Convenor name: Andrea Janku
Convenor email: aj7@soas.ac.uk
Office room: MB C318
Appointment booking link: https://outlook.office.com/bookwithme/user/aa55f900a1ca46428980300a88df2362@soas.ac.uk?anonymous&ismsaljsauthenabled&ep=plink
Module dates: Semester 2
Intended learning outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this module, students will be able to
LO1. identify and explain the meaning and significance of key concepts, events, and processes in the history of China and the foundations of East Asian civilization from the beginnings of its documented history to the end of the first millennium CE (Tang/Song);
LO2. understand, analyse and discuss primary and secondary sources;
LO3. present clear, reasoned arguments in oral and written form.
Assessment 1: Name: Assignment 1 (AS1)
Assessment 1: Weighting: 30%
Assessment 1: Due date: 20 February 2026
Assessment 1: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 1: Format: 750 word source analysis
Assessment 2: Name: Assignment 2 (AS2)
Assessment 2: Weighting: 70%
Assessment 2: Due date: 27 April 2026
Assessment 2: Permitted AI usage: Autonomy
Assessment 2: Format: 1500 word essay
Page type: Module
Study year: 2025/26
Librarian name: Anthony Ho
Librarian email: ah145@soas.ac.uk
Page template: 2025/26 On campus
