General description

The major in Modern Asian and Middle Eastern Studies introduces the social,
cultural, and political dynamics of modernization and globalization processes
across Asia and the Middle East from a comparative and historical perspective.
It combines methods from the cultural and social sciences, and introduces
various theoretical approaches. Those completing the program have acquired
foundational knowledge of colonial and postcolonial transformations and of the
differences and commonalities between the regions. They have obtained an overview of the history and structural parameters of modernization processes in
Asia and the Middle East. The study program enables them to understand the main
theoretical debates and connect them to concrete and relevant research questions.

Admission requirements

For general Informations on Application see: https://www.uzh.ch/cmsssl/en/studies/application; More Informations in regulations and admission requirements of the program of study.

ECTS credits

90 ECTS Credits

Degree

Master of Arts UZH

Language of instruction

English, German