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2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

EAST3268 Advanced Japanese in Context 6: Japanese Religion and Culture in Historical Context

10 creditsClass Size: 20

Module manager: Dr Mikael Bauer
Email: M. Bauer@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2014/15

Pre-requisite qualifications

Successful completion of Level 2 of a single or joint honours programme in Japanese (or equivalent)

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

The module explores the sources and influences of Japanese religions on the social practices and political culture of Japan. It focuses on the language and vocabulary of Japanese religious and cultural texts, considering both historial and contemporary texts.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students should be able to:
- critically engage readings of the broader field of Japanese Religion and Culture in Historical Context;
- show a greater awareness and understanding of the language and vocabulary of Japanese texts specific to the areas of Japanese Religion and Culture in Historical Context;
- show a high degree of competence in reading Japanese texts relating to Japanese Religion and Culture in Historical Context;
- show a greater understanding of the broader significance of the particular texts studied.

Learning outcomes
Students will acquire knowledge of readings of the broader field of Japanese Religion and Culture in Historical Context, and be familiar with the nuances of the language and the vocabulary specific to this particular field.

Students will develop the ability to discuss texts critically in terms of the context in which they were produced.

Skills outcomes
- Reading comprehension skills of Japanese texts specific to the areas of Japanese Religion and Culture in Historical Context.

Syllabus

The module will be run in student-led seminar-style classes. A variety of contemporary and important texts from the fields of Japanese Religion and Culture in Historical Context will be selected. Given the broadness of the course (encompassing history and contemporary issues), the specifics of individual texts will necessarily vary from year to year but will include such themes as the evolution of the imperial system and sovereignty throughout pre-modern history and the relation between Buddhism and State in pre-modern Japan.

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	22	1.00	22.00
Independent online learning hours			78.00
Private study hours			0.00
Total Contact hours			22.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Students will spend time reading and studying texts in Japanese in preparation for seminar classes. They will also spend time preparing a critical essay and revising for the examination.

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, in English	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 website

Last updated: 25/03/2015

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