This course, previously offered by S K Somaiya College, will now be offered by Somaiya School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Master of Arts (China Studies)

Master of Arts (China Studies)

Programme Overview

China is important strategically to India’s economic and foreign policy initiatives; the long relationship between the countries has also created a wealth of exchange in the field of religion and culture. These factors open up many opportunities in terms of careers:

  • Research in areas such as Foreign Policy; Economic Relations; Religion, Philosophy, History and Culture; Language and Literature.
  • Translation and Interpretation: in business and economics, as well as Sinological areas such as literature and culture.
  • Entrepreneurship: start-up culture is widespread in both countries and students can explore the possibilities of starting their own business, networking with counterparts in China, Taiwan, Singapore or Malaysia.

Key Information

Duration
2 Year
Programme Code
ST4507
Mode of study
Full time
Campus
Vidyavihar - Mumbai
Institute
Somaiya School of Humanities and Social Science
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Eligibility
Pedagogy
Career Path
Curriculum
Differentiators
Programme Outcomes

Eligibility

  • B. A. in China Studies or any other discipline, from a recognized university or institute with minimum Chinese Language Proficiency of HSK 3 Level.
  • Students with Bachelor's in a discipline other than China Studies will have to take an entrance exam.
  • A score of minimum 40% is required in the entrance exam.

Pedagogy

Teaching-learning will occur in lecture and seminar format; with liberal use of media such as films, newspaper articles and case studies. Workshops on themes related to the curriculum of that semester will be organised to enrich the learning experience.

pedagogy

Career Path

China is important strategically to India’s economic and foreign policy initiatives; the long relationship between the countries has also created a wealth of exchange in the field of religion and culture. These factors open up many opportunities in terms of careers:

  • Research in areas such as Foreign Policy; Economic Relations; Religion, Philosophy, History and Culture; Language and Literature.
  • Translation and Interpretation: in business and economics, as well as Sinological areas such as literature and culture.
  • Entrepreneurship: start-up culture is widespread in both countries and students can explore the possibilities of starting their own business, networking with counterparts in China, Taiwan, Singapore or Malaysia.

Curriculum

Semester I Semester II

Core Course 1: Chinese Language (A)

Core Course1: Chinese Language (B)

Core Course 2: Religion and Philosophy: Three Main Traditions

Core Course2: Contemporary China: Challenges and Prospects

Core Course 3: Contemporary China

Elective 1 : Doing Business with China

Elective 1: Modern Chinese Economy

Elective 2: China Foreign Cooperation

Elective 2: History of China: An Overview

Elective 3: Translation Theory and Practical Exercises

*French or Japanese Language * Students can opt for an audit course and choose between<

br /> French or Japanese Language. There are no credits for this course.

Elective 4: Case Studies: China Business and Economy
 

Elective 5: Chinese Geography
 

Elective 6: China, Persia, Tibet, Kashmir: A Shared Past
Semester III Semester IV

Core Course 1: Advanced Business Chinese

Thesis

Core Course 2: China: International Relations

  

Core Course 3: Research Methodology

  

Elective 1: Start-Up Project

  

Elective 2: Advanced Chinese Translation

  

Differentiators

  • The Centre for Buddhist Studies has a well-established Chinese language programme and is approved as a Hanban test centre for the past 3 years.
  • Faculty drawn from the best in their field, academia as well as industry, from India and abroad.
  • Opportunities to benefit from student-exchange programmes with international universities.
  • In-house start-up incubation lab is one of the finest in the country.
  • Improved employability as a result of a well-developed network with Indian companies doing business with China and Chinese companies in India.

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, students will:

  • Have taken HSK 5 (or equivalent) and at least HSKK-Intermediate during the programme.
  • Have a deep understanding of Chinese culture and distinctive features of Chinese identity, including their role on the world stage.
  • Have a sound grasp of modern Chinese business environment and the possibilities of engagement.
  • Be able to participate in India-China engagement in third countries.
  • Read papers at national and international conferences organised by Somaiya Vidyavihar University.
  • Acquire high-impact research skills.
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