| From Global Society to 'Heart of Asia' |
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In parallel with inspiring lectures, students will also be exposed to key issues in Asian affairs through a series of field trips in Hong Kong, neighbouring Macau, Pearl River Delta and Seoul. Each of these field trips will also contain an academic component. Renowned businessmen, community leaders, and scholars will also be invited as guest speakers. |
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| Core Topics |
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• ASEAN and Southeast Asia
• Asian modernisation
• Business and economic development in Asia
• China and the world
• Climate change in Asia
• Culture and history of China
• Democratisation in Asia
• Developments in West Asia
• Economics with Chinese characteristics
• Human rights in Asia
• India and South Asia
• Korean history, society, politics and economics
• Macau: Asia's Las Vegas
• Popular culture in Asia
• Social and polical development in China
• The United States and Asia |
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| Study Tours |
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Study tours to Macau, Pearl River Delta and Seoul will be arranged in collaboration with the University of Macau and Yonsei University. In order to enhance deeper understanding of local culture and multicultural interaction, local students will be invited to act as ambassadors for the students whilst in Hong Kong and during the study tours in China and Seoul. |
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Reading list |
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Course outline and assessment |
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| Total contact hours |
101 Hours |
No. of credits |
12 Credits |
| Remarks: Credits will not be granted unless students have successfully completed the four-week programme. |
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| Course Formats |
• Lectures/Seminars
• Field Trips
• Study Tours (Macau, Pearl River Delta and Seoul)
• Group Discussion |
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