Chinese and Japanese

Leeds University Business School

Postgraduate

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    Postgraduate

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Start date

    Different dates available

This challenging and varied degree allows you to learn two major world languages from scratch and spend two years studying abroad.
Core modules will build your skills in both languages and introduce you to the culture and history of each country. You’ll also choose from a wide range of optional modules exploring the history, culture, business practices, religions and politics of these two fascinating countries and East Asia more broadly.
But the most exciting element of the degree is the chance to spend one year in China and a second in Japan, improving your language skills and gaining first-hand experience of Chinese and Japanese culture.
You could study East Asian religions or Japanese cultural history, the rise of the non-profit sector in contemporary China or the complex dynamics of Sino-Japanese relations. You could even try translation or interpreting. It’s a great opportunity to develop language skills and gain an insight into two of the world’s biggest economies.
Specialist resources
With over fifty years of acquisitions, the Chinese collection housed in the beautiful Brotherton Library is one of the best collections of modern Chinese books in the country. The University Library also has impressive holdings of books in English about China, backed up by a wide range of digital materials.
As well as our great library resources, Leeds has state-of-the-art facilities to support language students. Our fully equipped Language Centre includes digital language labs, audio/video practice booths and Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL).

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Leeds (North Yorkshire)
Maurice Keyworth Building, The University Of Leeds, LS2 9JT

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About this course

Entry requirements
A-level: AAB-AAA including a foreign language excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking
including a foreign language but excluding General Studies or Critical Thinking
Other course specific tests:
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ in a relevant subject this might be considered alongside other Level 3 qualifications and may attract an alternative offer in addition to the standard offer. If you are taking A Levels, this would be ABB at A Level (including a foreign language excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking) and grade A in the EPQ. ircumstances or...

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Subjects

  • Religions

Course programme

In your first year you’ll focus on intensive language classes to develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in Chinese and Japanese, while choosing modules introducing you to the culture and history of China, Japan or East Asia. This will lay the foundations for the next two years, when you’ll spend a year each in China and Japan studying dedicated language courses to improve your skills while you experience life in each culture.

When you return to Leeds, you’ll spend the next two years taking advanced language classes to refine your spoken and written language skills and explore the media in each country. You’ll also choose from a variety of optional modules on topics as diverse as Japanese cinema, international relations in the Asia Pacific or modern Chinese history. You’ll even have the option to learn Cantonese or learn about specialised uses of Chinese and Japanese in professional contexts.

In your final year you’ll also undertake an independently researched dissertation on a topic of your choice to showcase your knowledge and skills.

Course structure

These are typical modules/components studied and may change from time to time. Read more in our Terms and conditions.

Modules Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Basic Chinese Language 1 20 credits
  • Basic Chinese Language 2 20 credits
  • Basic Japanese Language (1) 20 credits
  • Basic Japanese Language (2) 20 credits
  • IT for LCS Students 5 credits
Optional modules
  • History and Culture of Early Imperial China 10 credits
  • Modern China 10 credits
  • Foundations of East Asia 20 credits
  • Introduction to Religious and Philosophical Texts of East Asia 20 credits
  • Introduction to East Asian Religions 20 credits

Year 2

Compulsory modules

You will spend the second and third year of their programme in China and Japan (one year in each country).

Optional modules
  • Year Abroad in China 120 credits
  • Year Abroad in Japan 120 credits

Year 3

Compulsory modules

You will spend the second and third year of their programme in China and Japan (one year in each country).

Optional modules
  • Year Abroad in China 120 credits
  • Year Abroad in Japan 120 credits

Year 4

Compulsory modules

  • Chinese 2A 20 credits
  • Chinese 2B 20 credits
  • Japanese 2A: Written Communication Skills 20 credits
  • Japanese 2B: Spoken Communication Skills 20 credits
Optional modules
  • China Since 1979 20 credits
  • Japan's International Relations 20 credits

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