Note: This programme is only taught in German.
The Supplementary Programme China-Competence (SinoZert)
The supplementary programme ('Zusatzstudium') China-Competence provides students of all public universities and universities of applied sciences in Bavaria the opportunity to familiarize themselves with China parallel to their main studies, and for the most part, independent of their main place of study. At the same time, students have the opportunity to raise the awareness of cultural conditionality of behaviour in general and in particular with regard to Chinese-German interactions.
The supplementary programme China-Competence is both scientific and practice-oriented, providing students with basic knowledge and skills to develop a better understanding of China.
The development of China competence requires an in-depth exploration of the complexity and dynamics of China. Consequently, China competence is understood as a country-specific competence that develops on the basis of China-related basic knowledge of the economy, politics, modern history and society as well as Chinese language skills and intercultural awareness and promotes confidence in interpretation, action and orientation in dealing with China.
Why study SinoZert?
With the increasing importance of German-Chinese relations, there is a growing demand for qualified professionals who possess knowledge of the Chinese language and culture and can work productively and successfully in a German-Chinese context or perform intermediary functions.
Universities are increasingly responding to this need with efforts to provide China-oriented experience and specialization during their studies. In addition to specialized degree programmes and dual degree programmes, more and more students are taking advantage of the possibility of integrated study semesters. However, with the exception of sinology, such options are mainly found in business-oriented programmes. The natural sciences and engineering are often left out.
The supplementary programme China-Competenc (SinoZert) is aimed at all students in Bavaria who would like to familiarize themselves with China parallel to their main course of study.