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The University of Wisconsin-Madison provides both MA and PhD programs in Chinese studies, with concentrations available in either linguistics or literature and culture. These programs deliver comprehensive foundational knowledge alongside specialized instruction, ensuring graduates are thoroughly equipped for teaching and research roles. The linguistics track emphasizes discourse analysis, pragmatics, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition, and teaching methodologies. Meanwhile, the literature and culture concentration spans historical periods from pre-Qin to modern times, encompassing fiction, historical narratives, poetry, theater, cinema, and digital media studies.
International applicants must have a degree comparable to a regionally accredited U.S. bachelor’s degree.
English Language Requirement
Minimum TOEFL requirement: 92 internet (iBT); 580 paper-based test (PBT)
Minimum IELTS requirement: 7.0