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. > Details2016 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. > Details2016 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. > Details2016 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 > Details2016 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. > Details2016 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