the form of TestDaF (Test „Deutsch als Fremdsprache“, at least level 4x4) or DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang, at least level 2) or an equivalent language test, like DSD (Deutsches Sprachdiplom, Level C1).

• Start: Winter semester and summer semester
• Application: Not restricted.
• Taught in: German

Details

The programme consists of four areas: East Asian politics, political science, language training and courses with a practical orientation.

The area of East Asian politics comprises the following modules: East Asian foreign and security policies, East Asian governments and institutions, and political culture in East Asia. Plenary discussions, presentations in courses, group work, text analyses, case studies and training in negotiation skills are some of the most important forms of teaching and learning.

The area of political sciences is also made up of three modules: political field analysis, regionalization and techniques of imparting group interests (offered by the Department of Political Sciences at the Ruhr-University of Bochum). Classes serve to further enhance the specialist knowledge acquired in political sciences in the B.A. course with regard to content and method. After completion of these modules the students are expected to have gained sophisticated theoretical knowledge in political sciences concerning the structures of the international system, the functions of modern governmental systems and the mainstreams in political thinking.

Alongside the Master programme there is a language training programme in which the skills in Chinese or Japanese acquired during the B.A. phase are developed further. The language classes involve practical exercises in essay writing, reading and conversation.

The Master programme contains a relatively extensive module of practice-orientated lectures to allow the students even during their studies to acquire experience in East-Asian related activities, to build and maintain contacts with relevant institutions and companies, and thereby to increase their career potential. A six-month stay in East Asia for study purposes or two to three East Asia-related internships totaling six months are part of the curriculum. A stay in a Chinese-speaking country or in Japan prior to the programme or during the programme is strongly recommended.

Application

Requirement: You need a counseling interview with the programme´s student counselor before registration. In some Master-Programmes there are more specific requirements. Please contact your student counselor.

There are no restrictions.

• International students: Application Information of our International Office.

• Personal registration during registration times.

Student Counseling

Prof. Dr. Jörn-Carsten Gottwald (Politik Ostasiens)
Building GB, Room 1/49
Tel.: +49 234/32 -28746
E-Mail: Jörn-Carsten Gottwald
Office hour: Fr. 9.30 bis 11 Uhr und n. tel. Vereinbarung

Robert Pauls
Building GB, Room 1/51
Tel.: +49 234/32 -25603
E-Mail: Robert Pauls
Office hour: Mo 14:30-16 h
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Sekretariat Politik Ostasiens
Building GB, Room 1/50
Tel.: +49 234/32 -28746
E-Mail: Sekretariat Politik Ostasiens
Office hour: Mo-Do 14-16 h, Fr 13-14 h
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Fachschaft Ostasienwissenschaften (Beratung durch Studierende)
Building GB, Room 1/134
Tel.: +49 234/32 -25033
E-Mail: Fachschaft Ostasienwissenschaften
Office hour: n.V.
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