Module manager: Dr Kweku Ampiah
Email: k.ampiah@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
EAST2605
This module is not approved as a discovery module
The East Asian region is a dynamic part of the world, home to some of the world’s largest economies and populations. In light of the region’s significance and diversity, building skills to understand societies in East Asia is increasingly important. The module will equip students with the vocabulary and the skill set to analyse societies in East Asia. In examining societies from a number of perspectives, the students will develop an understanding of theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of contemporary East Asian societies. In the process, they will also master some key concepts and frameworks that can be applied to their future studies. Please note this is an optional module and runs subject to enrolments. If a low number of students choose this module, then the module may not run and you may be asked to choose another module.
To enhance students' knowledge of the social dynamics of the region.
To enhance students’ ability to identify relevant primary and secondary sources on selected topics of contemporary social dynamics in the region.
To develop students' ability to apply theories and methods to analyse selected topics of contemporary social dynamics in the region.
To develop students' ability to recognize the applicability and limitations of different theories and methods.
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following learning outcomes relevant to the subject:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of different societies in the East Asian region.
2. Locate and use primary and secondary sources relevant to selected topics of contemporary social dynamics in the region.
3. Critically analyse social phenomena in East Asia and supporting them with evidence and sound reasoning.
4. Appraise and apply a range of theories and methods used in the study of contemporary societies in the region.
Skills Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the module students will have demonstrated the following skills learning outcomes:
5. Communicate effectively.
6. Interpret and analyse information from a number of sources and perspectives to formulate new ideas and explanations.
7. Assess diverse perspectives in order to identify biases in one’s own reasoning and develop well-structured and evidence-based arguments.
Details of the syllabus will be provided on the Minerva organisation (or equivalent) for the module.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Seminar | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Private study hours | 180 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 20 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
To provide support for the summative coursework essay, there will be formative milestones (from essay topics to essay outlines) for which students will be given feedback. Individual feedback from tutors to students can be provided in office hours and or in meetings by appointment.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Essay | 100 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
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Last updated: 25/04/2025
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