For Adults

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Date & Time

21st March to 11th July, 2009

(Every Saturday 9:30AM to 12:30PM)

Lecturers

Mr. YT Kwong, MPhil. in Chinese Culture, Chinese University of Hong Kong, BA Hons. in Classical Greek (High Distinction), University of Toronto

Mr. Francis Li, FRAS, B.A. (Hons.) in Philosophy, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Mrs. Regina IP LAU Suk Yee, GBS, JP, M.A. East Asian Studies & M. Sc. Management, Stanford University, Master of Letters, University of Glasgow, B.A. (First Class Honours), University of Hong Kong

Ms. Germaine Lau, B.A. (First class honour) in Philosophy, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Overview

During this three month program, we will be looking at (1) the social, political and cultural development of the “east” and the “west” through analyzing different texts and presentations in lectures and (2) Hong Kong‟s topical issues through presentations by different Hong Kong’s prominent social figures.

Language

The language of instruction will be Chinese (Cantonese) and English. Chinese (Mandarin) will also be used occasionally as the language of instruction.

Make-up Classes

There will be no make-up classes. If you miss a class, we recommend that you either e-mail us or ask your fellow classmates for lecture notes.