2018/19 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

EAST5150M Specialised Readings - Extended Portfolio

30 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Dr Jieun Kim
Email: j.e.kim@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2018/19

Pre-requisite qualifications

Appropriate language skills as determined by the placement test.

This module is mutually exclusive with

EAST5930M

Specialised Readings

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

The module will comprise a portfolio of work which will be split into two parts, one being more theory driven and one more practical. Each half of the portfolio will consist of 3-4 critical analyses and translations or summaries (as appropriate to discipline) of relevant texts, and 1 literature review (in English). In order to ensure that this module is tailored to the specific needs of the individual student, the exact content of the portfolio will be determined by the supervisor and supervisee, in conjunction with the module convenor, as appropriate to the discipline and subject area chosen. For students who are proficient in two East Asian languages (both as second languages) it is possible to split the portfolio so that both languages are covered equally.

Objectives

The module aims to develop:
- skills in sourcing, selecting and prioritising Chinese or Japanese resources most relevant to their specific area of research;
- greater awareness of translation issues involved in Chinese-English or Japanese-English translation and practical strategies for resolving these;
- extensive and intensive reading skills of specialised Chinese or Japanese;
- skills in producing critical summaries and translations of relevant texts and reviews of the literature;
- the ability to critically assess relevant specialised texts and discuss them within the broader context of the subject.

Learning outcomes
By the end of the module students should be able to identify and select specialised Chinese or Japanese texts relevant to their own area of research and read both extensively and intensively. They should demonstrate a nuanced understanding of the texts and be able to discuss and critically analyse the subject matter and arguments contained therein. They should be able to produce summaries and/or translations of a selection of academic texts.

Syllabus

This module provides students with the opportunity to self-select texts relevant to their specific area of research and read both extensively and intensively. Students will be encouraged to choose key texts (either in the social sciences or arts and humanities) which they will be expected to discuss and analyse with their supervisor. The emphasis is on independent learning, and students will be developing a portfolio to showcase their abilities to engage critically with Chinese or Japanese language specialised texts in their chosen field of specialisation.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Supervision	8	1.00	8.00
Private study hours			292.00
Total Contact hours			8.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

- Sourcing of relevant texts, including both primary and secondary sources;
- Reading texts and producing summaries or translations on a regular basis;
- General reading using secondary sources to facilitate contextualisation of specialised texts

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students will be monitored during supervision meetings where they will discuss texts with their supervisor and work through summaries or translations produced during private study.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	The portfolio will be split into two halves, each one consisting of 3-4 critical analyses and translations or summaries (as appropriate to discipline) of relevant texts, and 1 literature review (in English).	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

In order to ensure that this module is tailored to the specific needs of the individual student, the exact content of portfolio will be determined by the supervisor and supervisee, in conjunction with the module convenor, as appropriate to the discipline and subject area chosen. Each submission will be equally weighted.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 13/11/2018 09:25:32

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