University Requirements for Master of Arts

Department

School of International Studies

Degree

Masters

Length of Program (years)

2.5

Minimum Total Credits

30

Minimum Total Credits for General Courses

3

Minimum Total Credits
(Major Courses)

15

Minimum Total Credits for Major Courses

12

Academic Objectives & Requirements：

    1. Objectives
    To cultivate research-capable foreign language talents with high competency in English 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:
    Proficiency in English language, basic foundation in literature in English, English linguistics, intercultural communication, and capacity for research in one of the above disciplines.
    C. General Capabilities:
    Possess solid English listening, speaking, reading and writing skills; able to read and analyze academic papers proficiently; able to write essays in  standard academic language; able to conduct academic communication in oral or in written form.

Disciplines：

English Literature, English Linguistics, English Translation, English 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-year masters 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：

It is recommend that students take courses amounting to 4 credits in other departments according to their own interests.

General Courses

Mandatory/Selective

Type of Course

Course No.

Course Name

Credits

Total Hours

Period

Notes

Mandatory

Public

0420002

Dialectics of Nature

1

24

All semesters

Mandatory

Public

3320001

Research in the Theory and Practice of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics

2

32

All semesters

Mandatory

Public

0000999

At 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.)

1

16

All semesters

Mandatory

Major

0521005

Translation Practice and Theory

2

32

Fall, Winter

Mandatory

Major

0521044

Discourse Studies

2

32

All semesters

Mandatory

Major

0521064

Cultural and Heritage Studies

2

32

Spring, Summer

Mandatory

Major

0521003

20th century Western Literary Theory

2

32

Fall, Winter

Mandatory

Major

0521001

Methodology for Academic Research

2

32

Winter

Mandatory

Major

0521060

English Classics Studies

2

32

FallWinter

Module Courses

English Literature, English Linguistics, English Translation, English Culture

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Summary：

English-speaking countries’ literature and literary theory, linguistics and research methods, translation theory and practice, cultural studies and research methods. Students shall take module courses based on their own interests apart from the mandatory major courses, and take at least one course in each module.

Mandatory/Selective

Type of Course

Course No.

Course Name

Credits

Total Hours

Period

Notes

Selective

Major

0523016

Special Topics on Literary Translation

2

32

Summer/Winter

Selective

Major

0523125

Renaissance English Poetry

2

32

Fall and Winter

Selective

Major

0523063

Milton Studies

2

32

Fall/Winter

Selective

Major

0523127

Sociolinguistics

2

32

All semesters

Selective

Major

0543106

Computer-Assisted Translation

2

32

Spring and Summer

Selective

Major

0523088

Methodology for Literary Criticism

2

32

Fall

Selective

Major

0523015

Cross-cultural Translation

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0523133

Thematic Study on Eastern and Western Humanistic Ideas

2

32

Spring

Selective

Major

0523103

African-American Literary Studies

2

32

Spring/Summer

Selective

Major

0523008

Functional Linguistics

2

32

Spring/Summer

Selective

Major

0523087

Corpus Linguistics

2

32

Spring/Summer

Selective

Major

0523089

The Image of Old China from Western Perspectives

2

32

Spring/Summer

Selective

Major

0523126

Pragmatics

2

32

Spring/Summer

Selective

Major

0523004

A Comparative Study of Theatrical Theories

2

32

Fall/Winter

Selective

Major

0523092

Leisure and Culture

2

32

Spring and Summer

Selective

Major

0523097

Auto/Biographical Narrative Inquiry

2

32

All semesters

Selective

Major

0523086

Comparative Studies in Literature and Culture

2

32

Spring/Summer

Selective

Major

0541104

Applied EC Translation

4

64

Spring and Summer/Fall and Winter

Selective

Major

0523081

American Postmodern Literature

2

32

Spring/Summer