2018/19 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Asia Pacific Studies and Thai Studies
Programme code: | BA-APS&THAI | UCAS code: | T353 |
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Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
Programme manager: | Dr Martin Thomas | Contact address: | m.thomas@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:
Languages and related studies/ area studies
Programme specification:
This Joint Honours programme will be distinctive because it combines the core components of existing Leeds Thai studies programmes, building language skills, with the study of the Asia-Pacific region and its political economy. This combination is not offered in any other university in the UK, or to our knowledge internationally.
Moreover, Leeds is an internationally-recognised centre for training undergraduates and postgraduates in the dynamics of the Asia-Pacific region. Students on this programme combination will have the benefit of a year of study at a university in Thailand providing added value.
On sucesful completion of the programme, students will:
- have a sound knowledge of aspects of the Asia Pacific region and Southeast Asian societies, cultures and political economies;
- be able to effectively communicate information, arguments and analysis concerning the Asia Pacific region and Southeast Asia, in particular Thailand;
- be able to communicate fluently, effectively, skilfully and appropriately, both orally and in written form, in the Thai language, whilst maintaining a high degree of grammatical accuracy, with native or other competent speakers;
- be able to demonstrate an ability critically to evaluate change and development of the Asia-Pacific region from a variety of perspectives, and one or more aspects of the literature, language, culture, linguistic context, history, politics, geography, social and economic structure of Thailand.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
in Level 1 students must study 120-125 credits. Students are required to take 60 credits of Thai Studies and 40 credits of Asia Pacific Studies, plus a 20 credit cornerstone module.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
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) |
Optional modules:
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following modules
- Students are strongly encouraged to take EAST1450 Foundations of East Asia as one of their Optional modules in Level 1.
EAST1051 | History and Culture of Imperial China | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
EAST1070 | Modern China | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1080 | Chinese Culture in the Twentieth Century | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1263 | Japan in War and Peace | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1265 | Japan: History and International Politics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1450 | Foundations of East Asia | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
EAST1550 | Introduction to East Asian Religions | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Other relevant East Asian language or FLTU modules may be allowed with permission of Programme Manager
Students will be required to study 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) | |
EAST1051 | History and Culture of Imperial China | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
EAST1052 | History and Culture of Early Imperial China | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1053 | History and Culture of Late Imperial China | 10 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST1070 | Modern China | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1080 | Chinese Culture in the Twentieth Century | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1210 | Basic Japanese Language (1) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1220 | Basic Japanese Language (2) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1263 | Japan in War and Peace | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1265 | Japan: History and International Politics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST1266 | Japan: A Cultural History from Buddhism to Murakami Haruki | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST1450 | Foundations of East Asia | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
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 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
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) |
Students will be required to study 20 credits from the following cornerstone modules.
MODL1070 | World Histories | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL1090 | Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
MODL1100 | Politics, Culture and Society | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL1401 | Discourse, Culture and Identity | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
As part of your induction to academic work, and in order to provide you with additional support in key areas of your programme, students are STRONGLY RECOMMENDED to undertake the following 5-credit Study Skills module. This module resides above the required 120 credits students take in Level 1 and as such it is not compulsory, but it draws together key guidance that augments provision elsewhere.
MODL1500 | LCS Academic Essentials | 5 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Students will spend the second year abroad in Thailand.
Compulsory modules:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
EAST9013 | Year Abroad in Thailand | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students must pass the Year Abroad to continue with their degree.
The Year Abroad does not contribute directly to the final classification mark, although performance during the Year Abroad will be taken into account in borderline classification cases, in accordance with the criteria published in the School's Code of Practice on Assessment.
Year3 - 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:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
EAST2008 | The Making of Modern Thailand | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST2704 | Intermediate Thai Language and Culture 1 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2705 | Intermediate Thai Language and Culture 2 | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study 60 credits from the following modules over the course of levels 2 and 3.
EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST3035 | Energy Security: Global and Asian Perspectives | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
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) | |
EAST3604 | Korea: Politics, Economy and International Relations | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST3703 | South East Asia in the Global Context | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
- Candidates will be required to study between 60 and 80 credits from the following optional modules over level 2 and 3.
- The optional modules available may vary from year to year.
EAST2006 | China Since 1979 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST2009 | Classics of Chinese Literature and Thought | 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) | |
EAST2350 | Politics in Contemporary Japan | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST2470 | Japanese Literature in Translation: Gender and Sexuality in Modern Japan | 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 201819 | |
EAST3140 | Chinese Society | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3150 | Women and Family in Chinese Society | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST3252 | Modern Japanese History | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST3256 | Narratives of Japanese Modernity: Fiction and Film | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
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) | |
EAST3604 | Korea: Politics, Economy and International Relations | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST3702 | Religion in Japan | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST3703 | South East Asia in the Global Context | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3707 | Buddhism: A Lived Tradition | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in the two named subjects.
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:
Candidates will be required to study the following compulsory modules:
EAST3732 | Advanced Thai Language and Culture I | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3733 | Advanced Thai language and Culture II | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Candidates are required to study ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.
MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3310 | Final Year Project: Extended Essay | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3320 | Final Year Project: Translation | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to study 60 credits from the following modules over the course of levels 2 and 3.
EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST3035 | Energy Security: Global and Asian Perspectives | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
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) | |
EAST3604 | Korea: Politics, Economy and International Relations | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST3703 | South East Asia in the Global Context | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
- Not all modules will be available every year.
- Candidates may not take a module from this group that they taken in another group/year.
- Candidates will be required to study between 60 and 80 credits from the following optional modules over the course of levels 2 and 3.
- The optional modules available may vary from year to year.
EAST2006 | China Since 1979 | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST2009 | Classics of Chinese Literature and Thought | 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) | |
EAST2350 | Politics in Contemporary Japan | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST2470 | Japanese Literature in Translation: Gender and Sexuality in Modern Japan | 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 201819 | |
EAST3140 | Chinese Society | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3150 | Women and Family in Chinese Society | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST3252 | Modern Japanese History | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST3256 | Narratives of Japanese Modernity: Fiction and Film | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
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) | |
EAST3604 | Korea: Politics, Economy and International Relations | 20 credits | Not running in 201819 | |
EAST3702 | Religion in Japan | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
EAST3703 | South East Asia in the Global Context | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
EAST3707 | Buddhism: A Lived Tradition | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
FOAR3150 | Religion and Violence | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
MODL3310 | Final Year Project: Extended Essay | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
NB: Not all modules will be available every year.
Discovery modules:
Candidates may choose to study up to 20 credits of discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in the two named subjects.
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