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2025-2026 / Master

Modern languages and literatures: general, professional focus in Oriental studies (China/Japan)

120 crédits

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  • Organization
  • Theory
  • Practical
  • Others
  • Credits

Core curriculum compulsory course

B2
30Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
PTFE0017-1Final work
An Van Linden
B2TA---30

Common core courses

B1
40Cr
B2
20Cr

Choose two courses out of the following :

B1
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LITT0003-1Issues in comparative Modern Literature
Michel Delville
B1Q230--5
LING0012-1Semantics: selected topics (including topics of discourse analysis) (english language)
Raymond Echitchi, Julien Perrez
B1Q130--5
LGER0125-1In-depth Literary and Cultural Theory
Erik Spinoy
B1Q230--5
LROM0130-1Questions of rhetoric and semiology
François Provenzano
B1Q230--5
LING0016-3Comparative grammar of Indo-European languages*
Philippe Swennen
B1Q230--5
LGER0117-1Linguistics as applied to language learning and acquisition
Laurent Rasier
B1Q130--5

Choose a module of Germanic languages among the following :

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

German

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 25 ECTS from the following :

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LGER0191-1German literature a: Deutsche Literatur zwischen Romantik und Belle Epoque (german language)
Louis Gerrekens
-Q230--5
LGER0193-1German literature b : Literarische Texte und historische Kontexte (german language)
Vera Viehöver
-Q130--5
LGER0195-1German literature c: Deutsche Literatur im 20. und 21. Jahrhundert (german language)
Vera Viehöver
-Q230--5
LGER0197-1German literature d : Das Nibelungenlied und seine Rezeption vom 19. Jahrhundert bis heute (german language)
Robert Möller
-Q130--5
LGER0222-3German synchronic linguistics a : Fragen der deutschen Grammatik (german language)
Robert Möller
-Q230--5
LGER0101-5German synchronic linguistics b (german language)
Robert Möller
-Q130--5
LGER0198-1German diachronic linguistics: Faktoren und Mechanismen des Sprachwandels (german language)
Robert Möller
-Q130--5

English

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 25 ECTS from the following :

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LGER0200-1English literature a: Modern Literature(s) in English (english language)
Marc Delrez
-Q130--5
LGER0202-1English literature b: Intermedial approaches to literature and culture (english language)
Michel Delville
-Q130--5
LGER0204-1English literature c (english language)
Delphine Munos
-Q230--5
LGER0206-1English language literature (english language)
Daria Tunca
-Q230--5
LGER0208-1English literature e: American literature (english language)
Michel Delville
-Q130--5
LGER0223-1English synchronic linguistics a : English corpus linguistics (english language)
An Van Linden
-Q130--5
LGER0104-2English synchronic linguistics b: Construction grammar and its application to English (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
-Q230--5
LGER0226-1English synchronic linguistics c: Cognitive and functional linguistic approaches (english language)
An Van Linden
-Q230--5
LGER0105-2English diachronic linguistics: An introduction to grammaticalization (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
-Q230--5
LGER0210-1English diachronic linguistics b : Approaches and perspectives in English historical linguistics (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
-Q130--5

Dutch

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 25 ECTS from the following :

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LGER0212-1Dutch literature a: Nederlandse letterkunde in historisch en internationaal perspectief (dutch language)
Kris Steyaert
-Q130--5
LGER0214-1Dutch literature b: Moderne poëzie in Vlaanderen en Nederland (dutch language)
Erik Spinoy
-Q130--5
LGER0216-1Dutch literature c: Modern verhalend proza in Nederland en Vlaanderen (dutch language)
Erik Spinoy
-Q230--5
LGER0224-5Dutch synchronic linguistics a : Ruimte, taal en cognitie (dutch language)
Julien Perrez
-Q230--5
LGER0225-1Dutch synchronic linguistics c: Tekstlinguïstiek en pragmatiek in het Nederlands (dutch language)
Laurent Rasier
-Q130--5
LGER0109-1Dutch diachronic linguistics: Variatie(s), norm(en) en verandering(en) in de geschiedenis van het Nederlands (dutch language)
Laurent Rasier
-Q230--5

Choose a Romance, Arabic or Oriental language module from:

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Italian

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : Students who choose the specialised focus in Translation or the specialised focus in Languages, Cultures and Societies of East Asia (China/Japan) may not take this module.

Choose courses totalling 20 credits out of the following :

B1
15Cr
B2
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LROM0103-1History of Italian language from the Baroque period to the present day (italian language)
Thea Rimini
-Q230--5
LROM0138-1Questions of modern Italian literature: XX- XXI centuries (italian language)
Thea Rimini
-Q230--5
LROM0077-1Issues in Italian linguistics (italian language)
Hélène Miesse
-Q230--5
LROM0129-1Questions of Italian literature during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (italian language)
Hélène Miesse
-Q230--5
LROM0001-1Italian civilization (italian language)
Guido Scaravilli
-Q130--5

Choose one of the following courses :

B2
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
HAAR0056-1History of art and archaeology in the modern era : 15th and 16th centuries
Dominique Allart
B2Q230--5
HAAR0008-1History of Art and Archaeology : the modern era : the 20th century
Julie Bawin
B2Q130--5
PHIL0034-1Aesthetics and philosophy of art
Maud Hagelstein
B2Q130--5

Spanish

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : Students who choose the specialised focus in Translation or the specialised focus in Languages, Cultures and Societies of East Asia (China/Japan) may not take this module.

Choose courses totalling 25 ECTS from the following :

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LROM0100-1History of the Spanish language
Ernesto Wong García
-Q115--5
LROM0127-1Studies of Modern Hispanic texts (spanish language)
Kristine Vanden Berghe
-Q230--5
LROM0076-1Questions of Spanish Linguistics (spanish language)
Vanessa Casanova Romero
-Q230--5
LROM0136-1Questions of Hispano-American literature (spanish language)
Kristine Vanden Berghe
-Q130--5
LROM0135-1Modern and contemporary Spanish literature (spanish language)
Alvaro Ceballos Viro
-Q130--5

Arab

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 25 ECTS from the following :

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : Students who choose the specialised focus in Translation or the specialised focus in Languages, Cultures and Societies of East Asia (China/Japan) may not select this module.
[...] Choose at least 5 ECTS from the courses list below :-
LLOR0079-1Codicology and palaeography of Arabic manuscripts
Frédéric Bauden
-Q13030-10
LLOR0086-1In-depth questions on Language and Literature of Arabic History 1, Texts Part
Frédéric Bauden
B1Q130--5
LLOR0087-1In-depth questions on Language and Literature of Arabic History 2, Texts Part
Frédéric Bauden
B2Q130--5
[...] Choose at least 5 ECTS from the courses list below :-
HULG0565-1EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East
Laurent Colonna d'Istria
-TA---5
LLOR0093-1Akkadian (Assyro-Babylonian) I*
Laurent Colonna d'Istria
-TA3030-10
LLOR0040-2Akkadian (Assyro-Babylonian) II*
Laurent Colonna d'Istria
-TA3030-10
LLOR0020-2Egyptian 1*
Emil Joubert, Stéphane Polis
-TA60--10
LLOR0048-2Egyptian 2*
Aurore Motte, Jean Winand
-TA60--10
LLOR0095-1Sanskrit 1*
Philippe Swennen
-TA60--10
LLOR0037-1Sanskrit 2*
Philippe Swennen
-TA60--10
LROM9028-2Spanish II (spanish language) -TA   10
Theory
Anne-Cécile Druet - Suppl : Nicolas Licata
  30-- 
Practice
Anne-Cécile Druet - Suppl : Nicolas Licata
  -45- 
LROM0036-1Spanish linguistics (spanish language)
Ernesto Wong García
-Q130--5
LROM9066-1Italian I (italian language) -TA   10
Theory
Hélène Miesse
  30-- 
Practice
Hélène Miesse, Guido Scaravilli
  -60- 
LROM0031-2Italian 2 (italian language) -TA   10
Theory
Hélène Miesse
  30-- 
Practice
Hélène Miesse, Guido Scaravilli
  -45- 
LROM0116-1Stylistics and automatic processing of Italian texts
Guido Scaravilli
-Q230--5

Chinese

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : This module can only be chosen by students enrolled on the professional focus in Languages and civilisations of East Asia (China/Japan)

Choose courses totalling 25 ECTS from the following :

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0003-1Tradition and Modernity in the Chinese Society
Andreas Thele
-Q230--5
ASIE0028-1Post-socialist China and Globalization: social and political dynamics (english language)
Eric Florence
-Q130--5
ASIE0029-1Power and Society in Modern and Contemporary China
Eric Florence
-Q230--5
ASIE0002-1East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy
Andreas Thele
-Q130--5
ASIE0017-1Political and social history of modern China : opium wars following the fall of the Qing dynasty (1840-1911)
Eric Florence
-Q230--5
SPOL0096-1South Asia in International Relations (english language)
-Q130--5
LLOR0091-1Introduction to oriental literatures
Laurent Colonna d'Istria, Philippe Swennen, Jean Winand
-Q230--5

Japanese

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : This module can only be chosen by students enrolled on the professional focus in Languages and civilisations of East Asia (China/Japan)

Choose courses totalling 25 ECTS from the following :

B1
15Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0010-1Introduction to Japanese literature
Kanako Goto
-Q230--5
ASIE0005-1Individual and Community in Japan
Andreas Thele
-Q130--5
ASIE0002-1East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy
Andreas Thele
-Q130--5
ASIE0004-1History of Japan's Foreign Relations
Andreas Thele
-Q230--5
ASIE0009-1Introduction to the religions of Japan : Shintoism and Buddhism
Andreas Thele
-Q130--5
SPOL0096-1South Asia in International Relations (english language)
-Q130--5
LLOR0091-1Introduction to oriental literatures
Laurent Colonna d'Istria, Philippe Swennen, Jean Winand
-Q230--5

Focus optional courses

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr

Choose a group: China or Japan

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : The group must be in line with the chosen oriental language.

China

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0022-1Chinese language III (part I)
Rachel Delcourt, Eric Florence
B1Q130--5
ASIE0032-1Chinese language III (part II)
Rachel Delcourt, Eric Florence
B1Q230--5
ASIE0023-1Sociocultural dynamics of East Asia
Andreas Thele
B1Q230--5
ASIE0021-1Classical Chinese Initiation
Andreas Thele
B1Q230--5

Choose one module from :

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Module 1

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0025-1Chinese language IV (part I)
Rachel Delcourt, Eric Florence
Prerequisite
ASIE0032-1
Langue chinoise III (partim II)
ASIE0022-1
Langue chinoise III (partim I)
B2Q130--5
ASIE0035-1Chinese language IV (part II)
Rachel Delcourt, Eric Florence
B2Q230--5

Module 2

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0026-1Language immersion internship - [12w internship]
Eric Florence
B2Q160-[+]10

Japan

B1
20Cr
B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0024-1Japanese language III (part I)
Kanako Goto
Prerequisite
ASIE0013-2
Langue japonaise II (niveau intermédiaire)*
ASIE0012-2
Langue japonaise I (niveau débutant)*
B1Q130--5
ASIE0034-1Japanese language III (part II)
Kanako Goto
B1Q230--5
ASIE0023-1Sociocultural dynamics of East Asia
Andreas Thele
B1Q230--5
ASIE0021-1Classical Chinese Initiation
Andreas Thele
B1Q230--5

Choose one module from :

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Module 1

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0027-1Japanese language IV (part I)
Prerequisite
ASIE0024-1
Langue japonaise III (partim I)
Corequisite
ASIE0034-1
Langue japonaise III (partim II)
B2Q130--5
ASIE0037-1Japanese language IV (part II)
Andreas Thele
B2Q230--5
ASIE0021-1Classical Chinese Initiation
Andreas Thele
B2Q230--5

Module 2

B2
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0038-1Language immersion internship - [12w internship]
Andreas Thele
B2Q160-[+]10

Bridging courses Master in modern languages and literatures : general (120 credits)
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Compulsory courses

B0
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LGER0091-1Literary theory : introduction
Erik Spinoy
B0Q130--5

Optional courses

B0
50Cr

German Languages

Choose a group among the following :

B0
1Nbr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : Students must keep the Germanic language mentioned on their qualification.

German Section

B0
25Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
GERM0009-1History of German Literature 2 (german language)
Vera Viehöver
B0Q130--5
LGER0083-1German Linguistics 1 (german language)
Robert Möller
B0Q230--5
LGER0086-1German linguistics 2 (german language)
Robert Möller
B0Q230--5
LGER0076-1Study of German literary modern texts 3 (german language)
Louis Gerrekens
B0Q130--5
GERM0002-3German civilization (german language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract]
Claus Telge
B0Q230-[+]5

English Section

B0
25Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LGER0084-1English linguistics 1 (english language)
Lieselotte Brems
B0Q130--5
LGER0087-1English Linguistics 2 (english language)
An Van Linden
B0Q230--5
LGER0079-1Introduction to Modern English Literature III (english language)
Daria Tunca
B0Q130--5
GERM0064-1History of English literature 3 (english language)
Michel Delville
B0Q230--5
GERM0003-3British civilization (english language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract]
Raymond Echitchi
B0Q230-[+]5

Dutch Section

B0
25Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LGER0085-1Dutch linguistics 1 (dutch language)
Julien Perrez
B0Q130--5
LGER0089-1Dutch linguistics 2 (dutch language)
Julien Perrez - Suppl : Isa Hendrikx
B0Q230--5
LGER0081-1Study of Modern Dutch Literature 3 (dutch language)
Kris Steyaert
B0Q130--5
GERM0066-1History of Dutch Literature 3 (dutch language)
Erik Spinoy
B0Q230--5
GERM0004-3Dutch civilization (dutch language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract]
Elies Smeyers - Suppl : Isa Hendrikx
B0Q230-[+]5

Romance, Oriental and Arabic languages

Choose a group among the following :

B0
1Nbr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : Students must keep the language mentioned on their qualification.

Italian Section

B0
25Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LROM0037-1Italian linguistics (italian language)
Hélène Miesse
B0Q130--5
LROM0116-1Stylistics and automatic processing of Italian texts
Guido Scaravilli
B0Q230--5
LROM0198-1Italian literature history (italian language) B0TA   5
from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance
Hélène Miesse
  15-- 
from the Baroque period to the 20th century
Thea Rimini
  30-- 
LROM0060-1Commentary on Italian authors (italian language)
Hélène Miesse
B0Q130--5

Choose one of the following courses :

B0
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LROM0111-3History of Romance languages, Common
Nicolas Mazziotta
B0Q230--5
LROM0062-1History of Romance literature
Nadine Henrard
B0Q230--5

Spanish Section

B0
25Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LROM0118-1Stylistics and automatic processing of Spanish texts (spanish language)
Alvaro Ceballos Viro
B0Q230--5
LROM0036-1Spanish linguistics (spanish language)
Ernesto Wong García
B0Q130--5
LROM0059-1Commentary on Spanish authors (spanish language)
Alvaro Ceballos Viro
B0Q130--5
LROM0101-3Hispanic cultures (spanish language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract]
Kristine Vanden Berghe
B0Q230-[+]5

Choose one of the following courses :

B0
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LROM0111-3History of Romance languages, Common
Nicolas Mazziotta
B0Q230--5
LROM0062-1History of Romance literature
Nadine Henrard
B0Q230--5

Arab Section

B0
25Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LLOR0097-1Arab III
Frédéric Bauden
B0TA3045-20

Choose one of the following courses :

B0
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
LLOR0053-1History and religion of Pharaonic Egypt
Simon Connor, Dimitri Laboury
B0Q230--5
HIST0030-1History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I
Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache
B0Q130--5
HIST0072-1History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II (Even years, not organized in 2025-2026)
Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache
B0Q130--5

Chinese group

B0
25Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : This group can only be chosen for the professional focus in Languages and civilisations of East Asia (China/Japan)
ASIE0016-1Chinese language 2 (intermediate)*
Rachel Delcourt, Eric Florence
B0TA3030-10

Choose two courses out of the following :

B0
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0002-1East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy
Andreas Thele
B0Q130--5
ASIE0005-1Individual and Community in Japan
Andreas Thele
B0Q130--5
ASIE0009-1Introduction to the religions of Japan : Shintoism and Buddhism
Andreas Thele
B0Q130--5
ASIE0003-1Tradition and Modernity in the Chinese Society
Andreas Thele
B0Q230--5
ASIE0017-1Political and social history of modern China : opium wars following the fall of the Qing dynasty (1840-1911)
Eric Florence
B0Q230--5

Choose one of the following History of Oriental Religions courses :

B0
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
HREL0001-1Pre-Islamic Iran's history and religion
Philippe Swennen
B0Q230--5
HULG0565-1EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East
Laurent Colonna d'Istria
B0TA---5
LLOR0053-1History and religion of Pharaonic Egypt
Simon Connor, Dimitri Laboury
B0Q230--5
HIST0030-1History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I
Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache
B0Q130--5
HIST0072-1History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II
Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache
B0Q130--5

Japanese group

B0
25Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : This group can only be chosen for the professional focus in Languages and civilisations of East Asia (China/Japan)
ASIE0013-2Japanese language II (intermediate)*
Kanako Goto
B0TA3030-5

Choose two courses out of the following :

B0
10Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
ASIE0002-1East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy
Andreas Thele
B0Q130--5
ASIE0005-1Individual and Community in Japan
Andreas Thele
B0Q130--5
ASIE0009-1Introduction to the religions of Japan : Shintoism and Buddhism
Andreas Thele
B0Q130--5
ASIE0003-1Tradition and Modernity in the Chinese Society
Andreas Thele
B0Q230--5
ASIE0017-1Political and social history of modern China : opium wars following the fall of the Qing dynasty (1840-1911)
Eric Florence
B0Q230--5

Choose one of the following History of Oriental Religions courses :

B0
5Cr
CodeDetailsBlocOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
HREL0001-1Pre-Islamic Iran's history and religion
Philippe Swennen
B0Q230--5
HULG0565-1EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East
Laurent Colonna d'Istria
B0TA---5
LLOR0053-1History and religion of Pharaonic Egypt
Simon Connor, Dimitri Laboury
B0Q230--5
HIST0030-1History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I
Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache
B0Q130--5
HIST0072-1History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II
Frédéric Bauden, Bogdan Smarandache
B0Q130--5