Chinese Studies

On this module you'll consider the evolution of the Asia Pacific as a region of growing international significance within a global and historical context. You'll get an overview of the diversity, differences, divisions and commonalities that make up the region. You'll also understand the people, their issues and their achievements within the region.

This module aims to analyse the interaction between different forms of popular culture in East Asia through a variety of theories, case studies and frameworks. You will understand how popular culture can reinforce or challenge established social order.

This module aims to introduce you to the developments in China, covering its society and culture. You will explore China's land, political structure, and history. Investigate China's economic transitions and how it has impacted their way of life, and other opportunities & challenges people encounter in the contemporary country.

On this module you will establish foundations of the practical application of grammar, vocabulary, and expressions. You will learn basic communicative skills in Chinese, with equal emphasis on the four skills (speaking, listening, writing and reading).

This module will develop the skills required in the study of humanities at university. You'll be introduced to specific subjects such as History, Philosophy or Politics. The module covers these subjects as academic disciplines, outlining some of the techniques and challenges of humanities-based inquiry. You'll develop employability skills such as oral communication, group-working, problem-solving and project management.

This module will:

• Develop the skills required in the study of social science subjects at University.
• Introduce you to the nature of these subjects as academic disciplines, outlining some of the techniques and challenges of social science-based inquiry.
• Enable you to develop and practice employability skills such as oral communication, group-working, problem-solving and project management.

You'll look at Asia Pacific cultural interactions and changes in a global and historical way. You'll look at how Western and Asian perceptions in a range of contexts like business and culture differ. You'll also look at the tensions in East-West cultural exchanges.

The module analyses the chronology and interpretations of Taiwan within the Asia Pacific. You will learn about Taiwan's history, values, and limitations through case studies, methodologies, and written assessments. This module will help prepare possible dissertation topics.

This module will enhance your understanding of various aspects of Contemporary Chinese Society through analysis of appropriate film, video and written materials. This will act as a foundation to prepare you for placement abroad.

This module will develop more advanced conversation skills in Chinese, with materials chosen for both linguistic value and interest. You'll expand your grammatical knowledge while focusing on society, culture, and current affairs. Knowledge of Chinese culture and society is deepened through academic texts and other relevant resources.

On this module you'll develop your reading and writing skills and build on your vocabulary. You'll also enhance your written Chinese skills, gain an understanding complex grammatical structures, and build on your understanding of Chinese culture.

This module will address the range of employability and global citizenship skills required for undergraduate success and graduate level attributes. You'll develop skills associated with employability and global citizenship in a field relevant to your chosen course through practical project-based learning, and/or applied Humanities.

This module aims to support you in your development of the academic skills required to succeed in your undergraduate studies. The module will address the range of research skills required for undergraduate success.

The module explores international relations in the Asia Pacific. It will draw on realism, liberalism, and constructivism to, consider the role of regional powers, including Japan, China, and both Koreas, as well as US influence. You will study the imposition of colonialism and responses to contemporary challenges.

Analyse the processes of modernisation and colonial or imperial legacies within the region as well as their impacts on sustainable development. Compare, contrast and analyse the different paths and processes of socio-political, economic, environmental development within the region.

In this module, you will develop reading skills in Chinese to read a large number of Chinese words. You will gain a level of competence in mediation skills such as translation and summary. You will also study modern Chinese culture and society through the medium of primary sources in Chinese.

This module develops a comprehensive knowledge of what business is like in contemporary China. You will develop the skills to study and translate a wide array of theoretical works around a variety of themes and topics including correspondence, semi-legal documents and news reports.

On this module you'll further develop your language competence and communicative skills in Chinese, as well as a socio-cultural awareness of China.

The module will provide you with the opportunity to undertake an extended, independent study of a significant topic relating to your named qualification subject area.

On this module you will complete a lengthy piece of translation (from a modern language into English). The module will enable you to contend with challenges of translation against the background of a detailed study of a specialised subject.