General description

The major in Japanese Studies provides the theoretical and methodological basis to engage with questions related to Japan from a cultural and social science perspective. Students gain a broader knowledge of modern, academic-level Japanese, and have the opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge of historical styles of speaking and writing. Beyond this they address selected questions of research into Japan, drawing on the relevant original language sources and data in conjunction with Japanese and Western research literature. In their final thesis, candidates demonstrate their ability to identify academically relevant issues and critically reflect on the latest research with reference to appropriate sources and data. The major can be either generic, with a focus on general Japanese studies, or with a specific focus on Japanese philology or the social-scientific analysis of Japan.

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.

Branch of studies

East Asian studies

ECTS credits

90 ECTS Credits

Degree

Master of Arts UZH

Language of instruction

German