The bachelor's program in Sinology provides the following knowledge and skills:
- Excellent knowledge of modern standard Chinese (oral and written communication skills, reading and text comprehension)
- Empirical study of Chinese everyday culture and practice of ethnographic analyses during a semester abroad in a Chinese-speaking region
- Knowledge of the political, social, economic, and cultural structures as well as the historical fundamentals of modern China
- China-related communicative and intercultural competence
- Knowledge of the fundamentals of academic work and skills in the procurement, analysis, assessment, preparation, and presentation of China-related information
- Knowledge of the history of Sinology as a discipline and the ability to critically and reflectively engage with China-related data, sources, texts, and methods - The degree program at Goethe University Frankfurt provides specialized knowledge in three focus areas:
- Chinese knowledge cultures and the contextualization of intellectual history, history of science, and history of disciplines within political, social, and economic contexts, as well as intercultural transfer
- The social science approach to political science, economics, sociology, and legal topics with a strong focus on contemporary issues
- Scholarly engagement with the functions and impact of modern literature, theater, and film in China, including the connection of questions regarding the production, dissemination, and reception of literary works, theater, and film productions with the political, social, and economic context of China.