Programme
When deciding what to study you undoubtedly read a lot of information about your study programme. Leiden University employs various systems to provide information about programmes and courses and to facilitate communication between lecturers and students.
The Prospectus contains information about all the courses within your study programme. Here you can find all you need to know about your programme. Via the online learning environment Brightspace you can communicate with your lecturers and submit assignments.
The specialisation Chinese Studies focuses on the teaching of Mandarin, and (optionally) of Classical Chinese, as well as on the cultural, intellectual, social and economic history of China.
The first year of this specialisation will take place at a university in China or Taiwan. The purpose is to strengthen your language skills while developing your understanding of the country and its society. At these universities, programmes in Chinese language and civilisation for foreign students typically include courses such as conversation, writing, newspaper readings and translation, offered at various levels for each course.
The second year consists of following courses in Leiden, concluded by the writing of a MA thesis.
Check out the Prospectus for more information