Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2005-2006 (archived)
Module EAST2141: CLASSICAL JAPANESE I
Department: EAST ASIAN STUDIES
EAST2141: CLASSICAL JAPANESE I
| Type | Open | Level | 2 | Credits | 20 | Availability | Available in 2005/06 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Durham |
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Prerequisites
- Study abroad or equivalent language ability.
Corequisites
- None.
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None.
Aims
- To introduce the rudiments of classical Japanese grammar and text reading.
Content
- An introduction to Classical Japanese.
- Specific texts will be determined by the member of staff who teaches the class.
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
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Subject-specific Skills:
Key Skills:
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
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Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 44 | 2 per week | One hour each | 44 | |
| Preparation and Reading | 156 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Examination | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
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| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| two-hour written examination | 100% | ||
| Component: In-class tests | Component Weighting: 50% | ||
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| in-class test 1 in Michaelmas Term | 50% | ||
| in-class test 2 in Epiphany Term | 50% | ||
Formative Assessment:
Written homework, translations, exercises.
■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University