Japanese Language Programme and Study Abroad 3 (Combined) (U01731)

? Credit Points : 80 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : LLC-3-U01731

Students will be required to spend a total of 30 weeks attending university in Japan and following a programme of approved study. They will normally participate in an exchange with one of our partner universities in Japan, where Japanese language classes for foreign students will form part of the curriculum.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : A pass at 55% or above, at the first attempt, in Japanese 2A and Linguistics 2.

? Costs : Costs of travel to Japan and maintenance expenses while resident in Japan.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Asian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

The course aims to enable students to deepen their knowledge and understanding of Japanese language (developing their skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening) and culture through living and studying in Japan.

Assessment Information

An individual programme of study will be drawn up by the end of the student's second year. Assignments set out in this programme will form the basis of assessment for 50 of the 80 credits allocated to this course. The remaining 30 credits will be assessed through coursework and examinations for the core courses in Japanese language in year 4.