Master of Arts in Chinese 文學碩士（中文）

The following information is applicable to students admitted from 2017/18 to 2020/21.

 

Programme Structure

Programme Features

Integrating academic and professional training, the programme offers two streams: (i) Chinese Language and Literature, (ii) Chinese for Educational and Professional Purposes, in one of which students can specialise. Providing over thirty core courses and electives, the programme is ranked number one in terms of the coverage of academic disciplines and the number of courses among MA programmes in Chinese offered by tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. It is noted that some of the courses are unique to CityU.

With a highly flexible programme design and incorporating the concept of ‘Minor’, students of a particular stream can select one to three Stream Core Courses from another stream as Programme Electives according to their interests and professional needs.

The core courses of the Chinese Language and Literature stream cover five areas: Classical Chinese Literature, Chinese Ancient Classics, Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature, History of Chinese Literary Criticism, and Classical Chinese Philology. The well-balanced course design enables students to engage in academic research and teaching, as well as applying the knowledge in different walks of life. The Chinese Language and Literature stream has been approved by the Education Bureau (EDB) as a recognised Chinese language major degree and students who meet the government’s requirements can apply to the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) for the Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers.

The core courses of the Chinese for Educational and Professional Purposes stream include Selected Readings in Chinese Language and Literature, Teaching Chinese in Putonghua: Theory and Methodology, Teaching Chinese as a Second Language: Theory and Methodology, Chinese Practical Writing in the Mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, Chinese for the Media, and Chinese Creative Writing. Students can select five out of the six stream core courses, and the remaining one course can be taken as Programme Elective. This stream is suitable for students who wish to pursue a career in teaching Chinese in Putonghua as well as for professionals and executives.

Classes will be held on weekday daytime/evenings or Saturday afternoons. If possible, one or two courses may be offered in Summer Term. In addition to lectures and tutorials, workshops and seminars will be offered. Academics and experts in different professions will be invited to deliver talks on special topics or to be visiting lecturers.

 

 

Entrance Requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (in any disciplines) from a tertiary institution recognized for this purpose by the University, or have obtained an equivalent qualification. In addition to the University Entrance Requirements, applicants are expected to meet the following specific Chinese language requirement:

1. have satisfactorily completed at least one tertiary level Chinese course of 30-hour or more which includes substantial written Chinese elements; or
2. have obtained a grade D or above in HKALE AS-level Chinese Language and Culture, or equivalent; or
3. Applicants who cannot produce documentary evidence of (1) or (2) will be required to take an admission test in Chinese language writing and reading and attain a standard comparable to that set for (2). They must pass this admission test to satisfy the above specific requirement.

Note: Priority will be given to those with relevant qualifications / work experience.

 

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction is mainly Putonghua.

 

Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)

Stream A: Chinese Language and Literature

Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1. explore extensively and analyze critically topics of interest in the field of Chinese language, literature and classics;
2. demonstrate familiarity with the latest trends and approaches in the study of Chinese language and literature, including critical analysis and evaluation of leading scholars’ commentaries;
3. evaluate Chinese language use and Chinese literature critically and creatively from different perspectives;
4. apply the knowledge of Chinese language and literature as well as aesthetical, analytical, communicative abilities, and generate new ideas in different walks of life; and
5. engage in further academic research related to Chinese language and literature, and to demonstrate initiative, discovery, intellectual achievement, depth and advanced research skills.

Stream B: Chinese for Educational and Professional Purposes

Upon successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

1. analyze critically the nature of the Chinese language and its use for professional purposes in Hong Kong and in the Mainland;
2. demonstrate their analytical and intellectual competence in Chinese for professional purposes through a critical comparison and contrast of its use in Hong Kong and in the Mainland;
3. write professionally, critically and creatively in Chinese for professional purposes and function more effectively in the following 2 areas: Chinese Creative Writing, and Chinese for the Media;
4. acquire in-depth knowledge of Chinese language and literature by using a learning discovery approach; apply the knowledge of Chinese language and literature, and generate new ideas in various educational and professional tasks;
5. demonstrate familiarity with theories and practical skills in using Putonghua for teaching Chinese subjects effectively; and
6. engage in further academic research related to Chinese teaching and applied Chinese language studies.

 

Programme Accreditation

The Chinese Language and Literature stream of this programme has been approved by the Education Bureau (EDB) as a recognised Chinese language major degree and students who meet the government’s requirements can apply to the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) for the Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers.

Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers (SCOLAR)
Chinese Version / English Version

 

Application Procedures

Click here for details (Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies)

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Notices and Forms

(Available in the Chinese version only. Click here for details.)

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Useful Links

Academic Calendar

Chow Yei Ching School of Graduate Studies (Taught Postgraduate Programmes)

Academic Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Degrees

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Enquiry: cahmach@cityu.edu.hk