Basic information
| Study programme | Asian Studies |
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| Higher Education Institution | University of Latvia |
| Study field | Language and Culture Studies, Mother Tongue Studies, and Language Programmes |
All data
| Code of the study programme in accordance with the Latvian Education Classification | 45227 |
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| EQF/LQF Level | 7 |
| Study Programme Type | Otrā cikla augstākās izglītības programma maģistra grāda ieguvei, īstenojama pēc pirmā cikla augstākās izglītības ieguves |
| Study programme (short name) | Second-cycle (academic master's) study programme |
| Thematic group | Valodu studijas un programmas |
| ISCED code | 0231 |
| ISCED | Valodu studijas un programmas |
| Credit points | 120 |
| Degree to be acquired | Master's Degree of Humanities in Asian Studies |
| Qualification to be obtained | - |
| Study type and form | Full time studies |
| Study lenght | 2 years |
| Language | latvian; english |
Licence information
| Licence number | - |
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| Licence date | |
| Licenced till |
Accreditation information
| Accreditation page number | Netiek izsniegta |
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| Accreditation date | 06.12.2023 |
| Accreditation duration (in years) | 6 |
| Accreditation till | 07.12.2029 |
Results
Knowledge
1. Possesses an in-depth understanding and is able to explain the problems of the current application problems of the linguistics, literature theory and intercultural research methodology in the modern Asian research.
2. Understands in-depth and explains the interpretations of the Western intellectual tradition in modern Asia as well as the search for a new paradigm in the science and culture of modern Asia.
3. Has an in-depth knowledge of the scientific debate on the issues of Asian studies both in East and West.
Skills
4. Can apply the knowledge of the language of the selected region in scientific research, has an in-depth knowledge of the terminology specific to studying various fields of culture.
5. Can independently organize and plan one’s scientific activity by integrating personal opinion and conclusions in the international debate.
6. Can creatively combine the available research methods and technologies depending on the character of the problems specified in the study by being aware of both gains and risks.
Competence
7. In the professional field, offers locally and internationally significant solutions that contribute to the cooperation between East and West in the current complicated globalisation context.
8. Uses the knowledge acquired during the study process in Asian studies for creating an individual or collective scientific discovery or culture achievement or promotion, and for validating significant information or hypothesis on the municipal, national or international level.
9. Conducts and presents scientific research in Asian studies, thus contributing new opinions to the international scientific debate.
1. Possesses an in-depth understanding and is able to explain the problems of the current application problems of the linguistics, literature theory and intercultural research methodology in the modern Asian research.
2. Understands in-depth and explains the interpretations of the Western intellectual tradition in modern Asia as well as the search for a new paradigm in the science and culture of modern Asia.
3. Has an in-depth knowledge of the scientific debate on the issues of Asian studies both in East and West.
Skills
4. Can apply the knowledge of the language of the selected region in scientific research, has an in-depth knowledge of the terminology specific to studying various fields of culture.
5. Can independently organize and plan one’s scientific activity by integrating personal opinion and conclusions in the international debate.
6. Can creatively combine the available research methods and technologies depending on the character of the problems specified in the study by being aware of both gains and risks.
Competence
7. In the professional field, offers locally and internationally significant solutions that contribute to the cooperation between East and West in the current complicated globalisation context.
8. Uses the knowledge acquired during the study process in Asian studies for creating an individual or collective scientific discovery or culture achievement or promotion, and for validating significant information or hypothesis on the municipal, national or international level.
9. Conducts and presents scientific research in Asian studies, thus contributing new opinions to the international scientific debate.
Documents
| Document | Document type | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Expert / Experts joint report | Expert / Experts joint report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | english |
| Self-evaluation report | Self-evaluation report | latvian |
| Commission decision (25.06.2025) | Commission decision | latvian |
History of study programme