2018 SIS Handbook
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
2018 Handbook For International Master’s Programs The School of International Studies, Peking University August 2018 WELCOME Dear students, Welcome to the School of International Studies (SIS), Peking University (PKU). This handbook contains essential information about your life and studies at SIS in academic year 2018-2019. We try our best to ensure that the information contained in this handbook is updated, but due to some unexpected circumstances, some arrangements mentioned in this handbook may be subject to adjustments after you settle in. In that case, we will inform you those changes. We hope that you will find in this handbook answers to most of your queries and concerns about your studies and campus life at SIS-PKU. The orientation will give you a chance to make new friends, meet the SIS staff, and ask questions you may have about the School, the University and the metropolis of Beijing. If at certain stage you cannot find answer to a query, or wish to discuss an issue with us, please do not hesitate to contact us. Best wishes for a happy and fruitful life at Peking University and in China! The School of International Studies Peking University 1 Contents A. About the School of International Studies ................................................................................. 4 B. Introduction of International Master Programs ........................................................................ 6 PKU-LSE Double Degree in International Affairs .......................................................................... 5 Master of International Relations (MIR) Program .......................................................................... 5 Campus Asia Program PKU-UTokyo /PKU-SNU Double Degree in International Relations ....... 9 C. Student Pertinent Documents ................................................................................................... 10 Student Identification (Red Booklet) ............................................................................................ 10 Campus Card ................................................................................................................................. 10 D. Study Information ...................................................................................................................... 11 E. Learning Chinese Language ...................................................................................................... 12 Chinese Language Course ............................................................................................................. 12 Finding a Language Partner .......................................................................................................... 12 F. Course Enrollment ...................................................................................................................... 13 G. Thesis Supervisor Selection ....................................................................................................... 15 H. Thesis Writing and Defense ....................................................................................................... 16 Word Count ................................................................................................................................... 16 Thesis Procedure Overview .......................................................................................................... 16 Thesis Proposal Presentation ........................................................................................................ 16 Thesis Timeline ............................................................................................................................. 19 Thesis Requirements and Peer Reviews of Thesis ........................................................................ 20 Basic Academic Norms for Graduate Students at Peking University ........................................... 22 Basic Requirements and Format for Degree Thesis of Peking University Graduate Students ..... 24 I. Reimbursement of Degree Thesis Print & Copy Fees .............................................................. 33 J. Distinction Thesis Award ............................................................................................................ 33 K. Deferral of Thesis Defense ......................................................................................................... 34 L. Grades ......................................................................................................................................... 36 Resit Courses ................................................................................................................................ 36 Exam ............................................................................................................................................. 37 Transcript & PKU Certificates ...................................................................................................... 37 Leaving School Procedure ............................................................................................................ 38 Claiming Diploma Procedure ........................................................................................................ 38 M. Library Services ........................................................................................................................ 39 PKU Main Library ........................................................................................................................ 39 The SIS Library ............................................................................................................................. 45 National Library of China (NLC) ................................................................................................. 45 N. Internet Use on Campus ............................................................................................................ 47 O. Extracurricular Activities and Societies ................................................................................... 50 Activities ....................................................................................................................................... 50 Student Clubs &Societies .............................................................................................................. 51 P. Social Media Platform ................................................................................................................ 53 Q. Academic Events ........................................................................................................................ 54 R. Internship .................................................................................................................................... 55 2 S. Security and Emergency ............................................................................................................ 56 Appendix A: PKU-LSE DOUBLE DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS COURSE OFFERING FOR 2018-2019 .......................................................................................................... 58 Appendix B: MASTER DEGREE PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MIR) COURSE OFFERING FOR 2018-2020 ........................................................................................ 62 Appendix C: PKU-SCIENCES PO DUAL MASTER’S DEGREE IN INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COURSE OFFERING FOR 2018-2019 (for 2017 Cohort Students) ........... 66 Appendix D: Campus Asia Program PKU-UTokyo Double Degree In International Relations Course Offering for 2017-2019 ...................................................................................................... 71 Appendix E: Campus Asia Program PKU-SNU Double Degree in International Relations Course Offering for 2018-2020 ...................................................................................................... 77 Appendix F: Peking University’s Detailed Regulations on Management of Graduate Student Records ............................................................................................................................................. 83 Appendix G: SIS Master Degree Thesis Supervisors ...................................................................... 96 Appendix H: Useful Contacts at SIS ............................................................................................... 99 3 A. About the School of International Studies The School of International Studies (SIS) at Peking University (PKU) is an important teaching and research platform dedicated to the training of specialized talents in international studies, international political economy and diplomacy. SIS was officially founded in 1996. However, the origins of the School can be traced back to 1960, when the Department of Political Science was established at PKU. Three years later, it was renamed the Department of International Politics. From 1996 to 1998, the Department of International Politics, the Institutes of International Relations and Afro-Asian Studies merged successively, and thus became today’s SIS. Currently, SIS has 55 faculty members, including 30 Professors, 22 Associate Professors and 3 Assistant Professors. By Spring semester 2017, SIS has about 945 registered students, including 624 students from Mainland China, 56 students from China Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and 322 international students. In terms of study programs, SIS offers three B.A. programs, eight M.A. programs, and six Ph.D. programs. The three B.A. programs