Undergraduate Course: Short Essay on an Aspect of Japanese Culture (ASST10072)
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 | 10 | 
 
| Home subject area | Asian Studies | 
Other subject area | None | 
   
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Taught in Gaelic? | No | 
 
| Course description | Building on the knowledge of Japanese culture acquired durng the year abroad,students will prepare a 2,500 word essay on a subject approved by the convener for Japanese or nominated tutor. Although regular guidance by the nominated tutor is accommodated for as an integral part of this study, students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of independence in their approach. | 
 
 
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements |  None | 
 
| Additional Costs |  None. | 
 
 
Information for Visiting Students 
| Pre-requisites | None | 
 
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes | 
 
 
Course Delivery Information
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes 
The course aims to develop the student's abilities in the following areas: 
1) Independent study 
2) Synthesis and analysis of materials from different sources 
3) Formal academic writing | 
 
 
Assessment Information 
| 2,500 word essay (100%) |  
 
Special Arrangements 
| None |   
 
Additional Information 
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| Syllabus | 
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| Transferable skills | 
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| Reading list | 
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| Study Abroad | 
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| Study Pattern | 
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| Keywords | Not entered | 
 
 
Contacts 
| Course organiser | Dr Helen Parker 
Tel: (0131 6)50 4230 
Email: Helen.Parker@ed.ac.uk | 
Course secretary | Mr David Horn 
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227 
Email: david.horn@ed.ac.uk | 
   
 
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