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AM in Regional Studies Harvard University, USA

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This programs are flexible to meet individual needs but typically consist of the following. First year: an advanced language course in Chinese, Japanese, or Korean, or, for students who have not previously studied the language, an appropriate beginning course; and six half-courses on East Asian history, political, social, and economic developments, on literature or other cultural manifestations, or courses offering methodological or comparative insights on East Asia. Second year: a full course continuing the Chinese, Japanese, or Korean language; a seminar devoted to the writing of a research paper on a chosen topic; five other approved half-courses. Students with a special interest in Vietnam are normally required to attain proficiency in the Chinese or Japanese language.

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Admission is based on the applicants previous record, general ability, and promise. The typical applicant will have an undergraduate background in the study of East Asia and/or previous experience in East Asia itself. The GRE General test is required. Although knowledge of an East Asian language is not a prerequisite, such training also will be taken into consideration.

Qualification

Masters

Awarding body

Harvard University

Department name

Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations

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Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations

Address

2 Divinity Avenue
CAMBRIDGE
Massachusetts
02138

Venue description

Chinese language was first taught at Harvard during a span of three years, from 1879 to 1882, by Chinese scholar Ge Kunhua (pictured at left,) but was not taught on a regular basis until 1921. In 1928, through the generous bequest of Charles Martin Hall the Harvard-Yenching Institute was formed in partnership with China's Yenching University, laying a strong foundation for Harvard's commitment to the study of Asia.Harvard began to offer Japanese language instruction on a regular basis in 1931. In 1937 Chinese and Japanese instruction, previously offered in the Department of Semitic Languages and History, found a more appropriate home in the newly created Department of Far Eastern Languages (also referred to at the time as the Division of Far Eastern Languages.) In 1941, the Department of Far Eastern Languages offered its first Ph.D., jointly with the Department of History. Most Ph.D.degrees awarded in Far Eastern Languages between 1941 and 1972 were in fact joint degrees in History and Far Eastern Languages. In 1939 the undergraduate course "History of East Asian Civilization" was offered for the first time.The course began to be offered yearly in 1946 and included a one semester introduction to Chinese civilization taught by John King Fairbank and one semester on Japan taught by Edwin O. Reischauer. These courses are taught to this day, currently as Historical Study A-13 and A-14, Tradition and Transformation (in China and Japan, respectively.) In 1972 the department changed its name from Far Eastern Languages to East Asian Languages and Civilizations.

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+1 617 495 2754

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Yes

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Daily rates for single $129-$239 and for double $149-$289.10% discount for 7+ nights.$55 for Short term housing for scholars, artists, writers, scientists. Short-term monthly rental available.$500 for 3BR, 3 BATH house.Master bedroom for rent in 2-story townhouse. Fully furnished, including linens.10 to 15 min walk to all LMA hospitals, medical school, school of public health.5 min to the Green Line (subway).

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