The programme will:
- The distinctiveness, appeal and strength of University of Leeds Joint Honours programmes lie in the unusual combination of depth, breadth and flexibility which they offer, as well as in the exceptional range of language combinations available
- They permit students to study two languages in depth and to degree level, while acquiring a broader range of skills than is typically possible within a single honours degree
- Students acquire the flexibility of mind and variety of learning techniques needed to switch between two languages
- A further element of distinctiveness is the flexibility of the programme structure, which allows students to change direction easily
- These programmes provide the opportunity to undertake study abroad.
Research Skills:
1. Develop students' independent research and project management skills so they are able to undertake, with supervision, an autonomous piece of sustained research work (the Final-Year Project).
2. Develop advanced presentation skills in oral and written modes.
3. Develop analytical, critical thinking and reasoning skills.
4. Act with academic integrity and develop awareness of research ethics appropriate for the field(s) of study.
Language Skills and Intercultural Awareness:
1. Develop advanced language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
2. Develop an understanding of the vocabulary, grammar and registers of the language(s) studied.
3. Develop an understanding of the ways in which cultures interact.
4. Equip students to work and function effectively in another country.
Subject Knowledge:
1. Develop a general knowledge of the societies in which the target language is spoken.
2. Develop in-depth knowledge of aspects of literatures, cultures, linguistic contexts, history, politics, social and economic structures.
3. Equip students with the knowledge needed for a critical understanding of the field(s) of study.
(No longer recruiting from 2022/23)
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Students are required to take 120 credits in Level 1.
Students must study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST1210 | Basic Japanese Language (1) | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST1220 | Basic Japanese Language (2) | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| SPPO1010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 1 | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| SPPO1420 | Researching Spanish and Latin American Studies | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students with prior knowledge of Japanese may, subject to a placement test, study more advanced language modules as appropriate in their first year (40 credits from EAST2300, EAST2305, FLTU1026, FLTU1030).
Candidates will be required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST1450 | Foundations of East Asia | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
LANGUAGE AND CULTURE BROADENING:
ALL students are required to study 20 credits from the following optional modules. Students are NOT permitted to take a module in either of their chosen languages:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAB1006 | Turkish for Beginners | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| ARAB1015 | Arabic for Beginners | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CLAS1200 | Intermediate Ancient Greek | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CLAS1250 | Intermediate Latin | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| CLAS1810 | Beginners Ancient Greek (Level 1) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| CLAS1910 | Beginners Latin | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| EAST1703 | Basic Thai Language and Culture 1 | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM1700 | Introduction to Film Studies I | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| FILM1800 | Introduction to Film Studies II | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL1050 | Introduction to Audio-Visual Culture | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1060 | Language: Structure and Sound | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL1070 | World Histories | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1090 | Intercultural Competence: Theory and Application | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL1100 | Politics, Culture and Society | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1150 | Worlds of Literature | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL1401 | Discourse, Culture and Identity | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO1080 | Portuguese Language for Beginners 1A | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| SPPO1145 | Catalan Language and Culture I | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
(No longer recruiting from 2022/23)
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Year Abroad in Japan. Students will spend this year of their programme in a country or region where the language of interest is used both in official contexts and as a daily means of communication. Where this period of residence abroad involves studying at a University, a list of approved locations and institutions will be provided for you during Level 1. Where you are able to choose a location, you must have this approved by the Year Abroad Tutor in your language area.
Students will be required to take the following core residence abroad module. Please note that the appropriate Level 1 module(s) in the language needs to be passed in order progress to the Year Abroad.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL9500 | LCS Year Abroad | 120 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
(No longer recruiting from 2022/23)
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Students must study 120 credits in Level 2.
Students must study the following compulsory modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST2719 | Japanese 2: Pre-Advanced Communication Skills 1 | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | PFP |
| EAST2720 | Japanese 2: Pre-Advanced Communication Skills 2 | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | PFP |
| SPPO2010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 2 | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Students will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules:
As students will be on their Term Abroad in the latter half of Semester 2 they should ONLY select modules which are running in Semester 1.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST2006 | China Since 1979 | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST2007 | Japan's International Relations | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2008 | The Making of Modern Thailand | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2025 | Global Korea in Context: Sociocultural and Political Dynamics | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST2128 | Contemporary East Asian Culture | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2148 | Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST2360 | Chinese Cinema | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST2480 | Japanese Development Assistance in a Globalising World | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST2717 | Society, Culture and Environment in Early Modern China | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST2718 | Topics in Contemporary East Asian Societies | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3015 | Religion in China | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3020 | Civil Society and the Non-Profit Sector in Contemporary China | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3252 | Modern Japanese History | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3271 | East Asia's Regional Political Economy | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST3350 | Japanese Cinema in the World | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) |
Students will be required to study a minimum of 20 credits from the following optional modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL2015 | Black Europe | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2100 | Issues in Hispanic Cinema | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2110 | Literature and the Arts in the Spanish-speaking World | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2510 | Latin America since Independence (c1800 - c1930) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2580 | Translation Theory and Practice in a Spanish - English Context | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2650 | The Spanish regional Melting Pot: the old same History? | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| SPPO2680 | Modern Spain (1868-1975) | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students may study up to 20 credits from the following optional language and culture modules:
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL2001 | Linguists into Schools | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO2595 | Catalan Language and Culture II | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
(No longer recruiting from 2022/23)
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At Level 3, students must study 120 credits. Students are required to take a minimum of 40 credits in Japanese and a minimum of 40 credits in Spanish. Overall, students must take 100 credits across their two subjects.
All students must take 40 credits as a Final Year Project (FYP) module, which can be taken in - and count towards - either Japanese or Spanish. Any remaining credits should be taken as optional modules in either Japanese or Spanish.
In order to be eligible for an Honours degree, students must meet the normal Rules for Award by passing all modules which are designated to be passed for award or progression and by passing the required number of credits at each level as specified in the Curricular Regulations (at least 200 credits at Level 2 or above, of which at least 100 should be at Level 3).
All students will be required to study the following compulsory modules
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST3285 | Japanese 3: Advanced Communication Skills | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| MODL3050 | Final Year Project | 40 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
| SPPO3010 | Practical Language Skills in Spanish 3 | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | PFP |
Students who take their FYP in Spanish are required to take a minimum of 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the list of Japanese optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in Japanese may take up to 20 credits from the list of Japanese optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EAST3015 | Religion in China | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3016 | East Asian Performing Arts | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3017 | Japan-Korea Relations in the Shadow of Empire | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3018 | Death in Japanese Society and Culture | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST3148 | Trauma Narratives in the Contemporary Sinophone World | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3156 | Nature and Technology in Japan: Cultural Images | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| EAST3252 | Modern Japanese History | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3271 | East Asia's Regional Political Economy | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST3286 | Advanced Japanese in Context: Culture and Identity | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3287 | Advanced Japanese in Context 5: Japanese Diplomacy and Foreign Policy in Historical Context | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST3350 | Japanese Cinema in the World | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| EAST3525 | Globalising China and the Developing World | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| EAST3580 | Advanced Japanese in Translation | 20 | Not running in 202526 |
Students who take their FYP in Japanese are required to take a minimum of 20 credits and may take up to 40 credits from the list of Spanish optional modules.
Students who take their FYP in Spanish may take up to 20 credits from the lists of Spanish optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPPO3062 | Spanish in an Economic and Business Context | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3071 | Contemporary Spain: Politics, Culture and Society After Franco | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3420 | Spanish-English Translation | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3535 | Catalan Language and Culture III | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3715 | Nationalism and Internationalism in the Spanish-Speaking World | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| SPPO3800 | Icons and Stars: Celebrity and Revolution in Spain and Latin America | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| SPPO3900 | Race and Representation in the Spanish-speaking world | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
The following modules can be taken in and count towards either Japanese or Spanish credits. Students may choose to study up to 40 credits from the modules below instead of Japanese or Spanish optional modules.
| Code | Title | Credits | Semester | Pass for Progression |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MODL3410 | Contemporary World Literature | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) | |
| MODL3600 | Material Cultures and Cultures of Consumption | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| MODL3610 | Adventures of the Imagination: Crime and the Fantastic Across Continents | 20 | Not running in 202526 | |
| MODL3620 | Decolonial Approaches | 20 | Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) | |
| MODL3630 | Social Movements across Cultures | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3650 | Minoritised Languages, Dialects and Cultures from Past to Present | 20 | Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) | |
| MODL3800 | Linguists into Schools | 20 | Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) |
Students wishing to choose MODL3800 as one of their Spanish options must take a minimum of 60 credits in Spanish in the final year including SPPO3010.
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