Undergraduate Course: Modern East Asian History B (ASST08043)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 8 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | A political, social and cultural history focusing on China from 1600 to the present day and placing it in the general context of East Asia. Students will be introduced to the most important characteristics of society and intellectual life in this period, including the literature and art of China and East Asia. For intending Honours students in History, ¿Modern East Asian History: China¿ provides an opportunity to learn about the histories and cultures of an increasingly important part of the globe, and is a useful foundation for History Honours courses on China, Japan and Vietnam given in the third and fourth years. For all students, the course aims to provide an insight into cultures that in many respects differ fundamentally from Western civilization and to enhance understanding of the social and cultural bases of the nations of East Asia. |
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Lecture Hours 22,
Seminar/Tutorial Hours 9,
Summative Assessment Hours 2,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
163 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
50 %,
Coursework
50 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
1 essay (2000-2500 words): 50%
2-hour class exam (April/May): 50% |
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| Exam Information |
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| Main Exam Diet S2 (April/May) | | 2:00 | | | Resit Exam Diet (August) | | 2:00 | |
Learning Outcomes
- To provide a survey of East Asian history and culture for students with little or no previous knowledge of the subject.
- To develop students' skills in the following areas: gathering information from appropriate sources; considering the material analytically; reporting and presenting a view on their findings orally and in essay form.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | AS MEAH B |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Mark Mcleister
Tel: (0131 6)50 4232
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Course secretary | Mr David Horn
Tel: (0131 6)50 4227
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