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

Undergraduate Course: Japanese 4 Dissertation (Completion) (ASST10066)

Course Outline
SchoolSchool of Literatures, Languages and Cultures CollegeCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Credit level (Normal year taken)SCQF Level 10 (Year 4 Undergraduate)
Course typeDissertation AvailabilityNot available to visiting students
SCQF Credits20 ECTS Credits10
SummaryBuilding 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 description Not entered
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
Pre-requisites Students MUST have passed: Japanese 3 Dissertation (Preparation) (ASST10065)
Co-requisites
Prohibited Combinations Other requirements None
Course Delivery Information
Academic year 2021/22, Not available to visiting students (SS1) Quota:  None
Course Start Full Year
Timetable Timetable
Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) Total Hours: 200 ( Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 7, Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4, Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours 189 )
Assessment (Further Info) Written Exam 0 %, Coursework 100 %, Practical Exam 0 %
Additional Information (Assessment) 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].)
Feedback Not entered
No Exam Information
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
Reading List
None
Additional Information
Graduate Attributes and Skills Not entered
Additional Class Delivery Information Tutorials will be arranged on an individual basis.
KeywordsAS Japan Diss
Contacts
Course organiserDr Christopher Perkins
Tel: (0131 6)50 4174
Email: Chris.Perkins@ed.ac.uk
Course secretaryMs Anne Kelly
Tel: (0131 6)50 4167
Email: Annie.Kelly@ed.ac.uk
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