Graduate Admissions

Graduate Admissions

University Requirements for Master of Arts in Russian Language and Literature

date:2018-10-16



DepartmentSchool of International StudiesDegreeMastersLength of Program (years)2.5
Minimum Total Credits30Minimum Total Credits for General Courses3
Minimum Total Credits (Major Courses)15Minimum Total Credits for Major Courses7
Academic Objectives & Requirements:
1. Objectives    To cultivate research-capable foreign language talents with high competency in Russian language and literature, possessing global vision, a rigorous academic attitude, an innovative mind, and the ability to adapt to international competition while catering to national development needs.     2. Requirements.    A. Personal Qualities:    Strictly act in accordance with the laws and regulations of the People"s Republic of China, pursue an honest and prudent learning attitude, maintain academic morality, a spirit of social responsibility and teamwork, and be in good health.    B. Knowledge:     Possess a solid theoretical foundation in the Russian language and knowledge of academic research methods. Proficiency in Russian language and the ability to use Russian to a high level in applied contexts. Knowledge of current trends in research in Russian. The dissertation should demonstrate independent thought, the ability to apply theory to real-world issues, and should meet requirements in terms of language, content, and format.    C. General Capabilities:    Capable of working in higher education settings, government offices, corporations, and international organisations in fields including teaching, research, foreign affairs, and management.


Disciplines:
Russian Literature, Contemporary Russian Language, Russian Translation, Russian Culture

Academic Reports:
During the period enrolled, students are requested to deliver 4 book reports, including one at the Institute’s regular academic seminar (2 credits).For instructions on submitting book reports, please see the website of the School of International Studies - Graduates - Full-time postgraduate students in foreign language colleges and the application for reviewing and defending the dissertation.

Thesis Proposal:
Deadlines for thesis proposals are as follows. For 2.5 years master degree students: Before April 30th of the second year, i.e. 10 months before the thesis defense.For instructions on submitting thesis proposals, please see the website of the School of International Studies - Graduates - Full-time postgraduate students in foreign language colleges and the application for reviewing and defending the dissertation.

Pre-review:
The master’s thesis uses a one-month pre-review system. Those applying for a degree in spring shall submit the draft for review before December 20 of the previous year; those applying for a degree in summer shall submit the draft before March 20 of the same year; if the degree is applied for in winter, students shall submit the thesis draft for review by September 20.For instructions on submitting thesis drafts, please see the website of the School of International Studies - Graduates - Full-time postgraduate students in foreign language colleges and the application for reviewing and defending the dissertation.

Graduation & Diploma Requirements:
1. Complete the required courses and meet the minimum credit requirements for the program.2. Complete all assessments and meet relevant requirements.3. Pass the thesis defense.4. Publication of academic papers: During the period of study for a degree, students must obtain research results corresponding to the guidelines for applied master’s degree students. That is, students must publish at least one academic paper in public publications (including collections of papers) under the name of Zhejiang University as the first author or, if the second author, the first author must be a mentor.

Quality Guarantee Systems:
The Quality Guarantee System consists of the Main Training Parts for Full-time Graduate Students; the Application, Anonymous Appraisal and Defense for Dissertation; and Teaching and Management Rules of Graduate Students
Notes:
I. Writing a dissertation1. Dissertation language: in Russian or Chinese. Not less than 15,000 words in Russian or no less than 30,000 characters in Chinese.2. The dissertation must meet the academic norms and academic integrity requirements. For specific requirements, please refer to the relevant provisions of the Zhejiang University Graduate Dissertation Writing RulesII. Dissertation defensePostgraduate students must complete all the procedures in the professional training program, complete the dissertation within the prescribed time limit, and submit the final draft of the thesis. After the recommendation of the instructor and approval of the reviewer, students can apply for the dissertation proposal defense.
General Courses
Mandatory/SelectiveType of CourseCourse No.Course NameCreditsTotal HoursPeriodNotes
MandatoryPublic0420002Dialectics of Nature124All semesters  
MandatoryPublic3320001Research in the Theory and Practice of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics232All semesters  
MandatoryPublic0000999At least 1 public quality course. (See the detailed list for specific courses. Please do not select specific courses as an alternative when making personal study plan.)116All semesters  
MandatoryMajor0523039Translation Theory and Practice232All semesters  
MandatoryMajor0523106Thesis Writing and Research116Summer  
MandatoryMajor0523043History of Russian Culture232All semesters  
MandatoryMajor0521046An Interpretation to the Classical Russian Literary Works of the 20th Century116Winter  
MandatoryMajor0521045An Interpretation to the Classical Russian Literary Works of the 19th Century116Fall  
Module Courses
Russian Literature, Comtemporary Russian Language, Russian Translation, Russian Cultureu
Summary:
Russian Literature, Comtemporary Russian Language, Russian Translation, Russian Culture


Mandatory/SelectiveType of CourseCourse No.Course NameCreditsTotal HoursPeriodNotes
SelectiveMajor0523107Lectures on the Silver Age of Russia Literature116Spring  
SelectiveMajor0523036Russian Language and Culture232Spring and Summer/Fall and Winter  
SelectiveMajor0523108Lectures on Modern Russian Literature116Spring  
SelectiveMajor0523105New Trends in Russian Language Study116All semesters  
SelectiveMajor0523124Russian Booker Prize-Winning Works116All semesters  
SelectiveMajor0523041Contemporary Western Theories of Literature and Art232Spring and Summer/Fall and Winter  
SelectiveMajor0521077Contemporary Russian232Spring and Summer/Fall and Winter  
SelectiveMajor0521053Selected Readings in Linguistics232Spring and Summer/Fall and Winter  
SelectiveMajor0523034Russian Rhetoric232Spring and Summer/Fall and Winter  
SelectiveMajor0523035General Linguistics232Spring and Summer/Fall and Winter  
SelectiveMajor0523117Interpretation of Russian Nobel Literature Works116Spring/Summer  
SelectiveMajor0511088Academic Methodology232Winter  


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