East Asian Civilization 2 (U04114)

? Credit Points : 40 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : LLC-2-U04114

An outline of the civilization of East Asia, chiefly China and Japan, before 1600, complemented by selected topics relating to cultural, political and social issues.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not accepting further student enrolments.

? Pre-requisites : Normally a pass in one of the following: East Asian Civilization 1 East Asian Civilization 1A and/or 1B Modern China in Literature and Film

? Costs : Essential textbook, current price £24.95

Subject Areas

Home subject area

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

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

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

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	14:00	14:50	Central
Lecture	Thursday	14:00	14:50	Central

? Additional Class Information : Each student to attend one tutorial per week, at times to be arranged.

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Building on the knowledge of modern East Asian history and/or culture acquired through the first year courses to inform a more detailed study of topics relating to East Asia before 1600, the course aims to enable students to develop further their skills in use of library and other resources, oral presentation and academic writing.

Assessment Information

1) 2500-word essay on China (25%)
2) 2500-word essay on Japan (25%)
3) Tutorial presentation and accompanying materials (10%)
4) Degree examinations in December and May, each worth 20% and following the format below:
Section A: describing and explaining concepts in short essay form
Section B: discursive essays

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	December	1	East Asian Civilization 2: Paper 1	2 hour(s)
1ST	May	3	East Asian Civilization 2: Paper 2	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	2	East Asian Civilization 2: Paper 1	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	4	East Asian Civilization 2: Paper 2	2 hour(s)