About Chinese Studies with Education Studies, BA - at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Course Overview

China is one of the world's great civilisations with a rich cultural heritage providing the backdrop to a dynamic contemporary society. In our programmes you will learn the Chinese language and study Chinese culture from a variety of different perspectives. Individual modules examine China's history, society, religion and literature, both in ancient and in modern times. Students have the opportunity to complete a language programme in Mandarin and take a variety of modules relating to Chinese history and culture.The course does not require prior experience in China or of the Chinese language.

The Education Studies component of this major/minor degree comprises two modules of study per year over the three years of your degree. Modules within the Education Studies part of the degree will cover a range of themes including, for example, the historical development of education, learning cultures and approaches to learning, the philosophy of learning and education, and the legal frameworks within which education operates today.

In your first year of study, you will undertake modules that will enable you to explore key educational debates regarding the relations between learning, knowledge, and education in contemporary society; this will provide an overview of the associated aims and values which have underpinned education.

During the second year of study you will undertake a 20-credits module entitled 'Learning in an Inclusive Environment'. As part of this module, you will have the opportunity for gaining valuable work experience through a work placement. This placement may be in a classroom, museum or other contexts which respond to education in its broadest sense. The work will provide you with an insight into the application of concepts and ideas that surround education. Further it offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience that will support your future career aspirations. In your second year you will also study a module that explores educational identities in relation to knowledge, power, culture and social relations.

Finally, in your third year of study you will have the opportunity to either take a 40-credits dissertation that combines elements of your Education Studies with your chosen Humanities subject, or take a 20-credit Independent Project plus a 20-credit Practical Placement. The latter module might involve an observation in a local school, college, organisation or learning/teaching contexts within the community.

There is clear emphasis on enhancing your employability through ensuring that the modules enable you to develop a range of transferable skills for the workplace. Indeed, you will have the opportunity to develop such skills via, for example, a compulsory work placement, seminar presentations and a practice-based, work related dissertation.

Key Features

Reasons to choose this course include:

• An observation Placement in a School or museum at level 5 with the option to do another at level 6
• Committed staff with a wide range of scholarly and creative publications who are experienced in teaching students from a wide range of backgrounds
• Small group and seminar discussion
• Regular trips, conferences, and events
• Opportunity to study in China
• Taught by subject specialists
• Interdisciplinary programme
• Opportunity for independent research project
• No prior experience of China required
• The University is home to the first Confucius Institute in Wales
• Transferable interpersonal skills
• Opportunity to develop independent research projects
• The opportunity to develop your own research project
• Excellent support network

Modules

Typical modules include:

• Historical & Contemporary Issues in Education,
• Learning, Knowledge and Education
• Archives and Museum study
• Culture, Identity and Education
• Teaching observation
• Lifelong Learning and Continuing Development
• Practical Placement
• Introduction to Contemporary China
• Basic, Advanced and Classical Chinese
• Confucianism and Taoism
• Ancient and Modern Chinese History
• Chinese Religion and Philosophy
• Chinese Cinema

Course Tutor(s)

• Dr Caroline Lohmann-Hancock
• Associate Prof Thomas Jansen

Assessment

Assessment methods for the course draw upon a range of different forms and approaches that include a variety of written formats, from essays (ranging from 1,500 words up to 3,500 words in length), book reviews, literature surveys, short 1,000-word analyses, reflective journals, document analysis, palaeographic work, to oral presentations delivered both in a group and individually, and both seen and unseen examinations. In addition to summative assessments the programme also undertakes a range of formative assessments that may include one or more of the following: peer assessed work, group presentations, journals, internet searches, document analysis, and bibliographic exercises.

Career Opportunities

Career and employment opportunities:

• Teaching
• Education officer
• Heritage, Museum and Archive work
• Social and voluntary work
• International Development
• Translation
• Writing & Publishing
• Journalism and IT
• Business and Marketing

Further Information

Visiting the University

For any students considering studying BA Chinese studies with Education Studies at UWTSD it is worthwhile attending a Visit Day or Open Day. You can take a tour of the Lampeter campus, meet some students, and question the lecturers to get a comprehensive understanding of the university and its teaching. To find out more about forthcoming dates visit the Open Day and Visit Day pages.

• Associate Prof Thomas Jansen
• Confucius Institute

For more information about the Humanities and Education programmes, please contact:

Dr Rebekah Humphreys
Programme Director BA Humanities and Education
Email: r.humphreys@uwtsd.ac.uk
Tel: 01570 424975

Related Courses

• BA Chinese Studies and Heritage Studies
• BA Chinese Civilisation and English
• BA Philosophy and Chinese Studies
• BA Anthropology and Chinese Studies

Tuition Fees

Annual tuition fees for entry in the academic year 2017/18 are as follows:

UK/EU: £9,000

International: £14,900

Tuition fees for years of study after your first year are subject to an increase of 3% for International students and at the capped fee rate as set by the UK Government for UK/EU students.

You can find further information on fees and how to pay on our Student Finance pages.

You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit the University's Bursaries and Scholarships page

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Entry requirements for this course

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