| Abbreviation | FT / PT |
|---|---|
| MA | FT / PT |
The Master of Arts in the field of Chinese Language and Literature (MA) programme aims to familiarise students with the latest trends in and methodological approaches to the study of Chinese language and Chinese literature, and to prepare them to engage in independent scholarly activities by honing their research and presentation skills. The programme offers lecture, seminar, field trip, and capstone experience courses in Chinese Language, Chinese Literature, and Chinese Culture. The Language courses provide topical studies of both classical and modern Chinese, with a focus on etymology, phonology, grammar, rhetoric, and semantics. The Literature courses encompass topics covering classical and modern Chinese literature, literary theory, creative writing, and Chinese literary history. The Culture courses offer studies of classic Confucian texts, Chinese thought, documentary sources, and various forms of Chinese culture, with an emphasis on its unique features.
Mode of Attendance
Full Time (one year, with classes primarily on weekday evenings/weekend afternoons and occasionally weekday daytime)
Part Time (two years, with classes primarily on weekday evenings/weekend afternoons and occasionally weekday daytime)
Medium of Instruction
Programme Entrance Requirements
1. A good bachelor's degree with a major in Chinese or a closely related subject from a recognised university, or equivalent qualifications.
2. Candidates may be invited to take a qualifying examination or attend an interview.
Programme Admissions Advisor(s)
| Dr KW Siu | |
| Tel: | 3917 7296 |
| Email: | kingwaisiu@hku.hk |
Contacts
| Ms Jasmine Wong | |
| Tel: | 3917 2744 |
| Email: | macll.admission@hku.hk |
| Website: | https://macll.chinese.hku.hk |