2017/18 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Asia Pacific Studies (International)
Programme code: | BA-APS9 | UCAS code: | T301 |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Martin Seeger | Contact address: | M.Seeger@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 485
Entry requirements:
For entry requirements for this course please visit www.leeds.ac.uk/coursefinder
School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Examination board through which the programme will be considered:
School of Languages, Cultures and Societies
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
Area Studies
Programme specification:
At the end of the programme students should: have a broad knowledge of the politics, economies and societies of the contemporary Asia-Pacific region. Students will normally have taken Asia-Pacific related modules at level 1 which provide them with an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the history, geography and culture of both Northeast and Southeast Asia.
The approach of the level 1 modules is comparative and thematic and provides a useful foundation for upper level modules. Students are also able to choose from a wide selection of country-specific modules offered by the Department of East Asian Studies, ranging from Japan and China to Mongolia, in addition to some Southeast Asia related modules.
Modules at level 2 and 3 enable students to deepen their knowledge of particular aspects of the region, again largely from a comparative perspective. The economic development and international politics of the region are key elements of the programme at this level, but other issues such as nationalism, democratisation, security, regionalism and globalisation are also covered. On completion of the degree students should be capable of drawing on a wide range of sources of information to analyse and construct arguments about the region and its component states. Students also have the opportunity to study a language, with the permission of the Head of Department.
On the international variant, students will have the opportunity to undertake a year of study in an English-speaking placement in the Asia Pacific region.
The programme will help student develop an awareness of the increasing importance of the Asia-Pacific region in global affairs, and the expanding employment opportunities in the region. We would expect some of our graduates to take up jobs in the region, while others might continue their studies at MA level.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 1 students must study 120 credits.
Compulsory modules:
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 40 credits form the following modules.
- Students are strongly encouraged to take EAST1450 Foundations of East Asia as one of their Optional modules.
EAST1065 | China in East Asian History | 20 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
EAST1110 | Modern China: History and Culture | 20 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
EAST1270 | Modern Japan: History and International Politics | 20 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
EAST1450 | Foundations of East Asia | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1500 | Introduction to Religious and Philosophical Texts of East Asia | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1550 | Introduction to East Asian Religions | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates must choose 40 credits from the following optional modules
EAST1010 | Basic Chinese Language 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1020 | Basic Chinese Language 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1110 | Modern China: History and Culture | 20 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
EAST1210 | Basic Japanese Language (1) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1220 | Basic Japanese Language (2) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1270 | Modern Japan: History and International Politics | 20 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
EAST1271 | Japanese History and Society | 20 credits | Not running until 202122 | |
EAST1450 | Foundations of East Asia | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1500 | Introduction to Religious and Philosophical Texts of East Asia | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1550 | Introduction to East Asian Religions | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1703 | Basic Thai Language and Culture 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1704 | Basic Thai Language and Culture 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FLTU1003 | Beginners Korean | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
FLTU1013 | Elementary Korean | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL1070 | World Histories | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL1100 | Politics, Culture and Society | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Other relevant East Asian language or FLTU modules may be allowed with permission of Programme Manager
Discovery modules:
Candidates will be required to study 40 credits of discovery modules.
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 2 students must study 120 credits.
Compulsory modules:
EAST2605 | Topics in Contemporary Asia Pacific Societies | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20-40 credits from the following modules over level 2:
EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2008 | The Making of Modern Thailand | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2128 | Contemporary East Asian Culture | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
EAST3271 | East Asia's Regional Political Economy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3602 | Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study 60-80 credits from the following modules over level 2:
EAST2006 | China Since 1979 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2008 | The Making of Modern Thailand | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2025 | Global Korea in Context: Sociocultural and Political Dynamics | 20 credits | Not running until 202324 | |
EAST2127 | Society and Culture of Early Modern China | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
EAST2148 | Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World | 20 credits | Not running until 202122 | |
EAST2182 | Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 1 | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2192 | Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 2 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2300 | Intermediate Japanese (1) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2305 | Intermediate Japanese 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2480 | Japanese Development Assistance in a Globalising World | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2550 | Intermediate Chinese (1) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2570 | Intermediate Chinese (II) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST3015 | Religion in China | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST3020 | Civil Society and the Non-Profit Sector in Contemporary China | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3035 | Energy Security: Global and Asian Perspectives | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
EAST3140 | Chinese Society | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3150 | Women and Family in Chinese Society | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
EAST3252 | Modern Japanese History | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3271 | East Asia's Regional Political Economy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3355 | Death and Religion in Japan | 20 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
EAST3525 | Globalising China and the Developing World | 20 credits | Not running until 201920 | |
EAST3602 | Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3707 | Buddhism: A Lived Tradition | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MODL2075 | Global Environmental Humanities | 20 credits | Not running until 202223 |
- EAST2300 cannot normally be taken by students who have spent a Year Abroad in Japan.
Students may choose to study the below Careers Service module:
CSER2206 | Developing Your Professional Identity: Preparing for a Career in Within The Arts, Heritage and Creative Industries | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 |
Students may also choose to study the below module as long as they are not already enrolled onto Linguists into Schools.
FOAH2020 | Towards the Future: Skills in Context | 20 credits | Not running until 202122 |
Students who fail one or more of the compulsory modules may only proceed on an ordinary degree (see Programme Year 3: Ordinary degree).
Discovery modules:
Candidates will be required to study 40 credits of discovery modules over levels 2 and 3.
Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules in a third subject, pursue additional modules in the two named subjects or take the above CSER/FOAH module
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Candidates will spend the third year either studying at a partner institution or undertaking a British Council Language Assistantship.
Compulsory modules:
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study one of the following optional modules:
MODL9001 | Year Abroad (Study) | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL9002 | Year Abroad (FLA Placement) | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students must pass the year abroad in order to be awarded the degree entitled 'International'.
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 3 students must study 120 credits. Finalists may only take level 1 modules which are listed as discovery skills modules (skd) and only to the value of 20 credits.
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at level 3).
Compulsory modules:
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project modules:
MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3350 | Final Year Project: Digital Documentary | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Candidates will be required to study 20-40 credits from the following modules over level 3.
Candidates may not study an option already studied in level 2.
EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2008 | The Making of Modern Thailand | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2128 | Contemporary East Asian Culture | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
EAST3045 | Southeast Asia: Politics and Economy | 20 credits | Not running until 202324 | |
EAST3271 | East Asia's Regional Political Economy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3602 | Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Candidates will be required to study between 40-60 credits from the following optional modules over levels 3:
Candidates may not study an option already studied in level 2.
EAST2006 | China Since 1979 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2008 | The Making of Modern Thailand | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2182 | Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 1 | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2192 | Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers 2 | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2300 | Intermediate Japanese (1) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2305 | Intermediate Japanese 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2480 | Japanese Development Assistance in a Globalising World | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2550 | Intermediate Chinese (1) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2570 | Intermediate Chinese (II) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2605 | Topics in Contemporary Asia Pacific Societies | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
EAST3015 | Religion in China | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST3020 | Civil Society and the Non-Profit Sector in Contemporary China | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3045 | Southeast Asia: Politics and Economy | 20 credits | Not running until 202324 | |
EAST3140 | Chinese Society | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3148 | Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World | 20 credits | Not running until 202122 | |
EAST3150 | Women and Family in Chinese Society | 20 credits | Not running in 201718 | |
EAST3155 | Nature, Culture and Technology in Japan | 20 credits | Not running until 202324 | |
EAST3252 | Modern Japanese History | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3271 | East Asia's Regional Political Economy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3350 | Japanese Cinema in the World | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST3602 | Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3707 | Buddhism: A Lived Tradition | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FOAH3150 | Religion and Violence | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
MODL3600 | Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 credits | Not running until 202021 | |
MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 credits | Not running until 202223 |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may study up to 20 credits of discovery modules
Last updated: 10/08/2017
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