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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Japanese Cultural Project
Module Code	JA321
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Ryoko Sasamoto Semester 2: Ryoko Sasamoto Autumn: Ryoko Sasamoto
Module Teacher	Ryoko Sasamoto
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	15
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module prepares students to produce a substantial written research report in Japanese on a cultural, economic, social or other topic to be agreed with the module coordinator.

Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate the capacity to complete a piece of research on a relevant topic, written in Japanese.
2. Plan and manage their own work over a prescribed period.
3. Critically select, appraise and synthesise academic and other relevant literature relating to this topic.
4. Identify cultural, economic, political or social issues emerging from their research and respond appropriately.
5. Show competence in writing formal academic Japanese.

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Independent learning time	350	Research, surveys, interviews, consultation done abroad and writing up of dissertation
Lecturer supervised learning	25	Consultation with lecturers abroad and in Ireland
Total Workload: 375

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Production of research Project.
Under the supervision of the DCU Exchange Coordinator for Japanese, students will produce a short thesis , written in Japanese, on a subject which may be chosen from any aspect of Japanese culture & society, history & politics, language & literature, media, film & the visual arts. The project will be the outcome of independent research and reading. Consulting with their supervisor as required, students will choose their topic, develop a research methodology, collect and assess relevant materials, and read and analyze a broad range of sources. The thesis will present an argument which combines materials and analysis in a coherent structure, and is expressed in a manner and format in accordance with the norms of academic research..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Project	Short thesis (approximately 5,000 characters)	100%	Sem 2 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

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Programme or List of Programmes

IBLJ

BA in Inter. Business & Lang. (Japanese)

Timetable this semester: Timetable for JA321

Date of Last Revision

28-MAY-12

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