Comments about BA Japanese Studies and Politics - At the institution - Sheffield - South Yorkshire
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Objectives
Japan is an exciting country, maintaining fascinating traditional culture while fully embracing modernity and technology. Aspects of its culture, ranging from cinema, literature and manga to martial arts, continue to be an important influence on the West.
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Entry requirements
-GCE/VCE A Levels - ABB -Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AB+BB -Scottish Highers - AAAB -Irish Leaving Cert. - AABBB -International Baccalaureate - 33 points -Core Requirements - Non-native English speakers: minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If GCE A Level Politics is taken, grade B is required
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Academic title
BA Japanese Studies and Politics
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Course description
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Japanese Language I
-Japanese Language II
-British Politics
-Comparing Modern Polities
-Human Nature, Reason and Desire: An Introduction to Western Political Thought
-The Globalisation of World Politics
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Introduction to Political Analysis
-Japanese Language III
-Japanese Language IV
-Political Analysis: Approaches and Methods
-Comparing Political Change: From Dictatorship to Democracy
-Contemporary International Affairs
-Contemporary Political Theory
-Foundations of Modern Political Thought
-International Relations Theory
-The Analysis of British Politics
-The Global Political Economy
-The Making of New Labour
-The Politics and Government of the European Union
Typical Third Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Japan Year Abroad
Typical Fourth Year Modules
Module/Unit
-Advanced Political Analysis
-Japanese Language V
-Japanese Language VI
