Date and Time

June 12- July 17, 2014

Every Thursday 6:30 to 8:00PM, 6 lessons in total

Overview

The fact that impacts of 2007 financial tsunami still linger, leads one reflect on the origin and prospect of capitalism. As China becomes a global political/ economic superpower in the 21st century, Hong Kong is also undergoing constitutional reform, and “Occupy Central” seems to be happening very soon. Thus, by focusing on topics on “Renaissance / American civilization / Central as a financial hub”, this course would lead discussions on the origin of modern capitalism, from the Merchant of Venice of European Renaissance, to America’s Gilded Age in the late 19th century , and to the struggle of Chinese entrepreneurs in Hong Kong.

Instructor

Mr. Roger Wu Ho Chi (Experienced teacher, currently teaching high school history at a local school, interested mostly in modern East Asian history)

B.A. in History, Chinese University of Hong Kong

Postgraduate Diploma in Education Hong Kong University

Master of Humanities, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

Venue

Savantas Liberal Arts Academy

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

Language of Instruction

Cantonese Chinese and English

Tuition

HKD$600 (for the entire course)

Application

Please fill in the below registration form. You are advised to apply on or before 3rd June as places are filled on a rolling basis.