PhD Chinese (East Asian Literatures and Cultures PhD) at Indiana University Bloomington

The PhD prepares students for teaching and research at the college and university level, with training in East Asian languages (practical fluency in two required in some cases), research skills and theory in a field, and teaching.

Faculty: Hamilton Lugar School of Global and International Studies  |  Department: Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures  |  Duration: At least 30 credit hours beyond the MA  |  Intake: Fall  |  Location: Bloomington, IN, United States

What you will study

At least 30 credit hours beyond the MA: five 400/500-level courses (15 credits, at least two at 500 level), one research methods/bibliography course (3 credits) and four seminars (16 credits), plus a 12-15 credit-hour minor outside the department. Students show oral and reading proficiency in the major language and reading proficiency in another language, pass two written exams and one oral qualifying exam, and write a dissertation.

Career pathways

Teaching and research at the college and university level.

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