A transformative opportunity to experience empirical research first hand: design and submit a research proposal, conduct the field or archival research on campus for four weeks in May, and submit your own empirical research paper.
Shantou University has a unique library, housing an extensive collection of records of Chaoshan's people and their stories throughout history. Shantou City has played a significant role in various Chinese dynasties, and the university's library archives are a testament to the region's rich culture, literature, languages, and philosophy.
Research Focus Areas
To maximize your time at Shantou University, consider these research areas:
- Language diversity
- Linguistics and applied linguistics
- Culture and literature
- Philosophy
- Architecture
When thinking of your topic, please keep in mind that this is a short, one-month trip and that all of your research will have to be conducted on Shantou University's campus.
Eligibility
- Open to full-time (Fall 2024 and Winter 2025) Faculty of Arts (BA and MA) students in good standing
- Minimum CGPA 2.7 in Fall 2024, and must be maintained in Winter 2025
- Must be returning to ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ in the same academic program in Fall 2025
- Awards are only released if all eligibility criteria for award disbursement are met: (or)
- Must have the level of Chinese language sufficient to conduct research
- Must have attended one of the information sessions, find dates and links for the sessions here
- Must have completed the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Pre-departure Orientation course before applying
- Must receive ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ credits for the course (i.e. To apply to this program, you must verify with your academic department that you will be able to register for a "Reading Course" or "Special Topics Course," and you must find a professor to supervise you.)
Required Pre-departure Orientation Certificate
- A valid certificate of completion of the ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Pre-departure Orientation is mandatory for your application.
- Register for the course and complete it before applying.
- The Pre-Departure Orientation is offered monthly, so and complete it in time.
- Certificates remain valid for one year and must cover the entire duration of the program in May 2024.
Application Process
- Review the eligibility criteria
- Consult the LKS Student Handbook thoroughly
- Make sure to attend at least one of the information sessions, they are a mandatory requirement of your application
- Consult with your departmental advisor and verify that your department offers "Reading Courses" or "Special Topics Courses" for which this Program could qualify
- Find a professor willing to supervise you and grade your research paper at the end of the program
- Prepare:
- Your Letter of Intent and Advanced Research Proposal in one document
- Letter of intent (500-750 words): indicate the reasons why you believe this research opportunity at Shantou University is relevant to you and will enhance your program of study at ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ and larger educational or career objectives. Indicate also how you will cope with conducting a new kind of work (field research) in a new kind of environment (STU).
- Advanced Research Proposal (250-500 words): Your advanced research proposal should include a proposed research question and methodology.
- Approval from ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ professor: Your research proposal should include a signature from the professor who has agreed to supervise your project, and the mention: "I approve of this proposal and agree to supervise a 3-credit independent study course in the summer of 2025"
- Your CV
- Your Unofficial Transcript (PDF format, downloaded from Minerva)
- Your Pre-departure Orientation certificate
- A reference letter from a ÎÛÎÛ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ Professor (to be sent directly by the professor to shantou.arts [at] mcgill.ca (shantou[dot]arts[at]mcgill[dot]ca) by the application deadline)
- Your Letter of Intent and Advanced Research Proposal in one document
- Submit an application by clicking the button below
Application Deadline: January 10, 2025, 11:59PM Eastern Time.
If you have any questions, please email shantou.arts [at] mcgill.ca (shantou[dot]arts[at]mcgill[dot]ca) with your questions, or to make an appointment.