MA Modern Chinese
1.
GI 506 (2 Years Part Time)
Objectives
This programme will give degree holders in Modern Chinese the opportunity to
specialize in Chinese Language, Literature and Culture. It will further develop the
abilities of students to appreciate, analyse and criticise literary texts in various genres,
and enrich their creative skills in the language. Furthermore, it will also deepen their
knowledge of the millennia-old Chinese culture and civilization.
2.
General Entry Requirements
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree with:
• At least a second class or 50% whichever is applicable or
• A GPA not less than 2.5 out 4 or equivalent from a recognized higher education
institution or
• Alternative qualifications acceptable to the Mahatma Gandhi Institute/University
of Mauritius (MGI/UoM).
3.
Programme Requirements
At least an Upper Second Class Degree in Modern Chinese or equivalent
qualifications acceptable to the UoM/MGI.
4.
Programme Duration
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
5.
Normal
4 Semesters (2 years)
4 Semesters (2 years)
2Semesters (1 years)
Credits per Semester
Minimum 3 credits subject to Regulation 4.
6.
Minimum Credits required for Award of
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate Diploma
Postgraduate Certificate
:
:
:
39 Credits
24 Credits
12 Credits
1
Maximum
8 Semester (4 years)
8 Semester (4 years)
4 Semester (2 years)
Breakdown as follows:
Master’s Degree
Postgraduate
Diploma
Postgraduate
Certificate
Core Modules
Dissertation
Elective
24 Credits
24 Credits
12 Credits
3 Credits
Total
12 Credits
39
24
12
7. Assessment
•
All modules will carry 100 marks and will be assessed as follows unless otherwise
specified:
•
Assessment will be based on Written Examinations of 3-hour duration carrying
70 % of total marks and Continuous Assessment carrying 30 % of total marks.
Continuous Assessment will be based on seminars/presentations/assignments/class
tests.
There is no level attached to modules, i.e. each module carries its credit value.
•
•
•
For a student to pass a module, an overall total of 40 % for combined Continuous
Assessment (CA) and Written Examination (WE) components would be required,
without minimum thresholds with the individual Continuous Assessment and
Written Examination components. The same criteria will apply for modules
being assessed jointly. Note that all overall marks for the two modules will be
considered and not the individual marks for each of the two modules.
•
All modules of 45 hours carry 3 credits.
•
Note: Submission deadlines for dissertation:
First draft :
Final copy :
End of July in the final year
Last working day of August in the final year at latest
by 4.00 p.m.
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8.
List of Modules
CORE MODULES
Module Code
Module
Credits
MCM 5101
Modern Chinese Literature
3
MCM 5102
Chinese Linguistics I
3
MCM 5103
Chinese Fiction (Ming, Qing and Modern)
3
MCM 5104
Chinese Linguistics II
3
MCM 5208
The Women in Chinese Literature
3
MCM 5209
Modern Chinese Characterology
3
MCM 5210
Special Study of an Author
3
MCM 5211
Chinese Prose (Non-Fiction)
3
MCM 5000
Dissertation
12
ELECTIVES
Module Code
Module
Credits
MCM 5105
Chinese Drama
3
MCM 5106
Chinese and Western Culture: A Comparative
3
Study
MCM 5107
Translation Studies
3
NOTE: Students will be required to submit their choice of electives in order of
priority by the middle of Semester 1 of year 1.
The University of Mauritius/MGI reserve the right not to offer a given elective
module if the critical number of students is not attained and/or for reasons of resource
constraints.
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9.
Programme Plan
YEAR I
SEMESTER I
Module Code
MCM 5101
MCM 5102
Module
Modern Chinese Literature
Hr/Wk
3
Credits
3
3
3
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
3
3
Module
Women’s Literature in Chinese
Modern Chinese Characterology
Dissertation
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
Module
Special Study of an Author
Chinese Prose (Non-Fiction)
Dissertation
Hr/Wk
3
3
Credits
3
3
12
Chinese Linguistics I
SEMESTER II
Module Code
MCM 5103
MCM 5104
Module
Chinese Fiction (Ming, Qing and Modern)
Chinese Linguistics II
ELECTIVES
Module Code
MCM 5105
MCM 5106
MCM 5107
Module
Chinese Drama
Chinese and Western Culture:
A Comparative Study
Translation Studies
YEAR II
SEMESTER I
Module Code
MCM 5208
MCM 5209
MCM 5000
SEMESTER II
Module Code
MCM 5210
MCM 5211
MCM 5000
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