2015 Fall: Taoist Thoughts & Chinese Society

09 October 2015

Overview This course seeks to provide an introductory overview of the development of Chinese Taoism. Major Taoist literature will be interpreted and selected topics to be critically examined with various scholars’ discourse. > Details

2015 Fall: World Political Leaders

11 November 2015

Overview Six weeks, six political figures. Through biographies of controversial figures (including Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, Chiang Kai Shek, Mao Tse Tung, Lee Kuan Yew and Lee Teng-Hui), this course will examine the circumstances which led to their rise, as well as their struggles against their competitors, and how they secured their seats of power. > Details

2015 Fall: Chinese Language & Culture

16 October 2015

Overview (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

2015 Fall: Humanities & Social Topics

24 October 2015

Overview This program aims to provide participants with knowledge and skills which enable them to become better democratic citizens. The course comprises a selection of lectures and educational visits. Not only will the participants learn about the historical and theoretical background to the modern political order, they will also have the opportunity to explore practical issues in the public policy process as well as topics of current and continuing interest at lectures delivered by renowned guest speakers. > Details

2015 Summer: Chinese Art & Society

03 July 2015

Overview The course aims to provide students with insight into Chinese societal development through history from an artistic and archeological perspective. Actual artifacts will be presented in class. > Details

2015 Summer Chinese Language & Culture

13 July 2015

Overview This course has three main components. 1) Creative writing: mastering semantics and diction, and through reading essays and novels, how to choose topics, plot, and write. 2) Chinese culture: learning about ancient wisdom and cultural heritage through a study of traditional food, fashion, art, and architecture. 3) 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