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

Undergraduate Course: Japanese Language Programme and Study Abroad 3 (Combined) (ASST10070)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Humanities and Social Science
Course typeYear Abroad AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) Credits80
Home subject areaAsian Studies Other subject areaNone
Course website None Taught in Gaelic?No
Course descriptionStudents 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 (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Japanese 2A (ASST08006) AND Linguistics 2 (LASC08005)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Additional Costs Costs of travel to Japan and maintenance expenses while resident in Japan.
Course Delivery Information
Delivery period: 2011/12 Full Year, Available to all students (SV1) WebCT enabled:  Yes Quota:  None
Location Activity Description Weeks Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
No Classes have been defined for this Course
First Class First class information not currently available
No Exam Information
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, i.e. ASST10071 Avanced Spoken Japanese, 4ASST10072 Translation from Japanese to English 4 and ASST10076 Translation from English to Japanese 4.
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 organiserDr Christopher Perkins
Tel: (0131 6)50 4174
Email: Chris.Perkins@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk
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