2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
EAST3261 Advanced Japanese in Context 1: Politics and International Relations
10 creditsClass Size: 20
Module manager: Prof Caroline Rose
Email: c.rose@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
Pre-requisite qualifications
Level 2 Japanese (or equivalent)Module replaces
EAST3260 Readings in JapaneseThis module is not approved as a discovery module
Objectives
By the end of this module, students will:-- have a greater awareness and understanding of the language and vocabulary of Japanese texts specific to the areas of politics and international relations;
- have a high degree of competence in reading Japanese texts relating to politics and international relations;
- have a greater understanding of the broader significance of the particular texts studied;
- have developed their abilities to discuss texts critically in terms of the context in which they were produced.
Learning outcomes
To write Japanese fluently and accurately in all language tasks and, in translation between English and Japanese, to use both languages accurately, with correct spelling and grammar.
Skills outcomes
Reading comprehension skills of documentary Japanese, specific to the areas of politics and international relations; critical analysis skills.
Syllabus
The module will be run in student-led seminar-style classes. A variety of contemporary and important texts from the fields of politics and international relations of Japan will be selected. Given the contemporary nature of this course, the specifics of individual texts will necessarily vary from year to year but will include such themes as education reform and citizenship in Japan, Japan's security role in the region and the world, and Japanese nationalism. The classes will consist of elements of extensive and intensive reading, followed by discussion and analysis of sections of the texts that are of interest in terms of their use of language and/or contextual relevance.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Seminar | 21 | 1.00 | 21.00 |
| Private study hours | 79.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 21.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 | ||
Private study
40-44 hours preparing for classes18-19 hours preparing critical essay
18-19 hours preparing for exam
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Ongoing monitoring of comprehension, translation, and critical thinking skills in student-led seminars.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1,500 words | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 50.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/04/2016
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