Independent Project in Japanese Studies
- Course Code:
- 155901364
- Unit value:
- 1
- Year of study:
- Year 3 of 3
- Taught in:
- Full Year
Objectives and learning outcomes of the course
The objective of the course is to provide the students with advanced training in academic research and writing. This final year unit is the culmination of the research and writing training provided throughout the BA in Japanese Studies.
At the end of a course, a student should be able to demonstrate clear evidence of undertaking a detailed supervised study of a topic in Japanese Studies. Candidates research their projects with guidance from an appropriate supervisor. This course will be examined by a project of 10,000 words.
Workload
This course has a total of 10 hours of supervision throughout the academic year.
Scope and syllabus
The topic of this ISP is left to the student to propose. Once it has been approved by the convenor it is then up to the student to develop it from written and oral sources within the appropriate field of research.
Method of assessment
One 10,000 word essay (in English) due Friday week 1, term 3.
