The Department of Politics at East China Normal University accepts applications to its 2-year research-oriented Master of Law in Politics. in Politics programs, as offered through the International Graduate Program in Politics. Students who want to study above the undergraduate level in China but are not looking to acquire a graduate degree may apply for a short-term course of study, one or two semesters in all, leading to a graduate certificate. Students actively enrolled at another university are also welcome to apply, as Research Fellows, to complement their studies with the resources which the International Graduate Program in Politics at ECNU has to offer.
The International Graduate Program in Politics has its office on ECNU's main campus in Shanghai. The program focus is Chinese politics. The program's scope is either wide or narrow depending on the interests of the student. As an arm of the Department of Politics, the International Graduate Program in Politics gives its students direct reach of access to all these experts, both as professors teaching courses and also as research and thesis advisors.
Classes offered by other departments cross-listed to be taught in English may be taken each semester. If you have enough Chinese to participate in classes not taught in English you will be encouraged to do so. Mandarin language classes are taught each semester free of charge. These classes are not mandatory but degree-seekers will be required to pass the HSK Level 4 Examination in order to graduate.
Universal Design for Learning
Classes offered through the International Graduate Program in Politics are taught according to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The purpose is both to accommodate and also to integrate into a single whole students from different cultures, of diverse backgrounds and unlike capacities: teaching environments for better instructional presentation and student engagement, in-service teacher training to have them learn to teach using multiple methods, engaging, assessing and modifying as needed the latest technological innovations available.
A Digital Library and Electronic Courseware
The program keeps a digital library for student use with electronic versions of every text required for every course taught in the program. This library is kept in addition to the digital resources of the University library: access to all the major academic databases, subscription to electronic journals, and so forth. We also use online courseware in keeping with UDL practices. The University provides all students and faculty with free access to this special courseware.Required Major Courses
Topic and Credits Required | Courses | Semester | Credits Offered |
Research Methods 9 credits required | Research Methods I (required) | Fall | 3 |
Research Methods II (required) | Fall | 3 |
Research Methods III (required) | Spring | 3 |
History 6 credits required | History of Western Political Philosophy | Fall | 3 |
Introduction to Chinese Civilization offered by university (required) | Fall | 3 |
The Study of China in the West | TBD | 3 |
The Western Impact on Chinese Political and Intellectual Transformation | TBD | 3 |
Philosophy 6 credits required | Marxism (required) | Spring | 3 |
Chinese Political Philosophy (required) | Fall | 3 |
Policy/Politics At least 12 credits | Chinese Political and Governmental Systems | Fall | 3 |
International Relations Theory | Fall | 3 |
Chinese International Relations | Fall | 3 |
Citizenship and Political Education | Spring | 3 |
Comparative Political Communication | Spring | 3 |
International Relations by Atena | Spring | 3 |
China and Global Governance | Spring | 3 |
China and South Asia | Fall | 3 |
Party and Governmental Public Relations in China | TBD | 3 |
Political Participation in China | TBD | 3 |
China’s Legal System | TBD | 3 |
Women and Gender in Chinese Politics | TBD | 3 |
Chinese and Southeast Asian Relations | TBD | 3 |
Environmental Governance in China | TBD | 3 |
Praxes 1-research seminar | Spring | 1-3 |
Praxes 2-internship | All | 1-3 |
Praxes 3-field work | All | 1-3 |
Electives | Directed Research/ Praxes II | Both | 3 |
Approved Cross-listed Courses | All | 3 |
| Total Required for Graduation | | 36 |
Mandarin | Two courses at ECNU | | - |
Note: These courses are subject to changes without prior notice.
The fees quoted are for reference only and are subject to change without prior notice.
For more information on this course please contact us at info@chinauniversities.org
