For Adults

Download Syllabus (Chinese only) here

Date and Time

January 6 to March 17, 2014.

Every Monday 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Instructor

Mr. Francis Li

Fellow, Royal Asiatic Society of Britain & Ireland

B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Overview

This course will divide the period from the Song to Ming Dynasties into three parts. The first part will continue to explore the Han regime development, and lead students to understand how Song’s centralized national policy, and various systems built after Ming Taizu rejuvenated the country, were influenced by the event when Zhao Kuangyin was acclaimed as the emperor and found the Song dynasty because of the military revolt in 960. The first part will also deliberately introduce the political developments of  three successively established minorities, namely  Liao, Jin and Yuan, so to provide students a clearer understanding of the multi-ethnic and multi-regime era of Song, Liao, Jin and Yuan. As well, though introducing historical relics, the instructor will explain the  brilliant achievements and impact of Song and Yuan dynasties’ material cultures. The final part will explore the attitudes to seek government positions, and to life, of scholars in the Song and Ming Dynasties.

Language of Instruction

Cantonese Chinese and English

Eligibility

18 year old and above, Interest in Chinese Culture (University degree and work experience is a plus)

Tuition

$800 (excluding costs incurred by fieldwork; For students cutting class, we will collect the total amount of tuition fee from the first lesson they attend to the last lesson. )

Application

To apply, please contact Mr. Leung via 39723195, or click here to apply online, you can also download our application form and mail it to our office at Flats A-B, 11/F, China Overseas Building, 139 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong

Venue

Savantas Liberal Arts Academy

Room 301, Fu Fai Commercial Centre, 27 Hillier Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong