Public Courses
Basic Courses
Module Courses
Mandarin Electives
The public courses are offered by the International College and are mandatory to all foreign graduates at Zhejiang University
5002001 | Public Chinese (Beginner/Intermediate) | 2 Cr. |
5002001 | China Survey | 3 Cr. |
Note: MCS students are exempt from the public course “China Survey” because the content is already covered in the MCS curriculum. All students still need to submit the required report in order to obtain the 3 credits
Basic courses teach the fundamentals in conducting research with lessons on how to do fieldwork, writing academic papers and reports. These courses should prepare students for the initial phase of their thesis. Basic courses also consist of a series of comprehensive lectures on various Chinese topics given by ZJU professors and visiting professors with comprehensive knowledge and expertise within certain areas of China.
0421A01 | Social Research Methods | 2 Cr. |
0421A02 | Intercultural Competence | 2 Cr. |
0421A03 | Academic Writing | 1 Cr. |
0421A04 | Series of Overseas China Studies | 2 Cr. |
0421A05 | Lecture Series of China Studies | 1 Cr. |
0421A06 | China Studies Seminar (YES program only) | 4 Cr. |
0421A07 | Practice in China (YES program only) | 2 Cr. |
Note: students may apply for exemption from the courses Social Research Methods and Academic Writing upon presenting documentation of proficient knowledge and competence of the content of the courses.
In addition to the public and basic courses, all students can also take module courses to fulfil the required credits for their graduation. Students can choose either to follow one specialization or combine courses from different specializations in line with their academic interests. One-year students are required to take at least 12 credits in module courses, while two-year students are required 16 credits. Courses with * are taught in Chinese).
History & Civilization
0421B01 | History of Chinese Civilization | 2 Cr. |
0421B02 | Modern China: Culture and Society | 2 Cr. |
0421B03 | Chinese Intellectual History* | 2 Cr. |
0421B04 | Chinese Modern Literature* | 2 Cr. |
0421B05 | Chinese Heritage and Leisure Life | 2 Cr. |
0421B06 | Topic on Introduction to the Art of China | 1 Cr. |
0421B07 | Introduction to Chinese Calligraphy | 2 Cr. |
0421B08 | Topic on Chinese Philosophy and Tradition in Transcultural Perspectives | 1 Cr. |
Society & Life
0421C01 | Media China: Social Control & Social Change | 2 Cr. |
0421C02 | Music, Art and Youth Culture in China | 2 Cr. |
0421C03 | Women, Media, and Chinese Society | 1 Cr. |
0421C04 | Cultural Memory and Contemporary China | 2 Cr. |
0421C05 | Family and Society in Contemporary China | 2 Cr. |
0421C06 | Topic on Contemporary Chinese Education | 1 Cr. |
0421C07 | Topic on Chinese Film Studies* | 1 Cr. |
Transformation & Development
0421D01 | In Process of Modernization: Local Society in Contemporary China | 2 Cr. |
0421D02 | Social Policy and Social Security in China | 2 Cr. |
0421D03 | China's Enterprise Management | 2 Cr. |
0421D04 | History of Chinese Revolution | 2 Cr. |
0421D05 | Topic on Chinese Foreign Policy* | 1 Cr. |
0421D06 | Topic on China’s Economic Development | 1 Cr. |
0421D07 | Topic on Chinese Business Culture | 2 Cr. |
It is a fundamental component of the MCS program that students engage in the Chinese language both in- and outside of the classes. The Mandarin Electives provide the framework for students to improve their Chinese proficiency and it is a necessary complement to broaden and deepen the understanding of the contents from the module courses. Mandarin courses are provided at elementary, intermediate, and advanced level:
0423M01 | Listening & Speaking (I) | 2 Cr. |
0423M02 | Listening & Speaking (II) | 2 Cr. |
0423M03 | Chinese Characters Learning | 2 Cr. |
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0423M05 | Elementary Chinese Writing Intermediate Chinese Writing | 2 Cr. |
0423M06 | Advanced Chinese | 2 Cr. |
0423M07 | Chinese News and Articles | 2 Cr. |