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RS4503: UNDERSTANDING CONFUCIANISM (2015-2016)

Last modified: 25 Mar 2016 11:35


Course Overview

Confucianism has played a dominant role in many parts of East Asia for more than two thousand years. The focus of this course will be on the history and the main doctrinal facets of Confucianism in China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam from its beginnings to modern times. For further details see the course guide

Course Details

Study Type Undergraduate Level 4
Term Second Term Credit Points 30 credits (15 ECTS credits)
Campus None. Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Lukas Pokorny

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Any Undergraduate Programme (Studied)
  • Either Programme Level 3 or Programme Level 4

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

Confucianism has played a dominant role in many parts of East Asia for more than two thousand years. The focus of this course will be on the history and the main doctrinal facets of Confucianism in China, Korea, Japan and Vietnam from its beginnings to modern times.

Further Information & Notes

This course will be available in 2012/13.

Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

1st Attempt: 1 two-hour written examination (50%); one 3,500 word essay (30%); one class presentation (10%); one handout (10%).

Admission to the exam depends on the submission of all coursework and each item's assessment at CAS 6 or above.
Resit: No resit at Level 4.

Formative Assessment

Formative assessment occurs orally throughout the course based on the students' participation in the seminar, their preparation and contribution to the discussions.

Feedback

Students obtain prompt and detailed feedback on their presentation as well as on the submitted essay, and if requested, on the exam.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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