Undergraduate Course: Japanese History and Civilization 4 (ASST10083)
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 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Asian Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
The course will focus mainly on events and issues in modern Japan (mid-19th century to the present day). A generally thematic approach will be adopted and topics pertinent to the history and culture of modern Japanese will be examined. There will also be scope for studying topics from pre-modern Japan. |
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 |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
| The course aims to deepen students' understanding of issues in Japanese history and civilization and to develop further their skills in use of library resources, synthesis of materials, oral presentation and discussion on prescribed themes and academic writing. |
Assessment Information
Two 3,500-word essays each worth 20% (total 40%)
One 3-hour degree examination 60%
Students will also be required to present tutorial papers regularly. |
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 |
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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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