Communication Studies

If Shanghai is like New York, then isn’t Shanghai University the New York University of China? Although not as influential as NYU, Shanghai University is still one of China’s best 100 universities. In addition to Mandarin study programs, it is one of the few schools in China that provide 100% English-language MBA programs and attracts over 2000 international students annually.

Shanghai University was founded in May 1994, by consolidating four former institutions of higher learning: Shanghai University of Technology, Shanghai University of Science & Technology, Shanghai Institute of Science & Technology and the former Shanghai University. Until now, SHU has offered English-taught MBA and MIT courses for Master’s degree for international students, which is ranked top one in China. Besides, Chinese Languge couse available there is within easy access. You can pass HSK easily if you study Chinese language in SHU.SHU attracts over 2000 international students annually.

1. Objective of the Program This program is aimed at implementing the CPC and the state's guideline for education and, according to corresponding social demands, training high-level talents in the field of Communication and Journalism, who are to be academic researchers, or to be professionals in the related industries. 1.The master candidates are expected to be qualified as the following: Comprehend Marxism theory, adhere to CPC fundamental political line; have a great affection for our nation; follow disciplines and obey laws; have good moralities; be rigorous in study style; be enterprising and ambitious; actively participate in and be devoted to the cause of national modernization. 2.The master candidates are expected to lay a solid foundation in basic theories and acquire systematic, profound specialized knowledge, be able to conduct academic research or social practices independently and achieve creative results in his dissertation. 3.The master candidates should take an active part in physical exercises and have a good physique 2. Duration of the Program 1. Normally, the Program should be completed within 2-3 years. 2. If approved by both the individual candidate's supervisor and university authorities, the program can be shortened or prolonged reasonably. 3. Main Interests 1. The Theory and History of Journalism 2. The Theory of Communication 3. The Operations of Communication and Journalism 4. International Communication 5. Media Economy and Cultural Industries 6. Culture and the Communication of Art 7. The Theory and Operations of Advertising 4. Curriculum Category Course Number Course Name Period Credit Term Remarks Academic Degree CoursesPolitical Theoretical Course 001000701 Theory and Practice of Scientific Socialism 30 2 1 001000703 Selected Readings of Marxist Classics 60 3 2 First Foreign Language 001000704 Public English 100 3 1, 2 141000701 Professional English 40 2 4 Basic and Specialized Course 141101701 Studies in Theory of Journalism 40 4 1 141101705 Studies in Frontiers of Communication Theory 40 4 2 141101704 Media Economy 40 4 3 Required CoursesLiterature Reading Seminar 141101910 Theory of Journalism 40 4 5 Choose six courses according to specialty 141101911 Theory of Communication 40 4 4 141101903 Media Economy 40 4 4 141101908 Research Methods of Communication 40 4 5 141101909 International Communication 40 4 2 141101905 Operations of Communication and Journalism 40 4 4 141101906 Theory and Operations of Advertising 40 4 4 141101907 Culture and Art Communication 40 4 5 Academic Seminar Trends in the Disciplinary Field 2 5. Research and Dissertations 1. After obtaining 46 credits, the master candidates can start to prepare the dissertation, which should be instructed by his or her adviser and meet the requirements of innovation, theorization and forward-sightedness. 2. The master candidates should conduct a thorough examination of previous researches after one year of study before submitting a plan concerning dissertation. The 3000-word plan should contain 30 quotations at least and be evaluated by 3-4 professors or associate professors of primary disciplines. 3. In the middle of writing, the Master candidates should submit a 2000-word in-progress report concerning dissertation, the evaluation of which should also be organized by individual candidate's supervisor. 4. Each Master candidate will have an adviser. The advising group of each candidate is headed by his or her supervisor and composed of 3 teachers at least. Each adviser is selected by the Professors' Committee of individual specialty and the names of those supervisors are recorded into the university's archive. 5. The oral defense of the dissertation is organized by individual specialty. The members of the Defense Committee are chosen by the Professors' Committee of individual specialty and the names of those members are reported to the university authorities. Each adviser can participate in his or her own student's oral defense of dissertation, but has no right to vote. 6. Students in other majors are encouraged to pursue a Master's degree in Communication and Journalism. In addition to obtaining compulsory credits, these students also have to select several undergraduate courses in Communication and Journalism. 7. A stringent program should be implemented, which emphasizes such components as training standard and approaches, selection of adviser and organization of advising group, and exam methods. Special attention should be paid to candidates' behaviors and attitudes, and the whole process of dissertation writing as well.

Shanghai University Libraries is composed of three libraries. The main library is on the new Baoshan campus, Wenhui library is located on Yanchang campus, and Lianhe library resides on Jiading campus. The University library, with a total floor space of 55,000 square meters, has 25 reading rooms and 3,000 seats. The main library occupies approximately 38,000 square meters.

The libraries contain more than 3 million volumes, more than 4,600 periodicals, and many electronic resources including Elsevier, Ebsco, Kluwer, and Academic Press. The library materials are comprehensive and cover diversified areas. In cooperation with Shanghai Writer’s Association, the main library has a collection room for Shanghai writer’s works.

The library includes the departments of acquisition, cataloging, periodicals, circulation, information reference, technical service, reading, and special collection. The administrative offices include the Director’s Office and Office of General Affairs. The director of library is Professor Yuanda Dong, a famous material scientist.



As a member of IFLA (International Federation of library Associations), Shanghai University libraries have established contacts and academic exchanges with many other universities, institutes, and libraries, both domestic and abroad.

Shanghai University Libraries have paid great attention to the development of an unique, automatic, modern, and digital library. There are more than 300 computers that provide all kinds of services. The library website provides all the electronic resources including accessing and connecting to China Academic Library & Information System, and the Shanghai Education Network Library. Through the campus network system, users can access the electronic databases of Shanghai University Libraries. The campus network of the university is built upon an infrastructure of the gigabit Ethernet and the three campuses are interconnected by the fiber optic backbone. The libraries adopt SUN Enterprise 5500 as the main server and HORIZON library automation system for library and information management.

The libraries has established an interlibrary loan and resource-sharing system with most of the universities in Shanghai.



 

Yanchang Campus

The international students' dormitory consists of four apartment buildings linked together, named Building Xinyuan, which started using in the year of 2002.With 193 rooms (only 4 double rooms)in which there are 198 beds, the building can accommodate 198 students.

Staff members are particularly assigned to take the responsibility of the security and service 24 hours a day. Boiled water is available in wash rooms of each floor. All the rooms are well furnished and equipped and look neat and beautiful.

There is a laundry room each floor with pre-paid washing machines and a mini-shop selling foods and articles for the daily life for the convenience of international students.

The types of rooms are as follows: (Price is subject to change due to the inflation each year and Y-C rooms are limited for couples only)

Type	Equipments	Charges  (RMB per person per day)
		Long-term	Short-term
Y-A	Single room with TV, air-conditioner,  telephone, shower, toilet, furniture	70	85
D-A	Double room (3 double rooms & 1 single room in a suite),  with TV, air-conditioner, telephone, furniture,  shared shower, toilet	35	45
D-B	Single room (3 double rooms & 1 single room in a suite)  with TV, air-conditioner, telephone, furniture,  shared shower, toilet	60	80

               

  

Baoshan Campus

The international students' dormitory consists of four apartment buildings linked together, named Building V and Building Z & W, which started using in the year of 2001, 2006 & 2008. With 186 rooms & 280 rooms in which there are 259 beds & 360 beds, the building can accommodate 245 & 360 students.

Staff members are particularly assigned to take the responsibility of the security and service 24 hours a day. Boiled water is available. All the rooms are well furnished and equipped and look neat and beautiful. Each building has its own elevator except Z & W building. Life turns out to be convenient.

There is a laundry room with pre-paid washing machines in each building and a mini-shop only in V building selling foods and articles for the daily life for the convenience of international students.

The types of rooms are as follows (V building): (Price is subject to change due to the inflation each year)

 

Type	Equipments	Charges (RMB per person per day)
		Long-term	Short-term
X-A	Single person in double room with TV,air-conditioner,telephone,  shower, toilet, furniture & shared refrigerator	60	75
X-B	Double room with TV, air-conditioner,telephone,shower, toilet,  furniture	35	45
X-C	3 single-room in one suite with air-conditioner and furniture;a living room with telephone, TV and shower and toilet and refrigerator  shared by three students.	45	60

The types of rooms are as follows (Z & W building): (Price is subject to change due to the inflation each year)

Type	Equipments	Charges (RMB per person per day)
		Long-term	Short-term
Z-A	Double room with TV, air-conditioner, telephone, shower, toilet, furniture & shared refrigerator	35	45
Z-B	Double room with air-conditioner, telephone, toilet, furniture  & shared refrigerator and shower	25	30
W-A	Double room with air-conditioner,telephone, shower, toilet,  furniture & shared refrigerator	35	45
W-B	Single room with air-conditioner, telephone, shower, toilet,  furniture & shared refrigerator	70	90

 

3 Steps to Apply to a Chinese University

1. Undergraduate graduation, hold a Bachelor's Degree
2. HSK 6
3. Aged 18 - 40

1.  Photocopy of valid passport
With photo, passport number &expiration date and name included.

2.  Passport-sized photo
A passport-sized photo taken recently of the applicant.

3.  Bachelor's degree diploma
Graduation certificate should be in Chinese or English.If not, it should be translated into Chinese or English and be notarized.

4.  Transcript of undergraduate school

5.  Two recommendation letters
From professor,associate professor or equivalents.

6.  Certificate of English proficiency test
IELTS or TOEFl will only be required if the applicant is not a native English speaker.

7.  Certificate of Chinese language education
For applying Chinese-medium programs.

8.  Study plan
Including study purpose, research interest and research plan in brief. (at least 1 A4 page)