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Entrance Examinations

Applicants are expected to have a strong interest in Chinese culture and intercultural communications in any academic and/or artistic field, including but not limited to performing arts, performance studies, literature and all forms of the media. Applicants need to fill out the application form before taking the entrance examinations, including a written test to answer two or three essay questions in the fields of arts and cultures and a Skype/telephone interview, most likely on May 30. Those who submit the application by May 15 will be given preference for entrance examinations. The admission notice will be mailed out by June 15.

Curriculum

The curriculum requires 36 credits, including 18 from the mandatory courses exploring the following topics:

   An Introduction to Stage Performance of the Palace in Qing Dynasty, China

   Case Studies on Intercultural Communication, a Lecture Series

   Chinese History and Culture

   Engaging Culture: Practice and Research Between Field and Performance

   Intercultural Theatre: From Classical Greece to the Present

   Modern Chinese Society and Politics through Film

   Performance Studies

   Technology, Media, and Performance

   Traditional and Modern Chinese Arts and Performance in Global Perspectives

The remaining 18 credits are from elective courses, including:

   3-4 in Chinese language courses (mandatory if Chinese is not proficient enough);

   4-6 in studio courses (Chinese opera acting, Taiqi, filmmaking, body Architect Method, dance, etc);

   4 in project courses (faculty advised production & other practical projects);

6 credits are for writing the MA thesis under the advisor’s supervision. These can be taken after the first year.