GO UNIVERSITY  Ghana/Global 2016/17/18/19

BA (hons) Chinese & International Development Course - 3 Years

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Overview

China plays an important role on the global stage and is one of the world’s largest economies. This degree combines core and optional modules allowing you to become proficient in a major world language while gaining a broader understanding of the history and culture of China and East Asia as a whole. We teach Chinese from beginners’ level, but if you already have some knowledge of the subject we can normally accommodate you.

International Development gives you an insight into the challenges of global development, how people perceive their causes and the ways in which different actors respond to them. Core modules introduce you to key issues such as the impact of colonialism and how different agencies contribute to development. You’ll also choose from optional and discovery modules that allow you to pursue your own interests. It’s a fascinating introduction to major world issues as they are seen in the Global South.

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Course Content

A Joint Honours degree allows you to study the same core topics as students on each Single Honours course, but you’ll take fewer options and discovery modules so you can fit in both subjects. You’ll study one of our Cornerstone modules in Year 1 to draw your two subjects together, and apply your knowledge and skills to a major research project in either subject in your final year.

Chinese 

In your first year core modules will develop your Chinese language skills. You’ll also choose from optional modules introducing Chinese history, culture and religious traditions.

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International Development 

Each stage of the degree involves core modules that build your knowledge of development challenges and their perceived causes, as well as theories of development and the roles played by international organisations such as the UN, IMF and NGOs. You’ll also be able to choose from optional modules in your final year, allowing you to specialise in topics that interest you. Throughout the degree you’ll be able to choose discovery modules from a range of related and unrelated subjects.

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Course Structure

 

Year 1

Compulsory modules

• Basic Chinese Language 1 20 credits

• Basic Chinese Language 2 20 credits

• IT for LCS Students 5 credits

• Politics, Culture and Society 20 credits

• Global Development Challenges 20 credits

• Making of the Modern World 20 credits

• Optional modules

• Examples of the optional modules available are shown below.

• History and Culture of Imperial China 20 credits

• Modern China 10 credits

• Chinese Culture in the Twentieth Century 10 credits

• Foundations of East Asia 20 credits

• Introduction to Religious and Philosophical Texts of East Asia 20 credits

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• Year 2

• Chinese 2A: Grammar and Readings 20 credits

• Chinese 2B: Media and Communication 20 credits

• Development Approaches 20 credits

• Development Practice 20 credits

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Optional modules

Examples of the optional modules available are shown below.

• China Since 1979 20 credits

• Religion in China 20 credits

• Chinese Linguistics: Theory and Practice 20 credits

• Comparative Politics of Pacific Asia 20 credits

• Security Studies 20 credits

• Justice, Community and Conflict 20 credits

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Year 3

Compulsory modules

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• Chinese 3: Translation and Composition 20 credits

• Final Year Project

• Optional modules

• Examples of the optional modules available are shown below. Please contact us for more details of the requirements and choices available.

• Advanced Chinese Communication Skills 20 credits

• Chinese Language for International Trade and Business 20 credits

• Crisis Diplomacy: Coercion, Sanctions and the Use of Force in International Relations 20 credits

• Terrorism: Concepts, Debates, Cases 20 credits

• Political Psychology: on Authority and Obedience 20 credits

• More information on modules at courses catalogue after your enrollment.

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• Learning and teaching

• You’ll be taught through lectures, tutorials, workshops and practical classes. You’ll enjoy extensive tutorial support and have freedom in your workload and options.

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• Assessment

• You’re assessed by a range of methods, including formal exams and in-course assessment.

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