2024/25 Undergraduate Programme Catalogue
BA Modern Languages and Philosophy (Chinese)
| Programme code: | BA-ML/CH&PH | UCAS code: | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: | 4 Years | Method of Attendance: | Full Time |
| Programme manager: | Maria Chiara La Sala | Contact address: | m.c.lasala@leeds.ac.uk |
Total credits: 480
Entry requirements:
Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry
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:
Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Groups:
The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Languages, Cultures and Societies outlined here:
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/sbs/sbs-languages-cultures-and-societies-23.pdf?sfvrsn=3c71a881_10
The programme will meet the QAA Benchmarks defined for Philosophy outlined here
https://www.qaa.ac.uk/docs/qaa/subject-benchmark-statements/subject-benchmark-statement-philosophy.pdf
Programme specification:
The information on this page is accurate for students entering the programme in 2023/2024 or before. For students entering the programme from September 2024 or after, you can find the details of your programme:
BA Modern Languages and Philosophy (Chinese)(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)
On this Joint Honours course, you'll combine Philosophy with your chosen language.
On the philosophy side of your degree, your first year will introduce you to topics such as moral philosophy and the history of western philosophy, and you will learn to construct and analyse philosophical arguments.
You will be expected to maintain a balance over a few key areas of philosophy such as value philosophy, the history of philosophy, or theoretical philosophy (such as theories of knowledge and being).
You will also be able to specialise in topics that interest you through optional modules such as feminist philosophy, ancient philosophy, continental philosophy, and philosophy of language. Some of these philosophy modules are undergoing revision, but the list below will give you a flavour of what is likely to be available on this course.
Whether you’re starting your language from beginners’ level, or with prior knowledge, you’ll reach a professional standard in your chosen language through intensive learning practice and year abroad. Depending on the language that you are studying, you will spend either Year 2 or Year 3 in a country where your chosen language is spoken.
If you are taking your language as a beginner, you'll focus on building up quickly your language skills through your compulsory language modules. If you're an advanced learner, your compulsory language module will allow you to consolidate and broaden your language skills.
You will complement your language studies by exploring the cultures and societies of the countries where your chosen language is spoken as well as other countries around the world, choosing from a range of topics, including literature, cinema, popular culture, history, and politics.
In your final year, you will be able to choose to take your Final Year Project either with philosophy or with your chosen language. Depending on your choice of Final Year Project, you'll also have the flexibility to choose from a range of more specialised philosophy or cultural modules to deepen your knowledge.
You can enhance your professional language skills through modules on translation, interpreting or languages for business.
Combining rigorous thinking with communication and professional skills, this degree prepares you for an international career in many sectors.
Year1 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Compulsory modules:
Students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| EAST1110 | Modern China: History and Culture | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL1260 | How To Do Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study ONE of the following modules
| MODL1100 | Politics, Culture and Society | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1150 | Worlds of Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1401 | Discourse, Culture and Identity | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to study at least ONE of the following modules:
| PHIL1080 | The Good, the Bad, the Right, the Wrong | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL1090 | Knowledge, Self and Reality | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students with no prior knowledge of Chinese will be required to study the following 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) |
Students with prior knowledge of Chinese will, subject to a placement test, be required to study the following modules
| EAST1460 | Intermediate Chinese (1) | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST1461 | Intermediate Chinese (2) | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Year2 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
Students will spend this year of their programme in a country or region where the language of interest is used both in official contexts and as a daily means of communication. Where this period of residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you during Level 1. Where you are able to choose a location, you must have this approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.
Compulsory modules:
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Year3 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 2 students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Philosophy. Students of Chinese Studies are required to take a minimum of 60 credits in that subject. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining 20 credits should be taken as Discovery modules or in either Philosophy or their chosen language. Please note that not all modules will be available every year.
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:
Students must study the following compulsory modules:
| EAST2015 | Chinese 2A | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST2016 | Chinese 2B | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students will be required to study at least 40 credits and may study up to 60 credits from the following optional modules:
| PHIL2615 | How Do You Know? Topics in Epistemology | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL2631 | God, Thought and the World: Topics in Philosophy of Religion | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL2906 | Do the Right Thing: Topics in Moral Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL2915 | How to Live Together: Topics in Political Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL2925 | Reality Check: Topics in Metaphysics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students will be required to study 20 credits from the following modules. FOAR2000 can only be counted as a Chinese module if the project undertaken relates to East Asian Studies and you have sought prior approval of the Programme Manager.
| 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 in 202425 | |
| EAST2126 | Classical Chinese | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| EAST2127 | Society and Culture of Early Modern China | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| EAST2128 | Contemporary East Asian Culture | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2148 | Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST2180 | An Introduction to Cantonese (1) | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST2190 | An Introduction to Cantonese (2) | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2360 | Chinese Cinema | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2480 | Japanese Development Assistance in a Globalising World | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| EAST2605 | Topics in Contemporary Asia Pacific Societies | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| 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) | |
| EAST3150 | Women and Family in Chinese Society | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| EAST3271 | East Asia's Regional Political Economy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3350 | Japanese Cinema in the World | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3602 | Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| MODL2075 | Global Environmental Humanities | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 |
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to take up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Philosophy or their chosen language.
Year4 - View timetable
[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]
In Level 3 students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in both Philosophy and their chosen language. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects. The remaining credits should be taken in either of the named subjects or taken as Discovery modules. All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either of their two subjects. Please note that not all modules will be available every year.
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:
Students must study the following compulsory module:
| EAST3275 | Chinese 3: Advanced Skills | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Optional modules:
Students are required to take ONE of the following Final Year Project modules.
| MODL3300 | Final Year Project: Dissertation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3340 | Final Year Project: Extended Translation | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3350 | Final Year Project: Digital Documentary (Podcast) | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3000 | Independent Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3001 | Integrated Research Project in Philosophy, Religion or History of Science | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| PRHS3700 | External Placement: Beyond the University | 40 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students will be required to study between 40-80 credits in Philosophy. The number of credits you have available for options modules will depend on whether you choose to take your Final Year Project in Philosophy or your other subject. If you take your Final Year Project in Philosophy, you will be able to take fewer option modules in this subject.
Candidates can choose to study further credits from the following optional Philosophy modules:
| PHIL3112 | Kant | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3123 | Philosophy of Logic and Mathematics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3125 | Continental Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3321 | Metaethics | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3322 | Aesthetics and the Philosophy of Art | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3421 | Philosophy of Mind | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3700 | Feminist Philosophy | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3723 | War, Terror and Justice | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3851 | Introduction to Philosophy of Modern Physics | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3852 | Philosophy of Modern Physics | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| PHIL3855 | Philosophical Issues in Technology | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| PHIL3865 | Philosophy of the Social Sciences | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) |
Students who have chosen to complete a Final Year Project in Philosophy will be required to choose 40 credits from the list below:
| 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 in 202425 | |
| EAST3051 | Modern Documentary Chinese: Politics and Law | 10 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3070 | Contemporary Chinese Literature | 10 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3080 | Chinese Literature 1912 - 1949 | 10 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| EAST3120 | Classical Chinese | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| EAST3148 | Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3150 | Women and Family in Chinese Society | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| EAST3155 | Nature, Culture and Technology in Japan | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| 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 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3355 | Death and Religion in Japan | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3525 | Globalising China and the Developing World | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| EAST3602 | Sino-Japanese Relations: Past and Present | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| EAST3630 | Advanced Chinese to English Translation | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| FOAH3150 | Religion and Violence | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3410 | Contemporary World Literature | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3600 | Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption | 20 credits | Not running in 202425 | |
| MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 credits | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 credits | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 credits | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
- Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their Chinese options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Chinese in the final year including EAST3275.
Discovery modules:
Students may choose to spend up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Philosophy or their chosen language.
- Finalists may only take Level 1 modules that are listed as Discovery Skills modules (skd) and only to the value of 20 credits.
Students may choose to spend up to 20 credits of Discovery modules in a third subject or pursue additional modules in Business or their chosen language.
Finalists may only take Level 1 modules that are listed as Discovery Skills modules (skd) and only to the value of 20 credits.
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