East China Normal University

The Department of Politics at East China Normal University accepts applications to its 2-year research-oriented Master of Law in Politics and its 4-year Ph.D. in Politics programs, as offered through the International Graduate Program in Politics. Students who want to study above the undergraduate level in China but are not looking to acquire a graduate degree may apply for a short-term course of study, one or two semesters in all, leading to a graduate certificate. Students actively enrolled at another university are also welcome to apply, as Research Fellows, to complement their studies with the resources which the International Graduate Program in Politics at ECNU has to offer.

The International Graduate Program in Politics has its office on ECNU's main campus in Shanghai. The program focus is Chinese politics. The program's scope is either wide or narrow depending on the interests of the student. As an arm of the Department of Politics, the International Graduate Program in Politics gives its students direct reach of access to all these experts, both as professors teaching courses and also as research and thesis advisors.

Classes offered by other departments cross-listed to be taught in English may be taken each semester. If you have enough Chinese to participate in classes not taught in English you will be encouraged to do so. Mandarin language classes are taught each semester free of charge. These classes are not mandatory but degree-seekers will be required to pass the HSK Level 4 Examination in order to graduate.

Scholarships Available

Qualified degree-seekers can expect generous scholarship support: free tuition, housing, health insurance and a monthly stipend. On-campus, part-time employment is also possible.

Universal Design for Learning  Classes offered through the International Graduate Program in Politics are taught according to the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL). The purpose is both to accommodate and also to integrate into a single whole students from different cultures, of diverse backgrounds and unlike capacities: teaching environments for better instructional presentation and student engagement, in-service teacher training to have them learn to teach using multiple methods, engaging, assessing and modifying as needed the latest technological innovations available.  A Digital Library and Electronic Courseware

The program keeps a digital library for student use with electronic versions of every text required for every course taught in the program. This library is kept in addition to the digital resources of the University library: access to all the major academic databases, subscription to electronic journals, and so forth. We also use online courseware in keeping with UDL practices. The University provides all students and faculty with free access to this special courseware.

Courses

Topic and Credits Required	Courses	Semester	Credits Offered
Research Methods 9 credits required	Research Methods I (required)	Fall	3
	Research Methods II (required)	Fall	3
	Research Methods III (required)	Spring	3
History 6 credits required	History of Western Political Philosophy	Fall	3
	Introduction to Chinese Civilization offered by university (required)	Fall	3
	The Study of China in the West	TBD	3
	The Western Impact on Chinese Political and Intellectual Transformation	TBD	3
Philosophy 6 credits required	Marxism (required)	Spring	3
	Chinese Political Philosophy (required)	Fall	3
Policy/Politics At least 12 credits	Chinese Political and Governmental Systems	Fall	3
	International Relations Theory	Fall	3
	Chinese International Relations	Fall	3
	Citizenship and Political Education	Spring	3
	Comparative Political Communication	Spring	3
	International Relations by Atena	Spring	3
	China and Global Governance	Spring	3
	China and South Asia	Fall	3
	Party and Governmental Public Relations in China	TBD	3
	Political Participation in China	TBD	3
	China’s Legal System	TBD	3
	Women and Gender in Chinese Politics	TBD	3
	Chinese and Southeast Asian Relations	TBD	3
	Environmental Governance in China	TBD	3
	Praxes 1-research seminar	Spring	1-3
	Praxes 2-internship	All	1-3
	Praxes 3-field work	All	1-3
Electives*	Directed Research/ Praxes II	Both	3
	Approved Cross-listed Courses	All	3
	Total Required for Graduation		36
mandarin	Two courses at ECNU		-

*All the above courses are open to doctoral students as well, with different credit requirements.