The International Graduate Program in Politics (IGPP) in the Department of Politics at East China Normal University (ECNU) offers a graduate certificate program and a research fellowship for master's.
Some limited financial support is available for these programs, including free housing.
Each semester, the IGPP offers at least six English-based courses open to master's and cross-lists several more provided by the departments of Anthropology, History, International Relations,
Philosophy, and Chinese as a Second Language. If capable, then students are also welcome to enroll in
courses taught entirely in Chinese.
Working with an advisor, students must complete a study plan including
15 credits, which is generally equal to five courses, not including Mandarin language instruction, which is
provided nonetheless and which students are encouraged to attend. At least 12 credits must be completed
in IGPP courses; students can receive 3 credits for cross-listed coursework.
The certificate program has three basic aims:
1) provide a structured curriculum for exchange students and
others who want a credential in Chinese politics to complement their studies in their home institutions;
2)
provide a training program for expat professionals and others who want training in Chinese politics; and
3)
provide a basis for encouraging students to progress towards one of our degree programs. In this last
respect, students can apply all credits earned during the graduate certificate to an MA or PhD course of
study as long as they matriculate in either program within two years of completing the certificate.
It is possible for students to complete all credits within a single semester. Although the courses schedule
vary from term to term, courses that may be offered include:
IGPP Courses - Cross-listed Courses (Department)
Praxes I - Modern Chinese History (History
Praxes II - History of China's Foreign Relations (International Relations)
Chinese Political Philosophy - China's Rise and Sino-American Relations
(International Relations)
History of Western Political Philosophy - Political Economy of China's Outward Investment
(International Relations)
Marxism - Russian Foreign Policy (International Relations)
The Western Impact on Chinese Political and
Intellectual Transformation - Sino-EU Relations (International Relations)
Chinese Political and Governmental Systems - Chinese Foreign Economic Relations (International Relations)
Comparative Political Communication - Selected Readings in Daoism (Philosophy)
Party and Governmental Public Relations - Selected Readings in Confucianism (Philosophy)
Political Participation in China - Language and Logic in the Chinese Philosophical
Tradition (Philosophy)
Citizenship and Ideological Education - Epistemological Issues in the Chinese Philosophical
Tradition (Philosophy)
Chinese International Relations - Anthropology of the State (Anthropology)
Women and Gender in Chinese Politics - Anthropology of Food (Anthropology
Critical Research Methods - Anthropology of Money and Finance (Anthropology)
Qualitative Research Methods - Anthropology of Religion (Anthropology)
Quantitative Research Methods - History of Anthropological Theory (Anthropology)
Directed Research
Master's Thesis Research
Dissertation Research
Students who are interested in conducting
master's in China, the IGPP can provide a research base, student visas, and research
support and guidance. Students are required to register for at least 12 credits per term in residence. These
credits take the form of any of the courses offered at ECNU, and can include either directed research,
non-directed research, or internship credits.
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
