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Graduate Handbook 2007-2008
Two-Year MPhil in Chinese Studies - Schedule of Papers
Regulations for this course require candidates to fulfil the following examination requirements:
1. Five written papers
Paper Title Paper Content Method and Date of Assessment
1 Chinese Language 1 Translation of general texts in Modern Chinese Final Exam (May/June of second year)
2 Chinese Language 2 Translation of Chinese texts in candidate's specialist area Final Exam
(May/June of second year)
3 Chinese Culture Based on lectures covering contemporary Chinese history and a China-related discipline other than the student's own specialisation To be submitted by the end of the Easter term in the second year of the course:
Either one essay of 10,000 words or two 5,000-word essays, due (see note):
* Friday 13 June 2009 for those starting in October 2007
4 Modern Chinese Studies, 1 Based on instruction in the candidate's specialist discipline as it relates to China Final Exam
(May/June of second year)
5 Modern Chinese Studies, 2 Based on instruction in the candidate's specialist discipline from relevant partner faculty as it relates to China. Either one essay of 10,000 words, due (see note):
* Friday 21 March 2008
for students starting in October 2007
Or two essays of 5,000 words each, due (see note):
* Friday 18 January 2008 and
* Friday 21 March 2008
respectively for students starting in October 2007
2. A thesis of 12,000 words
On a topic related to the student's specialist area, with supervision provided by the relevant lecturer. The title must be submitted to the Faculty Degree Committee by the end of January in the year of submission. Two copies of the thesis must be submitted at the end of August in the second year. For details of how to submit your dissertation, see "Submitting your M.Phil. Thesis".
3. A Chinese Oral Examination
To be held in the May/June of the second year of the course.
In addition, students will take a Chinese language test in Lent Term to judge their progress and ability to cope with the course in
Special note: All alternative exercises, essays and theses must be submitted to the Degree Committee Office (Room 12) by 12pm (noon) on the day of the relevant deadline. The penalty for lateness is the subtraction of 5 points for each late day. Be aware that this can easily reduce your mark from a pass to a fail.
Graduate Handbook 2007-2008
One-Year MPhil in Oriental Studies - General
This is a one-year course running from 1 October to 31 August. It provides initial research training and, in most cases, aims to develop students’ linguistic skills as well as methodological sophistication Applicants must have a working knowledge of the language of the area in which they propose to study, with the exception of Assyriology.
Full details of application procedures and of financial, residential and other matters can be found in the Graduate Studies Prospectus, which is issued annually by:
The Board of Graduate Studies
CB2 1RZ
It is available on the Board of Graduate Studies website at:
http://www.admin.cam.ac.uk/univ/gsprospectus/
Copies of the prospectus and application forms for graduate studies may be obtained by writing to the Board of Graduate Studies at the address above or using the following contact information:
Tel: +44 (0) 1223 760606
Fax: +44 (0) 1223 338723
E-mail: admissions@gradstudies.cam.ac.uk
It should be noted that evidence will be required of a candidate's competence in the English language, and that the references supplied should also be in English from persons who have recent knowledge of the candidate's academic work.
Please note that it is not possible to study part-time for an M.Phil.
One-Year MPhil in Oriental Studies - Degree Regulations
Regulation
The scheme of examination for the one-year course(s) of study for the M.Phil. in Oriental Studies consists of:
a. Three written examination papers on subjects approved by the Degree Committee for the Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies, which shall fall within one of the fields specified in the Schedule to these regulations. With the approval of the Degree Committee, a candidate may offer, in place of one or more of those papers, the same number of essays, each of not more than 5,000 words, including footnotes, but excluding bibliography, or equivalent Alternative Exercises approved by the Degree Committee.
b. A thesis of not more than 15,000 words, including footnotes and appendices but excluding bibliography, on a subject approved by the Degree Committee.
The submission deadline is: 12pm (noon), Friday 29 August, 2008.
The two parts are of equal weight and will each count for 50% of the final mark.
Regulation
In place of the examination prescribed in Regulation
NB: There are no written examination papers in this option.
Regulation
For M.Phil. students under Regulation
For M.Phil. students under Regulation
Regulation
The deadline for all Alternative Exercises is 12pm (noon), Monday 22 April 2008 (the first day of Full Easter Term). You must ensure that your excercise is received in the Degree Committee Office (Room 12) by 12pm (noon) on the day of the deadline. There is a penalty for late submission of work.
One-Year MPhil in Oriental Studies - Your Supervisor
Each student will be assigned a supervisor, and all choices of papers, exercises and thesis topic must be discussed with the supervisor as early as possible in the academic year and must then be approved by the Degree Committee.
Students submitting essays or other alternative exercises in place of examination papers should submit drafts of these essays to their supervisors well before the closing date and can expect to receive their supervisor's comments on their written work. In some cases, it will be appropriate for the supervisor to go through several successive drafts until he or she is satisfied that the essay is ready for submission.
NB: Students should note that they are responsible for the English expression, spelling and punctuation of their essays as well as of their thesis and cannot expect that their supervisors will have the time to revise these or to correct faults of presentation in the text or bibliography. Students can expect to be alerted by their supervisors if the English expression or aspects of the presentation of their work are not up to standard. Students whose native language is not English are strongly advised to have a native speaker of English check through their written work before submission.
Any student who is dissatisfied with his or her supervisor or with the supervision being recieved should write in confidence to the Chairman or Secretary of the Degree Committee. The Degree Committee will normally also assign an advisor to each student. The advisor acts as a second point of contact for academic advice for the student, makes him/herself available to read work and discuss progress as reasonably agreed with the student and provides advice and administrative cover in the absence of the supervisor.
One-Year MPhil in Oriental Studies - Schedule of Papers and Topics
This is for illustrative purposes only. Alternatives may be available from time to time, subject to the approval of the Degree Committee.
Assyriology
• As.1 - Akkadian language and texts
• As.2 - Sumerian language and texts
• As.3 - Poetical and religious literature of
• As.4 - Mesopotamian society and institutions
• As.5 - Special subject in Mesopotamian history and archaeology
• As.6 - Archaeology of
• As.E - Alternative Exercise(s)
Chinese Studies
• C.1 - Chinese Texts, 1
• C.2 - Chinese Texts, 2
• C.3 - Japanese texts for Chinese Studies 1
• C.4 - Japanese texts for Chinese Studies 2
• C.E - Alternative Exercise(s)
East Asian Studies
• EA.1 - East Asian history
• EA.2 -
• EA.3 -
• EA.E - Alternative Exercises(s)
Two-Year MPhil in Chinese Studies - General
This is a 2-year conversion course running from the beginning of October and is designed for graduates who have no (or very little) prior knowledge of the Chinese language. It is particularly aimed at students whose first degree is in management and economics and who wish to specialise in the China region. The 2-year programme combines Chinese language study with specialist training in the Chinese economy and management.
Note for new applicants: From 2008, the programme will combine intensive Chinese language study with training in Chinese economics, politics, anthropology, culture and society.
Teaching is by individual supervisions and classes and guided research. The assessment consists of two Chinese language exams; three further exam papers, essays or other exercises; a Chinese oral; and a thesis.
Students also spend nine months in China as part of the course. The Easter Term of their first year and the Michaelmas Term of their second year are spent following an approved course at Peking University in China. The intervening summer vacation is also spent in China for the 10-week fieldwork period dedicated to research related to the dissertation and course assignments.
The Language Learning Laboratories
The Language Teaching Facility is used for class-based computer-assisted language learning. Computers have been installed in the Independent Learning Facility with language learning programmes for student use
Two-Year MPhil in Chinese Studies - Degree Regulations
1. Five written examination papers on subjects approved by the Degree Committee of the Faculty of Asian & Middle Eastern Studies. A candidate may offer (with the approval of the Degree Committee), in place of not more than three of those papers, either two essays per paper, (each of not more than 5,000 words), or one essay per paper (of not more than 10,000 words), or equivalent alternative exercises, on topics approved by the Degree Committee;
2. A thesis of not more than 12,000 words, including footnotes, references, and appendices but excluding bibliography, on a subject approved by the Degree Committee (submission date 31 August in the second year);
3. A Chinese oral.
Proceeding from MPhil to PhD
Students hoping to continue to a Ph.D. after completing their M.Phil. should be aware that in order to continue they are required not simply to pass their M.Phil., but to pass at a level that satisfies the Degree Committee. This normally means that they have to achieve an overall average of 65 or above to be permitted to continue. The Graduate Programmes Administrator will write to all M.Phil. students early in the Lent Term to tell them how they can apply to continue. The appropriate form can be downloaded from the following web page:
www.admin.cam.ac.uk/offices/gradstud/current/continuing/
The Degree Committee will consider applications to continue on their individual merits. Permission to continue will not automatically be granted on the basis of M.Phil. examination results alone.
There is no strict deadline for applications to continue to the Ph.D. but applicants should take into account deadlines for applications for reasearch funding. Applications for AHRC funding, for example, must be submitted to the Faculty by Friday 31 March 2008. Further information about funding for Ph.D. students is available on the Faculty web site.
PhD - General
The Ph.D. is a three-year course consisting of individual supervisions and guided research. Students are given guidance in areas specific to their subject and in advanced research methods.
Near the end of their first year, students take a Progress Examination, which usually consists of a Critical essay and a General Statement about progress to date and the likely course of their future research. Please note: Students who have already completed an M.Phil. at the Faculty are exempt.
Students are normally required to submit the Progress examination within 30 weeks of the beginning of their first term of study. Students who begin their PhD studies in Michaelmas term are expected to submit by 25 April; those beginning in Lent term are expected to submit by 8 August; and those beginning in Easter term are expected to submit by 14 November.
Near the end of the second year (eighth term of PhD study) students undergo a progress assessment, by submitting a 500-word report, draft chapters and a schedule of final year work. There will then be a formal discussion with the Advisor. The purpose of the assessment is to encourage timely and efficient submission of the dissertation.
The Advisor writes a report, which is sent to the Degree Committee.
Students are expected to submit an 80,000-word thesis (including footnotes, appendices and text but excluding bibliography) after completing three (or at most four) years of research. There is sometimes the opportunity for third (and fourth) year students to supervise or teach undergraduates.
Please note that it is currently possible to study part-time for the Ph.D. only in very special circumstances (i.e., while also working in the University as a Language Teaching Officer).
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