? Credit Points : 40  ? SCQF Level : 8  ? Acronym : LLC-2-EAC

An introduction to the modern history and civilization (political, cultural and social) of East Asia, chiefly China and Japan.

? Pre-requisites : Normally a pass in East Asian Civilization 1 or Chinese Literature 1.

Home subject area

Asian Studies, (School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures, Schedule G)

? Normal year taken : 2nd year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 22 weeks

First Class Information

Date Start End Room Area Additional Information 19/09/2006 14:00 15:00 Room G.01, William Robertson Building Central

All of the following classes

Type Day Start End Area Lecture Monday 14:00 14:50 Central Lecture Tuesday 14:00 14:50 Central Lecture Thursday 14:00 14:50 Central

Building on the knowledge of East Asian history and/or culture acquired through the first year courses to inform a more detailed study of East Asia in the modern period, the course aims to enable students to develop further their skills in use of library and other resources, oral presentation and academic writing.

2 essays, 2 class exams. Coursework 40%; degree exam 60%.

Exam times

Diet Diet Month Paper Code Paper Name Length 1ST December 1 - 2 hour(s) 1ST May 1 - 3 hour(s) 2ND August 1 - 3 hour(s)

The Course Secretary should be the first point of contact for all enquiries.

Course Secretary

Mrs Margaret Gall
Tel : (0131 6)50 4227
Email : Margaret.Gall@ed.ac.uk

Course Organiser

Dr Helen Parker
Tel : (0131 6)50 4230
Email : Helen.Parker@ed.ac.uk

School Website : http://www.llc.ed.ac.uk/

College Website : http://www.hss.ed.ac.uk/