lists are provided for each module at the start of the course, as are guidelines for the production of essays and oral presentations. Information sessions are provided for students who will be participating in a year abroad. Discussions of general theoretical and conceptual issues are integrated into all modules. Assessment occurs through group work, oral presentations, oral examinations, listening and comprehension tests, participation in structured oral discussions, linguistic commentaries, written examinations, translation tests, year abroad courses and exams and year abroad essays. Demonstrate detailed knowledge and effective understanding of Asian culture, traditions and societies 3. Critically analyse a variety of texts and images, i.e. historical, literary, religious, philosophical and journalistic etc. 4 Gain an appreciation of and sensitivity to cultural diversity 5. Develop an awareness of challenges, obstacles and ways of developing cultural awareness D. Transferable Skills: Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals using a variety of information sources and methods All courses and regular the students to of communication. learned as plan projects. are learnt requirements individual learning. Assessed and marks areas. Identify problems and explore alternative solutions Library and bibliographical research skills Techniques for using Asian language source materials in their original and in translation Take responsibility for personal and professional learning and development Manage time and prioritise workloads, think and perform under pressure
Compulsory Modules: Note that compulsory modules cannot be condoned, compensated, or trailed TH346 Introduction to Asian traditions 4 30 Autumn or Spring Optional Modules World Literature: An Introduction 4 15 Autumn or Spring Learning Mandarin 1A 4 15 Autumn or Spring Learning Mandarin 1B 4 15 Autumn or Spring Learning Japanese 1A 4 15 Autumn or Spring LA305 Learning Japanese 1B 4 15 Autumn or Spring PO311 Politics and Popular Culture in Modern Japan 4 15 Spring PO318 The Rise of China 4 15 Autumn or Spring PO319 and Politics of Contemporary Japan 4 15 Spring Stage 2 (Joint Honours students may take between 45-75 credits and are subject to the requirements specified in the associated joint degree programme) Compulsory Modules: Note that compulsory modules cannot be condoned, compensated or trailed TH640 Themes in the Study of Asia 5 30 Autumn or Spring Optional Modules LA502 Learning Mandarin 2A 5 15 Autumn or Spring LA503 Learning Mandarin 2B 5 15 Autumn or Spring LA504 Learning Japanese 2A 5 15 Autumn or Spring LA505 Learning Japanese 2B 5 15 Autumn or Spring PO620 East Asian Political Systems 5 15 Autumn or Spring TH555 Hindu Religious Thought 5 30 Autumn or Spring
TH556 Buddhism: Its Essence and Development 5 30 Autumn or Spring TH624 Indian Philosophy of Religion 5 30 Autumn or Spring TH634 Foundations of Mahayana Buddhism 5 30 Autumn or Spring Stage A for non-languages students (Optional) Humanities Study Abroad 6 120 Autumn & Spring Stage A for students studying French, German, Hispanic Studies, or Italian (Compulsory) LA514 Languages Year Abroad 6 120 Autumn & Spring Stage 3 (Joint Honours students may take between 45-75 credits and are subject to the requirements specified in the associated joint degree programme) CP652 Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia 6 15 Autumn or Spring FR637 Travels to Japan in Modern French Culture 6 15 Autumn or Spring LA518 Learning Mandarin 3A 6 15 Autumn or Spring LA519 Learning Mandarin 3B 6 15 Autumn or Spring LA506 Learning Japanese 3A 6 15 Autumn or Spring LA507 Learning Japanese 3B 6 15 Autumn or Spring PO557 Japan in the World 6 15 Autumn or Spring PO558 Contemporary Politics of Japan 6 15 Autumn or Spring SE547 South-East Asian Societies 6 15 Autumn or Spring SO684 Globalization and Development 6 15 Spring SO709 Modern Chinese Societies 6 15 Autumn or Spring TH515 Dissertation 6 60 Autumn & Spring TH597 Buddhism: Its Essence and Development 6 30 Autumn or Spring TH601 Hindu Religious Thought 6 30 Autumn or Spring
21. Methods for Evaluating and Enhancing the Quality and Standards of Teaching and Learning 21.1 Mechanisms for review and evaluation of teaching, learning, assessment, the curriculum and outcome standards Student module evaluation questionnaires Annual programme and module monitoring reports, see External Examiners system, see Periodic programme review, Annual staff appraisal Active staff development programme Peer observation Mentoring of new and part-time lecturers Quality Assurance Framework, QAA Higher Education Review, see Continuous monitoring of student progress and attendance Personal Academic Support System Vetting process of examination questions by module team, Quality Assurance Committee and external examiners 21.2 Committees with responsibility for monitoring and evaluating quality and standards Staff-Student liaison committee School learning and teaching committee Faculty learning and teaching committee Board of Examiners (including external examiners) School part-time studies Director School quality assurance committee School ethics committee Programme approval sub-committee of the University Learning and Teaching Board 21.3 Mechanisms for gaining student feedback on the quality of teaching and their learning experience Staff-student liaison committee Student module evaluations Informal meetings and social contact with students (including student role in recruitment activities) Student representation at School Level Student representation at Faculty Level Final-year programme evaluation (NSS) Year abroad evaluation Discussions with tutors Discussions with Senior 21.4 Staff Development priorities include: Peer review teaching scheme