MA Social Anthropology and Intensive Language (Chinese)

Course Overview This intensive six-week summer module in China is a core component of the two-year programmes with Intensive Language (Chinese), offering full linguistic and cultural immersion. Taught entirely in Chinese by local academic staff, the course is designed to rapidly build fluency through daily use in authentic social and cultural contexts. Final assessment is conducted at SOAS upon the student's return. Key Program Highlights Full linguistic and cultural immersion by living and studying in China Six-week intensive program taught in Chinese by local university staff Rapid development of fluency in real-world social contexts Core component of the two-year Intensive Language degree pathway Final assessment administered at SOAS after the summer abroad