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

2016 Spring: Confucianism & Chinese Society

04 March 2016

Overview This course will introduce students to the inheritance and development of Confucianism throughout China’s history. > Details

2016 Winter: Selected Readings in Classical and Modern Chinese Masterpieces

08 January 2016

Overview This course has two components: (1) Creative writing: mastering semantics and diction, and through reading essays and novels, how to choose topics, plot, and write, improving students’ ability to write in public examinations; (2) Chinese classics and contemporary literature, allowing students to understand the rich culture and history of China through readings on history, literature, and philosophy, improving the critical reading skills for public examinations. > Details