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PhD East Asian Languages and Civilization

2 Years On Campus Masters Program

Arizona State University Tempe

Program Overview

The PhD program in East Asian Languages and Civilizations (Chinese) is a research-intensive, interdisciplinary, area-based degree in the study of traditional and modern languages and cultures of China. Students may focus on literature, literary criticism, comparative cultural studies, cultural history, religious texts, or linguistics. In every case students will be expected to acquire a solid grounding in classical and modern Mandarin Chinese.The doctoral program prepares students either to become scholars and teachers of Chinese literature and culture, or for the increasing number of professional careers that utilize knowledge at a high-level of proficiency in Chinese language and culture.

Program Key Stats

$32034 (Annual cost)



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Eligibility Criteria


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Additional Information & Requirements

A four-minute (approximately) recorded message in Chinese on a topic of your choice, Demonstrate reading knowledge of a second pertinent Asian language and one pertinent European language, aside from English, Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution, Statement of career and educational goals and the letters of recommendation.

Career Options

  • Academia
  • Arts and arts management
  • Consultancy
  • Cultural Management
  • Translation and interpretation

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