中国辽阔多元，已成为世界主要经济强国之一，拥有丰富多样的文化底蕴。该学位为您提供了探索中国的社会，文化，政治和历史背景的同时提高您的中文技能的机会。必修模块将使您能够建立自己的口语和书面汉语，而各种各样的可选模块将使您能够发现自己感兴趣的中国政治，社会和文化方面。您甚至可以采用涵盖整个亚太地区的模块，例如日本文学，东亚的历史和发展或东亚宗教。利兹是欧洲最大的东亚研究中心之一，因此我们可以提供专注于现代文化和社会的灵活多样的语言学位-但也不要忽略其历史根源。该学位将为您提供宝贵的中文技能，同时让您深入了解这
By studying this course, you’ll be equipped with strong language skills and gain a deep understanding of modern China. In your first year, you’ll gain a firm foundation in the contemporary Chinese language, readying you for immersion in Chinese society in your second year, when you’ll live and study in either mainland China or Taiwan. Your residency will successfully prepare you for your upper years of study, as you’ll have a richer understanding of Chinese culture and society, as well as a solid grasp of the language.We emphasise the importance of embedding Chinese language studies in a firm understanding of the contexts in which the language has evolved and is used. You’ll learn this through the authentic Chinese language material that you’ll engage with during your studying and through a range of optional modules that cover topics such as Chinese society, literature and history.Alongside gaining language skills, you’ll develop a contextual understanding of China’s influence as a major player on the world stage, including its social and cultural diversity and its complex motivations and actions. Constituting for almost a fifth of the global economy, you’ll explore the dominant cultural, political and economic significance of China. You’ll study the country’s importance as a centre for technology, business and culture.Additional highlightsOur course is home to the internationally renowned Leeds Centre for New Chinese Writing, and you’ll benefit from the many exciting activities and events run by colleagues, including talks by leading Chinese fiction writers, translation competitions, and workshops.Specialist facilitiesThe Chinese collection housed in the Brotherton Library is one of the most impressive collections of modern Chinese books in the country. The University Library also has impressive holdings of books in English about China, backed up by a wide range of digital materials. You’ll have access to free classes and workshops so you can learn how to find resources and develop your study skills.As well as our great library resources, our Language Zone gives you access to free learning resources, including space for personal study, language learning software, and video, audio, books and magazines.Our Martin Thomas Translation Labs feature state-of-the-art computing facilities for translation studies as well as Interpreter Training Suites – ideal if you are considering a career in interpreting.Take a look around our libraries: Brotherton Library Laidlaw Library Edward Boyle Library