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Eberhard Karls University Tubingen

Tübingen

Politics & Society of East Asia

Subjects: Political Science;Sociology;East Asian Studies

M.A. | Master of Arts

⏳  Duration
4 Semesters
🔠 Teaching Language
English, German
💶  Application Fee non-EU
No information

💶  Cost per Semester ? Separate from the tuition fees, the cost per semester refers to another fee students pay each semester, covering registration fees, administrative costs, and often a public transport ticket.
167 EUR

💶  Tuition Fees per Semester
1,500 EUR
⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
No information

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.09.

Course description

The course is structured around three main types of modules. First, the regional studies modules focus on seminars that delve into the politics and society of Greater China, Japan, and Korea. Second, the social science modules offer lectures and seminars that equip students with analytical tools to understand these regions. Third, the technical language modules aim to enhance proficiency in the technical language of Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, both in spoken and written forms. This program provides a thorough understanding of political and social developments in Japan, Korea, and Greater China. It explores intra-societal and intra-regional conflicts, analyzes trends in regionalization and integration in East Asia, and offers systematic training in handling sources in Japanese, Korean, or Chinese. Additionally, it teaches translation techniques and includes language courses to deepen linguistic skills. By engaging with these modules, students gain a comprehensive overview of East Asian dynamics, preparing them to navigate and analyze the complexities of this vital region.

Program Information

Study Location Tübingen
Start Semester Winter
Study Form Full-time
Study Type Postgraduate
Teaching Language English, German
Dual No
Remote No
Application Fee non-EU No information
Study Length 4 Semesters
Tuition Fees per Semester 1,500 EUR
Cost per Semester 167 EUR
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⏱️ Application Start Summer
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⏱️ Application Deadline Summer
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⏱️ Application Start Winter
15.05.

⏱️ Application Deadline Winter
15.09.

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Language Requirements

CEFR No information
IELTS No information
Cambridge (CAE) No information
TOEFL IBT No information

Good knowledge of modern Chinese or Japanese or Korean is a prerequisite. Good knowledge of English is also expected, as a large part of the specialist literature is written in this language and because courses and examinations can take place in English.

Qualification Requirements

To study, you need a general university entrance qualification (Abitur), a bachelor's degree in Chinese studies or Japanese studies or Korean studies with a social science minor, or a bachelor's degree in a social science subject (see Foreign language requirements below).

Application Process

Acceptance Interview No
Acceptance local admission restrictions Not restricted
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