The Master’s Program in Asian and African Studies: Program Options within East Asian Studies

Program Options: Chinese Society and Politics East Asian Culture and History Modern Japan No longer admit students: Chinese Civilization East Asian Linguistics East Asian Studies

Program Structure How to complete your course of study? Year 1: Methodical and theoretical basis Year 2: Master’s thesis Program structure

Master’s Seminars - Chinese Obligatory attendance, 3 times per semester Everyone has to present their project once during the master Wednesdays, from , on the following dates: ◦ 11th of September ◦ 30th of October ◦ 27th of November Location to come by

Study Abroad? Courses at another institution Information and questions: Hans Christoffer Hoff-Hansen (International Coordinator) Hans Christoffer Hoff-Hansen Fieldwork (3rd semester) Financial support from the program: Monica Lund Haugom (Program Adviser) Monica Lund Haugom International Project Term (3rd semester) Information and questions: Hans Christoffer Hoff-Hansen (International Coordinator) Hans Christoffer Hoff-Hansen

AAS4900 – International Project Term in Asia and Africa 3rd semester (30 credits) You will work for a relevant institution and write a project report May or may not be directly related to your MA thesis Application deadline: February 15th/September15th) NB! Admission is limited by available openings Information and application form may be found in the course description course description Contact person: Hans Christoffer Hoff-HansenHans Christoffer Hoff-Hansen

Parallel Master’s Degrees For students in: ◦ Chinese Society and Politics ◦ East Asian Culture and History (Chinese) 2 semesters at UiO and 2 semesters at Zhejiang University You get two master’s degrees, one from each place You write a 30 credits (one semester) Master’s thesis Application deadline: August 27 More information online Contact person: Hans Christoffer Hoff-HansenHans Christoffer Hoff-Hansen

Master’s Thesis 3rd and 4th semester Option 1: Master’s thesis (60 credits) Option 2: AAS4900 – International Project Term (30 credits) followed by Master’s thesis (30 credits)AAS4900 – International Project Term Registration in StudentWeb: 3rd semester: AAS4900 or 60 credits MA thesis course 4th semester: 30 credits or 60 credits MA thesis course

How to get a supervisor? 1st semester: Project proposal 2nd semester: Supervisor

Submission deadline  Autumn: December 1st (Autumn 2013: December 2nd)  Spring: June 1st The thesis must be handed in by 3pm!

Reading room for MA students Reading room for MA students 3rd floor of P.A. Munch’s building Access with your student card Free reading desks (day-to-day basis) Reserved reading desks (apply by Sept. 10th!) Lockers (sign up at the Front Office, 4th floor PAM)

Manage your MA studies at IKOS Manage your MA studies at IKOS Topic ideas Supervision Grants/scholarships Template Submission

Manage your studies at HF Manage your studies at HF Examination Diploma Recognition of external education Part-time studies Leave of absence Study delay

Contact persons in the administration Monica Lund HaugomMonica Lund Haugom: Program Adviser for AAS  Program structure  Part-time studies  Leave of absence  Study delay Visiting hours for students: Thursdays 12:30-15:00 Office: Room 485 P.A. Munch (4th floor)

Contact persons in the administration Hans Christoffer Hoff-HansenHans Christoffer Hoff-Hansen: Student Adviser for Chinese and International Coordinator  Courses in Chinese (KIN-courses)  Master’s thesis in Chinese Civilization and Chinese Society and Politics  Study abroad  AAS4900 – International Project Term Visiting hours for students: Thursdays 12:30-15:00 Office: Room 474 P.A. Munch (4th floor)

Contact persons in the administration Lina Hildershavn Rye:Lina Hildershavn Rye: Student Adviser for Japanese  Administrative matters concerning courses in Japanese and East Asian Studies (EAL-, EAST- and JAP-courses)  Master’s thesis in EAL, EAST, EACH and JAPMO  Study abroad in Japan Visiting hours for students: Thursdays 12:30-15:00 Office: Room 473 P.A. Munch (4th floor)