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DRPS : Course Catalogue : School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures : Asian Studies

Postgraduate Course: Research Project Workshop 2 (ASST11015)

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 11 (Postgraduate)	Credits	10
Home subject area	Asian Studies	Other subject area	None
Course website	http://www.sino-cs.ac.uk	Taught in Gaelic?	No
Course description	The workshop builds on the previous semseter's introduction to basic research at postgraduate level. Particular attention is paid to research methodology in the social sciences. Students are prepared for residence in China and independent research for their dissertation.

Entry Requirements
Pre-requisites	It is RECOMMENDED that students have passed Research Project Workshop 1 (CLLC10001) AND Chinese Language 1A (ASST10061) AND Introduction to Chinese Society and Culture (MChS) (ASST10060)	Co-requisites	Students MUST also take: Chinese Language 1B (ASST11014) AND China in the International Economy (BUST11062) AND Contemporary Chinese Politics (BUST11168) AND Business in Contemporary China (BUST11076)
Prohibited Combinations		Other requirements	None
Additional Costs	None

Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites	None
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus?	Yes

Course Delivery Information

Delivery period: 2010/11 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)						WebCT enabled: Yes		Quota: None
Location	Activity	Description	Weeks	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Central	Lecture		1-11	16:10 - 17:00
First Class	First class information not currently available
Additional information	Mon weeks four and eight 1610 plus individual coaching as needed and a Library tour
No Exam Information

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
Students acquire the knowledge and skills to conduct basic research in social sciences using primary and secondary sources relating to modern China and to communicate effectively in writing.

Assessment Information
Not directly assessed

Special Arrangements
None

Additional Information
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Transferable skills	Not entered
Reading list	Not entered
Study Abroad	Not entered
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Contacts
Course organiser	Prof Natascha Gentz Tel: (0131 6)50 4229 Email: natascha.gentz@ed.ac.uk	Course secretary	Mr David Horn Tel: (0131 6)50 4227 Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk

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