Postgraduate Course: Dissertation (Master of Chinese Studies) (ASST11011)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 60 |
ECTS Credits | 30 |
| Summary | Students must gain a pass of 50% or more in Chinese Language II and an average of 50% or more in the lecture courses in order to proceed to the dissertation. The MCS is awarded on the basis of the mark gained for the dissertation. The dissertation will be 15,000 words in length (excluding bibliography). Candidates who fail to achieve the MCS standard in their marked coursework will not be allowed to proceed further with the writing of the dissertation. MCS candidates failing to achieve an adequate standard in the dissertation may be awarded the diploma. |
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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, Not available to visiting students (SS1)
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Quota: None |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
600
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Dissertation/Project Supervision Hours 5,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 12,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
583 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
One dissertation of 15,000 words. |
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Learning Outcomes
Students will have a good knowledge of modern Chinese history, society and culture, and advanced knowledge in modern politics, economics, business or management;
students will be able to communicate this knowledge effectively in writing, with attention to coherent structure, logical argument, a high level of literacy, and advanced presentation skills;
students will be able to collect, compile and evaluate critically primary and secondary sources in aspects of modern Chinese society and culture.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
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| Keywords | MCSD |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Christopher Rosenmeier
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Course secretary | Mr Iain Sutherland
Tel: (0131 6)51 3988
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