Master of Arts in Chinese

Lingnan University

The Master of Arts in Chinese programme at the Department of Chinese Language and Literature at Lingnan University focuses on literary research, cultural studies and creative writing. It imparts literary and cultural knowledge in an easy-to-understand manner and provides solid research and writing training. The main scope of the discipline covers classical literature, modern and contemporary literature, comparative literature, cultural theory, film and television arts, etc. The course prepares students for careers in education, media, publishing and government.

Teaching objectives

1. To enable students to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of modern literary works

2. Provide students with solid literary creation training

3. To broaden students’ horizons in Chinese literature and enable them to understand the status of Chinese literature in global culture from a comparative perspective

4. To enable students to acquire the relevant knowledge and research methods to independently study Chinese literature

5. Provide a solid foundation for students’ future academic development.

Study Period

Full-time: Each academic year is divided into three semesters, including the first semester (September-December), the second semester (January-May) and the summer vacation (June-August). The study period is generally 2-5 semesters.