2022 Intercultural Communication Studies MA Program

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MA Program in Intercultural Communication Studies

Shanghai Theatre Academy (STA)

 

Introduction

STA’s  bilingual (Chinese and English) MA program in Intercultural  Communication Studies recruits excellent students with a bachelor’s  degree or equivalent from top international and Chinese universities.  This two-year English-taught program includes the required first year  full-time residency and an optional second year residency for  project-based internships. All students in residence are sponsored by  STA with scholarships (tuition, accommodation, and stipend). After the  first year, when the course work is completed, students can choose where  to live and intern when they write their MA theses. Duration of study  for the MA degree could be extended to maximum of four years. MA theses  can be written in Chinese or English. Previous knowledge of Chinese is  preferred, but not a prerequisite for this program.

 

STA  is one of the most renowned art institutions in China, bases in  Shanghai, a vibrant cosmopolitan city. Established in 1945, STA trains  professionals in dramatic arts, traditional Chinese opera, film,  television and dance.   The ten-year old Intercultural Communication Studies Program has a  small cohort of students from all over the world. Students can develop  skills and experiences in intercultural communications for flexible  application in a variety of careers.

 

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.

 

MA Thesis

     The MA thesis is the culmination of the student’s two-year study. It  will start with a thesis proposal developed in consultation with  professors, chosen at the end of Semester I, and will be examined by a  group of three professors at the end of Semester II. After the  acceptance of her/his proposal, the student will spend the next year, or  more if needed, to write the thesis, while consulting with the MA  advisor in person or electronically. Once completed, the thesis will be  defended before a group of five professors. After a successful defense,  the student will then be granted the MA degree at the next commencement  ceremonies.

 

Online Application: http://isoadmission.sta.edu.cn/

Download User’s Guide: http://iso.sta.edu.cn/30/list.htm

 

Contact person:

Name:      Shirley Zou

Email:      micgirl@126.com

Tel:          0086 21 62498896

Address:  208 Zhongyi Bld(2), 630 Huashan Road, Shanghai, China