BA Chinese and Japanese Studies(For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 4

(Award available for year: Diploma of Higher Education)

Learning outcomes

1. Upper Intermediate Language Proficiency in Chinese and Japanese: You will be able to to engage in meaningful conversations on a broad spectrum of topics, demonstrating competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Chinese (understanding simplified and traditional characters, and being able to write consistently using either simplified or traditional form Chinese characters) and in Japanese, and expressing yourself with a greater level of cultural and linguistic fluency.

2. Enhanced Translation Skills in Chinese and Japanese: You will apply fundamental principles of translation, learning how to convey content while considering language accuracy and clarity. You will evaluate the cultural aspects impacting translation decisions, allowing you to handle a range of translations with increased competence.

3. Effective Research and Analysis in Chinese and Japanese Studies: You will consolidate your knowledge and expertise in how to conduct effective research, including finding, evaluating, and synthesizing information from diverse sources.

4. Academic Communication Skills in Chinese and Japanese Studies: You will present your work effectively to an academic audience, for example through written reports, essays or oral presentations, adapting your communication style to reflect different academic contexts and requirements.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Critical Thinking: You will cultivate the ability to critically analyse and evaluate cultural topics, recognising multiple perspectives and nuances within a given culture.

2. Global Awareness: You will attain a identify and analyse the global implications of Chinese and Japanese culture, society, and politics, enabling you to view the topics they study within a global context.

3. Reflective Practice: You will engage in reflective thinking, assessing your own cultural experiences and impressions, for example drawn from your year abroad, and integrating these reflections into your academic discussions and analyses.

4. Peer Review and Feedback: You will learn how to receive and provide constructive feedback within academic communities, contributing to their overall engagement and improvement.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme. These may include an extended research project, essays, individual and group presentations, creative writing exercises, portfolio, podcasts, reflective logs and exams.