Dr. Mark Strange

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mark Strange is a Sinologist specializing in intellectual history and pre-modern China, particularly focusing on the eleventh century CE. His research prominently features historiography, political thought, and philosophy within the Northern Song period (960-1127). He has instructed students in Chinese history and Literary Chinese at prestigious universities including Warwick, Oxford, and Cambridge. Since joining the Australian National University in 2012, Strange has produced various research outputs related to pre-modern Chinese intellectual history, with a particular emphasis on Song political thought and philosophy, as well as traditional historiography, notably the 'Zi zhi tong jian' (Comprehensive Mirror for Aid in Government) and its historical critical commentary. He is actively engaged in projects examining the historiography and political thought surrounding prominent works like Sima Guang's 'Zi zhi tong jian'. His academic contributions include articles examining the ritual crisis of 1061-1062 and translations of significant historical texts.

Research Interests

Requirements for Australian National University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:18
Reading
Required:18
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:18
Total
Required:80
PTE
Listening
Required:55
Reading
Required:55
Writing
Required:55
Speaking
Required:55
Overall
Required:64
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree or international equivalent Cognate discipline for some specializations
Application Checklist
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of English Proficiency
  • Copy of Passport
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across most Master of Science and Arts programs within the College of Science and College of Arts & Social Sciences.