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University of Alberta Calendar 2021-2022 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
The Degree of MA (East Asian Studies) [Graduate]
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Program Requirements
Students are required to complete a minimum of ★18 in coursework and a thesis. Core Courses (★6)
These courses are taken in the first year. Elective courses (★12)
- The exact number of courses and their areas shall be determined on an individual basis, in consultation with the supervisor and approved by the Associate Chair – Graduate Studies.
- Up to ★6 in graduate courses from other departments or units may be counted as part of the degree program.
- The coursework selected must make a demonstrable contribution to strengthening the degree, and typically consists of methodology courses in linguistics, literary and cultural theory, historiography, etc.
Thesis
- Registration in 900-level THES
MA theses in the Department of East Asian Studies should represent original, substantial research in primary sources in the target language, whether Chinese, Japanese, Korean or a combination of these. Residence Requirement
The residency requirement is full-time enrolment for two four-month terms. Length of Program
The time required to complete the MA programs will vary with the individual candidate. It is assumed a candidate will normally complete the program requirements in two years. The maximum time to complete the thesis-based MA program as set by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research is four years. |
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