Undergraduate Course: Japanese 4 Dissertation (Completion) (ASST10066)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Not available to visiting 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 |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Building on the preparatory work done in the third year and the introductory section, plan and bibliography, students will complete an 8,000 to 10,000 word dissertation on their chosen subject. Although regular guidance by the nominated supervisor is accommodated for as an integral part of this study, students are expected to demonstrate a high degree of independence in their approach to their topic. |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2013/14 Full Year, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: None |
Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Tutorials will be arranged on an individual basis. |
| Course Start Date |
16/09/2013 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 7,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
189 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| No Exam Information |
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
| The 8,000-10,000 word dissertation will be the basis for the summative assessment of the 20 credits taken for this course plus the 20 credits taken for the dissertation in year 2 (see Japanese 3 Dissertation [preparation].) |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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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 | AS Japan Diss |
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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