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

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Master in modern languages and literatures: general, professional focus in Oriental studies (China/Japan)
P2SASI01

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Block 1

Common core courses

Choose two courses out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Issues in comparative Modern Literature Q230--5
Semantics: selected topics (including topics of discourse analysis) (english language) Q130--5
In-depth Literary and Cultural Theory Q230--5
Questions of rhetoric and semiology Q230--5
Comparative grammar of Indo-European languages* Q230--5
Linguistics as applied to language learning and acquisition Q130--5

Choose a module of Germanic languages among the following :

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German

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
German literature a: Deutsche Literatur zwischen Romantik und Belle Epoque (german language) Q230--5
German literature b : Literarische Texte und historische Kontexte (german language) Q130--5
German literature c: Deutsche Literatur im 20. und 21. Jahrhundert (german language) Q230--5
German literature d : Das Nibelungenlied und seine Rezeption vom 19. Jahrhundert bis heute (german language) Q130--5
German synchronic linguistics a : Fragen der deutschen Grammatik (german language) Q230--5
German synchronic linguistics b (german language) Q130--5
German diachronic linguistics: Faktoren und Mechanismen des Sprachwandels (german language) Q130--5

English

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
English literature a: Modern Literature(s) in English (english language) Q130--5
English literature b: Intermedial approaches to literature and culture (english language) Q130--5
English literature c (english language) Q230--5
English language literature (english language) Q230--5
English literature e: American literature (english language) Q130--5
English synchronic linguistics a : English corpus linguistics (english language) Q130--5
English synchronic linguistics b: Construction grammar and its application to English (english language) Q230--5
English synchronic linguistics c: Cognitive and functional linguistic approaches (english language) Q230--5
English diachronic linguistics: An introduction to grammaticalization (english language) Q230--5
English diachronic linguistics b : Approaches and perspectives in English historical linguistics (english language) Q130--5

Dutch

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Dutch literature a: Nederlandse letterkunde in historisch en internationaal perspectief (dutch language) Q130--5
Dutch literature b: Moderne poëzie in Vlaanderen en Nederland (dutch language) Q130--5
Dutch literature c: Modern verhalend proza in Nederland en Vlaanderen (dutch language) Q230--5
Dutch synchronic linguistics a : Ruimte, taal en cognitie (dutch language) Q230--5
Dutch synchronic linguistics c: Tekstlinguïstiek en pragmatiek in het Nederlands (dutch language) Q130--5
Dutch diachronic linguistics: Variatie(s), norm(en) en verandering(en) in de geschiedenis van het Nederlands (dutch language) Q230--5

Choose a Romance, Arabic or Oriental language module from:

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Italian

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
History of Italian language from the Baroque period to the present day (italian language) Q230--5
Questions of modern Italian literature: XX- XXI centuries (italian language) Q230--5
Issues in Italian linguistics (italian language) Q230--5
Questions of Italian literature during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (italian language) Q230--5
Italian civilization (italian language) Q130--5

Spanish

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
History of the Spanish language Q115--5
Studies of Modern Hispanic texts (spanish language) Q230--5
Questions of Spanish Linguistics (spanish language) Q230--5
Questions of Hispano-American literature (spanish language) Q130--5
Modern and contemporary Spanish literature (spanish language) Q130--5

Arab

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 :-
Codicology and palaeography of Arabic manuscripts Q13030-10
In-depth questions on Language and Literature of Arabic History 1, Texts Part Q130--5
In-depth questions on Language and Literature of Arabic History 2, Texts Part Q130--5
[...] Choose at least 5 ECTS from the courses list below :-
EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East TA---5
Akkadian (Assyro-Babylonian) I* TA3030-10
Akkadian (Assyro-Babylonian) II* TA3030-10
Egyptian 1* TA60--10
Egyptian 2* TA60--10
Sanskrit 1* TA60--10
Sanskrit 2* TA60--10
Spanish II (spanish language) TA   10
Theory  30-- 
Practice  -45- 
Spanish linguistics (spanish language) Q130--5
Italian I (italian language) TA   10
Theory  30-- 
Practice  -60- 
Italian 2 (italian language) TA   10
Theory  30-- 
Practice  -45- 
Stylistics and automatic processing of Italian texts Q230--5

Chinese

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Tradition and Modernity in the Chinese Society Q230--5
Post-socialist China and Globalization: social and political dynamics (english language) Q130--5
Power and Society in Modern and Contemporary China Q230--5
East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy Q130--5
Political and social history of modern China : opium wars following the fall of the Qing dynasty (1840-1911) Q230--5
South Asia in International Relations (english language)
Q130--5
Introduction to oriental literatures Q230--5

Japanese

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 15 ECTS out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Introduction to Japanese literature Q230--5
Individual and Community in Japan Q130--5
East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy Q130--5
History of Japan's Foreign Relations Q230--5
Introduction to the religions of Japan : Shintoism and Buddhism Q130--5
South Asia in International Relations (english language)
Q130--5
Introduction to oriental literatures Q230--5

Focus optional courses

Choose a group: China or Japan

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : The group must be in line with the chosen oriental language.

China

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Chinese language III (part I) Q130--5
Chinese language III (part II) Q230--5
Sociocultural dynamics of East Asia Q230--5
Classical Chinese Initiation Q230--5

Japan

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Japanese language III (part I)
Prerequisite
ASIE0013-2
Langue japonaise II (niveau intermédiaire)*
ASIE0012-2
Langue japonaise I (niveau débutant)*
Q130--5
Japanese language III (part II) Q230--5
Sociocultural dynamics of East Asia Q230--5
Classical Chinese Initiation Q230--5

Block 2

Core curriculum compulsory course

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Final work TA---30

Common core courses

Poursuivre le choix de module

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German

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
German literature a: Deutsche Literatur zwischen Romantik und Belle Epoque (german language) Q230--5
German literature b : Literarische Texte und historische Kontexte (german language) Q130--5
German literature c: Deutsche Literatur im 20. und 21. Jahrhundert (german language) Q230--5
German literature d : Das Nibelungenlied und seine Rezeption vom 19. Jahrhundert bis heute (german language) Q130--5
German synchronic linguistics a : Fragen der deutschen Grammatik (german language) Q230--5
German synchronic linguistics b (german language) Q130--5
German diachronic linguistics: Faktoren und Mechanismen des Sprachwandels (german language) Q130--5

English

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
English literature a: Modern Literature(s) in English (english language) Q130--5
English literature b: Intermedial approaches to literature and culture (english language) Q130--5
English literature c (english language) Q230--5
English language literature (english language) Q230--5
English literature e: American literature (english language) Q130--5
English synchronic linguistics a : English corpus linguistics (english language) Q130--5
English synchronic linguistics b: Construction grammar and its application to English (english language) Q230--5
English synchronic linguistics c: Cognitive and functional linguistic approaches (english language) Q230--5
English diachronic linguistics: An introduction to grammaticalization (english language) Q230--5
English diachronic linguistics b : Approaches and perspectives in English historical linguistics (english language) Q130--5

Dutch

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Dutch literature a: Nederlandse letterkunde in historisch en internationaal perspectief (dutch language) Q130--5
Dutch literature b: Moderne poëzie in Vlaanderen en Nederland (dutch language) Q130--5
Dutch literature c: Modern verhalend proza in Nederland en Vlaanderen (dutch language) Q230--5
Dutch synchronic linguistics a : Ruimte, taal en cognitie (dutch language) Q230--5
Dutch synchronic linguistics c: Tekstlinguïstiek en pragmatiek in het Nederlands (dutch language) Q130--5
Dutch diachronic linguistics: Variatie(s), norm(en) en verandering(en) in de geschiedenis van het Nederlands (dutch language) Q230--5

Choose a Romance, Arabic or Oriental language module from:

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Italian

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 5 ECTS from the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
History of Italian language from the Baroque period to the present day (italian language) Q230--5
Questions of modern Italian literature: XX- XXI centuries (italian language) Q230--5
Issues in Italian linguistics (italian language) Q230--5
Questions of Italian literature during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance (italian language) Q230--5
Italian civilization (italian language) Q130--5

Choose one course from the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
History of art and archaeology in the modern era : 15th and 16th centuries Q230--5
History of Art and Archaeology : the modern era : the 20th century Q130--5
Aesthetics and philosophy of art Q130--5

Spanish

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
History of the Spanish language Q115--5
Studies of Modern Hispanic texts (spanish language) Q230--5
Questions of Spanish Linguistics (spanish language) Q230--5
Questions of Hispano-American literature (spanish language) Q130--5
Modern and contemporary Spanish literature (spanish language) Q130--5

Arab

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits

Choose courses totalling 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 :-
Codicology and palaeography of Arabic manuscripts Q13030-10
In-depth questions on Language and Literature of Arabic History 1, Texts Part Q130--5
In-depth questions on Language and Literature of Arabic History 2, Texts Part Q130--5
[...] Choose at least 5 ECTS from the courses list below :-
EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East TA---5
Akkadian (Assyro-Babylonian) I* TA3030-10
Akkadian (Assyro-Babylonian) II* TA3030-10
Egyptian 1* TA60--10
Egyptian 2* TA60--10
Sanskrit 1* TA60--10
Sanskrit 2* TA60--10
Spanish II (spanish language) TA   10
Theory  30-- 
Practice  -45- 
Spanish linguistics (spanish language) Q130--5
Italian I (italian language) TA   10
Theory  30-- 
Practice  -60- 
Italian 2 (italian language) TA   10
Theory  30-- 
Practice  -45- 
Stylistics and automatic processing of Italian texts Q230--5

Chinese

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Tradition and Modernity in the Chinese Society Q230--5
Post-socialist China and Globalization: social and political dynamics (english language) Q130--5
Power and Society in Modern and Contemporary China Q230--5
East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy Q130--5
Political and social history of modern China : opium wars following the fall of the Qing dynasty (1840-1911) Q230--5
South Asia in International Relations (english language)
Q130--5
Introduction to oriental literatures Q230--5

Japanese

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
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 10 credits out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Introduction to Japanese literature Q230--5
Individual and Community in Japan Q130--5
East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy Q130--5
History of Japan's Foreign Relations Q230--5
Introduction to the religions of Japan : Shintoism and Buddhism Q130--5
South Asia in International Relations (english language)
Q130--5
Introduction to oriental literatures Q230--5

Focus optional courses

Choose a group: China or Japan

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : The group must be in line with the chosen oriental language.

China

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Choose one module from :

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Module 1

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Chinese language IV (part I)
Prerequisite
ASIE0032-1
Langue chinoise III (partim II)
ASIE0022-1
Langue chinoise III (partim I)
Q130--5
Chinese language IV (part II) Q230--5

Module 2

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Language immersion internship - [12w internship] Q160-[+]10

Japan

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Choose one module from :

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Module 1

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Japanese language IV (part I)
Prerequisite
ASIE0024-1
Langue japonaise III (partim I)
Corequisite
ASIE0034-1
Langue japonaise III (partim II)
Q130--5
Japanese language IV (part II) Q230--5
Classical Chinese Initiation Q230--5

Module 2

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Language immersion internship - [12w internship] Q160-[+]10

Bloc d'aménagement du programme de l'année

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

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Compulsory courses

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Literary theory : introduction Q130--5

Optional courses

German Languages

Choose a group among the following :

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Notice : Students must keep the Germanic language mentioned on their qualification.

German Section

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
History of German Literature 2 (german language) Q130--5
German Linguistics 1 (german language) Q230--5
German linguistics 2 (german language) Q230--5
Study of German literary modern texts 3 (german language) Q130--5
German civilization (german language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Q230-[+]5

English Section

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
English linguistics 1 (english language) Q130--5
English Linguistics 2 (english language) Q230--5
Introduction to Modern English Literature III (english language) Q130--5
History of English literature 3 (english language) Q230--5
British civilization (english language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Q230-[+]5

Dutch Section

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Dutch linguistics 1 (dutch language) Q130--5
Dutch linguistics 2 (dutch language) Q230--5
Study of Modern Dutch Literature 3 (dutch language) Q130--5
History of Dutch Literature 3 (dutch language) Q230--5
Dutch civilization (dutch language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Q230-[+]5

Romance, Oriental and Arabic languages

Choose a group among the following :

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Notice : Students must keep the language mentioned on their qualification.

Italian Section

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Italian linguistics (italian language) Q130--5
Stylistics and automatic processing of Italian texts Q230--5
Italian literature history (italian language) TA   5
from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance  15-- 
from the Baroque period to the 20th century  30-- 
Commentary on Italian authors (italian language) Q130--5

Choose one of the following courses :

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History of Romance languages, Common Q230--5
History of Romance literature Q230--5

Spanish Section

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Stylistics and automatic processing of Spanish texts (spanish language) Q230--5
Spanish linguistics (spanish language) Q130--5
Commentary on Spanish authors (spanish language) Q130--5
Hispanic cultures (spanish language) - [3d Field trips, travels and pract] Q230-[+]5

Choose one of the following courses :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
History of Romance languages, Common Q230--5
History of Romance literature Q230--5

Arab Section

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Arab III TA3045-20

Choose one of the following courses :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
History and religion of Pharaonic Egypt Q230--5
History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I Q130--5
History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II (Even years, not organized in 2025-2026) Q130--5

Chinese group

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Notice : This group can only be chosen for the professional focus in Languages and civilisations of East Asia (China/Japan)
Chinese language 2 (intermediate)* TA3030-10

Choose two courses out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy Q130--5
Individual and Community in Japan Q130--5
Introduction to the religions of Japan : Shintoism and Buddhism Q130--5
Tradition and Modernity in the Chinese Society Q230--5
Political and social history of modern China : opium wars following the fall of the Qing dynasty (1840-1911) Q230--5

Choose one of the following History of Oriental Religions courses :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Pre-Islamic Iran's history and religion Q230--5
EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East TA---5
History and religion of Pharaonic Egypt Q230--5
History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I Q130--5
History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II Q130--5

Japanese group

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Notice : This group can only be chosen for the professional focus in Languages and civilisations of East Asia (China/Japan)
Japanese language II (intermediate)* TA3030-5

Choose two courses out of the following :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
East Asian Beliefs and Philosophy Q130--5
Individual and Community in Japan Q130--5
Introduction to the religions of Japan : Shintoism and Buddhism Q130--5
Tradition and Modernity in the Chinese Society Q230--5
Political and social history of modern China : opium wars following the fall of the Qing dynasty (1840-1911) Q230--5

Choose one of the following History of Oriental Religions courses :

CodeDetailsOrganizationTheoryPracticalOthersCredits
Pre-Islamic Iran's history and religion Q230--5
EHESS Seminar - Paris - Ancient Middle East TA---5
History and religion of Pharaonic Egypt Q230--5
History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world I Q130--5
History and religion of the Arab-Muslim world II Q130--5