Undergraduate Course: Pre-modern East Asia to 1600 (ASST08039)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 8 (Year 2 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
40 |
| Home subject area |
Asian Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
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
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
Essential textbook, current price £24.95 |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2010/11 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
| Location |
Activity |
Description |
Weeks |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
| Central | Lecture | Tuesday Lecture | 1-22 | | 14:00 - 14:50 | | | | | Central | Lecture | Thursday Lecture | 1-22 | | | | 14:00 - 14:50 | | | Central | Tutorial | Tutorial Groups | 1-22 | | 15:00 - 15:50or 16:10 - 18:00 | | | |
| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
| Additional information |
Each student to attend one tutorial per week, at times to be arranged. |
| Exam Information |
| Exam Diet |
Paper Name |
Hours:Minutes |
Stationery Requirements |
Comments |
| Main Exam Diet S1 (December) | Pre-modern East Asia to 1600 | 2:00 | 3 x 4 sides | | | Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | 1 | 2:00 | 3 x 4 sides | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | 3 x 4 sides | |
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 |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Not entered |
| Keywords |
Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Ian Astley
Tel: (0131 6)51 1358
Email: Ian.Astley@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk |
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