Overview
University of Kansas students in the Master's Degree program in East Asian Languages and Cultures - East Asian Cultures study under close supervision with nationally known scholars of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. The graduate program trains students who will devote themselves to becoming effective links between East Asia and the United States.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students concentrate in Chinese, Japanese, or East Asian Cultures, usually entering the program with at least two years of college-level language. The program typically takes two years to complete, including the defense of a required Master's thesis.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Research topics in different areas of concentration
- Religious studies
- Film and media studies
- History of east asian culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Area & Cultural Studies Language Studies View 807 other Masters in Area & Cultural Studies in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A current C.V. (Curriculum Vitae) or resume.
- A Statement of Purpose explaining your academic objectives. Please describe the research interests and goals that you intend to pursue in light of specific strengths that can be found among the faculty at KU.
- A writing sample that demonstrates your writing skills and basic research capacity. A research paper from a previous upper-level undergraduate course will suffice.
- The names and emails of three references. These references will be contacted directly by KU for letters of recommendation. Please alert your references in advance.
- Transcripts from all institutions from which a degree was obtained and from all institutions attended post-bachelor's. *
- Official GRE scores (strongly recommended)
Tuition Fee
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International
17963 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17963 USD per year during 12 months. -
National
17963 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 17963 USD per year during 12 months. -
In-State
7492 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7492 USD per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Lawrence
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Financing
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Funding
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