Courses List

2016 Summer: Learning English through Social Issues

18 July 2016

Overview 1) help students build a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary; 2) improve their English speaking and writing, and 3) expose them to the study and discussion of various liberal studies topics in English. > Details

2016 Summer: Learning English through Literature

18 July 2016

Overview 1) help students build a strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary; 2) improve their English speaking and writing, and 3) develop their critical reading and literary analysis skills. > Details

2016 Summer: Chinese Language & Culture

18 July 2016

Overview 1) Chinese culture: learning about ancient wisdom and cultural heritage through a study of traditional food, fashion, art, and architecture. 2) Chinese literature: students will be familiarized with the vocabulary and context of Classical Chinese text as well as modern pieces, which will help them tackle related questions in public examinations. > Details

2016 Summer: La Belle Époque and Imperialism: the Origins of the First World War (1871-1914)

04 May 2016

Topics 1. The Paris Commune of 1871 2. Centralization and State Apparatus 3. Nationalism in Western Europe 4. Nationalism in Central and Eastern Europe 5. Imperialism and Boy Scouts 6. On the Eve of the First World War > Details

2016 Spring: Multiple Perspectives on Hong Kong Economy

12 March 2016

Overview Facing global economic uncertainties, what can Hong Kong do to seek out new growth drivers and deal with a myriad of social-economic issues such as the housing problem? This program has invited renowned guest speakers to deliver lectures on Hong Kong’s economic development, addressing topics ranging from housing and population to regional economic development and the innovation-based economy. > Details

2016 Spring: The Making of the Nation-State: Ideologies in the 19th-century Europe

02 March 2016

Overview Many modern political concepts, such as nation-state, social class and revolution, were formed in western European powers in the 19th century (1800-1899). This course will analyze the political development of Europe in the 19th century and provide a historical perspective of these concepts. > Details