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1、Contents General information Overview of the program sponsor and research resources Degree programAdmission criteriaApplication materialsFellowshipCurriculumRequirements for the master degreeGeneral procedures for completing the master degreeTuition and application processing fees Application Submis
2、sion Deadline Non-Degree programsAdmission criteriaApplication materialsTuition and application processing fees Application Submission Deadline Application process Contact informationGeneral information China, with over five thousand years of history and supporting one fifth of the worlds population
3、, is undergoing dramatic societal and cultural changes in this era of globalization. China has had and will continue to have significant influence in the politics and economics of the world. This EMA program is designed specifically for non-Chinese speakers who are interested in Chinese society, cul
4、ture, politics, and development, all of which are rapidly transforming China. Our mission in the EMA is to enhance the students analytical skills with knowledge to understand Chinas past, present and future; our goal is to offer them a foundation for their future academic study and professional care
5、ers.The English-instructed Masters Degree in Chinese Society (EMA) provides an excellent opportunity for students with little or no Chinese language skills to develop a deep understanding of China in the modern world. All courses are taught in English.The EMA program consists of a two-year full-time
6、 course study. The first year of the program is designed to provide a solid grounding in Chinese culture, society and issues of social development. The third semester of the program provides research opportunity on China. EMA students are required to complete and defend an MA thesis. Students fulfil
7、ling all degree requirements will be awarded a master degree by Fudan University. The EMA program also admits non-degree students. Non-degree students taking the program courses will be issued a transcript/certificate.Overview of the program sponsor and research resourcesThe EMA degree is sponsored
8、by the School of Social Development and Public Policy (SSDPP) at Fudan University. SSDPP has four departments: Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Social Management & Social Policy; and one academic research institute: Institute of Population Research. SSDPP has shown outstanding performances in bot
9、h academic research and degree programs.SSDPP has a strong faculty committed to teaching and research. As of the middle of 2010, the School had 68 faculty and staff members, 39 of whom were professors and associate professors. The School runs the international joint-programs with Bergen University f
10、rom Norway, Lund University from Sweden, Queens University from Canada, and the University of California from the US. SSDPP is actively engaged with the international academic community and has networked with renowned institutes in the US, Japan, Korea, UK, Canada, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, as well a
11、s other countries.Degree programThe EMA degree program is a two-year full-time program. The program requires students to complete at least 31 non-thesis credits within two academic years and successfully defend their MA thesis, orally and written, in English. Students will be assigned a supervisor f
12、or assistance in conducting their research. The school will provide necessary logistical help. Admission CriteriaWith a bachelor degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent qualifications; IBT 85 or higher or IELTS sore of 5 or higher. Applicants from the countries where English is
13、 the official language are exempted from English requirement.Application materialsl Application documents/materials* Applicants are required to provide the following documents along with their application forms. Download at: or: l One official copy of diplomas for each previous college-level degree
14、program*l One official copy of transcript for each previous college-level degree program*l Two recommendation letters from tenured faculty (professor or associate professors)l One official transcript of IBT or IELTS, if applicable l A copy of resume*l A statement of purpose*l A copy of passport or t
15、ravel document(* Applicants must provide notarised copies of their diplomas and transcripts in either Chinese or English.)FellowshipEach year Fudan University offers the Fellowship funded by Chinese Government and Shanghai Municipal Government to international students on a competitive basis. Studen
16、ts whose studies in Shanghai are self-financed are qualified for application. The Fellowship will be awarded based on academic performance and potential. Fellowship application can be made together with the application for the EMA program. Find details at: Curriculum Course NameAttributeCreditsIntro
17、duction to Chinese SocietyCompulsory3Introduction to Chinese CultureCompulsory3Chinese Social Development and Globalization PeriodCompulsory3Basic ChineseCompulsory4Advanced ChineseCompulsory2Chinese Rural SocietyCompulsory3Chinese Demography and Social PolicyCompulsory3 and the Sociology of Religio
18、nElective3Comparative Study on Social Policy, East and WestElective3Research Topics on Chinese SocietyElective2Research Topics on Chinese CultureElective2Research Topics on Social Problems During the Reform EraElective2Seminar Series on Chinese Society and CultureElective3Conducting Research in Chin
19、ese ContextElective3Requirements for the master degreel Complete all compulsory courses;l Pass all courses taken and obtain at least 31 credits;l Complete the thesis and successfully defense the thesis; andl Satisfy all above requirements within 5 years.General procedures for completing the master d
20、egreel Before the thesis writing, degree candidates are expected to complete the minimum credit requirement (31). To be considered to be awarded the degree, candidates must pass all required courses and all the courses they elected.l Candidates can nominate their thesis supervisors in the beginning
21、of the third semester. In the case that a candidate does not wish nominate her/his supervisors, the Program will appoint one supervisor on behalf of the candidate.l By the end of the third semester, the candidate is required to submit a thesis proposal to her/his supervisors. The thesis proposal mus
22、t be approved and endorsed by the supervisor. l In the fifth week of the fourth semester, the candidate is required to fill in and submit the Graduation Form. The Graduation Form is available from the office of the School of Social Development and Public Policy (Room 1018, Liberty Arts Building).l A
23、fter completing the thesis writing, the candidate is required to submit two hard copies of the thesis (along with a Thesis Review Form) for external review. The Thesis Review Form is available from the office of the School of Social Development and Public Policy (Room 1018, Liberty Arts Building).l
24、If the thesis is satisfied by the external reviewers, the candidate will be informed to prepare her/his thesis defense. The Program will form a thesis defense committee consisting of 3-5 professors. During the thesis defense, the candidate is required to brief her/his thesis and answer the questions
25、 raised by the thesis defense committee. In the case that the thesis cannot pass the external review, the candidate will be advised to revise the thesis and re-submit it for the second external review within a specified period.l Based on the recommendation of the thesis defense committee, the Degree
26、 Committee of the School and the University will verify candidates academic performance and award the degree.A check list of the major tasks for completing the procedure for the degreeTasksRecommended deadlineObtaining at least 31 course creditsBy the end of the 3rd semesterPassing all courses taken
27、(for both compulsory and elective courses)Nominating a thesis supervisorBy the 3rd week of the 3rd semesterApproved and endorsed the thesis proposal by the supervisorBy the end of the 3rd semesterSubmitting the thesisBy the 18th week of the 4th semesterCompleting the oral defense of the thesisBy the
28、 end of the 4th semesterGeneral requirements for the master thesisl The degree candidate is required to write a thesis on a selected research topic, in addition to completing course requirements.l The thesis should present some original or creative works on the topic under study, should include a re
29、view of existing literature and offer intellectual analyses.l The thesis should be written in English, typed, paginated, double-spaced, with Times New Roman 12 point font, and about 8,00010,000 words, plus any figures and tables you wish to use, and a list of references.l A Chicago style of referenc
30、ing is recommended.l Students are advised to pay special attention to University policy and regulations on honesty in academic work, and to the disciplinary guidelines and procedures applicable to reaches of such policy.Tuition and application processing feesThe two-year tuition for degree student i
31、s 100,000RMB (about 14,500 USD). You can pay by installment for each year. A nonrefundable fee, CNY800 or USD120 is charged for each application you submit to the Foreign Student Office of Fudan University. No waivers of this requirement are granted. Only cash, money orders or certified checks are a
32、ccepted. Travelers checks are not accepted.Application submission deadlinesMay 31st, each year Non-Degree programNon-degree students can study for one or two semesters.Admission CriteriaUndergraduate students from accredited colleges or universities; or having a bachelor degree from an accredited co
33、llege or university.Application materialsl Application documents/materials* Applicants are required to provide the following documents along with their application forms. Download at: or: l A copy of resume*l A copy of passport or travel document*l An official documents of education backgroundl An o
34、fficial transcript of IBT or IELTS, if applicable(*Applicants must provide notarised copies of their diplomas and transcripts in either Chinese or English.)Tuition and application processing feesThe tuition is 25,000 RMB per semester (about 3,500 USD). A nonrefundable fee, CNY400 or USD55 for Non-de
35、gree student is charged for each application you submit to the Foreign Student Office of Fudan University. No waivers of this requirement are granted. Cash, money orders or certified checks are accepted. Travelers checks are not accepted.Application submission deadlinesJune 10th, fall semesterDecemb
36、er 10th, spring semesterApplication processa Download Admission Application Form online. ( or ).b Send the application form, the application fee and other required materials to the Foreign Student Admissions Office of Fudan University (220 Han Dan Road, Shanghai 200433, China) via mail by the applic
37、ation deadline.c If accepted, applicants will receive an admission letter, a Foreign Student Visa Application Form (Form JW202).d Applicants should bring the admission letter, completed Foreign Student Visa Application Form (Form JW202) to a Chinese embassy or consulate-general for the Visa. (Note:
38、Applicants must retain the original Form JW202. Chinese embassy or consulate-general only requires copies.)e Applicants must register at SSDPP with the admission letter, the Foreign Student Visa Application Form (Form JW202), no later than the registration deadline indicated in the admission letter.
39、 An approval for late registration must be issued by the SSDPP. Late registration without prior approval will not be accepted.Contact Info.Foreign Student Office of Fudan University220 Han Dan Road, Shanghai 200433, ChinaTEL: 86-21-65644843FAX: 86-21-65117298Email: fsoWebsite: EMA program at the School of Social Development and Public Policy1019 Humanities Building, 220 Han Dan Road, Shanghai 200433, ChinaTEL: 86-21-65642735FAX: 86-21-65107274Email: ssdpp , csociety Website: School of Social Development and Public PolicyFudan University, Shanghai China