THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Social Sciences Regulations and Syllabuses 2009-2010

Regulations Syllabuses I. - Syllabuses (For candidates admitted in the academic years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009) - Syllabuses (For candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010)

II. Majors
- Core Disciplinary Majors Geography Politics and Public Administration Psychology Social Work and Social Administration Sociology - Core Multidisciplinary Second Majors Cognitive Science (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Counselling (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Criminal Justice Culture, Heritage and Tourism (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Global Studies Media and Cultural Studies Public and Social Administration (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) Social Policy and Community Building (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Urban Governance (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) - Non Core Second Majors (The information in this file is for reference only. Please refer to the website of the relevant faculties for details and updates on courses offered.) American Studies Astronomy (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Biochemistry Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Chinese History and Culture Chinese Language and Literature Chinese Studies Comparative Literature Cross-Cultural Studies in English (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Earth Sciences

Ecology and Biodiversity Economics English Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Environmental Protection (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) Environmental Science (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) European Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Exercise Science Finance Fine Arts Food and Nutritional Science History Human Language Technology Japanese Studies Language (French/German/Spanish) Language and Communication (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Linguistics Linguistics and Philosophy Materials Science (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) Mathematics Mathematics/Physics (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) Microbiology (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) Modern China Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Music Philosophy Physics Risk Management Statistics Translation

III. Minors
- Core Disciplinary Minors Geography Politics and Public Administration Psychology Social Work and Social Administration Sociology - Multidisciplinary Minors Applied Child Development Cognitive Science (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Counselling (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Criminal Justice Culture, Heritage and Tourism (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Family and Child Studies Global Studies

Human Resource Management Media and Cultural Studies Public and Social Administration (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) Social Policy and Community Building (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Urban Governance (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) - Non Core Minors (The information in this file is for reference only. Please refer to the website of the relevant faculties for details and updates on courses offered.) Actuarial Studies African Studies American Studies Astronomy Biochemistry Biology Biotechnology Business Chemistry Chinese History and Culture Chinese Language and Literature Chinese Studies Comparative Literature Computer Science Cross-Cultural Studies in English (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Earth Sciences Ecology & Biodiversity Economics English Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Environmental Protection (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) European Studies Exercise Science Finance Fine Arts Food & Nutritional Science General Science Global Climate Change (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) History Information Management (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) Japanese Studies (Japanese Language/Japanese Culture) Journalism and Media Studies Language (Arabic/French/German/Italian/Portuguese/Spanish/Swedish/Thai) Language [Korean (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Language [Greek (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Language and Communication (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Legal Studies Linguistics

Mathematics Microbiology (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) Modern China Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Music Philosophy Physics Risk Management Statistics Translation IV. Course Descriptions Faculty of Arts (Please refer to the specific major/minor for the course description.) Faculty of Business and Economics Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Law Faculty of Science Faculty of Social Sciences Centre of Buddhist Studies Journalism and Media Studies Centre The Institute of Human Performance The Kadoorie Institute

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Social Sciences Regulations and Syllabuses 2009-2010 REGULATIONS FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (BSocSc) (See also General Regulations and Regulations for First Degree Curricula) Definitions SS1(1) In these Regulations, and in the Syllabuses for the degree of BSocSc, unless the context otherwise requires Core departments means the Departments of Geography, Politics and Public Administration, Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration, and Sociology; Non-core departments means departments, centres, schools and programmes, other than core departments, teaching in the Faculty of Social Sciences; Department means any one of the core and non-core departments; Course means a course of instruction which normally carries 6 credits or in some cases 3 credits or multiples of 3, leading to one examination paper as defined in the syllabus; Paper means one or more of the following tests: a theoretical examination paper, a practical examination paper, an assessment of field practice, a thesis, and a dissertation, or other assignments as prescribed in the syllabus of the course leading to it; Credits means the weight assigned to each course relative to the total study load. The number of credits is indicative of the contact hours and/or study time associated with the course on a weekly basis; Pre-requisite means a course which candidates must have completed as specified to the satisfaction of the Head of Department before being permitted to take the course in question. Admission to the degree SS2 (a) (b) (c) To be eligible for admission to the degree of Bachelor of Social Sciences candidates shall comply with the General Regulations; comply with the Regulations for First Degree Curricula; and complete the curriculum in accordance with the regulations that follow.

Length of study SS3 The curriculum shall normally extend over three academic years consisting of six semesters of full-time study, excluding the summer semesters. Candidates shall not in any case be permitted to complete the curriculum in more than four academic years, which being the maximum period of registration. Completion of the curriculum SS4 (a) To complete the curriculum, candidates shall: satisfy the requirements prescribed in UG3 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula(2);

(1) (2)

This regulation should be read in conjunction with UG1 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula. The specific requirements applicable to candidates of this degree curriculum are spelt out in the syllabuses.

(b) (c)

(d) (e)

enrol in not less than 180 and not more than 216 credits of courses, unless otherwise required or permitted under the Regulations; follow the required number of compulsory and elective courses as prescribed in the syllabuses of the equivalent of normally 60 credits for each year of study. For each semester, candidates shall select not less than 24 and not more than 36 credits of courses except for the last semester of study; normally take not more than 72 credits of junior level courses in the first and second years of studies and are not allowed to take junior level courses in their final year of studies; take not less than 48 and not more than 60 credits of senior level courses from a core major except otherwise stated in the syllabuses; and

Selection of courses SS5 Candidates who wish to change their selection of courses at the beginning of each semester may do so up to 2 weeks after the commencement of the semester. Requests for changes beyond the 2-week deadline will not be permitted, except for medical or other reasons accepted by the Faculty Board, and candidates withdrawal from any course without permission will be given a failing grade. Assessment and grades SS6 Candidates shall be assessed for each of the courses which they have registered. The assessment may take one or a combination of forms as prescribed in the syllabuses and shall normally include the candidates coursework during the semester. Only those satisfactorily completed courses will earn credits. SS7 Candidates' performance in a course shall be assessed with the grading system as prescribed in UG5 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula. Failure in examination SS8 Candidates who fail in any course may, as directed by the Board of Examiners, be permitted to present themselves for re-assessment with or without repeating the failed course. The timing and the form(s) of re-assessment shall be decided by the Board of Examiners. Candidates shall not be allowed to repeat a course for which they have achieved a passed grade for upgrading purposes, nor shall they be permitted to repeat a course more than once. The failed grade will be recorded in the official transcripts. The new grade obtained after re-assessment of the same failed course will also be recorded and will replace the previous F grade in the calculation of the weighted grade point averages. As failed courses shall not be credited towards a degree, failed compulsory courses must be re-assessed. Absence from examination SS9 Candidates who are unable because of their illness to be present for any written examinations may apply for permission to present themselves for a supplementary examination to be held before the beginning of the first semester of the following academic year. Any such application shall be made on the form prescribed within two weeks of the first day of absence from any examination. Candidates who fail to satisfy the examiners in one or more papers in such a supplementary examination shall be considered under the provisions made in these Regulations for failure at the first attempt at the examination, except that a further supplementary examination shall not be permitted.

Performance assessment SS10 At the end of each semester, candidates' performance shall be assessed for the purposes of determining (a) their eligibility for progression to an award of the degree; (b) their eligibility for the award; or (c) whether they be required to be discontinued from the programme. Progression of studies Candidates shall be permitted to progress if they have: (a) not exceeded the maximum period of registration; and (b) accumulated not less than 30 credits and attained a GPA of 1.00 or above over the first and second semesters; or (c) accumulated not less than 30 credits and attained a GPA of 1.50 or above over the third and fourth semesters; or (d) accumulated not less than 30 credits and attained a GPA of 1.50 or above over the fifth and sixth semesters; or (e) attained a semester GPA of 1.50 or above at the end of each subsequent semester. Those who have not been able to fulfill the requirements above shall be recommended for discontinuation from the programme under General Regulation G12. SS11 Award of the degree SS12 To be eligible for the award of the degree of BSocSc, candidates shall have: (a) achieved a weighted GPA of 1.00 or above; (b) successfully accumulated a minimum of 180 credits; and (c) satisfied the requirements in UG3 of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula.

Degree classification SS13 A list of candidates who have successfully completed all the degree requirements shall be published in five divisions: First Class Honours, Second Class Honours Division One, Second Class Honours Division Two, Third Class Honours, Pass. The classification of honours shall be determined by the Board of the Faculty at its full discretion by taking the overall performance of candidates and other relevant factors into consideration.

SYLLABUSES FOR THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

1. Curriculum requirements The regulations specify the requirements with which candidates have to comply for completion of the BSocSc degree programme. Further details of the requirements are given in the syllabuses. The programme which normally extends over three academic years of six semesters of full-time study provides candidates with the flexibility of completing their studies within a maximum period of four academic years. Candidates shall enrol in not less than 180 and not more than 216 credits of courses for the curriculum. They shall select not less than 24 and not more than 36 credits of courses for each semester. The normal semester load is 30 credits.

Junior level courses Candidates are required to take all the junior level courses listed below which include the successful completion of the three language studies courses and the broadening courses as prescribed in Regulation UG3 Requirements for Graduation of the Regulations for First Degree Curricula. For the fulfillment of Regulation UG3, candidates shall also obtain a pass in an Information Technology proficiency test (YITC1002), or successfully complete a 3-credit course in Information Technology (YITC1001). Candidates may take additional courses and the maximum number of credits of junior level courses to be taken is 72. For direct entry to Year II candidates, they would be required to take at least 21 credits of junior level courses including ECEN1901, ECEN2902, CSSC1001, FOSS1002, FOSS1003 and YITC1001/YITC1002, and other junior level courses (with the exception of the broadening courses in the field of Culture and Value; and Science and Technology). For candidates admitted in the academic years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007 a) Language studies courses: ECEN1901. Academic English for social sciences (3 credits) ECEN2902. English for professional communication for social sciences (3 credits) CSSC1001. Practical Chinese language course for social sciences students (3 credits) Broadening courses: Science and technology studies (3 credits) Culture and value studies or any elective course offered outside the core (3-6 credits) departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences Core and non-core introductory courses: i) four 6-credit courses, one from each of the following core departments: Politics and Public Administration Psychology Social Work and Social Administration Sociology ii) FOSS1002. Appreciating social research

b)

c)

(24 credits) (6 credits) (6 credits) (6 credits) (12 credits)

iii) FOSS1003. Masters in social thought iv) v) one 6-credit course from a non core department remaining credits of courses should be taken from other junior level courses as stipulated in the syllabus of BSocSc

For candidates admitted in the academic years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 a) Language studies courses: ECEN1901. Academic English for social sciences (3 credits) ECEN2902. English for professional communication for social sciences (3 credits) CSSC1001. Practical Chinese language course for social sciences students (3 credits) or CUND0002. Practical Chinese language and Hong Kong society (for Mainland students only) or CUND0003. Cantonese for Mainland students (for Mainland students only)

b)

Broadening courses: Science and technology studies (3 credits) Culture and value studies or any elective course offered outside the core (3-6 credits) departments of the Faculty of Social Sciences Core and non-core introductory courses: i) four 6-credit courses from the following five core departments, but not more than one from a single core department: Geography Politics and Public Administration Psychology Social Work and Social Administration Sociology ii) FOSS1002. Appreciating social research

c)

(24 credits) (6 credits) (6 credits) (6 credits) (12 credits)

iii) FOSS1003. Masters in social thought iv) v) one 6-credit course from a non core department remaining credits of courses should be taken from other junior level courses as stipulated in the syllabus of BSocSc

For candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010 I. a) University requirements Language studies courses: ECEN1901. Academic English for social sciences (3 credits) ECEN2902. English for professional communication for social sciences (3 credits) CSSC1001. Practical Chinese language course for social sciences students (3 credits) or CUND0002. Practical Chinese language and Hong Kong society (for Mainland students only) or CUND0003. Cantonese for Mainland students (for Mainland students only) b) UG3 requirements for graduation Science and technology studies Culture and value studies YITC1002. Information technology proficiency test or YITC1001. Foundations to information technology II. a) Faculty requirements Faculty common core courses: i) four 6-credit courses from the following five core departments, but not more than one from a single core department: Geography Politics and Public Administration (3 credits) (3 credits) (0-3 credits)

Psychology Social Work and Social Administration Sociology ii) FOSS1002. Appreciating social research

(24 credits) (6 credits) (6 credits)

iii) FOSS1003. Masters in social thought b)

Electives (remaining credits of courses should be taken from courses as offered by core or non-core departments/units to the BSocSc candidates)

Senior level courses a) Faculty experiential learning courses: Candidates are required to undertake 24 credits of off-campus learning under the twin theme Social Innovation and Global Citizenship as a condition of graduation. For direct entry to Year II candidates, they would be required to take either 12 credits of Social Innovation or Global Citizenship to fulfill the condition of graduation. To fulfill the Social Innovation requirement, candidates should complete FOSS0018. To fulfill Global Citizenship requirement, candidates should complete FOSS0019 or undertake 12 credits of exchange study or overseas summer programme approved by the Faculty. Candidates can take a maximum of 2 internships during their studies. FOSS0018. Social Innovation internship (12 credits) FOSS0019. Global Citizenship internship (12 credits) [Pre-requisite: FOSS1004. Internship workshop (0 credit)] FOSS0020. b) Global Citizenship summer institute (12 credits)

Major and minor requirements It is mandatory that candidates should pursue a 'major' or a double major.

Majors i) A 'major' is defined as completing successfully not less than 48 credits of courses (Candidates who major in psychology should complete successfully not less than 54 credits) from a single core department listed below: Geography (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) Politics and Public Administration Psychology Social Work and Social Administration Sociology ii) a 'double major' is defined as completing successfully not less than 48 credits of courses (Candidates who major in Psychology, European Studies, Japanese Studies or majors offered by the Faculty of Science should complete successfully not less than 54 credits) from each of the two departments or programmes concerned, with the total combined credits from the two departments or programmes concerned not exceeding 108 credits (For the case of Psychology, European Studies, Japanese Studies major or majors offered by the Faculty of Science, the number of credits not exceeding 114 credits). Candidates may double major from any two of the departments or programmes specified below: Any two departments listed in b)i) above; or one of the departments listed in b)i) above in combination with any one of the following:

Core Multidisciplinary Second Majors Cognitive Science (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Counselling (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Criminal Justice Culture, Heritage and Tourism (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Global Studies Media and Cultural Studies Public and Social Administration (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) Social Policy and Community Building (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Urban Governance (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Non Core Second Majors American Studies Astronomy (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Biochemistry Biology Biotechnology Chemistry Chinese History and Culture Chinese Language and Literature Chinese Studies Comparative Literature Cross-Cultural Studies in English (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Earth Sciences Ecology and Biodiversity Economics English Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Environmental Protection (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) Environmental Science (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) European Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Exercise Science Finance Fine Arts Food and Nutritional Science Geography (for candidates admitted in the academic years 2005-2006 and 2006-2007) History Human Language Technology Japanese Studies Language (French/German/Spanish) Language and Communication (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Linguistics Linguistics and Philosophy Materials Science (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) Mathematics Mathematics/Physics (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) Microbiology (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) Modern China Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Music Philosophy Physics Risk Management Statistics Translation

Minors After selecting the appropriate courses to satisfy the 'major' requirement, the remaining courses may be selected from other core or non-core departments/programmes according to candidates' interests. A 'minor' is defined as completing successfully not less than 24 credits unless otherwise specified in the following single core/non-core department/programme. For candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009 shall only minor in either Journalism and Media Studies or Media and Cultural Studies. Core Departments Minors Geography Politics and Public Administration Psychology Social Work and Social Administration Sociology Multidisciplinary Minors Applied Child Development Cognitive Science (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Counselling (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Criminal Justice Culture, Heritage and Tourism (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Family and Child Studies Global Studies Human Resource Management Media and Cultural Studies Public and Social Administration (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) Social Policy and Community Building (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Urban Governance (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Non Core Departments Minors Actuarial Studies African Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the acadmic year 2008-2009) American Studies Astronomy Biochemistry Biology Biotechnology Business Chemistry Chinese History and Culture Chinese Language and Literature Chinese Studies Comparative Literature Computer Science Cross-Cultural Studies in English (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Earth Sciences Ecology & Biodiversity Economics

English Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Environmental Protection (for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009) European Studies Exercise Science Finance Fine Arts Food & Nutritional Science General Science Global Climate Change (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) History Information Management (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) Japanese Studies (Japanese Language/Japanese Culture) Journalism and Media Studies Language (Arabic/French/German/Italian/Portuguese/Spanish/Swedish/Thai) Language [Korean (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Language [Greek (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010) Language and Communication (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Legal Studies Linguistics Mathematics Microbiology (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008) Modern China Studies (for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) Music Philosophy Physics Risk Management Statistics Translation

Notes: a) Candidates should complete the following courses in or before the fourth semester (except those candidates are on exchange): - Practical Chinese language course for social sciences (in the second semester) or Cantonese for Mainland students (for Mainland students only) or Practical Chinese language and Hong Kong society (for Mainland students only) - Academic English for social sciences students (in the first semester) - English for professional communication for social sciences (in the fourth semester) - Culture and value studies (in or before the second semester) - Science and technology studies (in or before the second semester) - Foundations to information technology or Information technology proficiency test (in or before the second semester) b) c) d) Candidates should ensure that they have taken the relevant junior level course(s) for the subject in which they intend to major. For multidisciplinary majors, selection is subject to the compliance with prescribed requirements and acceptance by the Heads of Departments/co-ordinators concerned. Candidates may take at most 12 3-credit courses for the curriculum, while the remaining should be 6-credit or more courses.

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e)

For the course descriptions, please refer to the BA, BBA , BBA(Acc&Fin), BBA(IBGM), BBA(IS), BBA(Law), BEcon, BEcon&Fin, BFin, BJ and BSc syllabuses.

2. Course registration Course registration will take place before the commencement of each semester. Candidates are advised to consult relevant teachers or Heads of Departments on the suitable combinations of courses and to adhere closely to the normal study pattern. Less suitable combinations of courses may not be permitted because of timetabling difficulties. Courses listed in the syllabuses may not necessarily be offered every year; and depending on the exigencies of staffing, additional courses may be offered. Candidates may change their course selection during the two-week add/drop period which is scheduled at the beginning of each semester. Requests for changes beyond the 2-week deadline will not be permitted, except for medical or other reasons acceptable by the Faculty Board. Candidates withdrawal from any course without permission will be given a failed grade. In course registration, candidates should pay special attention to the pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements of courses as specified in the syllabuses. A prerequisite is a course which candidates must have completed in accordance with the conditions stipulated by the Head of Department before being permitted to take a course in question. A co-requisite is a course which candidates must take at the same time as the course in question.

3. Coursework and examination ratio Each 6-credit course leads to one written examination paper which will be two hours in length, or three hours in the case of a 12-credit course, unless otherwise specified. The final grading of each course will be determined by performance in the examination and an assessment of coursework in the ratio of 60:40, unless otherwise specified. The examinations and assessments of courses carrying weightings other than 6 and 12 credits are detailed in the syllabuses.

CORE DISCIPLINARY AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY MAJORS AND MINORS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 1. I. (a) Geography Candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008 who wish to major/double major in Geography must successfully complete one junior level 6-credit core course for meeting the prerequisite requirement and at least 48 credits of senior level (Level 200 and 300) courses in Geography from the following list of which GEOG3028 is a compulsory course for Geography majors. It is possible to request a waiver from GEOG3028 (see the course description for details). Candidates are permitted to take both the Level 200 and 300 courses in either their second or third year of study except GEOG3009, GEOG3027 and GEOG3028 which must be registered in the third year of study. Candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008 who wish to minor in Geography must successfully complete one junior level 6-credit 'core' course for meeting the prerequisite requirement and at least 24 credits of senior level courses in Geography from the following list.

(b)

II. All Geography courses are listed as below: Junior Level Core Courses GEOG1012. Economic and social development in an urbanizing world (6 credits) GEOG1016. Nature conservation for sustainable societies (6 credits)

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GEOG1017.

Human geography in a globalizing world (6 credits)

Elective Courses GEOG1002. Hong Kong: land, people and resources (6 credits) GEOG1003. Contemporary global environmental issues (6 credits) GEOG1005. Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits) GEOG1014. Spatial distribution of hazards and disasters (3 credits) Senior Level 200 Courses (foundation: offered annually) GEOG2004. GEOG2013. GEOG2014. GEOG2018. GEOG2021. GEOG2030. GEOG2055. GEOG2056. GEOG2057. GEOG2065. GEOG2078. GEOG2082. GEOG2090. GEOG2096. GEOG2097. GEOG2101. GEOG2109. GEOG2114. GEOG2120. Atmospheric environment and global climate (6 credits) Sustainable development (6 credits) Countryside recreation and management (6 credits) Transport geography (6 credits) Physical environment of China (6 credits) Global development (6 credits) Water resources and management (6 credits) Tourism and the shrinking world (6 credits) Leisure and recreation in modern society (6 credits) Urban planning: principles and practices (6 credits) Urban geography I: growth, function and pattern of cities (6 credits) Economic development in rural China (6 credits) Introduction to geographic information systems (6 credits) Human impacts on ecosystems (6 credits) Global landforms (6 credits) Globalizing China I: resources, politics, and population (6 credits) Changing population structure in modern society (6 credits) Geography of recreation (6 credits) Introductory spatial analysis (6 credits)

Senior Level 300 Courses (more advanced: offered on an annual or biennial basis) (A number of senior level courses have been upgraded to Level 300 with effect from the academic year 2010-2011. If students have completed the pre-upgraded senior level courses during the academic years of 2008-2009 and 2009-2010, they WILL NOT be permitted to take the upgraded Level 300 courses in 2010-2011 or thereafter. For easy reference, the old course codes of these upgraded courses are shown in brackets.) GEOG3009. GEOG3027. GEOG3028. GEOG3101. GEOG3102. GEOG3103. GEOG3201. GEOG3202. GEOG3203. GEOG3204. GEOG3205. GEOG3206. GEOG3207. GEOG3208. GEOG3209. GEOG3210. GEOG3211. Honours dissertation (12 credits only available to Geography majors) Directed project (6 credits only available to Geography majors) Overseas field trip (6 credits compulsory course for Geography majors only) (GEOG2086.) Chinas tourism resources and management (6 credits) (GEOG2088.) China: environment and sustainable development (6 credits) (GEOG2095.) Globalizing China II: economy, society, and regional development (6 credits) (GEOG2015.) Environmental monitoring and assessment (6 credits) (GEOG2019.) Environmental GIS (6 credits) (GEOG2038.) Climate change and the environment (6 credits) (GEOG2042.) Urban hydrology and water quality (6 credits) (GEOG2048.) Environmental hazards (6 credits) (GEOG2050.) Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations (6 credits) (GEOG2072.) Environmental management: impact assessment (6 credits) (GEOG2073.) Principles of environmental management (6 credits) (GEOG2099.) Sustainable use and management of soils (6 credits) (GEOG2102.) Trees for green and liveable cities (6 credits) (GEOG2103.) Climate change and social responses (6 credits)

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GEOG3212. GEOG3213. GEOG3301. GEOG3302. GEOG3303. GEOG3304. GEOG3305. GEOG3306. GEOG3401. GEOG3402. GEOG3403. GEOG3404. GEOG3405. GEOG3406. GEOG3407. GEOG3408. GEOG3409. GEOG3410. GEOG3411. GEOG3412. GEOG3413. GEOG3414. GEOG3415.

Eyes in the sky: exploring the earh from space (6 credits) Ecosystem services and sustainable society (6 credits) An introduction to archaeology (6 credits) Principles and practice of ecotourism (6 credits) Visitor management in parks, heritage sites, and recreation areas (6 credits) (GEOG2110.) Tourism policy and planning (6 credits) (GEOG2115.) Geography of tourism and tourist behaviour (6 credits) (GEOG2117.) Protected areas and their management (6 credits) (GEOG2045.) Retail location (6 credits) (GEOG2051.) Port and airport development (6 credits) (GEOG2054.) Urban planning in practice in Hong Kong (6 credits) (GEOG2080.) Regional geography of Europe (6 credits) (GEOG2081.) Sustainable urban transport (6 credits) Managing cities for sustainable development (GEOG2083. Sustainable cities: theory and praxis) (6 credits) (GEOG2094.) Locational changes of global economic activities (6 credits) (GEOG2100.) People, society and the internet (6 credits) (GEOG2104.) Introduction to GIS in health studies (6 credits) (GEOG2107.) Geographical analysis of crime (6 credits) (GEOG2113.) Transport, infrastructure and the economy (6 credits) (GEOG2116.) Geography of poverty and wealth (6 credits) (GEOG2118.) Urban development and evolution in Hong Kong (6 credits) (GEOG2119.) Cultures, social justice and urban space (6 credits) (GEOG2121.) Transnational migration and multi-cultural societies (6 credits)

(GEOG2122.) (GEOG2123.) (GEOG2060.) (GEOG2091.) (GEOG2093.)

2. I.

Politics and Public Administration Candidates who wish to major/double major in Politics and Public Administration (PPA) must successfully complete a) the following compulsory courses: - in semester I or II: POLI1003 Making sense of politics (6 credits) (pre-requisite for majors) - in semester III or IV: POLI0062 Political analysis (6 credits) - in semesters III to VI: one of the following courses: POLI0005. Capitalism and social justice (6 credits) POLI0010. Democracy and its critics (6 credits) POLI0015. Ethics and public affairs (6 credits) POLI0067. Liberalism and its limits (6 credits) POLI0079. Global justice (6 credits) b) the following major options are available for choice: i) standard PPA major: - fulfill requirement in a), and - take at least 36 credits of senior level Politics and Public Administration courses PPA major with a specialist stream: - fulfill requirement in a), and - take 24 credits of senior level Politics and Public Administration courses in a chosen specialist stream, and - take another 12 credits of senior level PPA courses

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- the specialist streams of PPA are: Comparative Politics International Politics Political Theory Public Administration (Courses affiliated to individual specialist streams are listed in the departments handbook) II. Candidates who wish to minor in Politics and Public Administration (PPA) must successfully complete the pre-requisite course POLI1003 and at least 24 credits of senior level courses in this department as specified in the syllabus.

III. All PPA Courses are listed as below: Junior Level *POLI1002. Fundamentals of public administration (6 credits) POLI1003. Making sense of politics (6 credits) (* this course is regarded as an elective course and not counted towards Major/Minor requirement) Senior Level POLI0001. POLI0002. POLI0004. POLI0005. POLI0006. POLI0009. POLI0010. POLI0012. POLI0013. POLI0015. POLI0016. POLI0017. POLI0018. POLI0019. POLI0020. POLI0022. POLI0023. POLI0024. POLI0025. POLI0027. POLI0031. POLI0033. POLI0034. POLI0035. POLI0037. POLI0038. POLI0039. POLI0040. POLI0044. POLI0046. POLI0047. POLI0050. POLI0051. POLI0052. POLI0059. A special topic in political science (6 credits) A special topic in political theory (6 credits) Bureaucracy and the public (6 credits) Capitalism and social justice (6 credits) China and Hong Kong: the politics of transition (6 credits) Comparative politics (6 credits) Democracy and its critics (6 credits) East Asian political economy (6 credits) Elections and representative democracy (6 credits) Ethics and public affairs (6 credits) Gender and development (6 credits) Government and business (6 credits) The Japanese way of politics (6 credits) Hong Kong and the world (6 credits) Hong Kong politics (6 credits) Governing China (6 credits) Issues in contemporary Chinese politics (6 credits) Issues in public administration (6 credits) Managerial skills in public organizations (6 credits) Public policy-making: theories and application (6 credits) Politics of economic reform in China (6 credits) Problems of the Third World (6 credits) Public administration in China (6 credits) Public administration in Hong Kong (6 credits) Managing people in public organizations (6 credits) Public policy and democracy (6 credits) Public policy analysis (6 credits) Public sector management (6 credits) American democracy (6 credits) Thesis in politics or public administration (12 credits) United States foreign policy (6 credits) Women and politics (6 credits) Issues in Chinese political philosophy (6 credits) International relations of East Asia (6 credits) China and the world (6 credits)

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POLI0060. POLI0061. POLI0062. POLI0063. POLI0064. POLI0065. POLI0067. POLI0069. POLI0070. POLI0072. POLI0073. POLI0074. POLI0075. POLI0076. POLI0077. POLI0078. POLI0079. POLI0080. POLI0081. POLI0082. POLI0083. POLI0084. POLI0085. POLI0086. POLI0087. POLI0088. POLI0089. POLI0090. POLI0091. POLI0092. POLI0093. POLI0094. POLI0095. POLI0096. POLI0097. POLI0098. POLI0099.

Public financial management (6 credits) Hong Kong and South China: the political economy of regional development and cooperation (6 credits) Political analysis (6 credits) Performance and accountability in the public sector (6 credits) Governance and law (6 credits) Public organization and management (6 credits) Liberalism and its limits (6 credits) Public policy, politics and social change (6 credits) Language and advice in politics and public administration (6 credits) Normative theory of public administration (6 credits) Religion and global politics (6 credits) International relations of Southeast Asia (6 credits) Law and politics of constitutions (6 credits) A special topic in international politics (6 credits) A special topic in comparative politics (6 credits) Humanity in globalization (6 credits) Global justice (6 credits) Global political economy (6 credits) Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits) International institutions in world politics (6 credits) On war (6 credits) Comparative just war theory (6 credits) Globalization and world order (6 credits) Leadership skills in public administration (6 credits) Globalization and world order (6 credits) Human security in the global context (6 credits) Global Studies internship (12 credits) Research methods in Politics (6 credits) History of western political thought (6 credits) Research internship in politics and public administration (6 credits) Understanding social protest (6 credits) Political participation: why and how? (6 credits) Civil society and governance (6 credits) Citizenship, culture and community (6 credits) Modernity and globalization (6 credits) Nonprofit management (6 credits) Perspectives and practice in world politics (6 credits)

Candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009 opt to have Politics and Public Administration as first major are not allowed to have Public and Social Administration as second major.

3. I.

Psychology Candidates who wish to major/double major in Psychology must successfully complete: For candidates admitted in or before 2009-2010 a) Junior level courses: either i) PSYC1001. Introduction to psychology (6 credits); and PSYC1004. Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) or ii) PSYC1002. How the mind works: explorations in basic thinking processes (6 credits); and

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PSYC1003. Psychology and life: personality and social influence (6 credits); and PSYC1004. Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) Students who have taken PSYC1001 are not allowed to take either PSYC1002 or PSYC1003 and vice versa. b) Senior level courses: At least 54 credits of senior level courses in the Department of Psychology including the following: i) Compulsory course: PSYC0060. Research and quantitative methods in psychology (taken in 2nd year)

and Courses taken in 2nd or 3rd year: ii) 2 courses from the First Stream: PSYC0007. Cognitive psychology (6 credits) PSYC0022. Biological psychology (6 credits) PSYC0051. Perception (6 credits) and iii) 3 courses from the Second Stream: PSYC0009. Life-span developmental psychology (6 credits) PSYC0010. History and issues in psychology (6 credits) PSYC0019. Psychology of personality (6 credits) PSYC0020. Fundamentals of social psychology (6 credits) PSYC0062. Introduction to psychopathology (6 credits) and iv) 1 advanced lab course from the Third Stream (taken from the 4th semester): PSYC0008. Advanced cognitive Psychology (6 credits) PSYC0052. Advanced social psychology (6 credits) PSYC0053. Advanced research in I/O psychology (6 credits) PSYC0054. Human neuropsychology (6 credits) PSYC0061. Advanced issues in perception (6 credits) PSYC0064. Advanced developmental psychology (6 credits) (At the end of the third and subsequent semesters, students will be informed to select an Advanced Lab course of the following semester) Note: An Advanced Lab course is a pre-requisite for Thesis in Psychology. You may be invited by the Department Head to take Thesis in Psychology in year 3 if you meet the criterion for taking this course. Please see An Overview of Thesis in Psychology on the Psychology Departmental web-page.

II. Candidates who wish to minor in Psychology must successfully complete at least 24 credits of senior level courses in this department as specified in the syllabus. III. The selection of courses and special topics in psychology available in a particular year is subject to the approval of the Head of the Department. In course registration, students should pay special attention to the prerequisite of courses as specified in the syllabuses. In exceptional cases these may be waived. IV. All Psychology courses are listed as below: Junior Level PSYC1001. PSYC1002. PSYC1003. PSYC1004. Introduction to psychology (6 credits) How the mind works: explorations in basic thinking processes (6 credits) Psychology and life: personality and social influence (6 credits) Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits)

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Senior Level PSYC0002. PSYC0005. PSYC0007. PSYC0008. PSYC0009. PSYC0010. PSYC0016. PSYC0019. PSYC0020. PSYC0022. PSYC0032. PSYC0035. PSYC0036. PSYC0038. PSYC0051. PSYC0052. PSYC0053. PSYC0054. PSYC0055. PSYC0056. PSYC0057.* PSYC0059. PSYC0060. PSYC0061. PSYC0062. PSYC0063. PSYC0064. PSYC0065. PSYC0066. PSYC0067. PSYC0068. PSYC0069. PSYC0070. PSYC0071. PSYC3001.

Psychological testing and measurement (6 credits) Introduction to counselling and therapeutic psychology (6 credits) Cognitive psychology (6 credits) Advanced cognitive psychology (6 credits) Life-span developmental psychology (6 credits) History and issues in psychology (6 credits) The psychology of stress and health (6 credits) Psychology of personality (6 credits) Fundamentals of social psychology (6 credits) Biological psychology (6 credits) Engineering psychology (6 credits) Introduction to educational psychology (6 credits) Special topics in psychology (6 credits) Psychology of language and bilingualism (6 credits) Perception (6 credits) Advanced social psychology (6 credits) Advanced research in industrial/organizational psychology (6 credits) Human neuropsychology (6 credits) Research internship in psychology I (3 credits) Research internship in psychology II (3 credits) Internship in applied child development (6 credits) Current issues in applied developmental psychology (6 credits) Research and quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) Advanced issues in perception (6 credits) Introduction to psychopathology (6 credits) Industrial/organizational psychology (6 credits) Advanced development psychology (6 credits) Health psychology (6 credits) Foundations of cognitive science (6 credits) Seminars in cognitive science (6 credits) Research project in cognitive science (6 credits) Psychology of motivation (6 credits) Love, marriage, sex, and family (6 credits) Judgments and decision making (6 credits) Thesis in psychology (6 credits) [for candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2007-2008] PSYC3006. Independent study in psychology (6 credits) [for candidates admitted in the academic years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008] PSYC3007. Independent study in psychology (12 credits) [for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009] PSYC3008. Thesis in psychology (12 credits) [for candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009] (* this course is only available for students minor in the Applied Child Development)

4.

Social Work and Social Administration

The Department of Social Work and Social Administration (SWSA) offers a range of courses which can be taken in conjunction with other units in the Faculty to make up the social sciences degree. The courses should be of interest to students who wish to learn about the needs and problems of people, the provision of social services in a society, and who may wish to pursue a career in management and administration, in the government or non-governmental organizations.

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I.

Candidates who wish to major/double major in Social Work and Social Administration must successfully complete either SOWK1001 or SOWK1008 and at least 48 credits of senior level courses in this department as specified in the syllabus. Candidates who wish to minor in Social Work and Social Administration must successfully complete either SOWK1001 or SOWK1008 and at least 24 credits of senior level courses in this department as specified in the syllabus.

II.

III. All SWSA courses are listed as below: Junior Level SOWK1001. Introduction to social administration (6 credits) *SOWK1002. Introduction to social work (6 credits) SOWK1008. Social welfare system and social policy (6 credits) (* this course is regarded as an elective course and not counted towards Major/Minor requirement) Senior Level SOWK0002. SOWK0007. SOWK0009. SOWK0011. SOWK0012. SOWK0013. SOWK0014. SOWK0020. SOWK0023. SOWK0028. SOWK0029. SOWK0030. SOWK0033. SOWK0034. SOWK0037. SOWK0044. SOWK0046. SOWK0050. SOWK0051. SOWK0053. SOWK0054. SOWK0055. SOWK0057. SOWK0058. SOWK0060. SOWK0061. SOWK0062. SOWK0063. SOWK0064. SOWK0065. SOWK0066. SOWK0068. SOWK0069. SOWK0071. SOWK0074. SOWK0075. SOWK0076. Working with children and families (6 credits) Working with families (6 credits) Issues and interventions in mental health settings (6 credits) Issues in health care and rehabilitation settings (6 credits) Social welfare in China (6 credits) Social work practice with selected target groups or in specific settings (6 credits) Health administration (6 credits) Oncology, palliative and hospice care (6 credits) Social policy issues in Hong Kong (6 credits) Selected topics in social work practice (6 credits) Comparative social administration (6 credits) Law and social administration (6 credits) Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) Human sexuality (6 credits) Medical knowledge for social sciences students (3 credits) Socio-cultural context of aging (6 credits) Government and politics of social services in Hong Kong (6 credits) Information and communication technology in human services (6 credits) Evaluation of social services (6 credits) Gender and society a policy perspective (6 credits) Management in human service organizations (6 credits) Aging and society (6 credits) Managing people in human services (6 credits) Career skills training (6 credits) Financial development and management for social service organizations (6 credits) Special topics in policy study (6 credits) Special topics in administrative study (6 credits) Special topics in research study (6 credits) Understanding and working with young people (6 credits) Care management (6 credits) Social skills training for human service personnel (6 credits) Counselling in health care settings (6 credits) Religions and superstitions in everyday life (6 credits) Teachers as counsellors (6 credits) Violence in intimate relationships (6 credits) New age health care in community (6 credits)

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SOWK0077. SOWK0084. SOWK0085. SOWK0086. SOWK0087. SOWK0088. SOWK0089. SOWK0091. SOWK0092. SOWK0093. SOWK0094. SOWK0096. SOWK0097. SOWK0098. SOWK0099. SOWK0100. SOWK0101. SOWK0102. SOWK0103. SOWK0109. SOWK0115. SOWK0116. SOWK0117. SOWK0118. SOWK0119. SOWK0120. SOWK0121. SOWK0122. SOWK0123. SOWK0124. SOWK0125. SOWK3005. SOWK0126. SOWK0127.

International perspective in human services (6 credits) Theoretical foundations in social policy and planning (6 credits) Social service research I: methodology (6 credits) Social service research II: analysis and utilization (6 credits) Social service research project (6 credits) Body politics (6 credits) Family and society a policy perspective (6 credits) Current welfare issues in Hong Kong (6 credits) Adventure-based counselling: theory and practice (6 credits) Generation Y: youth (sub) cultures (6 credits) Human service development, promotion, and evaluation (6 credits) Policy provisions for income protection (6 credits) Information technology and society (6 credits) Working with people with disabilities (6 credits) Separation, divorce and remarriage (6 credits) Medical aspect of psychiatric illness (6 credits) Bullying, aggression and resilience (6 credits) Social work in school settings (6 credits) Counseling in different contexts (6 credits) Working with ethnically diverse communities in Hong Kong (6 credits) Frontiers in interventions around death, dying and bereavement (6 credits) A self-reflective journey (6 credits) Theories and practices in counselling (6 credits) Child maltreatment and protection (6 credits) Mediation and negotiation (6 credits) Counselling in business setting (6 credits) Counselling in human resource development and training (6 credits) Community building and the civil society (6 credits) Community partnership and political dynamics (6 credits) Urban development and community engagement (6 credits) Comparative social policy (6 credits) Field practicum/project report (12 credits) Experiencing drama and movement therapy (Sesame) (6 credits) Theory and practice of employment assistance services (6 credits)

5. I.

Sociology Candidates who wish to major/double major in Sociology must successfully complete the pre-requisite course either SOCI1001 or SOCI1002 or SOCI1003 and at least 48 credits of senior level courses in Sociology from the following list of which SOCI0001 and SOCI0042 are compulsory. Candidates who wish to minor in Sociology must successfully complete the pre-requisite course either SOCI1001 or SOCI1002 or SOCI1003 and at least 24 credits of senior level courses in Sociology from the following list.

II.

III. All Sociology courses are listed as below: Junior Level SOCI1001. SOCI1002. SOCI1003. Introduction to sociology (6 credits) Discovering society (6 credits) Introduction to anthropology (6 credits)

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Senior Level SOCI0001. SOCI0002. SOCI0003. SOCI0006. SOCI0008. SOCI0009. SOCI0010. SOCI0011. SOCI0012. SOCI0013. SOCI0015. SOCI0016. SOCI0017. SOCI0018. SOCI0019. SOCI0021. SOCI0024. SOCI0027. SOCI0030. SOCI0033. SOCI0035. SOCI0036. SOCI0038. SOCI0041. SOCI0042. SOCI0044. SOCI0046. SOCI0047. SOCI0049. SOCI0052. SOCI0053. SOCI0054. SOCI0055. SOCI0056. SOCI0060. SOCI0061. SOCI0063. SOCI0064. SOCI0066. SOCI0067. SOCI0068. SOCI0069. SOCI0070. SOCI0071. SOCI0072. SOCI0073. SOCI0074. SOCI0075. SOCI0076. SOCI0077. SOCI0078. SOCI0079. SOCI0080. SOCI0081.

A history of social theory (6 credits) Class, wealth and poverty: inequality and injustice in Hong Kong (6 credits) Contemporary Chinese society (6 credits) Critical issues in media studies (6 credits) Culture and society (6 credits) Economic development and social change (6 credits) Education and teaching (6 credits) Gender and crime (6 credits) Gender and society (6 credits) Gender in Chinese societies (6 credits) Hong Kong popular culture (6 credits) Hong Kong society (6 credits) Japanese economic institutions (6 credits) Japanese society (6 credits) Life styles and modern culture (6 credits) Marriage and the family (6 credits) Modern social theory (6 credits) Politics and society (6 credits) Quantitative sociological analysis (6 credits) Research project (6 credits) Selected topics in social and cultural anthropology (6 credits) Social anthropology of Hong Kong and Guangdong (6 credits) Social control (6 credits) Social problems (6 credits) Social research methods (6 credits) Sociology of economic life (6 credits) Sociology of law (6 credits) Sociology of punishment (6 credits) The body and society (6 credits) Traditional Chinese society (6 credits) Youth and youth culture (6 credits) Triads and organized crime (6 credits) A cultural study of tourisms and tourists (6 credits) Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits) Fraud, corruption and computer crime (6 credits) Life styles and religious practices (6 credits) Multicultural societies and modern identities (6 credits) Globalization and the information society: myths, facts and emerging patterns (6 credits) The Asian economic miracles and beyond (6 credits) Crime and the media (6 credits) Religious movements: peace, nationalism and terrorism (6 credits) Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits) Chinese identities and global networks (6 credits) Criminology (6 credits) Policy, governance and training in cultural tourism (6 credits) Global migration (6 credits) Disappearing cultures and vanishing heritages (6 credits) Hong Kong: community and cultural policy in the global context (6 credits) Globalization and crime (6 credits) Media, culture and communication in contemporary China (6 credits) Drug control in comparative perspective (6 credits) Researching media and culture (6 credits) Media and culture in modern societies (6 credits) Sexuality, culture and identity (6 credits)

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SOCI0084. SOCI0085. SOCI0086. SOCI0087.

Local cultures and globalizing capitalisms (6 credits) Understanding media (6 credits) Art worlds in transnational perspective (6 credits) Urban studies and world cities (6 credits)

Candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009 opt to have Sociology as first major are not allowed to have Criminal Justice as second major.

The following programmes are offered as second majors to BSocSc students. BSocSc students must declare the first major in one of the five core departments in the Faculty of Social Sciences. 6. I. Criminal Justice (Second Major) Objectives

Crime and its control are among some of the oldest problems facing society. In comparison, criminal justice programme is a relatively recent development, though it is now a commonly accepted part of the university curriculum elsewhere. Criminal justice studies combines a concern for current problems and practices associated with crime control with an understanding of law and social sciences as they are related to criminal justice issues. Candidates will study topics such as criminology, the sociology of law, corrections, social policy, and social administration. The programme seeks to promote an understanding of not only 'how' the criminal justice system operates, but 'why' it should or should not continue to operate in the way it does, and is aimed for students who wish to assume a professional position in the criminal justice system and any one else having a general interest in crime and its control. For candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2007-2008 II. Pre-enrolment requirement

Candidates who wish to major in this programme must have taken or have successfully completed one of the following junior level courses: SOWK1001. SOWK1003. SOCI1001. SOCI1002. Introduction to social administration (6 credits) Introduction to social welfare (6 credits) Introduction to sociology (6 credits) Discovering society (6 credits)

Acceptance into the programme is conditional upon satisfactory completion of these courses in particular and subject to places available. Candidates who intend to select optional courses in Law during third and fourth semesters are encouraged to attend [LLAW1008. The legal system (6 credits)] in their first or second semester, in the Faculty of Law. III. Programme structure Candidates who wish to major in this programme must successfully complete 48 credits of senior level courses from the following list. a) b) Compulsory courses SOCI0071. Criminology (6 credits) Department of Sociology and Faculty A minimum of 24 credits of senior level courses from the following list: SOCI0011. Gender and crime (6 credits) SOCI0033. Research project (6 credits)

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SOCI0038. Social control (6 credits) SOCI0041. Social problems (6 credits) SOCI0046. Sociology of law (6 credits) SOCI0047. Sociology of punishment (6 credits) SOCI0054. Triads and organized crime (6 credits) SOCI0056. Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits) SOCI0060. Fraud, corruption and computer crime (6 credits) SOCI0067. Crime and the media (6 credits) SOCI0069. Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits) FOSS0005. Globalization and crime (6 credits) FOSS0006. Drug control in comparative perspective (6 credits) Special topic in sociology (6 credits) (The topic covered in this course should be related to crime and criminal justice.) Candidates who choose SOCI0033 Research project (6 credits) will be required to complete a small research project dealing with some aspects of criminal justice. c) Other Departments A minimum of 12 credits of senior level courses from the following list: School of Economics and Finance ECON0405. The economics of law (6 credits) Social Work and Social Administration SOWK0028. Selected topics in social work practice (6 credits) SOWK0030. Law and social administration (6 credits) SOWK0033. Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) SOWK0034. Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) Department of Law (some law courses are available to BJ, BSocSc and BSW students only) LLAW2003. Criminal law I (6 credits) LLAW2004. Criminal law II (6 credits) LLAW3001. Introduction to legal theory (6 credits) LLAW3022. Human rights in Hong Kong (6 credits) LLAW3047. Hong Kong Basic Law (6 credits) LLAW3057. International criminal law (6 credits) LLAW3062. Human rights in China (6 credits) LLAW3090. Legal aspects of white collar crime (6 credits) LLAW3101. Cybercrime (6 credits) For candidates admitted in the academic year 2008-2009 II. Pre-enrolment requirement

Candidates who wish to major in this programme must have taken or have successfully completed one of the following junior level courses: SOWK1001. SOWK1008. SOCI1001. SOCI1002. Introduction to social administration (6 credits) Social welfare system and social policy (6 credits) Introduction to sociology (6 credits) Discovering society (6 credits)

Acceptance into the programme is conditional upon satisfactory completion of these courses in particular and subject to places available. Candidates who intend to select optional courses in Law during third and fourth semesters are encouraged to attend [LLAW1008. The legal system (6 credits)] in their first or second

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semester, in the Faculty of Law. III. Programme structure Candidates who wish to major in this programme must successfully complete 48 credits of senior level courses from the following list. a) b) Compulsory course SOCI0071. Criminology (6 credits) Core course One of the following courses: SOCI0056. Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits) SOCI0069. Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits) Department of Sociology A minimum of 18 credits of senior level courses from the following list: SOCI0011. Gender and crime (6 credits) SOCI0033. Research project (6 credits) SOCI0038. Social control (6 credits) SOCI0041. Social problems (6 credits) SOCI0046. Sociology of law (6 credits) SOCI0047. Sociology of punishment (6 credits) SOCI0054. Triads and organized crime (6 credits) SOCI0056. Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits) SOCI0060. Fraud, corruption and computer crime (6 credits) SOCI0067. Crime and the media (6 credits) SOCI0069. Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits) SOCI0076. Globalization and crime (6 credits) SOCI0078. Drug control in comparative perspective (6 credits) Special topic in Sociology (6 credits) (The topic covered in this course should be related to crime and criminal justice.) Candidates who choose SOCI0033 Research project (6 credits) will be required to complete a small research project dealing with some aspects of criminal justice. d) Other Departments A minimum of 12 credits of senior level courses from the following list: School of Economics and Finance ECON0405. The economics of law (6 credits) Social Work and Social Administration SOWK0028. Selected topics in social work practice (6 credits) SOWK0030. Law and social administration (6 credits) SOWK0033. Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) SOWK0034. Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) Department of Law (some law courses are available to BJ, BSocSc and BSW students only) LLAW2003. Criminal law I (6 credits) LLAW2004. Criminal law II (6 credits) LLAW3001. Introduction to legal theory (6 credits) LLAW3022. Human rights in Hong Kong (6 credits) LLAW3047. Hong Kong Basic Law (6 credits) LLAW3057. International criminal law (6 credits)

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LLAW3062. LLAW3090. LLAW3101. LLAW3115. LLAW3127. LLAW3137.

Human rights in China (6 credits) Legal aspects of white collar crime (6 credits) Cybercrime (6 credits) Rights and remedies in the criminal process (6 credits) Dealing with legacies of human rights violations (6 credits) Corruption: China in comparative perspective (6 credits)

For candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010 II. Pre-requisite requirement

Candidates who wish to major in this programme should take one of the following courses as pre-requisite (6 credits): FOSS1002. FOSS1003. GEOG1005. PSYC1004. PSYC0010. SOCI0001. SOCI0042. Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits) Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits) Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) History and issues in psychology (6 credits) A history of social theory (6 credits) Social research methods (6 credits)

Acceptance into the programme is conditional upon satisfactory completion of these courses in particular and subject to places available. Candidates who intend to select optional courses in Law during third and fourth semesters are encouraged to attend [LLAW1008. The legal system (6 credits)] in their first or second semester, in the Faculty of Law. III. Programme structure Candidates who wish to major in this programme must successfully complete 48 credits of senior level courses from the following list. a) Compulsory courses SOCI0056. Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits) SOCI0069. Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits) SOCI0071. Criminology (6 credits) [Candidates who wish to major in Criminal Justice are strongly advised to take SOCI0071 Criminology in their second year of study.] Department of Sociology A minimum of 18 credits of senior level courses from the following list: SOCI0011. Gender and crime (6 credits) SOCI0033. Research project (6 credits) SOCI0038. Social control (6 credits) SOCI0041. Social problems (6 credits) SOCI0046. Sociology of law (6 credits) SOCI0047. Sociology of punishment (6 credits) SOCI0054. Triads and organized crime (6 credits) SOCI0060. Fraud, corruption and computer crime (6 credits) SOCI0067. Crime and the media (6 credits) SOCI0076. Globalization and crime (6 credits) SOCI0078. Drug control in comparative perspective (6 credits) Candidates who choose SOCI0033 Research project (6 credits) will be required to complete a small research project dealing with some aspects of criminal justice.

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Other Departments A minimum of 12 credits of senior level courses from the following list: Social Work and Social Administration SOWK0030. Law and social administration (6 credits) SOWK0033. Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) SOWK0034. Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) SOWK0075. Violence in intimate relationships (6 credits) Department of Law (some law courses are available to BJ, BSocSc and BSW students only) LLAW3001. Introduction to legal theory (6 credits) LLAW3022. Human rights in Hong Kong (6 credits) LLAW3057. International criminal law (6 credits) LLAW3062. Human rights in China (6 credits) LLAW3066. Cross-border Legal Relations between the Mainland and Hong Kong (6 credits) LLAW3071. Equality and non-discrimination (6 credits) LLAW3101. Cybercrime (6 credits) LLAW3115. Rights and remedies in the criminal process (6 credits) LLAW3137. Corruption: China in comparative perspective (6 credits) LLAW3141. Law and film (6 credits) LLAW3145. Law, economics, regulation and development (6 credits) LLAW3146. Multiculturalism and the law (6 credits)

Candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009 opt to have Sociology as first major are not allowed to have Criminal Justice as second major.

7. I.

Public and Social Administration (Second Major/Minor) Objectives

The programme is jointly offered by the Department of Politics and Public Administration and the Department of Social Work and Social Administration. It strives to provide a structured and coherent course of study of the role and operation of government in the making of social policy and the delivery of social services. The programme seeks to provide the community with a pool of graduates with a good understanding of governance and its impact on social policy, and solid knowledge in public management and social administration. The graduates will acquire both the analytical and practical skills required for coping with the growing challenges of public sector work and developments in the social service sector. For candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2007-2008 II. Pre-enrolment requirement

Candidates must have successfully completed the following junior level courses (6 credits each): a) POLI1002. Fundamentals of public administration (6 credits) or POLI1003. Making sense of politics (6 credits) b) SOWK1001. Introduction to social administration (6 credits) or SOWK1003. Introduction to social welfare (6 credits) c) STAT1301. Probability and Statistics I (6 credits) or STAT0301. Elementary statistical methods (6 credits)

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III. Programme structure The programme comprises eight compulsory courses as follows: a) Department of Politics and Public Administration Any four courses from the following list: POLI0024. Issues in public administration (6 credits) POLI0025. Managerial skills in public organizations (6 credits) POLI0027. Public policy-making: theories and application (6 credits) POLI0034. Public administration in China (6 credits) POLI0035. Public administration in Hong Kong (6 credits) POLI0037. Managing people in public organizations (6 credits) POLI0038. Public policy and democracy (6 credits) POLI0039. Pubic policy analysis (6 credits) POLI0040. Public sector management (6 credits) POLI0060. Public financial management (6 credits) POLI0063. Performance and accountability in the public sector (6 credits) POLI0065. Public organization and management (6 credits) POLI0066. Public administration and the public (6 credits) POLI0069. Public policy, politics and social change (6 credits) b) Department of Social Work and Social Administration All courses from the following list: SOWK0023. Social policy issues in Hong Kong (6 credits) SOWK0084. Theoretical foundations in social policy and planning (6 credits) SOWK0085. Social service research I methodology (6 credits) SOWK0086. Social service research II analysis and utilization (6 credits) In the interest of deepening understanding the subject matters taught in this programme, however, students are encouraged to select other senior level electives from the Department of Politics and Public Administration and the Department of Social Work and Social Administration (For the electives on offer in particular years, please refer to the handbooks of the departments). From the Department of Politics and Public Administration, students would in particular benefit from taking POLI0062 Political analysis and one of the following courses: POLI0005. POLI0010. POLI0015. POLI0067. Capitalism and social justice (6 credits) Democracy and its critics (6 credits) Ethics and public affairs (6 credits) Liberalism and its limits (6 credits)

From the Department of Social Work and Social Administration: SOWK0012. SOWK0014. SOWK0030. SOWK0034. SOWK0050. SOWK0051. SOWK0053. SOWK0055. Social welfare in China (6 credits) Health administration (6 credits) Law and social administration (6 credits) Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) Government and politics of social services in Hong Kong (6 credits) Information and communication technology in human services (6 credits) Evaluation of social services (6 credits) Management in human service organizations (6 credits)

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For candidates admitted in the academic year 2008-2009 II. Programme structure Major credits 12 18 30 Minor credits 12 12 12

Programme component Pre-requisites Core courses Electives A)

Pre-requisite requirement (both major and minor: 12 credits) Candidates must have successfully completed the following courses a) POLI1002. Fundamentals of public administration (6 credits) or POLI1003. Making sense of politics (6 credits) b) SOWK1001. Introduction to social administration (6 credits) or SOWK1008. Social welfare system and social policy (6 credits)

B)

Core courses (major: 18 credits; minor: 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take three courses (6 credits each, with a total of 18 credits), candidates who minor should take at least one course respectively from each of the departments (6 credits each, with a total of 12 credits), from the following list. Once the core requirements are fulfilled, other courses from the list may be taken to fulfil the elective requirement: a) Department of Politics and Public Administration POLI0015. POLI0035. b) Ethics and public affairs (6 credits) Public administration in Hong Kong (6 credits)

Department of Social Work and Social Administration SOWK0084. SOWK0023. Theoretical foundations in social policy and planning (6 credits) Social policy issues in Hong Kong (6 credits)

C)

Elective Courses (major: 30 credits; minor: 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses from the course list below and no more than three from any single department. Candidates who minor should take at least 2 elective courses from the course list below and only one from any single department. The following courses are grouped by subject areas. Students are advised to select one stream of study in which to specialise and also refer to the remarks in the core course list for elective requirement:

(i)

Public and social policy POLI0027. POLI0038. POLI0039. POLI0062. POLI0069. POLI0070. POLI0072. Public policy-making: theories and application (6 credits) Public policy and democracy (6 credits) Public policy analysis (6 credits) Political analysis (6 credits) Public policy, politics and social change (6 credits) Language and advice in PPA (6 credits) Normative theory in public administration (6 credits)

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SOWK0012. SOWK0029. SOWK0030. SOWK0062. SOWK0125.

Social welfare in China (6 credits) Comparative social administration (6 credits) Law and social administration (6 credits) Special topics in policy study (6 credits) Comparative social policy (6 credits)

(ii) Management of social services POLI0025. Managerial skills in public organizations (6 credits) POLI0037. Managing people in public organizations (6 credits) POLI0040. Public sector management (6 credits) POLI0060. Public financial management (6 credits) POLI0062. Political analysis (6 credits) POLI0063. Performance and accountability in the public sector (6 credits) POLI0065. Public organization and management (6 credits) POLI0086. Leadership skills in public administration (6 credits) SOWK0051. Information and communication technology in human services (6 credits) SOWK0053. Evaluation of social services (6 credits) SOWK0055. Management in human service organizations (6 credits) SOWK0058. Managing people in human service organizations (6 credits) SOWK0061. Financial development and management for social service organizations (6 credits) SOWK0063. Special topics in administrative policy (6 credits) SOWK0094. Human service development, promotion and evaluation (6 credits) SOWK0119. Mediation and negotitation (6 credits) SOWK0120. Counselling in business setting (6 credits) SOWK0121. Counselling in human resource development and tranining (6 credits) (iii) Governance and policy issues POLI0004. POLI0005. POLI0010. POLI0038. POLI0062. POLI0063. POLI0095. SOWK0009. SOWK0014. SOWK0028. SOWK0034. SOWK0050. SOWK0057. SOWK0075. SOWK0101. SOWK0109. SOWK0118. SOWK0122. SOWK0123. SOWK0124. Bureaucracy and the public (6 credits) Capitalism and social justice (6 credits) Democracy and its critics (6 credits) Public policy and democracy (6 credits) Political analysis (6 credits) Performance and accountability in the public sector (6 credits) Civil society and governance (6 credits) Issues and internventions in mental health settings (6 credits) Health administration (6 credits) Mobilizing social capital for social inclusion (6 credits) Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) Government and politics of social services in Hong Kong (6 credits) Aging and society (6 credits) Violence in intimate relationships (6 credits) Bullying, aggression and resilience (6 credits) Working with ethically diverse communities in Hong Kong (6 credits) Child maltreatment and protection (6 credits) Community building and the civil society (6 credits) Community partnership and political dynamics (6 credits) Urban development and community engagement (6 credits)

Candiates admitted in or before the academic year 2008-2009 opt to have Politics and Public Administration as first major are not allowed to have Public and Social Administration as second major.

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8. I.

Global Studies (Second Major/Minor) Objectives

"Radical interdependence is the state of the world today". Such comments merit close consideration by students and scholars of politics as interdependence is more than a characteristic of national-state actors, it is a heuristic for politically conscious living. Consciousness of interdependence is key to sustaining Hong Kongs status as Asias World City, a long-term objective of the Hong Kong SAR Government. In line with our World City status, our Global Studies program is built to nurture student talents so that they may become fluent in the language of globalization and be globally competent, or having the ability to recognize and exploit the interconnections between the cultural, political, and economic forces transforming individuals and organizations in many areas of the world. It is well recognized that todays employers of university graduates expect their employees to have not only local knowledge, but also national and international perspectives. This Global Studies programme teaches students, through research and problem-led teaching, to examine how globalization impacts our world economically, politically, and spatially, and explores how individuals and communities respond to these challenges. The analytical and communicative competencies, plus the inter-cultural communication and research skills acquired by graduates of this programme, enable students to develop a promising career in both the private and public sectors. II. Programme structure

For candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2006-2007 A) Pre-requisite requirement Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take one of the following junior-level courses (6 credits): FOSS1002. OR FOSS1003. B) Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits)

Core courses (12 credits) Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take at least two courses (6 credits each) from the following lists in which one must be a FOSS course. Once the core requirements are filled, other courses from these lists may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement.: For the first course, students must take one of these two courses: FOSS0013. SOCI0064. Understanding global issues (6 credits) or Globalization and information society (6 credits)

For the second course, students can choose one of the four following courses. FOSS0003. FOSS0004. SOCI0070. URBP0001. C) Human security in the global context (6 credits) Gender and the global economy (6 credits) Chinese identities and global networks (6 credits) Cities and globalization (6 credits)

Elective courses (major: 30 credits; minor: 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses (6 credits each)

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from the course list below and no more than 2 from any single department. Candidates who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses from the course list below and only 1 from any single department. The following courses are grouped by subject areas. (i) Globalization and Economic Development Capitalism and social justice (6 credits) Government and business (6 credits) Managing the global economy (6 credits) Industrial/organization psychology (6 credits) Class, wealth and poverty (6 credits) Economic development and social change (6 credits) The Asian economic miracles and beyond (6 credits) International marketing (6 credits) Employment and labor relations (6 credits) International business (6 credits) Economic development (6 credits) Urban economics (6 credits) Economic development of China (6 credits) Foreign trade and investment in China (6 credits) Asian financial institutions (6 credits) Global development (6 credits) Retail location (6 credits) Port and airport development (6 credits) Sustainable urban transport (6 credits) Economic development in rural China (6 credits) Locational changes of global economic activities (6 credits) Globalizing China II: economy, society, and regional development (6 credits) Transport, infrastructure and the economy (6 credits) The foundations of international trade and finance in the modern world (6 credits) Japanese business, culture and communication (6 credits)

POLI0005. POLI0017. POLI0058. PSYC0063. SOCI0002. SOCI0009. SOCI0066. BUSI0022. BUSI0026. BUSI0044. ECON0501. ECON0503. ECON0601. ECON0602. FINA0501. GEOG2030. GEOG2045. GEOG2051. GEOG2081. GEOG2082. GEOG2094. GEOG2095. GEOG2113. HIST2027. JAPN2030.

(ii) Globalization and Asian Politics and Policies FOSS0005. FOSS0006. FOSS0016. POLI0010. POLI0019. POLI0022. POLI0033. POLI0052. POLI0059. POLI0061. SOWK0029. SOWK0062. GEOG2054. GEOG2065. GEOG2072. GEOG2073. GEOG2078. GEOG2090. GEOG2101. GEOG2104. Globalization and crime (6 credits) Drug control in comparative perspective (6 credits) Myanmar in the age of globalization (6 credits) Democracy and its critics (6 credits) Hong Kong and the world (6 credits) Governing China (6 credits) Problems of the Third World (6 credits) International relations of East Asia (6 credits) China and the world (6 credits) Hong Kong and South China: the political economy of regional development and cooperation (6 credits) Comparative social administration (6 credits) Special topics in policy study (6 credits) Urban planning in practice in Hong Kong (6 credits) Urban planning: principles and practices (6 credits) Environmental management: impact assessment (6 credits) Principles of environmental management (6 credits) Urban geography I: growth, function and pattern of cities (6 credits) Introduction to geographic information systems (6 credits) Globalizing China I: resources, politics, and population (6 credits) Introduction to GIS in health studies (6 credits)

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HIST2009. HIST2039. JAPN2011. JAPN2014. LLAW3062. LLAW3091.

Modern Japan since 1912 (6 credits) War and peace: conflicts and conflict resolutions since 1945 (6 credits) Anthropology of Japan (6 credits) China and Japan (6 credits) Human rights in China (6 credits) Ethnicity, human rights, & democracy (6 credits)

(iii) Globalization and Asian Cultures and Societies PSYC0020. SOCI0003. SOCI0055. SOCI0061. SOWK0012. SOWK0057. BCTC0002. CLIT2045. CLIT2050. ENGL2045. ENGL2066. FINE2029. FINE2030. FINE2033. HIST2064. GEOG2013. GEOG2014. GEOG2050. GEOG2056. GEOG2083. GEOG2086. GEOG2088. GEOG2096. GEOG2100. GEOG2102. GEOG2103. JAPN2035. LING2011. D) Fundamentals of social psychology (6 credits) Contemporary Chinese society (6 credits) A cultural study of tourism and tourists (6 credits) Lifestyles and religious practices (6 credits) Social welfare in China (6 credits) Aging and society (6 credits) Life and Buddhism (6 credits) Colonialism/ postcolonialism (6 credits) Globalization and culture (6 credits) Travel writing.(6 credits) Orientalism and linguistics (6 credits) Modernity and its discontents (6 credits) Towards the global (6 credits) Cross-cultural interaction in the 19th century (6 credits) Sweat and abacus: overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia (6 credits) Sustainable development (6 credits) Countryside recreation and management (6 credits) Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations (6 credits) Tourism and the shrinking world (6 credits) Sustainable cities: theory and praxis (6 credits) Chinas tourism resources and management (6 credits) China: environment and sustainable development (6 credits) Human impacts on ecosystems (6 credits) People, society and the internet (6 credits) Trees and green liveable cities (6 credits) Climate change and social responses (6 credits) Women in Japan and Hong Kong (6 credits) Language and literacy in the information age (6 credits)

Research project / Internship (6 credits)

It is compulsory for all final year candidates who major in this programme to undertake either a year-long independent research project or an internship programme. It is designed to offer major students a chance to apply their theoretical training to a real world issue. FOSS3003. OR FOSS3005. Research project in global studies (6 credits) Internship in global studies (6 credits)

For candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2007-2008 Programme Component Pre-requisites Core Courses Electives Major Credits 6 18 30 Minor Credits 6 12 12

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A)

Pre-requisite requirement Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take one of the following courses (6 credits): FOSS1002. FOSS1003. GEOG1005. PSYC1004. PSYC0010. SOCI0001. SOCI0042. Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits) Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits) Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) History and issues in psychology (6 credits) A history of social theory (6 credits) Social research methods (6 credits)

B)

Core courses (18 credits for majors; 12 credits for minors) Candidates who major in this programme should take three courses (6 credits each, total 18 credits), and candidates who minor should take two courses (total 12 credits), from the following list. Once the core requirements are filled, other courses from these lists may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement: POLI0078. POLI0079. POLI0080. POLI0087. Humanity in globalization (6 credits) Global justice (6 credits) Global political economy (6 credits) Globalization and world order (6 credits)

C)

Elective courses (major: 30 credits; minor: 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses from the course list below and no more than three from any single department or unit. Candidates who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses from the course list below and only one from any single department or unit. The following courses are grouped by subject areas. Students are advised to select one stream of study in which to specialize.

(i)

Globalization and Sustainable Development

Students enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand the dynamics of economic globalization. Students completing this stream will gain a general appreciation for the features and mechanisms of cross-border economic interactions, as well as a specific understanding of the social and environmental impacts of globalization on development. Those students interested in this stream may find career opportunities in multinational corporations and international development agencies appealing. BUSI0044. ECON0501. GEOG2013. GEOG2030. GEOG3405. GEOG3406. GEOG3407. POLI0005. POLI0017. POLI0081. POLI0089. International business (6 credits) Economic development (6 credits) Sustainable development (6 credits) Global development (6 credits) Sustainable urban transport (= GEOG2081. Sustainable urban transport offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Managing cities for sustainable development (= GEOG2083. Sustainable cities: theory and praxis offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Locational changes of global economic activities (= GEOG2094. Locational changes of global economic activities offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Capitalism and social justice (6 credits) Government and business (6 credits) Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits) Global Studies internship (12 credits)

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SOCI0009.

Economic development and social change (6 credits)

(ii) Global Governance and Security Students enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand the role of globalization as a force of destabilization and destruction, as well as reconstruction and renaissance. Students completing this stream will be familiar with the role that war, crime, political disruption, and economic instability each play in the history and contemporary patterns of globalization. Those students interested in this stream may find career opportunities in risk-analysis, peacekeeping operations, and state-military organizations appealing GEOG2109. GEOG3208. GEOG3415. HIST2039. LLAW3091. POLI0010. POLI0033. POLI0081. POLI0082. POLI0083. POLI0084. POLI0088. POLI0089. POLI0099. SOCI0076. Changing population structure in modern society (6 credits) Principles of environmental management (= GEOG2073. Principles of environmental management offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Transnational migration and multi-cultural societies (= GEOG2121. Transnational migration and multi-cultural societies offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) War and peace: conflicts and conflict resolutions since 1945 (6 credits) Ethnicity, human rights, & democracy (6 credits) Democracy and its critics (6 credits) Problems of the Third World (6 credits) Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits) International institutions in world politics (6 credits) On war (6 credits) Comparative just war theory (6 credits) Human security in the global context (6 credits) Global Studies internship (12 credits) Perspectives and practice in world politics (6 credits) Globalization and crime (6 credits)

(iii) Globalization, Society, and Culture Students enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand the impact of globalization on groups, large and small. Students completing this stream will be familiar with the multiple ways that global forces shape and re-shape the lives of individuals and cultures, from consumer preferences to religious affiliations. Those students interested in this stream may find career opportunities in socially conscious NGO's particularly appealing. CLIT2050. GEOG3206. GEOG2056. GEOG2096. GEOG3408. GEOG3211. KADI0001. KADI0002. POLI0016. POLI0073. POLI0081. POLI0085. POLI0089. POLI0093. Globalization and culture (6 credits) Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations (= GEOG2050. Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Tourism and the shrinking world (6 credits) Human impacts on ecosystems (6 credits) People, society and the internet (= GEOG2100. People, society and the internet offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Climate change and social responses (= GEOG2103. Climate change and social responses offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Cities and globalization (6 credits) Globalization, public health and environment (6 credits) Gender and development (6 credits) Religion and global politics (6 credits) Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits) Globalization and health care policy (6 credits) Global Studies internship (12 credits) Understanding social protest (6 credits)

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SOCI0002. SOCI0061.

Class, wealth and poverty (6 credits) Lifestyles and religious practices (6 credits)

(iv) Globalization and Asia Students enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand the consequences of globalization for East Asias political, economic, social, cultural, ecological, and security development. Students completing this stream will be familiar with major dilemmas and various strategies for coping with the forces of globalization in the region. Those students interested in this stream may find career opportunities in think tanks and international organizations concerned with East Asia appealing. ECON0601. ECON0602. FINA0501. GEOG2101. GEOG3102. GEOG3103. KADI0001 POLI0012. POLI0019. POLI0022. POLI0052. POLI0059. POLI0061. POLI0074. POLI0081. POLI0089. SOCI0003. Economic development of China (6 credits) Foreign trade and investment in China (6 credits) Asian financial institutions (6 credits) Globalizing China I: resources, politics, and population (6 credits) China: environment and sustainable development (= GEOG2088. China: environment and sustainable development offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Globalizing China II: economy, society, and regional development (= GEOG2095. Globalizing China II: economy, society, and regional development offered in or before 2009-2010 (6 credits) Cities and globalization (6 credits) East Asian political economy (6 credits) Hong Kong and the world (6 credits) Governing China (6 credits) International relations of East Asia (6 credits) China and the world (6 credits) Hong Kong and South China: the political economy of regional development and cooperation (6 credits) International relations of Southeast Asia (6 credits) Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits) Global Studies internship (12 credits) Contemporary Chinese society (6 credits)

9. I.

Media and Cultural Studies (Second Major/Minor) Objectives

The media are central to our experience and identities in todays modern world. We find ourselves increasingly saturated by messages and ideas from television, radio, print media, advertisement, cinema and the internet. The media not only shape our education, politics, art and entertainment, constituting our worldviews, identities and fantasies, they also help to connect and divide communities locally, nationally and globally. Their influences are further complicated by the rise of new information technology and the globalization of outlook and resources, posing us new demands and challenges. To what extent will those changes result in a multiplicity of lifestyles and identities? Are we getting more homogenized and westernized? Questions of this kind are under considerable discussion in the social sciences as it becomes clear that culture, life-styles as well as class, gender and ethnic identities are the grounds on which economic, social and political forces of the new era work themselves out. In this programme, the connections between individuals, their communities, and the world, mediated by culture and the media, are examined in relation to pressing contemporary concerns such as global versus local, modern versus tradition, diaspora versus nationalism, and culture versus market. This programme is hosted by the Department of Sociology in collaboration with core departments in the Faculty and other departments in the University. It is intended to provide students with the foundation for

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examining the role of media and culture in todays society from a variety of perspectives. It is principally concerned with developing informed and critical understanding and responses to the media and culture and considering the relationships between the two. It enables students to engage with issues concerning the relationship between culture and identity, forms of representation, and the role of media in shaping the ways we live through class discussion, field projects and presentation. It also equips students with useful tools and analytical skills to do research in media and culture. Those who major in the programme have an option to join an intensive internship course or a research project. II. Programme structure For candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2006-2007 A) Pre-requisite requirement Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take one of the following courses as pre-requisite (6 credits): FOSS1002. OR FOSS1003. B) Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits)

Core courses (12 credits) Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take at least two core courses (6 credits each) from the following list in which one must be a FOSS course. They may take more than two courses from the list and the rest will be counted as elective course(s) for major/minor requirements. FOSS0001. FOSS0011. FOSS0014. FOSS0015. SOCI0065. Media, culture, and communication in contemporary China (6 credits) Researching media and culture (6 credits) Cultural studies and modern societies (6 credits) Sexing culture and identity (6 credits) Understanding media studies (6 credits)

C)

Elective courses (major: 30 credits; minor: 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses (6 credits each) from the courses listed for the programme and no more than 2 from any single department. Those who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses listed and only one from any single department. To facilitate students to make their choices, courses are grouped together under different themes:

(i)

Culture and Identity Fundamentals of social psychology (6 credits) Culture and society (6 credits) Gender and society (6 credits) Hong Kong popular culture (6 credits) Life styles and modern culture (6 credits) A cultural study of tourisms and tourists (6 credits) Globalization and information Society (6 credits) Policy, governance and training in cultural tourism (6 credits) A dream in the heart: Varieties of Asian American culture (6 credits) Globalization and culture (6 credits) Chinese urban culture (6 credits) The making of modern masculinities (6 credits) Fashioning femininities (6 credits)

PSYC0020. SOCI0008. SOCI0012. SOCI0015. SOCI0019. SOCI0055. SOCI0064. SOCI0072. AMER2014. CLIT2050. CLIT2052. CLIT2069. CLIT2076.

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ENGL2095. ENGL2099. EUST2010. FINE2031. FINE2033. GEOG2050. GEOG2056. GEOG2057. GEOG2060. GEOG2080. GEOG2083. GEOG2085. GEOG2091. GEOG2093. GEOG2100. GEOG2102. HIST2046. HIST2048. HIST2062. JAPN2011. JAPN2018. JAPN2035.

The East: Asia in English writing (6 credits) Language, identity, and Asian Americans (6 credits) European identity (6 credits) The rise of modern architecture in Western culture (6 credits) Cross-cultural interaction in the 19th Century (6 credits) Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations (6 credits) Tourism and the shrinking world (6 credits) Leisure and recreation in modern society (6 credits) An introduction to archaeology (6 credits) Regional geography of Europe (6 credits) Sustainable cities: theory and praxis (6 credits) North America (6 credits) Principles and practice of ecotourism (6 credits) Visitor management in parks, heritage sites, and recreation areas (6 credits) People, society and the internet (6 credits) Trees and green liveable cities (6 credits) The modern European city: Urban living and open spaces (6 credits) The history of young people in modern Europe (6 credits) From Empire to EU: culture, politics and society in twentieth century Britain (6 credits) Anthropology of Japan (6 credits) Popular culture and artistic activity in Japan (6 credits) Women in Japan and Hong Kong (6 credits)

(ii) Media and Communication SOCI0006. SOCI0067. AMER2022. CLIT2007. CLIT2008. CLIT2074. JAPN2029. JAPN2031. JMSC0008. JMSC0019. JMSC0025. JMSC0027. JMSC0034. LING2044. MUSI2016. MUSI2019. MUSI2044. PHIL2610. D) Critical issues in media studies (6 credits) Crime and the media (6 credits) Whats on TV? Television and American culture (6 credits) Film culture I (6 credits) Film culture II (6 credits) Film and ideology in post-Mao China (6 credits) Japanese popular music and Hong Kong society (6 credits) The media and Japan (6 credits) Multi-media production (6 credits) Media law and ethics (6 credits) Journalism traditions (6 credits) The press, politics and government (6 credits) Covering China (6 credits) Language and culture (6 credits) Music of contemporary Hong Kong (6 credits) Music in society (3 credits) Film music (6 credits) Philosophy of language (6 credits)

Research project/Internship (6 credits) (For major only) It is compulsory for all final year candidates who major in this programme to undertake either a year-long independent research project or an internship programme. It is designed to offer major students a chance to apply their theoretical training to a real world issue. FOSS3004. OR FOSS3006. Research project in media and cultural studies (6 credits) Internship in media and cultural studies (6 credits)

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For candidates admitted in the academic years 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 A) Pre-requisite requirement Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take one of the following courses as pre-requisite (6 credits): FOSS1002. OR FOSS1003. B) Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits)

Core courses (12 credits) Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take at least two core courses (6 credits each) from the following list. They may take more than two courses from the list and the rest will be counted as elective course(s) for major/minor requirements.

GEOG3414. JMSC0027. SOCI0079. SOCI0080. SOCI0081. CLIT2050. C)

Cultures, social justice and urban space (= GEOG2119 Cultures, social justice and urban space offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) The press, politics and government (6 credits) Researching media and culture (6 credits) Media and culture in modern societies (6 credits) Sexuality, culture and identity (6 credits) Globalization and culture (6 credits)

Elective courses (major: 36 credits; minor: 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 6 elective courses (6 credits each) from the courses listed for the programme. They can opt to take the internship course or the research project in media and cultural studies, which carries 12 credits and count as two courses. They can take no more than 2 courses from any single department (excluding SOCI0082 and SOCI0083). Those who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses listed and only one from any single department. To facilitate students making their choices, courses are grouped under two major themes. Students are free to take courses in any one theme or across the two themes.

(i)

Culture and Identity Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations (= GEOG2050. Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Tourism policy and planning (= GEOG2110. Tourism policy and planning offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Geography of tourism and tourist behaviour (= GEOG2115. Geography of tourism and tourist behaviour offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Fundamentals of social psychology (6 credits) Culture and society (6 credits) Gender and society (6 credits) Hong Kong popular culture (6 credits) A cultural study of tourisms and tourists (6 credits) A dream in the heart: Varieties of Asian American culture (6 credits) The American City (6 credits) Chinese urban culture (6 credits) The History of Modern Sexual Identity and Discourse (6 credits) Sex, gender and modernity in China (6 credits) The History of American Popular Culture (6 credits) Anthropology of Japan (6 credits)

GEOG3206. GEOG3304. GEOG3305. PSYC0020. SOCI0008. SOCI0012. SOCI0015. SOCI0055. AMER2014. AMER2015. CLIT2052. HIST2085. HIST2067. HIST2069. JAPN2011.

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JAPN2035.

Women in Japan and Hong Kong (6 credits)

(ii) Media and Communication JMSC0019. JMSC0025. JMSC0034. JMSC0060. JMSC0062. SOCI0006. SOCI0065. SOCI0067. SOCI0077. AMER2022. CLIT2007. CLIT2025. CLIT2065. HIST2031. JAPN2031. JAPN3008. MUSI2015. MUSI2016. MUSI2044. D) Media law and ethics (6 credits) Journalism traditions (6 credits) Covering China (6 credits) Internet, technology and society (6 credits) Quantitative methods for media studies (6 credits) Critical issues in media studies (6 credits) Understanding media studies (6 credits) Crime and the media (6 credits) Media, culture and communication in Contemporary China (6 credits) Whats on TV? Television and American culture (6 credits) Film culture I (6 credits) Visual cultures (6 credits) Hong Kong Culture: Representations of identity in literature and film (6 credits) History through film (6 credits) The media and Japan (6 credits) Contemporary Japanese popular music (6 credits) Popular music: from Cantopop to techno (6 credits) Music of contemporary Hong Kong (6 credits) Film music (6 credits)

Internship / Research Project (12 credits) (For major only) SOCI0082. OR SOCI0083. Media and Cultural Studies internship (12 credits) Media and Cultural Studies research project (12 credits)

Remarks: whether students are eligible for taking SOCI0082 Media and Cultural Studies internship or SOCI0083 Media and Cultural Studies research project are subject to the final approval of the Programme Coordinator. For candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010 Programme Component Pre-requisite Compulsory Course Core Courses Electives A) Pre-requisite requirement Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take one of the following courses as pre-requisite (6 credits): FOSS1002. FOSS1003. GEOG1005. PSYC1004. PSYC0010. SOCI0001. SOCI0042. Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits) Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits) Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) History and issues in psychology (6 credits) A history of social theory (6 credits) Social research methods (6 credits) Major Credits 6 6 12 30 Minor Credits 6 -12 12

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Compulsory course (6 credits) Candidates who major in this programme are required to take this course, preferably in their second year of study. SOCI0080. Media and culture in modern societies (6 credits)

C)

Core courses (12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least two core courses (6 credits each) from the following list. They may take more than two courses from the list and the rest will be counted as elective course(s) for major requirements.

Candidates who minor in this programme should take at least two core courses (6 credits each) from the following list. They can also take the compulsory course listed above as one of their core courses. They may take more than two courses from the list and the rest will be counted as elective course(s) for minor requirements. GEOG3414. JMSC0027. SOCI0079. SOCI0081. CLIT2050. D) Cultures, social justice and urban space (= GEOG2119. Cultures, social justice and urban space offered in or before 2009-2010 (6 credits) The press, politics and government (6 credits) Researching media and culture (6 credits) Sexuality, culture and identity (6 credits) Globalization and culture (6 credits)

Elective courses (major: 30 credits; minor: 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses (6 credits each) from the courses listed for the programme. They can opt to take the internship course or the research project in media and cultural studies, which carries 12 credits and count as two courses. They can take no more than 2 courses from any single department (excluding SOCI0082 and SOCI0083). Those who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses listed and only one from any single department. To facilitate students making their choices, courses are grouped under two major themes. Students are free to take courses in any one theme or across the two themes. Culture and Identity Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations (= GEOG2050. Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Tourism policy and planning (= GEOG2110. Tourism policy and planning offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Geography of tourism and tourist behaviour (= GEOG2115 Geography of tourism and tourist behaviour offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Fundamentals of social psychology (6 credits) Culture and society (6 credits) Gender and society (6 credits) Hong Kong popular culture (6 credits) A cultural study of tourisms and tourists (6 credits) A dream in the heart: Varieties of Asian American culture (6 credits) The American City (6 credits) Chinese urban culture (6 credits) The History of Modern Sexual Identity and Discourse (6 credits) Sex, gender and modernity in China (6 credits) The History of American Popular Culture (6 credits) Anthropology of Japan (6 credits) Women in Japan and Hong Kong (6 credits)

(i)

GEOG3206. GEOG3304. GEOG3305. PSYC0020. SOCI0008. SOCI0012. SOCI0015. SOCI0055. AMER2014. AMER2015. CLIT2052. HIST2085. HIST2067. HIST2069. JAPN2011. JAPN2035.

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(ii) Media and Communication JMSC0019. JMSC0025. JMSC0034. JMSC0060. JMSC0062. SOCI0006. SOCI0067. SOCI0077. SOCI0085. SOCI0086. AMER2022. CLIT2007. CLIT2025. CLIT2065. HIST2031. JAPN2031. JAPN3008. MUSI2015. MUSI2016. MUSI2044. Media law and ethics (6 credits) Journalism traditions (6 credits) Covering China (6 credits) Internet, technology and society (6 credits) Quantitative methods for media studies (6 credits) Critical issues in media studies (6 credits) Crime and the media (6 credits) Media, culture and communication in Contemporary China (6 credits) Understanding media (6 credits) Art worlds in transnational perspective (6 credits) Whats on TV? Television and American culture (6 credits) Film culture I (6 credits) Visual cultures (6 credits) Hong Kong Culture: Representations of identity in literature and film (6 credits) History through film (6 credits) The media and Japan (6 credits) Contemporary Japanese popular music (6 credits) Popular music: from Cantopop to techno (6 credits) Music of contemporary Hong Kong (6 credits) Film music (6 credits)

(iii) Internship / Research Project (12 credits) (For major only) SOCI0082. OR SOCI0083. Media and Cultural Studies internship (12 credits) Media and Cultural Studies research project (12 credits)

Remarks: whether students are eligible for taking SOCI0082 Media and Cultural Studies internship or SOCI0083 Media and Cultural Studies research project are subject to the final approval of the Programme Coordinator.

10. Cognitive Science (Second Major/Minor) (for candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010) I. Objectives

Cognitive Science is the scientific study of the mind and mental phenomena. For example, what is consciousness? Do other animals have language? Could a computer ever think? What is mental imagery? Answering these questions relies upon an interdisciplinary perspective, and so Cognitive Science adopts methodologies from computer science, psychology, philosophy, linguistics, and neuroscience. Students who take this major will be exposed to research in all these disciplines, and will integrate results from across the different approaches in order to more fully understand the complexities of the mind and the brain. A core aspect of the programme is to ensure that students learn skills from different research traditions; for example, a Cognitive Science student could be expected to learn how to run psychological experiments, apply formal linguistic analysis, or critique a philosophical argument. In doing so, this program will develop students who have a variety of formal intellectual skills, and can bring those skills to bear on a range of issues in our increasingly technological world. Students with a Major in Cognitive Science will also be able to act as a bridge between those who are technically skilled and those seek to understand

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technology, by placing formal computational analysis within the context of human thought and behaviour. II. Programme structure Major Credits 12 18 30 Minor Credits 12 12 12

Programme component Pre-requisites Core Courses Electives Pre-requisite requirement

Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take two of the following junior-level courses: LING1001. PHIL1002. PSYC1001. Introduction to linguistics (6 credits) The human mind: An introduction to philosophy (6 credits) Introduction to Psychology (6 credits)

Core courses (18 credits for majors; 12 credits for minors) Candidates who major in this programme should take each of the following three courses; candidates who minor should take PSYC0066 and PSYC0067. PSYC0066. PSYC0067. PSYC0068. Foundations of cognitive science (6 credits) Seminars in cognitive science (6 credits) Research project in cognitive science (6 credits)

Elective courses (30 credits for majors; 12 credits for minors) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses from the course list below. Candidates who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses from the course list below. The following courses are grouped by subject area; students are free to specialize within one area or select courses from different areas. In course registration, students should pay special attention to the prerequisite of individual course as specified in the syllabus. Philosophy of Mind PHIL2110. Knowledge PHIL2220. The mind PHIL2230. Philosophy and cognitive science PHIL2510. Logic PHIL2520. Philosophy of logic PHIL2610. Philosophy of language Artificial Intelligence and Computational Modelling LING2001. Computational linguistics LING2025. Corpus linguistics PHIL2250. Logic, computation, and neural networks PSYC0061. Advanced issues in perception Brain and Cognition LING2053. Language and the brain PSYC0007. Cognitive psychology PSYC0008. Advanced cognitive psychology PSYC0022. Biological psychology PSYC0032. Engineering psychology PSYC0051. Perception

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PSYC0054.

Human neuropsychology

Mind and Language LING2003. Semantics: meaning and grammar LING2027. Phonology LING2032. Syntactic theory LING2034. Psycholinguistics LING2037. Bilingualism PHIL2075. The semantics/pragmatics distinction

11. Counselling (Second Major/Minor) (for candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010) I. Introduction Helping people is not exclusively the work of social workers, psychologists or psychiatrists. Many professionals are assisting people in going through periods of transitions, adjustment, distress and crisis. Teachers support students through their developmental crisis and adjustment in schools. Doctors, nurses, occupational therapists, and physiotherapists in hospitals and clinics offer comfort to patients, assisting them to face threats from health hazards. Managers and supervisors help colleagues and subordinates to face challenges and stress in work situations. Thus, potentially many professions not formally recognized as mental health oriented are involved in helping people. Therefore, we propose to offer a concentration in counselling for undergraduates from diverse disciplines to equip them with basic knowledge in counselling, such that help may become available to people facing mental distress in contexts not confined to the mental health setting, such as schools, hospitals, and business organizations. II. Objectives To equip students with the basic knowledge and communicative skills in counselling; To enhance students self-awareness towards their own values, beliefs and philosophy of life; To sensitize students to the issues, concerns and counselling focus in various settings; To cultivate in students a sense of ethical practice in counselling; To prepare students for further training in the counselling profession.

III. Expected outcomes Upon completion of this course, students will be orientated to the use of counselling in various human services settings such as schools, health and mental health, and public and private organizations, and will be equipped with the fundamental counselling knowledge and basic communication skills in working with people. Furthermore, students' self reflective capacity will be enhanced and it is expected students can have a better use of self in the human service setting. IV. Programme structure Programme Component Pre-requisites Core Courses Elective Courses a) Pre-requisite requirement Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take one of the following Major Credits 6 18 30 Minor Credits 6 12 12

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courses (6 credits): FOSS1002. FOSS1003. GEOG1005. PSYC1004. PSYC0010. SOCI0001. SOCI0042. b) Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits) Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits) Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) History and issues in psychology (6 credits) A history of social theory (6 credits) Social research methods (6 credits)

Core courses (18 credits for majors; 12 credits for minors) Candidates who major in this programme should take three courses (6 credits each, total 18 credits), and candidates who minor should take two courses (total 12 credits), from the following list. Once the core requirements are filled, other courses from these lists may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement: SOWK0103. SOWK0116. SOWK0117. SOWK0119. Counselling in different contexts (6 credits) A self-reflective journey (6 credits) Theories and practices in counselling (6 credits) Mediation & negotiation (6 credits)

c)

Elective courses (30 credits for majors; 12 credits for minors) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses from the course list below. Candidates who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses from the course list below. The following courses are grouped by subject areas. Students are advised to select one stream of study in which to specialize and also refer to the remarks in the core course list for elective requirement. (i) Counselling people in need SOCI0041. SOCI0071. SOWK0009. SOWK0033. SOWK0034. SOWK0044. SOWK0057. SOWK0065. SOWK0075. SOWK0098. SOWK0099. SOWK0100. SOWK0101. SOWK0109. SOWK0111. SOWK0118. (ii) Social problems (6 credits) Criminology (6 credits) Issues and interventions in mental health settings (6 credits) Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) Medical knowledge for social sciences students (6 credits) Ageing and society (6 credits) Understanding and working with young people (6 credits) Violence in intimate relationships (6 credits) Working with people with disabilities (6 credits) Separation, divorce and remarriage (6 credits) Medical aspect of psychiatric illness (6 credits) Bullying, aggression and resilience (6 credits) Working with ethnically diverse communities in Hong Kong (6 credits) Addictive behavior (6 credits) Child maltreatment and protection (6 credits)

Therapeutic approaches/ counselling approaches/ therapeutic intervention PSYC0005. PSYC0020. SOWK0001. SOWK0007. Introduction to counselling and therapeutic psychology (6 credits) Fundamentals of social psychology (6 credits) Advanced group work (6 credits) Working with families (6 credits)

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SOWK0020. SOWK0069. SOWK0092. SOWK0106. SOWK0115. (iii)

Oncology, palliative and hospice care (6 credits) Counselling in health care settings (6 credits) Adventure-based counselling theory and practices (6 credits) Use of creative arts in social work practice (6 credits) Frontiers in interventions around death, dying and bereavement (6 credits)

Counselling in Human Services PSYC0019. PSYC0035. SOCI0008. SOCI0012. SOCI0019. SOWK0037. SOWK0060. SOWK0068. SOWK0074. SOWK0110. SOWK0120. SOWK0121. Psychology of personality (6 credits) Introduction to educational psychology (6 credits) Culture and society (6 credits) Gender and society (6 credits) Life styles and modern culture (6 credits) Human sexuality (6 credits) Career skills training (6 credits) Social skills training for human service personnel (6 credits) Teachers as counsellors (6 credits) Counselling for older adults and their families (6 credits) Counselling in business setting (6 credits) Counselling in human resource development and training (6 credits)

12. Social Policy and Community Building (Second Major/Minor) (for candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010) I. Objectives

The Hong Kong SAR Government has devoted about half of its recurrent public expenditure in various social policy areas ranging from education, housing, medical & health, labour, and social welfare. Such social policies have significant impact on the livelihood of Hong Kong people at large in maintaining or promoting the overall quality of living of citizens. As international experiences reveal, social policies have pivotal impact on sustaining social stability and social development. Problems arising from inadequacies or inappropriate implementation of social policies will certainly arouse social discontent and have ramifications on community dynamics. On the other hand, with the development of democratization and heightened awareness of civil rights, there has been more vivid community dynamics staged by various political factions and pressure groups. These community dynamics have also in turn shaped the governments planning and implementation of social policies. Thus, it can be conceived that there exists a two-way reciprocal relationship between a top-down policy planning originating from the polity and a bottom-up policy advocacy from within the civil society. A good grasp of the dynamics between these two forces will certainly enhance our understanding of the various dimensions of social policies and better equip ourselves in managing social policies. Community building efforts had been revived substantially in recent years to combat various social problems in the community level, namely, crime, drugs, urban decay, family violence, and poverty. Tripartite collaboration, i.e. the public sector, the business sector and the NGO sector, at both the policy and community level is considered as the major strategic direction of social development. Our understanding of the community building and community engagement process is necessary for betterment for the part of community. To equip students with basic knowledge of social policy domains, social policy formulation and implementation in Hong Kong; To equip students with theoretical frameworks in analyzing social policies;

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II.

To enable students to critically assess community dynamics; To equip students with the necessary perspectives and skills in community building. Expected outcomes Students planning to pursue a career related to various social policy areas (health, welfare, education, labour, urban planning) will be better equipped with the necessary knowledge of social policy formulation and implementation, community building and community engagement processes.

III. Programme structure Programme Component Pre-requisites Core Courses Elective Courses a) Pre-requisite requirement Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take one of the following courses (6 credits): FOSS1002. FOSS1003. GEOG1005. PSYC1004. PSYC0010. SOCI0001. SOCI0042. Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits) Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits) Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) History and issues in psychology (6 credits) A history of social theory (6 credits) Social research methods (6 credits) Major Credits 6 18 30 Minor Credits 6 12 12

b) Core courses (18 credits for majors; 12 credits for minors) Candidates who major in this programme should take three courses (6 credits each, total 18 credits), and candidates who minor should take two courses (total 12 credits), from the following list. Once the core requirements are filled, other courses from these lists may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement: SOWK0084. Theoretical foundations in social policy and planning (6 credits) SOWK0122. Community building and the civil society (6 credits) SOWK0123. Community partnership and political dynamics (6 credits) c) Elective courses (30 credits for majors; 12 credits for minors) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses from the course list below. Candidates who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses from the course list below. The following courses are grouped by subject areas. Students are advised to select one stream of study in which to specialize and also refer to the remarks in the core course list for elective requirement. (i) Social policy and managing social services Students enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand the dynamics of social policy making in the globalizing world. Students completing this stream will gain a general appreciation of social policy making, issues related to managing social services, policy and

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politics. POLI0098. SOWK0009. SOWK0012. SOWK0020. SOWK0023. SOWK0029. SOWK0030. SOWK0050. SOWK0051. SOWK0054. SOWK0055. SOWK0058. SOWK0061. SOWK0062. SOWK0068. SOWK0094. SOWK0125. Nonprofit management (6 credits) Issues and interventions in mental health settings (6 credits) Social welfare in China (6 credits) Oncology, palliative and hospice care (6 credits) Social policy issues in Hong Kong (6 credits) Comparative social administration (6 credits) Law and social administration (6 credits) Government and politics of social services in Hong Kong (6 credits) Information and communication technology in human services (6 credits) Gender and society a policy perspective (6 credits) Management in human service organizations (6 credits) Managing people in human services (6 credits) Financial development and management for social service organizations (6 credits) Special topics in policy study (6 credits) Social skills training for human service personnel (6 credits) Human service development, promotion and evaluation (6 credits) Comparative social policy (6 credits)

(ii) Urban development and community building Students enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand complex issues related to urban development / urban renewal and community building. Students completing this stream will critically assess community dynamics and appreciate different perspectives in analyzing urban development and community building issues. GEOG2065. GEOG3413. POLI0069. POLI0095. SOWK0023. SOWK0028. SOWK0030. SOWK0124. (iii) Social issues SOWK0033. SOWK0034. SOWK0037. SOWK0057. SOWK0065. SOWK0069. SOWK0075. SOWK0101. SOWK0103. SOWK0109. SOWK0118. SOWK0119. SOWK0120. SOWK0121. Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) Human sexuality (6 credits) Aging and society (6 credits) Understanding and working with young people (6 credits) Counselling in health care settings (6 credits) Violence in intimate relationships (6 credits) Bullying, aggression and resilience (6 credits) Counseling in different contexts (6 credits) Working with ethnically diverse communities in Hong Kong (6 credits) Child maltreatment and protection (6 credits) Mediation and negotiation (6 credits) Counselling in business setting (6 credits) Counselling in human resource development and training (6 credits) Urban planning: principles and practices (6 credits) Urban development and evolution in Hong Kong (= GEOG2118 Urban development and evolution in Hong Kong offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Public policy, politics and social change (6 credits) Civil society and governance (6 credits) Social policy issues in Hong Kong (6 credits) Mobilizing social capital for social inclusion (6 credits) Law and social administration (6 credits) Urban development and community engagement (6 credits)

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13. Culture, Heritage and Tourism (Second Major/Minor) (for candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010) I. Objective

The objective of this major is to provide students with the following skills: To provide multi-disciplinary knowledge on the nature of culture, heritage and tourism by interrogating the social and historical contexts for their rising prominence, and the current concerns in various sub-fields such as heritage conservation, urban regeneration, art administration and education, cultural and creative industries, tourism and cultural policy-making. To equip students with practical skills in managing cultural resources. To strengthen students exposure, connections and career prospect in related fields by providing internship and research opportunities in local and international cultural organizations. To enhance among students a sense of cultural citizenship by involving them in public debates on related issues.

The curriculum will draw on the expertise of different disciplines and will provide a comparative Asian focus and beyond. It offers a wide range of courses in heritages and tourism studies including cultural policies pertaining to heritage conservation, tourism, cultural resources management and entrepreneurship for the global age. II. Programme structure Programme Component Pre-requisite Core Courses Electives a) Pre-requisite requirement Candidates who major or minor in this programme should take one of the following courses as a pre-requisite (6 credits): FOSS1002. FOSS1003. GEOG1005. PSYC1004. PSYC0010. SOCI0001. SOCI0042. b) Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thoughts (6 credits) Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits) Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) History and issues in psychology (6 credits) A history of social theory (6 credits) Social research methods (6 credits) Major Credits 6 18 30 Minor Credits 6 12 12

Core courses (major 18 credits; minor 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least three core courses (6 credits each) from the following list. They may take more than three courses from the list and the rest will be counted as elective course(s) for major requirements. Candidates who minor in this programme should take at least two core courses (6 credits each) from the following list. They may take more than two courses from the list and the rest will be counted as elective course(s) for minor requirements. GEOG2056. Tourism and the shrinking world (6 credits)

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GEOG3101. GEOG3305. SOCI0055. SOCI0072. SOCI0074. c)

Chinas tourism resources and management (= GEOG2086. Chinas tourism resources and management offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Geography of tourism and tourist behaviour (= GEOG2115 Geography of tourism and tourist behaviour offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) A cultural study of tourisms and tourists (6 credits) Policy, governance and training in cultural tourism (6 credits) Disappearing cultures and vanishing heritages (6 credits)

Elective courses (major 30 credits; minor 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses (6 credits each) from the courses listed for the programme. They can take no more than 2 courses from any single department. Those who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses listed and only one from any single department. To facilitate students making their choices, courses are grouped together under two major themes. Students are free to take courses in any one theme or across the two themes and also refer to the remarks in the core course list for elective requirement. (i) Culture and Heritage Management Course Title An introduction to archaeology (= GEOG2060 An introduction to archeology offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Environmental management: impact assessment (= GEOG2072 Environmental management: impact assessment offered in or before 2009-2010 (6 credits) Sustainable cities: theory and praxis) (6 credits) Protected areas and their management (= GEOG2117 Protected areas and their management offered in or before 2009-2010 (6 credits) Managing cities for sustainable development (6 credits) Urban development and evolution in Hong Kong (= GEOG2118 Urban development and evolution in Hong Kong offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Cultures, social justice, and urban space (= GEOG2119 Cultures, social justice, and urban space offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Managing people in public organizations (6 credits) Public organization and management (6 credits) Industrial/organizational psychology (6 credits) Culture and society (6 credits) Research project (6 credits) Life styles and religious practices (6 credits) Chinese identities and global networks (6 credits) Hong Kong: community and cultural policy in the global context (6 credits) Media and culture in modern societies (6 credits) Local cultures and globalizing capitalisms (6 credits) Managing people in human services (6 credits) Hong Kong culture: representations of identity in literature and film (6 credits) Museum studies workshop (6 credits) Music of China (6 credits) Music of contemporary Hong Kong (6 credits) Chinese music history (6 credits)

Course Code GEOG3301. GEOG3207. GEOG2083. GEOG3306. GEOG3406. GEOG3413. GEOG3414. POLI0037. POLI0065. PSYC0063. SOCI0008. SOCI0033. SOCI0061. SOCI0070. SOCI0075. SOCI0080. SOCI0084. SOWK0058. CLIT2065. FINE2056. MUSI2010. MUSI2016. MUSI2029.

(ii) Tourism and Society GEOG2057. GEOG2096. GEOG3302. Leisure and recreation in modern society (6 credits) Human impacts on ecosystems (6 credits) Principles and practice of ecotourism (= GEOG2091 Principles and practice of

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GEOG3304. GEOG3306. GEOG3414. POLI0037. POLI0065. PSYC0063. SOCI0008. SOCI0015. SOCI0016. SOCI0033. SOCI0035. SOCI0061. SOCI0070. SOCI0063. SOWK0058.

ecotourism offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Tourism policy and planning (= GEOG2110 Tourism policy and planning offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Protected areas and their management (= GEOG2117 Protected areas and their management offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Cultures, social justice, and urban space (= GEOG2119 Cultures, social justice, and urban space offered in or before 2009-2010) (6 credits) Managing people in public organizations (6 credits) Public organization and management (6 credits) Industrial/organizational psychology (6 credits) Culture and society (6 credits) Hong Kong popular culture (6 credits) Hong Kong society (6 credits) Research project (6 credits) Selected topics in social and cultural anthropology (6 credits) Life styles and religious practices (6 credits) Chinese identities and global networks (6 credits) Multicultural societies and modern identities (6 credits) Managing people in human services (6 credits)

14. Urban Governance (Second Major/Minor) (for candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010)
I. Objectives

We live in a rapidly urbanizing world where the time-space dimensions have been compressed by the rapid development of new cities and urban re-development. The land use and urban form of cities have been substantially shaped by different priorities in urban development, among other factors. The urbanization process and the development of modern cities have brought tremendous impacts on both the physical and human geography of contemporary societies. The increasing degree of urbanization around the world has prompted questions over the long-term sustainability of cities and extended urban regions. The pursuit of sustainability in cities, in both developed and developing countries, has forced a reassessment of the form and pattern of urban development, governance, planning, and management. The broad spectrum of courses included in this programme will provide students with a systematic understanding of the basic approaches and key theories of urban governance, planning, and management. Students will receive thorough training in the application of such knowledge to urban governance, planning, urban environmental management, and transport planning issues in Hong Kong, Chinas mainland, and the East Asia region. They will be prepared to pursue careers in the fields of urban governance, urban development, urban planning, urban environmental management and transport policy and planning. II. Programme structure Major Credits 12 18 30 Minor Credits 6 12 12

Programme Component Pre-requisites Core Courses Electives a) Pre-requisite requirement

Candidates who major in this programme should take one course (6 credits) from each of the following two groups:

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Group A FOSS1002. FOSS1003. GEOG1005. PSYC1004. PSYC0010. SOCI0001. SOCI0042. Group B GEOG1012. GEOG1016. GEOG1017.

Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits) Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits) Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) History and issues in psychology (6 credits) A history of social theory (6 credits) Social research methods (6 credits) Economic and social development in an urbanizing world (6 credits) Nature conservation for sustainable societies (6 credits) Human geography in a globalizing world (6 credits)

Candidates who minor in this programme should take one course (6 credits) from Group A. b) Core courses (18 credits for majors; 12 credits for minors) Candidates who major in this programme should take three courses (6 credits each, with a total of18 credits), and candidates who minor should take two courses (with a total of 12 credits), from the following Core Course list. Once the core requirements are filled, other courses from this list may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement: GEOG2013. GEOG2030. GEOG2065. GEOG3403. GEOG3405. GEOG3406. SOWK0084. c) Sustainable development (6 credits) Global development (6 credits) Urban planning: Principles and practices (6 credits) Urban planning in practice in Hong Kong (6 credits) Sustainable urban transport (6 credits) Managing cities for sustainable development (6 credits) Theoretical foundations in social policy and planning (6 credits)

Elective courses (major: 30 credits; minor: 12 credits) Candidates who major in this programme should take at least 5 elective courses (6 credits each, with a total of 30 credits) from the Elective Course listed below (also refer to the remarks in the core course list for elective requirement). Candidates who minor in this programme should take at least 2 elective courses from this list. The following courses are grouped under three major themes. Students are free to specialize within one theme or select courses from different themes. In course registration, students are advised to pay special attention to the pre-requisite requirement (if any) of individual course as specified in the syllabus.

i)

Urban Planning & Transport Management GEOG2018. GEOG2078. GEOG2090. GEOG3304. GEOG3401. GEOG3402. GEOG3411. POLI0027. POLI0037. SOWK0122. Transport geography (6 credits) Urban geography I: Growth, function and pattern of cities (6 credits) Introduction to geographic information systems (6 credits) Tourism policy and planning (6 credits) Retail location (6 credits) Port and airport development (6 credits) Transport, infrastructure and the economy (6 credits) Public policy-making: theories and application (6 credits) Managing people in public organizations (6 credits) Community building and the civil society (6 credits)

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ii)

Sustainability & Development

GEOG2014. GEOG3202. GEOG3203. GEOG3204. GEOG3206. GEOG3207. GEOG3210. GEOG3211. GEOG3302. POLI0038. POLI0069. SOWK0034. SOWK0055. SOCI0002. SOCI0054. Countryside recreation and management (6 credits) Environmental GIS (6 credits) Climate change and the environment (6 credits) Urban hydrology and water quality (6 credits) Modern environmentalism: Society-environment relations (6 credits) Environmental management: Impact assessment (6 credits) Trees for green and liveable cities (6 credits) Climate change and social responses (6 credits) Principles and practice of ecotourism (6 credits) Public policy and democracy (6 credits) Public policy, politics and social change (6 credits) Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) Management in human service organizations (6 credits) Class, wealth and poverty: inequality and injustice in Hong Kong (6 credits) Triads and organized crime (6 credits)

iii)

Urban Economy & Society GEOG2109. GEOG3409. GEOG3414. GEOG3415. POLI0012. POLI0085. POLI0095. SOCI0008. SOCI0009. SOCI0064. Changing population structure in modern society (6 credits) Introduction to GIS in health studies (6 credits) Cultures, social justice and urban space (6 credits) Transnational migration and multi-cultural societies (6 credits) East Asian political economy (6 credits) Globalization and health care policy (6 credits) Civil society and governance (6 credits) New course Culture and society (6 credits) Economic development and social change (6 credits) Globalization and the information society: Myths, facts and emerging patterns (6 credits) SOCI0066. The Asian economic miracles and beyond (6 credits) SOWK0058. Managing people in human services (6 credits) SOWK0097. Information technology and society (6 credits)

CORE DISCIPLINARY AND MULTI-DISCIPLINARY MINORS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Please note that one course cannot be taken to fulfill both the requirements for a major and a minor. 1. Journalism and Media Studies Candidates who wish to minor in Journalism and Media Studies must successfully complete at least 24 credits of senior level courses from the following course list. As a pre-requisite, candidates must pass JMSC0101. 'Principles of journalism and the news media'. Junior level *JMSC0101. Principles of journalism and the news media (6 credits) *JMSC0103. Statistics for journalists (6 credits) *JMSC0104. Economics for journalists (6 credits) *JMSC0105. Introduction to photography (6 credits) (* these courses are elective courses that do not count as requirements for a minor in Journalism and Media Studies)

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Senior level JMSC0002. News reporting and writing workshop (6 credits) JMSC0007. New media workshop (6 credits) JMSC0008. Multimedia production (6 credits) JMSC0017. Feature writing (6 credits) JMSC0018. Chinese news writing (6 credits) JMSC0019. Media law and ethics (6 credits) JMSC0025. Journalism traditions (6 credits) JMSC0026. Independent study (6 credits) JMSC0027. The press, politics and government (6 credits) JMSC0033. Literary journalism (6 credits) JMSC0034. Covering China (6 credits) JMSC0037. Advanced Chinese news writing (6 credits) JMSC0038. Visual journalism (6 credits) JMSC0042. International news (6 credits) JMSC0043. Reporting public health issues (6 credits) JMSC0044. Special topics in journalism I (6 credits) JMSC0045. Special topics in journalism II (6 credits) JMSC0046. Introduction to television (6 credits) JMSC0051. Television news writing (6 credits) JMSC0052. Television news production (6 credits) JMSC0053. Radio news production (6 credits) JMSC0054. Public affairs reporting (6 credits) JMSC0055. Specialised reporting (6 credits) JMSC0056. Business and financial reporting (6 credits) JMSC0059. Covering the environment (6 credits) JMSC0060. Internet, technology and society (6 credits) JMSC0061. Documentary film appreciation (6 credits) JMSC0062. Quantitative methods for media studies (6 credits) JMSC0063. News Photography (6 credits) JMSC0064. Supervised research (6 credits) JMSC0065. Media research: an introduction (6 credits) The following courses can be counted for meeting requirements for a minor in Journalism and Media Studies. SOCI0015. Hong Kong popular culture (6 credits) SOCI0067. Crime and the media (6 credits) SOCI0075. Hong Kong: community and cultural policy in the global context (6 credits) SOCI0079. Researching media and culture (6 credits) Applied Child Development (Faculty of Education and Department of Psychology) (Suspended in the 2010-2011 academic year)

2.

This minor offers a coherent academic programme focusing on the knowledge, attitudes and skills central to improving the well-being of children and their families. Specifically, the minor will (i) help you acquire scientifically-based knowledge about early childhood development and education; and (ii) enable you to apply theories, research methods, and research findings to practical concerns. PSYC0009. EDUC8001. EDUC8002. PSYC0057. Life-span developmental psychology (6 credits) Understanding and guiding the development of young children (6 credits) Planning, managing and assessing services for young children (6 credits) Internship in applied child development (6 credits)

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Criminal Justice Candidates who minor in this programme are required to take 4 courses (24 credits) from the following list and which one or more must be from outside the Department of Sociology: For candidates admitted in or before the academic year 2007-2008 a) b) Compulsory course SOCI0071. Criminology (6 credits) Elective courses (A maximum of 12 credits of courses to be chosen from the following list): Department of Sociology and Faculty SOCI0011. Gender and crime (6 credits) SOCI0038. Social control (6 credits) SOCI0041. Social problems (6 credits) SOCI0046. Sociology of law (6 credits) SOCI0047. Sociology of punishment (6 credits) SOCI0054. Triads and organized crime (6 credits) SOCI0056. Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits) SOCI0060. Fraud, corruption and computer crime (6 credits) SOCI0067. Crime and the media (6 credits) SOCI0069. Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits) FOSS0005. Globalization and crime (6 credits) FOSS0006. Drug control in comparative perspective (6 credits) Special topic in sociology (6 credits) (The topic covered in this course should be related to crime and criminal justice.) (A maximum of 12 credits of courses to be chosen from the following list, but some law courses are available to BJ, BSocSc and BSW students only): ECON0405. The economics of law (6 credits) SOWK0028. Selected topics in social work practice (6 credits) SOWK0030. Law and social administration (6 credits) SOWK0033. Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) SOWK0034. Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) LLAW2003. Criminal law I (6 credits) LLAW2004. Criminal law II (6 credits) LLAW3001. Introduction to legal theory (6 credits) LLAW3022. Human rights in Hong Kong (6 credits) LLAW3047. Hong Kong Basic Law (6 credits) LLAW3057. International criminal law (6 credits) LLAW3062. Human rights in China (6 credits) LLAW3090. Legal aspects of white collar crime (6 credits) LLAW3101. Cybercrime (6 credits) For candidates admitted in the academic year 2008-2009 a) b) Compulsory course SOCI0071. Criminology (6 credits) Elective courses (A maximum of 12 credits of courses to be chosen from the following list): Department of Sociology and Faculty SOCI0011. Gender and crime (6 credits) SOCI0038. Social control (6 credits) SOCI0041. Social problems (6 credits)

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SOCI0046. Sociology of law (6 credits) SOCI0047. Sociology of punishment (6 credits) SOCI0054. Triads and organized crime (6 credits) SOCI0056. Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits) SOCI0060. Fraud, corruption and computer crime (6 credits) SOCI0067. Crime and the media (6 credits) SOCI0069. Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits) SOCI0076. Globalization and crime (6 credits) SOCI0078. Drug control in comparative perspective (6 credits) Special topic in Sociology (6 credits) (The topic covered in this course should be related to crime and criminal justice.) (A maximum of 12 credits of courses to be chosen from the following list, but some law courses are available to BJ, BSocSc and BSW students only): ECON0405. The economics of law (6 credits) SOWK0028. Selected topics in social work practice (6 credits) SOWK0030. Law and social administration (6 credits) SOWK0033. Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) SOWK0034. Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) LLAW2003. Criminal law I (6 credits) LLAW2004. Criminal law II (6 credits) LLAW3001. Introduction to legal theory (6 credits) LLAW3022. Human rights in Hong Kong (6 credits) LLAW3047. Hong Kong Basic Law (6 credits) LLAW3057. International criminal law (6 credits) LLAW3062. Human rights in China (6 credits) LLAW3090. Legal aspects of white collar crime (6 credits) LLAW3101. Cybercrime (6 credits) LLAW3115. Rights and remedies in the criminal process (6 credits) LLAW3127. Dealing with legacies of human rights violations (6 credits) LLAW3137. Corruption: China in comparative perspective (6 credits) For candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010 Programme Component Pre-requisites Core Courses Electives a) Pre-requisite requirement Candidates who wish to minor in this programme should take one of the following courses as pre-requisite (6 credits): FOSS1002. FOSS1003. GEOG1005. PSYC1004. PSYC0010. SOCI0001. SOCI0042. b) Appreciating social research (6 credits) Masters in social thought (6 credits) Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits) Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits) History and issues in psychology (6 credits) A history of social theory (6 credits) Social research methods (6 credits) Major Credits 6 18 30 Minor Credits 6 12 12

Compulsory courses (12 credits) (i) SOCI0071. Criminology (6 credits)

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(ii) SOCI0056. Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits) OR SOCI0069. Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits) [Candidates who wish to minor in Criminal Justice are strongly advised to take SOCI0071 Criminology in their second year of study.] c) Elective courses (A minimum of 6 credits of courses to be chosen from the following list): Department of Sociology SOCI0011. SOCI0038. SOCI0041. SOCI0046. SOCI0047. SOCI0054. SOCI0056. SOCI0060. SOCI0067. SOCI0069. SOCI0076. SOCI0078. Gender and crime (6 credits) Social control (6 credits) Social problems (6 credits) Sociology of law (6 credits) Sociology of punishment (6 credits) Triads and organized crime (6 credits) Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits) Fraud, corruption and computer crime (6 credits) Crime and the media (6 credits) Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits) Globalization and crime (6 credits) Drug control in comparative perspective (6 credits)

(A minimum of 6 credits of courses to be chosen from the following list, but some law courses are available to BJ, BSocSc and BSW students only): SOWK0030. Law and social administration (6 credits) SOWK0033. Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) SOWK0034. Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits) SOWK0075. Violence in intimate relationships (6 credits) LLAW3001. Introduction to legal theory (6 credits) LLAW3022. Human rights in Hong Kong (6 credits) LLAW3057. International criminal law (6 credits) LLAW3062. Human rights in China (6 credits) LLAW3066. Cross-border Legal Relations between the Mainland and Hong Kong (6 credits) LLAW3071. Equality and non-discrimination (6 credits) LLAW3101. Cybercrime (6 credits) LLAW3115. Rights and remedies in the criminal process (6 credits) LLAW3137. Corruption: China in comparative perspective (6 credits) LLAW3141. Law and film (6 credits) LLAW3145. Law, economics, regulation and development (6 credits) LLAW3146. Multiculturalism and the law (6 credits) Family and Child Studies (Department of Social Work and Social Administration)

4.

The programme aims to develop students' understanding of the development of children and young people from a psycho-social perspective. One emphasis is placed on how cultural factors, especially of the indigenous Chinese culture, influence their growth socially, cognitively and psychologically. With reference to these understandings, another focus of the programme is to teach students methods to work with children and young people with different problems and backgrounds. It is expected that after taking the programme, students will be equipped to work with children and young people in different settings more effectively. Candidates who minor in programmes of Family and Child Studies: (a) are required to take not less than four 6-credit courses in the courses listed under the programme;

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are required to take courses from at least two departments; and shall not take more than two courses from any single department. Life-span development psychology (6 credits) Introduction to educational psychology (6 credits) Gender and society (6 credits) Marriage and the family (6 credits) Youth and youth culture (6 credits) Working with children and families (6 credits) Working with families (6 credits) Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits) Understanding and working with young people (6 credits) Violence in intimate relationships (6 credits) Family and society - a policy perspective (6 credits) Counselling for older adults and their families (6 credits) Child maltreatment and protection (6 credits) Mediation and negotiation (6 credits)

PSYC0009. PSYC0035. SOCI0012. SOCI0021. SOCI0053. SOWK0002. SOWK0007. SOWK0033. SOWK0065. SOWK0075. SOWK0089. SOWK0110. SOWK0118. SOWK0119.

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Human Resource Management (Department of Psychology)

To be able to manage a culturally and psychologically diverse workforce, one must not only possess the requisite management skills but also be culturally sensitive. To prepare our students for this, the revamped inter-disciplinary minor in Human Resource Management will include courses on wellness, global citizenship, and cultural sensitivity. Candidates who minor in Human Resource Management are required: (a) (b) to take not less than four of 6-credit courses listed under the programme. Students can apply for course substitution. A list of potential substitutes will be announced in the Psychology website every July; and to take courses from at least two departments.

In course registration, students should pay special attention to the pre-requisite of courses as specified in the syllabuses. BUSI0026. Employment and labour relations (6 credits) BUSI0029. Human resource management and business strategy (6 credits) BUSI0034. Human resource: theory and practice (6 credits) BUSI0075. Current topics in human resource management (6 credits) ECON0103. Economics of human resources (6 credits) POLI0025. Managerial skills in public organizations (6 credits) POLI0037. Managing people in public organizations (6 credits) POLI0065. Public organization and management (6 credits) PSYC0002. Psychological testing and measurement (6 credits) PSYC0005. Introduction to counseling and therapeutic psychology (6 credits) PSYC0020. Fundamentals of social psychology (6 credits) PSYC0032. Engineering psychology (6 credits) PSYC0053. Advanced research in industrial/organizational psychology (6 credits) PSYC0063. Industrial/organization psychology (6 credits) PSYC0065. Health psychology (6 credits) SOWK0055. Management in human service organizations (6 credits) SOWK0058. Managing people in human services (6 credits) SOWK0060. Career skills training (6 credits)

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SECOND MAJOR AND MINOR OFFERED BY THE INSTITUTE OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE Second Major in Exercise Science (72 credits) The Major in Exercise Science is a multi-disciplinary programme of education, synthesising the biophysical, psycho-social and health aspects of exercise. It is for students who are interested in the scientific study of human movement, with a particular focus on the recognition, evaluation, rehabilitation and prevention of acute and chronic illnesses related to inactivity. Core Introductory Level 1 Courses (24 credits) PBSL1111 Kinetic anatomy (6 credits) PBSL1114 Physiology for human movement (6 credits) PBSL1120 Foundations of exercise science (6 credits) PBSL1121 Physical activity and health (6 credits) Biology (6 credits) BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology (6 credits) (only for students without AL/AS/IB/GCE Biology or equivalent) Advanced Level Courses (48 credits) PBSL2225 Decision making using data (6 credits) PBSL2229 Exercise physiology# (6 credits) PBSL2233 Biomechanics (6 credits) PBSL2234 Fundamentals of motor control and learning (6 credits) PBSL2235 Measurement and promotion of physical activity (6 credits) PBSL2236 Sport and exercise psychology* (6 credits) PBSL3334 Advanced exercise physiology (6 credits) PBSL3335 Advances in skill learning (6 credits) PBSL3336 Exercise prescription and training (6 credits) PBSL3337 Physical activity and disability (6 credits) PBSL3338 Physical activity and diseases of inactivity (6 credits) PBSL3339 Public health promotion of physical activity (6 credits) PBSL3340 Special topic in exercise sciences (6 credits) PBSL3341 Recent advances in exercise and health (6 credits) PBSL3342 Current concepts in exercise and health (6 credits) PBSL3998 Dissertation (12 credits) Notes: 1. ^ Students without AL/AS/GCE/IB Biology or equivalent must take BIOL0126 Fundamentals of Biology in Year 1, Semester 1. 2. # It is highly recommended that students take BIOC1001 Basic Biochemistry or BIOL1125 Introduction to Biochemistry prior to PBSL2229 Exercise physiology. 3. * It is highly recommended that students take PSYC1001 Introduction to Psychology prior to PBSL2236 Sport and exercise psychology.

Minor in Exercise Science (36 credits) The Minor in Exercise Science provides an introduction to the discipline of exercise science and its application to health. It is for students who are curious about the scientific study of human movement and its various applications. Core Introductory Level 1 Courses^ (12 credits) PBSL1120 Foundations of exercise science (6 credits) PBSL1121 Physical activity and health (6 credits)

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Advanced Level Courses (24 credits) PBSL2225 Decision making using data (6 credits) PBSL2229 Exercise physiology# (6 credits) PBSL2233 Biomechanics (6 credits) PBSL2234 Fundamentals of motor control and learning (6 credits) PBSL2235 Measurement and promotion of physical activity (6 credits) PBSL2236 Sport and exercise psychology* (6 credits) PBSL3334 Advanced exercise physiology (6 credits) PBSL3335 Advances in skill learning (6 credits) PBSL3336 Exercise prescription and training (6 credits) PBSL3337 Physical activity and disability (6 credits) PBSL3338 Physical activity and diseases of inactivity (6 credits) PBSL3339 Public health promotion of physical activity (6 credits) PBSL3340 Special topic in exercise sciences (6 credits) PBSL3341 Recent advances in exercise and health (6 credits) PBSL3342 Current concepts in exercise and health (6 credits) PBSL3998 Dissertation (12 credits) Notes: 1. ^ Students without AL/AS/GCE/IB Biology or equivalent must take BIOL0126 Fundamentals of Biology in Year 1, Semester 1. 2. # It is highly recommended that students take BIOC1001 Basic Biochemistry or BIOL1125 Introduction to Biochemistry prior to PBSL2229 Exercise physiology. 3. * It is highly recommended that students take PSYC1001 Introduction to Psychology prior to PBSL2236 Sport and exercise psychology.

Elective Courses 1. Centre of Buddhist Studies No major or minor in Buddhist Studies will be offered to social sciences students but candidates may select the following courses as elective courses: Junior Level BSTC1001. Senior Level BSTC0001. BSTC0002. The essence of Buddhist teachings (6 credits) Making sense of Chan (Zen) (6 credits) Life and Buddhism (6 credits)

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FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Language Studies Courses offered to BSocSc students

CSSC1001.

Practical Chinese language course for social sciences students (3 credits)

This course aims at enhancing students knowledge and skills in practical Chinese writing in the social sciences. Students will be introduced to simplified Chinese characters, and will be trained to write letters, proposals, reports, press releases and announcements. They will also acquire the skills in making public speeches and presentations. The course involves extensive use of Chinese IT applications. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination. Practical Chinese language and Hong Kong society (3 credits) (for Mainland Students only)

CUND0002.

This course is designed for Mainland students with the dual aim of providing them with an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the essential features of practical Chinese and paving the way for them to arrive at a deeper, broader understanding of the Hong Kong culture. The key topics include the Chinese language and the history of Hong Kong, the spoken Chinese language and the Hong Kong culture, traditional and simplified characters as well as the basic skills and principles in language communication. Cantonese for mainland students (3 credits) (for Mainland Students only)

CUND0003.

This course is intended for non-Cantonese speaking Mainland students who may not have prior knowledge of the dialect. It aims to describe the basic characteristics of the Cantonese dialect; to explore the phonetic structures of Cantonese; to sharpen students basic communication skills in daily life; and to enable students to gain a proper understanding of the culture and people of Hong Kong. Topics to be covered include the Cantonese sound system, the Yale System of Romanization, the phonetic, lexical and syntactic differences and correspondences between Cantonese and Putonghua as well as Hong Kong customs and conventions.

ECEN1901.

Academic English for Social Sciences (3 credits)

This course introduces students to features of speaking and writing in English in an academic context. Through small group work related to language and disciplinary issues the course develops abilities to produce clear and coherent spoken and written discourse for university study in the social sciences. Assessment: 100% coursework.

ECEN2902.

English for Professional Communication for Social Sciences (3 credits)

The course prepares students to communicate effectively and accurately and prepare themselves for workplace situations which entail the use of English. It requires students to investigate an issue relevant to their studies, improve their interview and presentation skills, and write various professional documents. Assessment: 100% coursework

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Faculty-level Courses (FOSS) FOSS1002. Appreciating social research (6 credits)

Social science researchers investigate social phenomena from different perspectives using different research methodologies. This course will provide a chance for students to take a close look at social science research, and attain a general understanding of the different research orientations taken by social sciences researchers. After taking the course, students will be more knowledgeable and equipped to understand general research findings in social sciences. Emphasis will be on nurturing critical thinking skills and aptitudes for appreciating research evidences encountered in future studies and daily experiences. Assessment: 100% coursework

FOSS1003.

Masters in social thought (6 credits)

Over time, outstanding master thinkers in different social scientific disciplines have produced landmark studies and ingenious conceptual frameworks to illuminate the world we live in. This course introduces students to the works and ideas of selected masters in social sciences, in particular how they continue to enlighten us, by applying their insights to examine the pressing social issues that surround us in the intricately globalized world of today. The basis for our enquiries will be from the works of writers as diverse as Sigmund Freud, Erich Fromm, J.S. Mill, Emile Durkheim, and Karl Marx amongst others. After taking the course, students will learn the ways of thinking and major insights of selected masters of social sciences. Students will also be able to make use of their insights to reflect on some of the major issues they face in life. Assessment: 100% coursework

FOSS1004.

Internship workshop (0 credit)

Before undertaking an internship with a community partner, students will be required to participate actively in one day intensive workshops. These workshops will introduce students to the aims, expectations and key issues related to internships. In the workshops, students will have opportunities to interact with speakers in critically reflecting upon how to become successful interns. More specifically, students will be engaged in exploring the core skills and essential knowledge necessary for successful completion of internships. Assessment: 100% attendance

Department of Geography

First Year
The Department offers a Geography undergraduate curriculum, which is designed to assist the students in learning and understanding geographical and environmental-related knowledge and issues within a modern context and perspective. Details on updated course descriptions are available from our website: http://geog.hku.hk/undergrad. The first-year junior level (Level 100) geography courses are taught in the form of lectures, discussion classes, fieldwork and practical classes. Each course will be examined by one two-hour written paper at the end of the semester in which the course is taught. The basic aim of the courses is to provide students who intend to major or otherwise in Geography in their second and third years with a general environmental-geography background and an introduction to geographical methods of inquiry, with a focus on China and the Asia-Pacific region.

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First-year students intending to major or minor in Geography in their second- and third-years must successfully complete one junior level 6-credit core geography courses. In order to have a wider basic knowledge for their second- and third-year studies as Geography majors, first-year students are strongly advised to successfully complete two junior level geography courses.

Junior Level Courses GEOG1002. Hong Kong: land, people and resources (6 credits)

This course provides students with a fundamental understanding of the physical and human environment of Hong Kong with its larger geographical and regional setting. After an introduction to the major physical features, a range of contemporary issues such as demographic structure and changes, economic development, industrialization, urbanization, housing and planning will be examined. It will conclude with a discussion on Hong Kongs future development problems and their possible solutions. This is an independent course which can be taken by students from various disciplines. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

GEOG1003.

Contemporary global environmental issues (6 credits)

Recent decades have been characterized by increasing awareness of environmental issues and the need to come to terms with them. The course will examine, in turn, many of the current major environmental issues related to the atmosphere the hydrosphere and the biosphere as well as looking at major threats posed by the environment itself in the form of natural hazards. In addition, the issue of the nuclear threat and the ever-increasing demand for energy are explored. Finally, the matter of sustained development and intelligent management of the planet for this and future generations is addressed. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG1005.

Map use, reading and interpretation (6 credits)

(This course is eligible for non-BSS students to seek exemption from IT Broadening.) Maps have been used for centuries to describe spatial patterns and portray association and correlation. Recent developments in digital spatial data handling have changed the environment where maps are used. Maps are no longer confined to the printed format. The objective of this course is to provide an integrated discussion of standard planimetric maps, their uses, and the basic skills necessary to take full advantage of these maps. The lectures will cover fundamental concepts underlying different mapping/analytical techniques, their strengths, limitations, and application settings. The practicals will be devoted to imparting essential computer operating skills to visualize spatial data. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

GEOG1012.

Economic and social development in an urbanizing world (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the processes and spatial patterns of economic development and social changes in an increasingly urbanizing world. Important subjects to be discussed include the geographical dynamics of economic development, the trend of economic globalization versus local development, the location issue in various economic sectors, geopolitics and the new world order, as well as social and environmental concerns in the urbanization process. Emphasis will be placed on the geographical explanation of economic development and emerging urban issues in this fast changing world. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

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GEOG1014.

Spatial distribution of hazards and disasters (3 credits)

Earth processes, the effects of which can be harmful to human life, are considered natural hazards whose impact on human populations often result in disasters. This course offers a broad overview of why various natural hazards, and hence various disasters, which occur on Earth do so in particular geographical regions by investigating the spatial dimensions of their underlying causes and impacts. In turn this provides a better understanding of the geographical distribution of risk across the planet. Assessment: 100% examination.

GEOG1016.

Nature conservation for sustainable societies (6 credits)

The consumption of the Earths resources has reached an alarming level in terms of the intensity and pervasiveness of deleterious impacts. This course surveys the major issues related to the tenure of human-nature interactions, their current status as well as the prognosis for the future. A synoptic view on the cultural roots of the exploitative utilization of our planet sets the backdrop for a systematic assessment of the different but interrelated components of the resource system. Major natural resources such as water, soil, forest, fishery and biodiversity are discussed in the light of their diversified uses and misuses in different human societies, and the possibility for a more enlightened approach towards a sustainable future. Adopting a non-technical approach, this course appeals to students with a background in different arts, business, social sciences or science disciplines. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG1017.

Human geography in a globalizing world (6 credits)

This is an introductory course about the processes and spatial patterns of human population, settlements, and culture in a globalizing world. Important subjects to be discussed will include the main themes of human geography as a spatial science, geography of population and migration, technological innovation and cultural diffusion, the changing cultural landscape, human impacts on the natural environment, and changing geography in major world regions. Emphasis will be placed on the interaction between human society and the natural environment. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

Department of Politics and Public Administration Students who wish to major/double major/minor in Politics and Public Administration must successfully complete POLI1003 in semester I or II. Unless otherwise specified, the final grading for each course will be determined by performance in the examination and assessment of coursework in a ratio to be announced by individual course instructors at the beginning of each semester. The weighting of examination ranges from 40-60% of total course assessment. POLI1002. Fundamentals of public administration (6 credits)

This is an introductory course to the study of Public Administration. It seeks to introduce students to fundamental concepts and theories in the discipline. Main themes that will be examined include the traditions, core functions and processes, as well as the politics and accountability of public administration.

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POLI1003.

Making sense of politics (6 credits)

It is an introductory course offered to students with no previous background in political science. It covers the basic concepts, institutions and processes that one would encounter in the study of politics. Emphasis will be placed on the application of concepts to current issues, including (but not restricted to) that of Hong Kong.

Department of Psychology Student who intends to major in Psychology must have taken either PSYC1001 and PSYC1004; or PSYC1002, PSYC1003 and PSYC1004. Students who have taken PSYC1001 are not allowed to take PSYC1002 or PSYC1003 and vice versa. The final grading for each course will be determined by performance in the examination and an assessment of coursework in a ratio of 40% coursework, 60% examination, unless otherwise specified. PSYC1001. Introduction to psychology (6 credits)

Discussion of basic concepts in psychology and a preliminary survey of representative work carried out in various areas of psychological investigation, together with an investigation at some length of one such area. Assessment: 100% coursework. Eligibility: Students taking or having taken PSYC1002 or PSYC1003 are not allowed to take this course.

PSYC1002.

How the mind works: explorations in basic thinking processes (6 credits)

We are all fascinated by the achievements of the human mind or brain. But we may also often ask ourselves how we can do things better, for example, remember more efficiently. This course will help us to understand more about the ways in which we solve problems, how we develop our abilities to communicate through language, and how we think creatively. It will help us to answer questions about why we forget things, how we manage to see things in the world around us, why we sleep and what our dreams mean. We will look at the ways in which the human brain operates, and how it manages to do such amazing things, through reference to research findings, theories and our own practical work. Lectures will include class demonstrations and activities, as well as videos, presented in a way to enhance your interest in, and memory of, what is already a fascinating area. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination. Eligibility: Students taking or having taken PSYC1001 are not allowed to take this course.

PSYC1003.

Psychology and life: personality and social influence (6 credits)

Through lectures and a series of stimulating class activities, students in this course will learn the latest research discoveries in motivation and emotion, human development, intelligence, personality, psychological testing, stress and health, abnormal psychological functioning, psychotherapy, social attraction, social influence and social competence. The course is intended to enhance the development of self-understanding and social competence. Eligibility: Students taking or having taken PSYC1001 are not allowed to take this course.

PSYC1004.

Introduction to quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits)

This course adopts a practical approach to teaching the analytical aspects of research techniques in psychology. It is designed to provide students with the basic background in research design and data analysis. The logic of statistical inference and scientific explanation, the merits and limitations of

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quantitative approaches to the study of psychological phenomena, and research ethics will all be discussed. Permission of Department Head is required for enrollment. Priority will be given to students planning to major in psychology. Assessment: 100% coursework.

Department of Social Work and Social Administration Students who intend to major or minor in Social Work and Social Administration must successfully complete either SOWK1001 or SOWK1008. The final grading will be determined by performance in the examination and an assessment of coursework in the ratio of 60:40. Teachers concerned will announce at the beginning of each semester the assessment ratio for courses not assessed in the 60:40 examination/coursework ratio. SOWK1001. Introduction to social administration (6 credits)

This is a basic course in the understanding of social policy in the areas of human resources planning and education, land use and housing, ageing and social security, family and support services, etc. The two courses, SOWK1001 Introduction to social administration and SOWK1008 Social welfare system and social policy, are mutally exclusive. Students can only take either one of these two courses within their whole course of study. SOWK1002. Introduction to social work (6 credits)

The course introduces the basic principles and concepts of social work. Students will obtain an understanding of the philosophy, knowledge and values which form the base for social work practice, social work as a profession, and the role of the social worker in modern society. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination. SOWK1008. Social welfare system and social policy (6 credits)

This course introduces the basic concepts and function of social welfare and social services, and the principles and methods of social policy and social planning. Analysis will be undertaken on a range of social services in Hong Kong such as housing, health, labour, education, social security and social welfare services including family, children and youth, community development, rehabilitation, elderly and other relevant services. Students taking the course will also acquire an understanding of the philosophy, mechanism and processes of policy making and planning, the methods of analyzing and evaluating social policy. The two courses, SOWK1001 Introduction to social administration and SOWK1008 Social welfare system and social policy, are mutally exclusive. Students can only take either one of these two courses within their whole course of study. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

Department of Sociology The final grading for each course will be determined by performance in the examination and an assessment of coursework in a ratio of 40% coursework, 60% examination, unless otherwise specified. Students may select at most two courses from the following: SOCI1001. Introduction to sociology (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the nature of sociological enquiry and the basic concepts used in sociological analysis. After some reference to the influence of inheritance and environment on human social behaviour, the course will focus on key concepts used in the analysis of cultures, social structures, social

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processes and social change. Topics include social class, education, media, culture and crime. The relationship between research, concepts and contemporary theory will be explored at an introductory level.

SOCI1002.

Discovering society (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the sociological way of thinking through reference mainly to Chinese societies such as Hong Kong, Mainland China, and overseas Chinese communities. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

SOCI1003.

Introduction to anthropology (6 credits)

This course will explore, through cross-cultural comparison, key social and cultural issues, such as marriage and the family, caste and class, ethnicity and identity, language and culture, state formation, economic values, gender and religion. The course will draw on studies of the peoples and cultures of Asia.

Cognitive Science Programme COGN1001. Introduction to cognitive science (6 credits)

This course allows students to gain an understanding of the workings of the mind in the context of the technological advances that are increasingly shaping our lives and our society. The course introduces students to the domain, goals and methods of Cognitive Science, showing how different disciplines converge in their enquiry into how the brain works. With integration as the overall objective, there will be a series of lectures given by specialists within each of the major disciplines (Computer Science and Information Systems, Linguistics, Philosophy, Physiology and Psychology) that contribute to Cognitive Science. Each series of lectures will present case studies highlighting research findings which show how similar questions about the functioning of the human mind are answered from the perspective of each contributing discipline. Assessment: 100% coursework.

Senior Level Courses

Faculty-level Courses (FOSS) FOSS0017. Introduction to Hong Kong and China studies (6 credits)

This course aims at introducing students to the most current social, economic and political developments in Hong Kong and China, with particular reference to examine major challenges that Hong Kong has confronted after becoming a special administrative region of China Mainland. Assessment: 100% coursework (This course is only offered to the students of the 3 Campus Comparative East Asian Studies Programme and exchange or visiting students of the Faculty of Social Sciences)

FOSS0018.

Social Innovation internship (12 credits)

To fulfill the graduation requirement under the theme of Social Innovation, students will begin their local or non-local internships after completing the intensive training workshops. They will be placed in local/international NGOs or other socially-focused public/private organisations during term time or the summer. They will be supervised and assessed by both an academic tutor and a workplace supervisor.

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Social Innovation Internships seek to enhance students understanding of social issues through first-hand practical experience, and through applying knowledge and skills to real life situations. Students are expected to be socially aware and to have strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills. On completion of the internship, students are required to give a project presentation to reflect on their work-related experiences, and in particular to demonstrate how they integrate academic theories with their work-related experiences. To complete the internship, students must write an extensive report critically reflecting on theories learned in class and analysing empirical findings and work experience gained from the internship. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: FOSS1004 Internship workshop

FOSS0019.

Global Citizenship internship (12 credits)

In order to fulfill the graduation requirement under the theme of Global Citizenship, students are expected to develop strong analytical abilities in solving complex problems by undertaking non-local internships. For students taking non-local internships, they will begin their internships after completion of the intensive internship workshops. They will be placed in international NGOs or other socially-focused public/private organisations during term time or the summer. Through the participation in the non-local internships, students are expected to engage in working closely with international organizations, identifying key issues and developing strategies to enhance social development and promote social innovation. They are expected to conduct critical analysis of social issues, and to propose strategies to address the problems identified in their community organizations. They will be supervised and assessed by both an academic tutor and a workplace supervisor. On completion of the internship, students are required to give a project presentation to reflect on their work-related experiences, and in particular to demonstrate how they integrate academic theories with their work-related experiences. To complete the internship, students must write an extensive report critically reflecting on theories learned in class and analysing empirical findings and work experience gained from the internship. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: FOSS1004 Internship workshop

FOSS0020.

Global Citizenship Summer Institute (12 credits)

The Global Citizenship Summer Institute aims at enhancing students awareness of the importance of Asia in the globalizing world. Students spend four weeks in different parts of Asia like Taiwan, China, South Korea and Singapore. By the end of these four weeks students will have gained a unique perspective on Asia through interacting with academics, government officials and community leaders and local people in selected Asian societies. Assessment: Reflective Journals (20%), Essay (30%), Examination (40%), Attendance (10%)

Department of Geography Senior Level Courses These courses are categorized under Level 200 foundation courses and Level 300 more advanced courses (most of which are upgraded from the GEOG20xx and GEOG21xx courses offered before the academic year 2010-2011). Level 200 foundation courses GEOG2004. Atmospheric environment and global climate (6 credits)

This course is divided into three major sections. In the first, the basic characteristics and features of the

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atmospheric environment are examined from the viewpoint of the basic physical and dynamical processes, which occur in the atmosphere and between the atmosphere and the underlying surface. In the second both the spatial and temporal dimensions of the resulting climate are explored at a range of scales to provide an understanding of the link between the processes occurring in the climate system and the diversity of climatic conditions, which occur on Earth. A special section is devoted to the climates of China. In the last section, various means of reconstructing and modelling the climate system are explored with a view to understanding the nature of past climates and the variety of potential future climates that might be possible. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG2013.

Sustainable development (6 credits)

This course evaluates the links between environmental protection and economic development. The world must manage its natural and environmental resources to meet the human needs of the present while at the same time preserving these resources for future generations. The course introduces students to different views on how human society can achieve the goal of economic growth without depleting the Earths capital and jeopardizing the planets life support system. It aims to enhance students understanding of the issues relating to sustainable development. Although the course cannot provide complete answers to the issues, it helps develop students ability of critical thinking and suggest promising directions in which answers may be sought. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG2014.

Countryside recreation and management (6 credits)

Expansion in leisure time has led to an associated increase in recreation. The countryside can provide a range of activities and attractions. The course examines the countryside as a resource and looks at management issues. The provision of leisure will also be examined, as will how to value the countryside. Special case studies of National Parks in the USA and UK, along with Country Parks in Hong Kong will be undertaken. The environmental impact of recreation will also be studied. Competing claims for rural land and tensions resulting from countryside recreation will also be examined. Factors influencing participation in countryside recreation are explored. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG2018.

Transport geography (6 credits)

This course provides an understanding of the spatial structures and development of transport systems from a people-oriented geographical approach. This approach emphasizes the role of people in determining the evolution and use of transport systems and the role of the transportation systems in serving and changing our daily life through improving accessibility and mobility. The course will cover the fundamentals of geographical analysis on transport, the analysis on transport demand, supply and regulations, and the relationship between transport and development. Case studies of airports, ports, and urban transport networks provide explanations about the mechanisms and dynamics of transport systems in different geographical situations, and how they interact with local and global development. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG2021.

Physical environment of China (6 credits)

The course firstly provides an explanation of basic natural environmental elements of China. Based on understanding and distribution of these elements, Chinese physical environment is then regionalized and the individual environmental regions are discussed in detail. The course also covers the utilization and transformation of natural environment since civilization and the major environmental problems in

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different regions. This course involves a compulsory field trip to China. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG2030.

Global development (6 credits)

This course explains the processes of globalization and discusses its important implications for national and regional development. A geographical perspective is adopted to explain and analyze the processes of globalization. Special emphasis is placed on the interactions of modern transnational corporations (TNCs) and the nation states. Case studies are drawn from different sectors of the economy and different regions of the world. Major issues, such as international trade and resource transfer, circuit of capital, product life cycle, technological innovations, the new international division of labour and transnational integration are addressed. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination.

GEOG2055.

Water resources and management (6 credits)

This course begins with an introduction to water as a resource, and the drainage basin hydrological cycle. The second part of the course focuses upon changing demand for water and explores possible solutions to the water problem. It also examines the issue of access to water. The human impact upon runoff and groundwater by means of land-use change is studied. Finally, water quality including pollution and its impact upon water supply is explored. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG2056.

Tourism and the shrinking world (6 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the global tourism system in the social cultural and economic contexts. With a balanced coverage of the whole range of components within the tourism industry, it explores all aspects of both the private and public businesses related to tourism, such as theories, planning, environmental concerns, operations, and the interrelationships among the many tourism businesses. The material covered is intended to offer students knowledge of the tourism system, enable them to apply basic tourism concepts to various projects and problems, and help them to develop a career in the tourism industry. Assessment: 100% coursework.

GEOG2057.

Leisure and recreation in modern society (6 credits)

This course is an overview of the broad field of recreation and leisure, emphasizing the understanding of various leisure phenomena. As such, it aims to provide the students with an introductory understanding of the nature and scope of leisure, leisure behaviour and affiliated recreation activity. It also reviews relationships between leisure and space, place, time, play, work, family, education, ethnicity, gender, and environment. Assessment: 100% coursework.

GEOG2065.

Urban planning: principles and practices (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the subject of urban planning. It will first discuss the significance and objectives of urban planning, relating the rise of this profession to the changing configurations of our increasingly urbanizing world. Then, drawing upon primarily the experiences of the United States, some of the major concepts and issues relating to contemporary urban planning practice will be deliberated.

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These include competing planning theories on the planning process, the legal basis of planning as well as the interrelationships between planning, politics and social issues. The questions of land use planning, urban design, urban renewal, and environmental planning will be highlighted and experiences from the United States and Hong Kong will be discussed and contrasted to illustrate the complexity of urban planning issues in different geographical, political and social settings. Students are strongly encouraged to take one of the basic foundation courses on urban geography before enrolling in this course. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

GEOG2078.

Urban geography I: growth, function and pattern of cities (6 credits)

Human beings and their activities are increasingly concentrated in cities. A holistic examination of the city involves understanding its role, internal physical and social structure, and systems of activities. This is one of the two basic courses on urban geography. It covers basic topics of the forces and patterns of urbanization, central place theories, functions of cities, rank size rule, primacy and urban systems, and new urbanization features such as the world city and Extended Metropolitan Regions. It is basic to the understanding of the city and related urban issues and problems. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination. GEOG2082. Economic development in rural China (6 credits) China is still largely an agricultural country with an overwhelmingly rural population. This course examines Chinas rural and agricultural development issues from both developmental and geographical perspectives. It focuses on three parts of knowledge: basic theories in rural and agricultural development, existing condition and situation of Chinese agricultural production and the rural economy, and hot topics of debates on contemporary reform and development in Chinese countryside. Agricultural and rural problems, government policies and the associated impacts will be analyzed along with natural environment and condition. The course emphasizes the training of critical thinking and comprehensive analytical skills, as well as practical problem-solving ability. The course is primarily organized into three parts: lectures, seminars and a fieldtrip. Part I are lectures, Part II are seminars presented by students, by topics and in groups, and Part III is a field excursion to China. Assessment: 40% coursework; 60% examination.

GEOG2090.

Introduction to geographic information systems (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the computer-assisted techniques of geographic data analysis, collectively known as GIS, which involve the overlaying and merging of spatial data layers. The principles of such an approach will be discussed focusing on the nature of the spatial data, raster and vector data structures, GPS data collection, data transformation and geocoding, spatial overlay techniques, and accuracy evaluation of spatial databases. Students must complete five simple exercises embodying the application of the GIS concept in a real-life situation. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

GEOG2096.

Human impacts on ecosystems (6 credits)

The course introduces students to the basic concepts of biogeography by studying the structure and functioning of natural ecosystems and their extensive modifications by human activities. It provides a comprehensive foundation on basic ecological concepts, including structure and organization of ecosystems, energy flow and nutrient cycling, evolution of the biosphere and ecosystem succession and changes. Some special issues of ecosystem management of relevance to nature conservation and protection are then expounded, including species interactions, biotic dispersal and migration, fire as a natural-cum-anthropic factor, continental drift and Pleistocene Glaciation, domestication and agricultural

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origin, the pervasive ecological impacts of modern agriculture and urbanization, and the application of island biogeography theory to habitat and species conservation. This is a course of general appeal to students with different backgrounds and dispositions. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG2097.

Global landforms (6 credits)

This course is a core element in physical environmental study. The course provides a systematic description and analysis of earth surface landscapes and the processes that create them. Given that the Earths land surface is located at the interface of the Earths lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere, this study is closely related to a wide range of disciplines of natural environments. Topics discuss the landforms and their processes in different environments, including slope, fluvial, coastal, glacial and arid locations. The landforms created by tectonic movement and the techniques in geomorphology are also studied. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG2101.

Globalizing China I: resources, politics, and population (6 credits)

This is an introductory course about the evolving physical, cultural and political landscape of China. Emphasis is placed on (a) the natural environment and physical setting for development; (b) historical geography and evolution of the landscape; (c) the political system and post-1949 development; and (d) the growth and spatial distribution of the Chinese population.
Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

GEOG2109.

Changing population structure in modern society (6 credits)

This course aims to provide students with a fundamental understanding of human population issues and problems in our contemporary world from a geographical perspective. Major concepts, theories and definitions in Population Geography will first be introduced, and the patterns and trends in fertility, mortality and migration of human populations in different parts of the world will be illustrated. A variety of empirical cases from different geographical scale (from global, national to local) will be used to demonstrate how population issues are both shaped by and engender economic, political, social, cultural and environmental changes. Topics investigated in the course include: high level of fertility in poor countries, ageing population in advanced economies, and the HIV-AIDS pandemic and major health problems in different parts of the world. Policies adopted to address these population-related issues will also be discusses and analysed. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG2114.

Geography of recreation (6 credits)

This course aims to provide students with a geographical understanding of recreation activities, their relationship with natural resources, and their planning and management. Major themes that will be addressed include: factors influencing the demand and supply of recreation resources; the relationships between recreation and natural resources; evaluation of the economic, environmental, and social environments; and future development trends in recreation and tourism. The course will also introduce students to contemporary recreation resource management, planning, and related professional practices. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

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GEOG2120. Introductory spatial analysis (6 credits) The course helps students to understand the research methodologies and techniques that are useful to spatial analysis. This is a foundation course for research in geography. Following a discussion on the research methodologies, along with data sources commonly used in geography, various descriptive and inferential statistics of spatial concentration, associations and autocorrelation are introduced. Underlying concepts and theories are illustrated with practical applications in physical and human geography. Assessment: 100% coursework.

Level 300 more advanced courses Most courses are upgraded from the past GEOG20xx and GEOG21xx courses offered in 2008-2009 and 2009-2010, but with the course titles remain unchanged except one course (GEOG2083 which has been upgraded with a new course title). The past GEOG20xx and GEOG21xx course codes are shown in brackets for students reference. GEOG3009. Honours dissertation (12 credits)

The basis of the honours dissertation should normally be the analysis of a problem through fieldwork or through library documentary study under the supervision of an assigned teacher. The object of the dissertation is for students to demonstrate a mastery of geographical field and practical techniques within the scope of the chosen study. Studies undertaken should be based on courses taken in the second-year. Staff may specify subjects considered suitable for study. The dissertation course begins in the January of the second-year of study and must be completed by January of the third-year. The completed dissertation should be typed with double-line spacing on A4 sheets, and not exceeding 10,000 words in length (excluding figures and tables). Assessment: 100% dissertation.

GEOG3027.

Directed project (6 credits)

The objective of this course is to offer Geography majors an opportunity to engage themselves in empirical/applied reseach projects under a teachers supervision in the Department, and gain hands-on experience in research work. The directed project should normally comprise study of a well-defined and well-bound research topic/project through fieldwork. Students are required to propose, plan, implement, and complete the projects; and to demonstrate a mastery of geographical field and practical techniques. Staff may specify topics/projects considered suitable for small-scale investigation. After completing the projects, students are required to submit a written report, typed with double-line spacing on A4 sheets and not exceeding 3,500 words in length (excluding figures and tables). An oral presentation of their completed work will be scheduled in the second semester of the final year of study. Assessment: 80% written report, and 20% oral presentation. No lecture attendance is required for this course. Students must submit the completed report by mid-January and give an oral presentation in the second semester of the final year of study.

GEOG3028.

Overseas field trip (6 credits)

This required course is open ONLY to geography major students and requires them to complete one two weeks overseas residential field camp in the summer after the second-year of study, and to produce a field work report on the field trip which will be assessed by the teachers leading the field trip groups. The course provides the students an experiential learning opportunity to understand the world of geography by field observation and survey of the natural environment, conservation, social and economic development, transportation and urban planning in a designated part of a foreign country.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Geography majors may have other experiential learning commitments (such as Social Innovation/Global Citizenship or a compulsory field trip in another declared major) for the fulfillment of their degree requirement, but these commitments could pose a scheduling problem with Geographys overseas field trip dates. In such a situation, the students can make prior application for seeking exemption from Geographys overseas field trip, and they will be required to replace this commitment with another 6-credit Senior-level Geography course in order to fulfill the minimum requirement of 48 credits of Senior-level courses as Geography majors. Assessment: 100% field report.

GEOG3101./(GEOG2086.)

Chinas tourism resources and management (6 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Chinas tourism resources and management. Through the study of the works by a multidisciplinary group of scholars, it explores Chinas burgeoning tourism industry. Students are encouraged to trace the historical evolution of Chinas tourism industry, particularly regarding the resources and management, so as to appreciate the achievements made, remaining problems, and prospects of future development. Assessment: 100% coursework.

GEOG3102./(GEOG2088.)

China: environment and sustainable development (6 credits)

Due to its geographic characteristics and its large population, China is prone to natural resources degradation. Environmental problems have been accelerated by the rapid economic growth of recent years, high intensity of energy use, particularly in the industrial sector, and economic and pricing policies that have not taken into account the intrinsic value of the resources. These factors combine to cause over-exploitation of natural resources. This course comprises three main sections. Following the introduction, Section I provides an overview of the state of the countrys natural environment. Section II focuses on the institution, legislative and administrative framework for environment protection and nature conservation. Finally, Section III discusses the governments strategy for the environment and sustainable development as stipulated in recent Five-Year plans and Chinas Agenda 21.

Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3103./(GEOG2095.) credits)

Globalizing China II: economy, society, and regional development (6

Chinas space economy has undergone profound transformation over the past half a century. This course offers a selective evaluation of a number of issues that are critical to understanding Chinas ongoing economic and spatial transformation. Emphasis is placed on development strategies, agriculture, industry, transport, trade, and urban and regional development since 1949. The driving forces operating behind the scenes of economic transformation and the (un)intended consequences are critically evaluated. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

GEOG3201./(GEOG2015.)

Environmental monitoring and assessment (6 credits)

The course is divided into two parts. The first part deals with basic environmental monitoring methodology and techniques, which are how to obtain and analyse information on the existence and concentration of substances in the environment, either naturally occurring or from anthropogenic sources. It also examines natural hazards monitoring. The second part provides a basic concept and nature of environmental assessment (EA or EIA), an exploration of best practice in EA and a description of EA procedures.

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Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3202./(GEOG2019.)

Environmental GIS (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the methods of overlaying and merging of spatial data layers in environmental monitoring and decision-making. The principles of such an approach will be discussed focusing on the nature of environmental data (particularly the raster data structure and remote sensing images), data transformation and geocoding, 3D-modeling and visualization techniques, and accuracy evaluation of spatial databases. Students must complete a simple project embodying the application of the GIS concept in an environmental situation. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

GEOG3203./(GEOG2038.)

Climate change and the environment (6 credits)

This course has as its primary concern climatic conditions on Earth and their interactions with life and human activities. It will focus on climate change, since to deal sensibly with questions raised concerning future climatic conditions and evaluation of their impact on environment and society, it is essential to understand the nature of the climate system and what causes it to change. In particular, the impact of human activities on the climate system will be set in perspective alongside the background of natural changes in the climate of our planet. Issues associated with societal decisions taken today and their potential impact on climate over the next century will also be discussed. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3204./(GEOG2042.)

Urban hydrology and water quality (6 credits)

This course aims to provide students with appropriate knowledge about water in the city. It starts with an introduction to the two water cycles in the city: the natural and man-made systems. The modification of the hydrologic cycle in the urban system is discussed along with the water supply and drainage systems. Access to water, as a scarce resource, and its geographic contrasts are studied. Hydrologic problems in the city such as flooding and subsidence are also examined. Water quality of both natural and man-made water cycle systems are also investigated. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3205./(GEOG2048.)

Environmental hazards (6 credits)

This course examines a range of environmental hazards of geological, geomorphological, atmospheric, biological and human origin focussing on their origins, characteristics and impacts on human society. It will also deal with the responses available to different societies to deal with these hazards including disaster relief, loss sharing and event modification adjustments as well as comprehensive hazard planning and management principles. Where practicable local and regional examples will be used as illustrations. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3206./(GEOG2050.)

Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations (6 credits)

This course presents an introduction to environmentalism, which encompasses a set of beliefs and activities which inform and flow from a concern with the environment. Environmentalism has begun to assert itself globally (since the 1960s/1970s) and locally (from the late 1980s) as a significant force in response to, and sometimes influencing, patterns of development. This course will trace the emergence of environmentalism at both the global and local levels. It will examine the evolving linkages between

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environmentalism and some central societal issues such as social justice, poverty, and gender. The responses of the business sector to increasing public concern for the environment, as well as mounting opposition to environmentalism, will be considered. The course will conclude with a discussion on various manifestations of environmentalism in Hong Kong to illustrate the complex relations between society and environment in a compact and high-density metropolitan milieu. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

GEOG3207./(GEOG2072.)

Environmental management: impact assessment (6 credits)

The purpose of this course is to discuss the role of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies in the environmental decision-making process and as a means for better environmental management. The major components, processes, and attributes to EIA systems will be discussed throughout the lectures. The course will also introduce different methodologies in planning and managing of an EIA study. Applications of EIA system in the local context will be discussed in detail and illustrated by real-life examples mainly from Hong Kong. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

GEOG3208./(GEOG2073.)

Principles of environmental management (6 credits)

The course will help students to understand major aspects of environmental management as a means for protecting natural and man-made environment. A range of concepts and methods in environmental management will be introduced. The major components, processes, and attributes to the environmental management process will be discussed. The market and government regulations associated with environmental management will also be presented. Considering the complex and dynamic nature of the environmental management process, applications of environmental, social, and economic methods in environmental management are discussed in detail and illustrated by real-life examples mainly from Hong Kong. Integrated approaches for identifying desirable policy options in environmental decision-making are also introduced. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3209./(GEOG2099.)

Sustainable use and management of soils (6 credits)

This course introduces students to soils as an integral component of the environment and a pertinent natural resource. It provides a broad foundation to basic concepts of soil as a natural body by assessing systematically the mineral and organic composition as well as their related properties. The physical organization of soils in the form of structure and its manipulation by humankind in the form of tillage are elucidated. Topics on the ability of soils to supply nutrients for plant growth, the use of different forms of chemical and organic fertilizers, and contamination of soils by pollutants, are covered. The importance of soil moisture and their maintenance at an optimal state are explained in the context of drainage and irrigation. The general degradation of soils due to human-accelerated erosion and other unsustainable activities are evaluated together with the prospects for proper ecological rehabilitation and conservation. The course contents and presentation are designed for students with arts, social sciences or science backgrounds. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3210./(GEOG2102.)

Trees for green and liveable cities (6 credits)

This course introduces students to trees as the most dominant element of the natural-green compartment of an urban ecosystem. As prominent landscape features and ecological contributors to biodiversities in human settlements, trees are surveyed with respect to composition and structure, environmental

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conditions for their existence, multiple benefits and functions that they can bring to city inhabitants, and general pattern of greenspaces in cities. Various stress factors dampening tree vigour in the trying urban environment in the above- and below-ground realms, and the resulting arboricultural problems, are considered. The practical management of trees in the urban landscape is elaborated with reference to species composition and selection to match different site conditions, tree planting techniques and subsequent care, tree preservation and transplanting, and the assessment and valuation of urban trees. By adopting a non-technical approach, students with arts, social sciences or science background with an interest in the natural aspects of cities are targeted. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3211./(GEOG2103.)

Climate change and social responses (6 credits)

The course provides a systematic description and analysis of past climate changes during human history, particularly in the last two thousand years. The impacts of these changes on human society would be studied based on the analysis of historical records, which include population changes, armed conflicts, harvest levels, diseases and political transitions. The course will discuss the current issues on global warming and its possible impacts on the future society and the human adaptive choices to the change. This course includes a compulsory field trip to archeological sites in China or southeast Asia. Assessment: 100% coursework.

GEOG3212./(GEOG2122.)

Eyes in the sky: exploring the earth from space (6 credits)

This course introduces the theories and applications of earth observation using satellite images. It is designed to help students develop the knowledge and skills of using satellite images to study spatial phenomena of interest in the social, environmental and physical sciences. The lectures and lab exercises in the first half of the course provide a foundation to work with satellite images. The second half of the course consists of a series of geographical case studies using remote sensing and geoinformatic techniques to answer specific scientific questions pertaining to land cover and land use, urban and infrastructure development, environmental monitoring and assessment, earth surface processes and landform, natural and human-induced disasters, weather and climate, and global change. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3213./(GEOG2123.)

Ecosystem services and sustainable society (6 credits)

This course aims to provide the students with fundamental understanding of natures ecosystem services and their importance for the development of a sustainable society. Creating a sustainable society is the most crucial challenge in the 21st century. Human society is dependent on both a technological and an ecological life support systems. To build a sustainable society, it is necessary to understand natural ecosystems and the delivery of ecosystem services which are essential to the survival of human society. Attention should be given the sustainability of ecosystem services lest they may fail through ever increasing pressure of population and associated environmental degradation. This course starts with an introduction of the concept of natural ecosystems and ecosystem services. Major issues discussed include: (1) the ecological and geographic context of ecosystem services; (2) characterizing ecosystem services generated by various biomes; (3) human impacts on ecosystem services; (4) bringing ecosystem services into markets, environmental policies and land-use planning; (5) a series of case studies; and (6) the connection between ecosystem services and the development of the sustainable society. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

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GEOG3301./(GEOG2060.)

An introduction to archaeology (6 credits)

How do you know where you are going until you know where you have been? This course will introduce students to the role archaeology has played in the construction of humanitys history and prehistory. It is intended to be a broad survey of the discipline, its discoveries, scientific and analytical tools and applications. The course will assist students in recognising new cultural dimension within the landscape around them and provide a sound basis for further study here or abroad. Assessment: 100% coursework.

GEOG3302./(GEOG2091.)

Principles and practice of ecotourism (6 credits)

Ecotourism is the result of increasing interest amongst consumers in exploring the natural world as an alternative to more conventional holidays, along with a desire to reduce the environmental and cultural impact of their activities. This course introduces to students the basic principles and practices of ecotourism, including its prospects and problems from the points of view of host populations, tourist guests, environmentalists and tourism organisations. It leads students to examine the delicate interactions between tourism and the ecosystem by studying global ecotourism cases. It also encourages students to explore the prospects of ecotourism development in China through examining ecotourism practice in the country. Assessment: 100% coursework.

GEOG3303./(GEOG2093.) credits)

Visitor management in parks, heritage sites, and recreation areas (6

Parks, heritage sites, and recreation areas increasingly serve as international tourist attractions and play an important role in the international tourism industry. Visitor use of these areas may contribute significantly to sustainable local communities. However, overuse of parks and protected areas by visitors may result in problems. Visitor management and the related issues of perception of service quality and customer satisfaction, therefore assumes an important role in parks, heritage sites, and recreation areas management. The course examines various concepts and strategies for visitor management of parks, heritage sites, and recreation areas. It also addresses the issue of assessing service quality and customer satisfaction for the management of diverse visitors. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3304/(GEOG2110.)

Tourism policy and planning (6 credits)

This course aims at demonstrating the critical importance of tourism policy to the competitiveness and sustainability of a destination and relates tourism planning to policy. The course outlines the structure, content and formation of tourism policy and relates planning within ecologically sensitive landscape and areas to policy. The planning and management strategies are to be articulated in the context of social, economic and environmental impacts of tourism. Cases worldwide will be discussed. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3305./(GEOG2115.)

Geography of tourism and tourist behaviour (6 credits)

The course aims to provide students with a geographical interpretation of how travelers motivation, perception, and behaviour are inter-related to natural resources and the natural environment. The knowledge and skills of a locational analysis of tourist perception and behaviour will be complementary to students interests in the study of psychology. The main themes to be addressed will include the inter-relationship between the natural environment and tourist perception, the geographic variation of

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tourist behaviour, the perception and selection of tourist destination, the discrepancy between tourist expectation and the end-result, regional variation of the tourism market, methods of evaluation of tourist perception and behaviour. Assessment: 100% coursework.

GEOG3306./(GEOG2117.)

Protected areas and their management (6 credits)

With rapid urbanization and growth of global environmental problems establishment of protected areas has become one of the important environmental measures to safeguard the living heritage. This course introduces students to protected areas of the world and to understand their importance ecologically, economically, socially and educationally. The course will examine the development and implementation of protected areas in the world and the history of protected areas in Hong Kong. It would assess the value and benefit of protected areas for urban communities. Assessment of the areas with potential for designation as protected areas would be made and planning and management of protected areas would be evaluated. Students would be requested to apply what have been learnt in case studies. Problems associated with protected areas such as development control, indigenous people, recreation or tourism pressure will be examined and the compatibility of various activities in protected areas would be considered. The IUCN guidelines and good practice of protected area management would be examined in local context. This course is suitable for those students who are interested in nature conservation and to put into practice some elementary techniques in the planning and management of protected areas. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

GEOG3401./(GEOG2045.)

Retail location (6 credits)

This course introduces the basic principles and components of the retail system with the emphasis on the spatial pattern of demand and the value of location to various actors - the economic basis of location decision. The spatial structure of commercial activities are described and explained at both the settlement and the metropolitan scale with an eye on the location decisions of retail chains and developers. Students will be introduced to the most widely used procedures in store location studies and are urged to evaluate these techniques in terms of the retail chains strategies and requirements in a local setting. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3402./(GEOG2051.)

Port and airport development (6 credits)

Port and airport are regarded in transport geography as two nodal development forms in multi-modal transport systems. Through a series of seminar-like discussions, this course provides a basic understanding of port and airport operations, and how these two forms of nodal transport infrastructure interact with other transport components and with urban and regional development. Examples drawn from different parts of the world will be discussed in detail and students are required to examine the local cases through field trips. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3403./(GEOG2054.)

Urban planning in practice in Hong Kong (6 credits)

On the understanding that students have already acquired some knowledge on urban planning (especially its basic theory and principles) and have keen interest in the work of the profession, this course will concentrate its discussions on selected aspects on urban planning in practice in Hong Kong. It will outline the actual functions and work of urban planning in real life and analyze the more important factors affecting urban planning in Hong Kong. A number of specific significant urban planning issues will be considered. The planning system, the planning legislation and other matters in the implementation

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mechanism will also be explained. The course will end with glimpses into the future development of Hong Kong and its planning-development relationship with neighbouring development areas. Assessment: 40% coursework; 60% examination.

GEOG3404./(GEOG2080.)

Regional geography of Europe (6 credits)

Whereas physically Europe could arguably be regarded as just a part of Asia, it distinguishes itself culturally. This course portrays Europe as a cultural region rather than a continent or political entity. It first tries to define Europe and describe its common characteristics by looking at cultures, landscapes and especially the European cities. While seeking for commonalities, we realise the historic, cultural and economic diversity of Europe, but also the process of overcoming differences and to actively engage in an unprecedented regional integration. The second part of the course examines this process and its political, economic and spatial implications. It links the European experience to globalisation and to integration processes in Asia. The last part of the course then explores the recent development of selected countries and regions within Europe. Apart from introducing a unique continent to the participants the course provides an understanding of interrelated political and regional developments. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination.

GEOG3405./(GEOG2081.)

Sustainable urban transport (6 credits)

This course introduces a new approach to apply the concept of sustainability to urban transport. It provides basic knowledge about the operation of urban transportation systems, urban transport planning and policy. Trends in population and urbanization will be associated closely with the patterns of travel behavior and demand, transport technology, and energy use. Personal mobility and accessibility in the urbanized developed and developing worlds will be explained with case studies from around the world. An introduction of trends in intercity travel and freight mobility bring this course further with a regional context, and examples are drawn from the Pearl River Delta as well as other mega-city regions. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3406. Managing cities for sustainable development (GEOG2083. Sustainable cities: theory and praxis) (6 credits) There has been a rapidly increasing literature, since the latter half of the 1990s, on how cities and urban development in general could be made compatible with sustainable development goals. This course will examine key issues, both theoretical and practical, pertaining to this topic--such as the relationship between cities and environmental justice, health, transport, industry, agriculture, planning, designing with nature and waste management. Discussion will also extend to the problem of how best to assess, measure, and monitor progress towards the achievement of sustainable development goals at the city and national levels. Comparing and contrasting various policy and planning approaches exemplified by a range of urban projects introduced and implemented in both developed and developing countries, an overall emphasis will be placed on how sustainable cities need to be considered within a regional and global context. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

GEOG3407./(GEOG2094.)

Locational changes of global economic activities (6 credits)

This course gives an introduction to competing theoretical interpretations of why economic activities are located where they are. Emphasis is placed on the processes of globalization, their geographical implications, and various theoretical attempts to understand the dynamics of the new economic landscape. Both topical and regional issues of economic geography are discussed and economic development at the

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global, national, and local scales are examined. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

GEOG3408./(GEOG2100.)

People, society and the internet (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the spatial implications of convergent information technology, broadly defined as computers and telecommunications. In particular, it examines the characteristics of digital communities in different parts of the world. This course begins by exploring the historical roots and geographical diffusion of the Internet. It then proceeds to examine the characteristics of digital communities in different parts of the world. Special emphasis is put on the typology of Internet information, the importance of Internet information production centers, and the strategies of promoting Internet development. Assessment: 40% coursework; 60% examination.

GEOG3409./(GEOG2104.)

Introduction to GIS in health studies (6 credits)

The idea of applying GIS techniques in health-related studies is not new. Indeed, GIS has been used for more than a decade in the western countries and a flooding of applications in the health care sector reflects its significance. This course discusses how a GIS is used to address and analyze pressing health problems from the geographical perspective. It covers such topics as theoretical and practical issues, simple disease mapping, disease pattern analysis, and spatial autocorrelation. The course will be conducted in a series of lectures and hands-on practices in a problem-based learning environment. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

GEOG3410./(GEOG2107.)

Geographical analysis of crime (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the study of crime from a geographic perspective, with a focus on the use of spatial analysis techniques to identify, quantify, visualize, explain and predict the occurrence of crime in the global, regional and local settings. The course is divided into two parts. In the first part students will learn the fundamental theories of crime in the context of social ecology, behavioural geography, criminal opportunity and crime pattern theories. In the second part students will study crime mapping and crime analysis techniques including spatial statistics, geo-visualisation, journey to crime, hot spot analysis, and geographic profiling of serial offenders. Students will learn to use geographic information systems (GIS) and crime analysis software packages to perform crime analysis for applications in policing and community safety. The emphasis of the course is on the dynamic interaction between the social and physical environments underlying the occurrence of crime in geographical space and over time. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3411./(GEOG2113.)

Transport, infrastructure and the economy (6 credits)

This course aims to encourage students to think about the role of transport in the economy critically. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the theoretical approaches and empirical evidences on the relationship between transport and the economy. Specific case studies are drawn extensively from different parts of the world. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the role of government in shaping the transport-development relationship and in promoting transport sustainability. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

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GEGOG3412./(GEOG2116.) Geography of poverty and wealth (6 credits) Why are some nations/people so poor and others so rich? Do the reasons lie with their productivity? Does climate play a role? Do public health and access to the sea make a difference? Would institutional reforms, international aid and social welfare solve the problems of poverty? Can the poor ever become rich? What is the relevancy of geography? This course on the geography of poverty and wealth addresses these questions by exposing students to the meanings of development, theories of development, major issues of development strategies and planning at the international, national and sub-national levels. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3413./(GEOG2118.)

Urban development and evolution in Hong Kong (6 credits)

This course focuses on the evolution of urban development and associated land administration in Hong Kong, from a Britishs Colony in China, to an international business hub in Asia-Pacific and South-China region. Pertinent themes include the selection of Hong Kong as the first colony in China ceded to the British, location of Victoria City, mode of city development, influences of past and current urban development from historical development, military forces, land developers, the community sector and government planning policies. Different physical and human factors on Hong Kongs urban development are then evaluated and accessed by using historical documents old photos and maps. This course appeals to students with a background in different arts, social sciences or science disciplines. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3414./(GEOG2119.)

Cultures, social justice and urban space (6 credits)

Students will be familiarised with the foundation of Cultural and Social Geography, and learn to make sense of the mutually constitutive relationship between people and their environments. In this course, students will explore how cultures are geographically expressed and how geography is a basic element in the making of culture. The course will begin with a survey of the main theoretical shifts in the discipline throughout the 20th century. With such conceptual understanding as background, students will examine an array of empirical cases to appreciate the role of space, place and culture in relation to social issues, cultural politics, identity and community and other aspects of daily life. Particular attention will be paid to the ways how gender, class, and race/ethnicity are related to the creation and negotiation of urban space and social systems. Major topics investigated include: urban injustice, struggles over urban public spaces, cultural politics in colonial and post-colonial eras, and culture in the age of globalisation, and culture and heritage as tourism resources. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

GEOG3415./(GEOG2121.)

Transnational migration and multi-cultural societies (6 credits)

This course examines major aspects of international migration from a geographical perspective. The course will begin by introducing major migration theories and tracing the historical development of international migration in different parts of the world. Migration flows will be analysed in relationship to processes that stretch different geographical scales including colonialism, globalisation of the economy, political and environmental changes. The increasing transnational characteristic of contemporary migration will be highlighted and scrutinised drawing upon both theories and empirical cases. Drawing upon migration experiences in different parts of the world, the course will also examine the potential, challenges and strategies in enhancing social cohesion in increasingly multi-cultural societies. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

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Department of Politics and Public Administration Unless otherwise specified, the final grading for each course will be determined by performance in the examination and assessment of coursework in a ratio to be announced by individual course instructors at the beginning of each semester. The weighting of examination ranges from 40-60% of total course assessment. POLI0001. A special topic in political science (6 credits) This course is offered from time to time. Students should consult the Department on the content of the unit on offer.

POLI0002.

A special topic in political theory (6 credits)

Each year (if possible) a political theory course will be offered under this heading. The topic chosen will depend upon the interests of staff and students. Students should consult the Department on the content of the course on offer.

POLI0004.

Bureaucracy and the public (6 credits)

This course examines the political, legal and social dimensions of interaction between bureaucracies and the public. Consideration will be given to the effectiveness of complaint-handling institutions, such as the ombudsman, Freedom of Information Acts, secrecy provisions and the roles played by street-level bureaucrats.

POLI0005.

Capitalism and social justice (6 credits)

This course discusses the morality of capitalism with reference to such issues as exploitation, social justice and equality. Topics include the philosophical defence of free-market capitalism, egalitarian theories of social justice, Marxist critique of capitalism, the concept of exploitation, and welfare rights.

POLI0006.

China and Hong Kong: the politics of transition (6 credits)

The development of relations between China and Hong Kong since 1982 is critical to our understanding of Hong Kong's current political problems. This course focuses on the Basic Law, autonomy, democratization, and Hong Kong's political, economic and legal interaction with China.

POLI0009.

Comparative politics (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the methods and issues of comparative politics. It will examine the logic and method of comparative politics and some key issues in the comparative study of political behaviour, institutions and processes, such as political culture, political participation, political parties, intergovernmental relations, state-society relations and political development.

POLI0010.

Democracy and its critics (6 credits)

This course discusses basic and practical issues concerning the nature, justification, and limits of democracy.

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Topics include the concept and foundations of democracy, participatory democracy, the elitist challenge to democracy, Marxist critique of capitalist democracy, rational choice approaches to democracy, and others.

POLI0012.

East Asian political economy (6 credits)

This course aims to examine the political processes that underlie the rapid economic transformation of East Asian countries. We will mainly cover Japan and the newly industrializing economies, namely Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and South Korea, but comparisons with China and other emerging economies such as Malaysia and Thailand will also be made. We will first introduce the salient features of the East Asian model of development and we will then analyze the pattern of political development, the relations between the state and other political actors, the development of administrative system, as well as the impact of international relations and strategic factors on the domestic political and economic processes of these cases. Eligibility: Students who have taken FOSS0010 are not allowed to take this course.

POLI0013.

Elections and representative democracy (6 credits)

This course examines the relationship between various aspects of elections and representative democracy. Electoral systems, various aspects of the electoral process, the role of representatives, among other topics, will be studied in relation to democratic principles and theories of representation. Examples will be drawn from both Hong Kong and other political systems.

POLI0015.

Ethics and public affairs (6 credits)

This course examines major public issues in contemporary societies from the perspectives of ethics and political theory. It aims to enhance students abilities to critically analyze controversial ethical issues in public affairs. Topics include the nature and methods of moral arguments, major approaches in ethics and political theory, and selected studies of current public issues in the fields of global ethics, market ethics, and political and administrative ethics.

POLI0016.

Gender and development (6 credits)

This course introduces the gender dimension to the study of development, especially in an era of globalization. It begins with an overview of the articulation of gender concerns in western development theory and practice in the last three decades, and explores in greater depth the gendered impact of certain key processes at work today. They include war and nation building, the debt crisis, global economic restructuring and labour migration, global governance and the international womens movement. Eligibility: Students who have taken FOSS0004 are not allowed to take this course.

POLI0017.

Government and business (6 credits)

This course explores the interplay between government and business within major East Asian countries and how regional economic dynamism is shaping regional international relations in East Asia. The theoretical focus is on how government policy affects the market and how economic forces shape government political decisions. At the international level, it seeks to examine the political basis of regional economic integration and the economic foundation of international political cooperation in East Asia. Issue areas for this course include: the economic dynamism in East Asia, sub-regional economic growth circles, patterns of trade and investment, APEC, and security challenges and economic regionalism.

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POLI0018.

The Japanese way of politics (6 credits)

The main questions to be addressed in this course include: What are the main characteristics of the Japanese democracy? How does it differ from other liberal democracies? Why had the LDP maintained its long-lasting rule between 1955 and 1993? What is the role of the bureaucracy in Japanese politics? How does the business community exert its political influence? What are the main characteristics of the Japanese political culture? How do ordinary Japanese and social groups exercise their political power? What are the main sources of political change in the 1990s? What contributed to the end of the LDPs dominance in national politics? What are the main changes in the electoral system? How do the Japanese political culture and domestic politics affect Japanese foreign relations?

POLI0019.

Hong Kong and the world (6 credits)

Hong Kong's international character has been vital to its prosperity and vitality. While Hong Kong's foreign affairs portfolio is controlled by China, Hong Kong retains considerable autonomy in shaping its international destiny. What global course should Hong Kong leaders chart? This class will examine the Special Administrative Region's unique international status, its complex identity as a Chinese world city, and its track record in facing the challenges and opportunities associated with today's highly interdependent global system.

POLI0020.

Hong Kong politics (6 credits)

This course focuses on the legal, political and institutional structure of the Hong Kong government. The political culture and attitudes of the Hong Kong people are discussed. Other topics include the Chief Executive, legislative politics, constitutional politics, public opinion, pressure groups, political parties, mass media, and Beijing's policy toward Hong Kong.

POLI0022.

Governing China (6 credits)

This course is an introduction to contemporary Chinese politics. The main objective is to understand the ideology, institutions and processes of the contemporary Chinese political system and explore the socio-economic consequences, achievements, and problems of Chinese socialism.

POLI0023.

Issues in contemporary Chinese politics (6 credits)

An overview of some recent policy changes in China which are studied in the light of two main themes: the different ways in which political power is manifested, and the changing perceptions of ways in which governance of the state can best be effected: and to what ends.

POLI0024.

Issues in public administration (6 credits)

This course offers an opportunity for students to examine current issues in public administration, particularly those facing the Hong Kong government.

POLI0025.

Managerial skills in public organizations (6 credits)

This course focuses on the activities and functions of managers in public organizations. Emphasis is put on

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the environment and context within which public managers operate, and the various managerial skills and tools that are essential to effective public managers. Students are expected to acquire skills to manage conflicts, lead, manage resources, communicate, and make decisions in the context of public organizations. Reference is made to the experiences in various public or non-profit organizations in Hong Kong.

POLI0027.

Public policy-making: theories and application (6 credits)

This course is designed to introduce students to major theoretical frameworks that have been devised to understand and explain public policy-making. The main questions asked are: why are certain policies made instead of others? What are the major factors that affect public policy-making? Empirical studies from both Hong Kong and elsewhere are included to illustrate the application of the theories. [Students wishing to take this course will normally have taken first year introductory courses in our department. Students are free to take the course from their third semester onward, but as the course involves some level of difficulty, it may be advisable to take the course after the 4th semester.]

POLI0031.

Politics of economic reform in China (6 credits)

This course examines the politics of economic reform in contemporary China. Issues covered include the connections between politics and economics, the political debates over economic reforms, the rationale and themes of the economic reform programme and the social and political consequences resulting from the implementation of these reforms. Reform policies to be studied include rural reform, enterprise reform, central-local relations as well as foreign economic policy.

POLI0033.

Problems of the Third World (6 credits)

This course explores the concept and dynamics of "development" through considering a range of concrete problems that have assumed primacy in the Third World today. Issues discussed will include ethnic conflict and displacement; poverty and inequality; foreign aid and neoliberal globalization; urbanization and environmental destruction; and civil society and democratization.

POLI0034.

Public administration in China (6 credits)

This course aims to provide a critical introduction to public administration in contemporary China. Key topics that will be covered include the organization of the political system, policy-making and implementation, management and reform of the civil service, local government, public finance, and the relationship between government and business. The political and administrative implications of Chinas integration into the world economy will also be examined.

POLI0035.

Public administration in Hong Kong (6 credits)

Public administration in Hong Kong has been going through a series of reform over the last decade or so. This course introduces students to the major issues confronting the bureaucracy, in particular its relationships to other actors in the political system and questions of accountability.

POLI0037.

Managing people in public organizations (6 credits)

The course examines the environment, institutions, processes and issues involved in the management of people in public organizations, particularly the Hong Kong government. Comparisons are made to the

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experience of managing people in public organizations overseas.

POLI0038.

Public policy and democracy (6 credits)

This course examines arguments for a more fundamental rethinking about the proper roles of government, community organizations, and citizens in public policy-making and new forms of service delivery. Potential consequences of public sector reforms for program effectiveness as well as for political and social citizenship will be considered.

POLI0039.

Public policy analysis (6 credits)

This is an introductory course in the production of advice for public decisions and actions. This course emphasizes both the art and craft of policy analysis. The "art" dimension focuses on the skills in defining problems for analysis. The "craft" dimension, on the other hand, is concerned with theories, skills, and techniques that can be used to analyze, design, and assess policy options. Illustration is made with reference to policy problems in Hong Kong.

POLI0040.

Public sector management (6 credits)

This course examines the structural design and operation of the public sector as well as public organizations. Issues such as the use of various forms of organization in public service delivery, the adoption of corporatization and privatization, and public sector reform will be addressed. Reference is made to the experience in Hong Kong.

POLI0044.

American democracy (6 credits)

The political system of the United States is often touted as the quintessential democracy in the world. While the democratic ideals embodied in the system have inspired many, the system also contains some important flaws. This course is to put the political system to the test. What are the philosophical foundations of the political system? What role does American political culture play? How are the powers divided among different branches of federal and state governments? How do individuals and interest groups exercise political power? How does the system work? To answer these questions and others, we will examine the philosophical foundations, working mechanisms, and major controversies associated with the American political system.

POLI0046.

Thesis in politics or public administration (12 credits)

The thesis will consist of an investigation into a relevant aspect of politics or public administration which must be chosen in consultation with the supervisor before July 1 in the year preceding the final examination. The thesis must be submitted before April 1 of the following year. Assessment: 100% coursework.

POLI0047.

United States foreign policy (6 credits)

How does one make sense of the seeming "arrogance" of U.S. foreign policy? By enhancing student understanding of the causes and consequences of American international political choices, this course seeks to groom well-informed and objective critics of U.S. foreign policy. The course will examine the intellectual foundations associated with and the domestic political actors involved in U.S. international

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policy formulation and implementation. Students will then have the opportunity to apply this knowledge in a critical evaluation of some of the major international policy decisions made by the U.S. since WWII. The course will conclude with a discussion of the future of U.S. foreign policy, paying particular attention to the impact of the 9-11 attacks on the American world view.

POLI0050.

Women and politics (6 credits)

This course asks why gender matters in politics and how womens integration into political life is important to the fulfillment of democratic citizenship. It will examine shortfalls in reality and seek to understand the processes whereby most women vanish from public decision making. Drawing from progressive experiences in different parts of the world, the course explores ways in which politics could be made more women-friendly, and how womens participation could help transform the nature and content of politics.

POLI0051.

Issues in Chinese political philosophy (6 credits)

A comparative study of Chinese and Western political philosophy, with special emphasis on Confucianism and liberalism. Topics include the nature of classical Confucian political thought, the developments of the Confucian traditions in response to local political changes and to the challenges presented by western liberalism, the contemporary discourse on Confucianism and human rights, freedom, and democracy, and other related issues. Reference will be made to Chinese materials.

POLI0052.

International relations of East Asia (6 credits)

This course helps students to have a better understanding of major trends and issues in international relations of East Asia. Instead of providing a comprehensive survey of the history, culture, and national policies of countries in the region, it mainly addresses four issues in the course: What are major trends in regional IR? What is the source of conflict in the region? What are the common interests that unite peoples and states of East Asia? How does the region organize itself? It explains dynamics and patterns of regional international relations in a broad geopolitical and geoeconomic context. Topics in discussion include major powers role in the region, the Korean Peninsula, the Taiwan Strait, ASEAN, Southeastern Asia and regional institution-building.

POLI0059.

China and the world (6 credits)

Chinas place in the world has changed dramatically since the establishment of the Peoples Republic of China in 1949. How do we account for the transformation of the countrys position from being a Soviet ally challenging the West, to an independent radical revolutionary state, and then reform-minded country eager to join the international community? As communism collapsed elsewhere after the end of the Cold War China is becoming an emerging global power practising socialism with Chinese characteristics. How do we understand and analyze Chinas relations with the rest of the world? This course examines Chinas interaction with the rest of the world since 1949, with reference on competing perspectives including power-political, economic inter-dependence and historical-cultural analysis. The course concludes with a critical assessment of Chinas position in a globalizing world.

POLI0060.

Public financial management (6 credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide an overview of financial management in the public sector from a theoretical and practical perspective. The focus is primarily on the conceptual, methodological and

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institutional aspects of public expenditure and revenue management. The subject is approached largely from an economic standpoint, but there is also some exposure to accounting principles. However, no previous knowledge of either economics or accounting is assumed.

POLI0061.

Hong Kong and South China: the political economy of regional development and cooperation (6 credits)

The growing integration between Hong Kong and south China has profound implications not only for this region, but also for China and Asia as a whole. This course aims to analyze such an important development and its many implications. It is divided into three parts. Part I offers an overview of the development of the south China region. Theoretical approaches in the study of regionalism, intergovernmental relations and globalization and their relevance for understanding south China will also be examined. Part II analyses the social, economic and political links between Hong Kong and Greater China and the development experience of south China since the late 1970s. Part III will focus on several key issues in regional development and cooperation in the south China region, including intergovernmental cooperation mechanisms, economic and technological development, demographic flows, boundary control, transportation and infra-structural development, as well as environmental management.

POLI0062.

Political analysis (6 credits)

This senior division course is designed for politics and public administration majors for whom it is compulsory. Based on classical texts in political science and public administration that illustrate the methods of our discipline, the course teaches the skills of political analysis. Students will examine topics such as political culture, bureaucracy, revolution, democracy, social capital, political system, public choice, war and peace, and so forth. Assessment:40% examination, 60% coursework.

POLI0063.

Performance and accountability in the public sector (6 credits)

This course examines the ideas and practices of contractualism in the Public Sector, between and within bureaus, with external providers of public services and with the general public as users of those services. Its focus is on the role of performance (standards, measurement and evaluation) as a key management tool in the contract environment. The course explores the potential value of these developments for public sector accountability.

POLI0064.

Governance and law (6 credits)

This course seeks to understand why the state regulates certain activities and behaviour in society, what different forms of regulation exist, when and what kind of legal regulation is deemed necessary, how legal regulation is enforced, and checks and balances against abuse in enforcement. This course is jointly taught by staff from the Department of Politics and Public Administration and the Department of Law. The main objective of the course is to explore the interface between the study of Politics and Law in understanding governance. Relevant case studies will be included for illustration and discussion. To take this course, students must have successfully completed POLI1002 Fundamentals of public administration and LLAW2002/LLAW3093 Administrative Law.

POLI0065.

Public organization and management (6 credits)

This course will examine the fundamental theories of (i) organizational behaviours; (ii) organizational

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structures; (iii) decision making processes; and (iv) organizational management with particular emphasis on public organizations. To substantiate the validity of the theories, emphasis is placed on the application of theory to various organizational settings including public and nonprofit organizations, and the local, state and federal levels of bureaucracies. At the end of the course, students will have obtained the ability to develop critical perspectives on the modus operandi of organizations and to formulate problem-solving mechanisms under complex decision-making situations.

POLI0067.

Liberalism and its limits (6 credits)

This course explores a set of fundamental issues in liberalism. Liberalism, which is arguably the most influential tradition of political theory today, is about the proper scope of individual freedom and state power. Some of the issues to be discussed in this course are: What is freedom and what is its ground? Under what conditions should the state interfere with individual freedom? Should the state ban or discourage unethical or worthless ways of life? Should the state coerce people for their own good? Should we have the freedom to exclude people whom we dont like? What is so valuable about personal autonomy? The course aims to assess the strengths and limits of liberalism by examining the arguments for and against the liberal views on these issues.

POLI0069.

Public policy, politics and social change (6 credits)

It is a common belief that public policies aim to control socially harmful behavior and to advance desirable, collective societal ends. Contrary to this belief, some policies have only served as tools to strengthen political and economic power of certain groups (or countries) at the expense of others. This course examines this dark side of public policies by addressing critical questions that include: whose interests are reflected in the policies? what are the institutional sources of policies/decisions? how does the powerful manipulate public opinion? who benefits and who pays for the costs of these policies in what ways? etc. By exploring answers to these questions, students are expected to identify sources of widespread injustice in contemporary societies. To conceptualize the core ideas, the course engages in the analysis of propaganda techniques, U.S. foreign policy, and the distribution of hazardous wastes, etc. The course will consist of a combination of lectures and group discussions. Active class participation is required.

POLI0070.

Language and advice in politics and public administration (6 credits)

How does language relate to political life and the practice of public administration? The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the study and use of language in politics and public administration. This course will introduce students to the use of political language as an important part of political practice and political philosophy. Students will be introduced to the idea of political language as an historically and culturally contingent form of communication that shapes and is shaped by the institutions of the state. Students will come to understand the importance of deploying political language clearly for the task of advising political leaders on policy choices while facing civil servants and ordinary citizens. Students will apply the knowledge they gain in this course to their political environment by composing letters and/or memos offering advice to political and civil service leaders on important policy matters currently facing Hong Kong.

POLI0072.

Normative theory of Public Administration (6 credits)

In this course students will explore dominant theoretical paradigms of the study of public administration with the goal of identifying and critiquing the norms that inform the theories themselves and subsequent related empirical studies. Normative questions that will be probed in this course include: Who are public

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administrators? How do public administrators gather knowledge? How ought this knowledge be deployed and to what ends? What role to public administrators play in establishing and maintaining the good life? Are public administrators political actors? How do public administrators and public administration fit into the theoretical study of politics?

POLI0073.

Religion and global politics (6 credits)

What is the relationship between politics and religion in the contemporary world? How will religion shape politics at both the domestic and international levels? The course focuses on the interactions between major religions and politics by addressing the impact of this relationship on key issues such as democratization, state-society relations, economic development and terrorism. Special reference will be made to the experience of Asian countries since World War II. The course will also analyze how religion has become an influential force in contemporary global politics, especially after the fall of Communism and the rise of globalization.

POLI0074.

International relations of Southeast Asia (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the changing patterns of external relations within Southeast Asia and between the region and other key international actors since 1945. The following issues will be examined in the course: (a) the historical background of Southeast Asia and the impact of domestic political and economic changes on foreign relations in the region, (b) the various attempts of Southeast Asian regionalism and multilateralism, (c) the changing relations between Southeast Asian countries and the major powers such as the United States, Japan and China, and (d) other transnational challenges to the region such as international financial fluctuations, public health and terrorism.

POLI0075/LLAW3142. Law and politics of constitutions (6 credits) Almost all modern states are constitutional states in the sense that they, in one form or the other, have a constitution. A constitution is not only a legal document; it is also a political instrument. For what purpose was the constitution made; for what functions could it serve; and on which it can be sustained are questions that cannot be answered without considering the interaction between law and politics in the making, implementation and development of the constitution. This course applies an interdisciplinary approach and a comparative perspective to analyze intertwining issues of law and politics concerning constitutions like: constitutional interpretation theories, the roles of political parties, religion, judiciary and the public in the constitutional processes, and the significance of dialogue in constitutional deliberation.

POLI0076.

A special topic in international politics (6 credits)

This course is offered from time to time. Students should consult the Department on the content of the unit on offer.

POLI0077.

A special topic in comparative politics (6 credits)

This course is offered from time to time. Students should consult the Department on the content of the unit on offer.

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POLI0078.

Humanity in globalization (6 credits)

The study of globalization occurs at differing levels of analysis. System level studies, for example, may focus on the interactions between states and multinational corporations. Population level studies focus on the impact that globalizing forces inflict upon distinct populations, variously defined as either small groups, threatened cultures, or prospering nations. The intent of this course is to introduce students to the study of globalization at the population level, with an explicit focus on small groups defined by a variety of characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, language, or religious affiliation. Topics of study will include: domestic and international migration patterns; group-state interaction and resistance; globalization, identity formation and domestic welfare; patterns of consumption; and the impact of inter-state and global travel on domestic political expectations.

POLI0079.

Global justice (6 credits)

This course provides an introduction into some of the main issues in the field of global justice, such as legitimacy and authority in international politics, self-determination, human rights, global distributive justice and the normative relations between the rich and the poor, the significance of borders, and immigration. Eligibility: Students who have taken POLI0071 are not allowed to take this course.

POLI0080.

Global political economy (6 credits)

This course explores the political dimensions of global economic relations. The objectives of this course are to give students a better appreciation of major problems and dilemmas of contemporary global economy and to provide a conceptual framework for addressing policy problems in the global economy. We begin by examining several contending perspectives on global political economy. The course then examines distinct issue areas: trade, finance, development, multinational corporations, North-South relations, regionalization, and globalization. Eligibility: Students who have taken POLI0058 are not allowed to take this course.

POLI0081.

Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits)

This course gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in their global studies courses by engaging in interactive problem-solving exercises led by members of the community engaged in the process of creating globalization and/or protecting local identities. Through the use of interactive media, research-intensive teaching methods, and interactive, community-led lectures, students will gain knowledge of the nuances and contours of global issues. Students will produce joint position papers and debates on policy arenas discussed, taking into account their role as social innovators and global citizens. Assessment: 100% coursework.

POLI0082.

International institutions in world politics (6 credits)

This course examines the role international institutions play in world politics. The course explores the historical development, activities, and performance of specific institutions in the major policy areas of security, trade, finance, economic development, the environment, human rights and humanitarian assistance. The course also addresses the following questions: why were the international institutions created, and by whom? What roles were they originally expected to play in world politics, and if those

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roles changed over time, how and why?

POLI0083.

On war (6 credits)

This course focuses on the ethics of armed conflicts, but it will also deal with definitions of war, causes and forms of war, the laws of armed conflict and the war experience. Special attention will be given to current debates in just war theory, in particular to such controversial issues as the moral (in)equality of soldiers, the principle of discrimination, terrorism and preventive war.

POLI0084.

Comparative just war theory (6 credits)

This course introduces into and compares Western and Arab just war theory (with an additional session on Chinese just war theory). It also compares traditional forms of these theories with more current developments, like Western unorthodox just war theory and recent Islamist accounts of militant jihad. The focus is on such contested topics as just cause, legitimate authority, non-combatant immunity, moral asymmetry, supreme emergency exemptions, preventive war, terrorism and counter-terrorism. ___________________________________________________________________________ POLI0085. Globalization and healthcare policy (6 credits)

Modern states spend increasing amounts of their budgets on healthcare. Consumers also spend ever larger amounts of their income on health related services and products. How governments respond to the healthcare needs of citizens is a defining aspect of that government. In this course, students will examine the public healthcare systems of nations around the world, focusing on issues of basic healthcare provision, healthcare funding and insurance, regulation of healthcare, inclusion of advanced healthcare techniques (i.e., ECMO treatment of neonates, care of brain-dead individuals, genomic medicine, and organ transplantation), and public healthcare administration in the face of global health threats (i.e. influenzas, SARS, and MDR/XDR TB). Having taken this course, students will be familiar with one aspect of the global conduct of domestic politics.

POLI0086.

Leadership skills in public administration (6 credits)

The policy making and management structure of the HKSAR Government have undergone major developments in the past ten years. Significant changes are expected in the next ten years with the expansion of the Accountability System, the increasing influence of the media and various civic groups, and the need to make arrangements for the introduction of universal suffrage in the election of the Chief Executive and the Legislative Council in 2017 and possibly 2020 respectively. University graduates considering a career in the public service will benefit from a good understanding of the formal and informal decision-making and management process within the government. The course will also provide students with practical management and public presentation skills when they start their career upon graduation. This course will explain the constitutional, policy making and management framework of the HKSAR government and associated major recent developments, the changing role of the civil service, particularly the Administrative Service, and the impending changes to public governance in the next ten years and beyond. The primary focus of the course is to develop the students' management and public presentation skills through various exercises such as discussions, written assignments, projects and presentations on selected topics. Students attending this course are expected to participate actively in these exercises. Assessment: 100% coursework.

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POLI0087.

Globalization and world order (6 credits)

This is an introductory course on world politics. Taking an historical approach and using key theoretical perspectives, students will learn the dynamics of globalization and how global systems have evolved into their current forms. Some of the substantive issues studied in the course will include ethnic and religious conflicts, globalization, development, environment, energy security, and global governance. Through the perspectives and the historical traditions, students should be able to make judgment calls about both the direction that global affairs is taking and the direction that global affairs ought to take. Eligibility: Students who have taken POLI0021/FOSS0013 are not allowed to take this course.

POLI0088.

Human security in the global context (6 credits)

What is Human Security? How does the security and well-being of the individual relate to the security of the state? When we look around the world today, are our national security apparatuses providing us with the security that we need? Human Security refers to an emerging paradigm for understanding global politics whose proponents believe that the world requires a more comprehensive notion of security, one that marries the traditionally separate fields of development and defense studies and links the traditionally opposing principles of human rights and state sovereignty. Human Security proponents argue that todays security threats go beyond our traditional understanding of defense threats, (e.g. attack from another state) to include poverty, economic inequality, diseases, human rights abuses, environmental pollution, and natural disasters. This course will review the emergence of and major themes behind the Human Security paradigm and will ask if and how Human Security can be meaningfully applied in a policy context. The use of real-world case studies and simulation exercises throughout the course uses will help students understand and apply the material covered. Students are encouraged to make their own critical judgments about the value of the Human Security agenda towards the end of the course. Eligibility: Students who have taken FOSS0003/FOSS0003A/FOSS0003B are not allowed to take this course.

POLI0089.

Global Studies internship (12 credits)

Global Studies Internships seek to enhance students understanding and skills of managing development in a globalized world through conducting development projects coordinated by international development organizations and academic extension units. Students taking Global Studies Internships will explore the intersection of theoretical learning of Global Studies and development works in a globalized world. Students will be involved in the actual planning, management, and delivery of development projects that seek to empower local communities to cope with problems ranging from environment protection to disaster management, natural resource conservation to community building in developing countries. The Global Studies internship is comprised of two components. The first is a series of workshops and sessions, aiming at equipping students with knowledge about development issues, essential techniques for conducting development works and essential skills for working with international development agencies. The second is work placements in different international development organizations. Students will work closely with staff of host organizations for development projects. Global Studies Internship will take place during summer semester. On completion of the Global Studies Internship, students are required to give a presentation on what they have learned and achieved in the internships and to produce an extensive report critically reflecting upon their experiences after engaging in development works. Assessment: 100% coursework Workshop assignments (20%) Placement performance (40%) Final report and presentation (40%)

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POLI0090.

Research methods in politics (6 credits)

The course will introduce students to quantitative and qualitative methods of political research. Students will learn basic philosophy of social science, research design, research presentation, methods of data gathering including survey research and content analysis, methods of data analysis including basic econometrics and formal modeling, and modes of critique for both quantitative and qualitative research in political science. Having taken this course, students will be familiar enough with methodologies of political science to critically read and review contemporary political science scholarship. Assessment: Examination 30%, coursework 70%

POLI0091.

History of western political thought (6 credits)

This course serves as an introduction and survey of the major currents of western political thought. The material surveyed in this course includes a chronology of major texts of political theory, starting with the early Greeks and ending with thinkers emblematic of the advent of modern liberalism. Students enrolled in this course will gain competencies in the study of politics as a unique human endeavor, with attention paid to major themes and debates in the history of political thought. These themes include the nature of man as political animal, the role of the individual and the community as center of political decision-making, the shape of the office of authority, and the theory of the state. Having taken this course, students will be fluent in the description of individual thinkers and their relationship to one another, as well as the relationship of prominent thinkers' arguments to current political debates and political practices around the globe.

POLI0092.

Research internship in politics and public administration (6 credits)

Students will have an opportunity to learn to do research as an intern in ongoing empirical research projects under a teachers supervision in the Department. The internship includes meeting individually with the supervisor, reading relevant theoretical and empirical articles, assisting in ongoing empirical research projects, and writing an internship report. Assessment: 100% coursework

POLI0093.

Understanding social protest (6 credits)

From Hong Kongs political demonstration on July 1st to the protest rally organized by your student union, social protest is undoubtedly an important form of politics. Outside of the formal and institutionalized channels, people do take politics onto the streets and use disruptive means to achieve political ends from time to time. This course seeks to provide students with grounding in the basic tools of understanding social protest and social movement. In addition to Hong Kong, cases will be drawn from many different countriesfrom the American civil rights movement to the 2007 democratic demonstrations in Burma, from Gandhis satyagraha (non-violent resistance) to the more recent color revolutions in Europe and Central Asia etc. Students will also learn about influential social movement leaders past and present, such as Martin Luther King, Gandhi, Mandela, Mao, Lech Walesa, Aung San Suu Kyi and more.

POLI0094.

Political participation: why and how? (6 credits)

Why and how do people participate in politics? What are the channels through which people make their voices heard and interests represented? Why does political participation take different forms in different countries? Why is participation important for democracy to sustain and non-democracies to change? This course will examine the dynamics and patterns of political participation in both democratic and non-democratic societies. Topics will cover voting & election, political party, representative institution, public opinion, civic organization, mass media, lobbying, interest group and informal politics in democratic societies as well as the modes, scope and impact of political participation under

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non-democratic regimes.

POLI0095.

Civil society and governance (6 credits)

The main objective of the course is to help students understand the concept of civil society, its historical circumstances and theoretical approaches, and the role of civil society in public governance. Topics include conceptions of civil society in the history of political thought and contemporary discourse; roles and impacts of civil society; trends of civil society development; theoretical approaches to civil society; social movements; legitimacy and accountability of civil society organizations; legal framework for civil society organizations, and the role of civil society in public governance.

POLI0096.

Citizenship, culture and community (6 credits)

This module surveys major debates surrounding citizenship, culture and community in political thinking. It addresses important questions such as: Should citizens assume an active role in political life? Is it ever justifiable for citizens to break the law? What is the value of culture and community? How does the experience of multiculturalism challenge traditional conceptions of citizenship and community? Is nationalism a positive or negative ethos in political communities? Are political communities being transformed by globalization? Is there any such thing as global citizenship?

POLI0097.

Modernity and globalization (6 credits)

The concept of modernity refers to a series of developments that transformed the world in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, such as the emergence of the modern state, democracy, capitalism and modern industry. The concept of globalization refers to a series of similar dynamics in the late twentieth and early twenty-first centuries, such as the emergence of global governance, new forms of global trade and industry, and apparent transformations in cultures and societies. This module surveys some of the most important debates about modernity and globalization in social and political thought, addressing important questions such as: What does it mean to be modern? Is modernity a distinctively Western experience? What is globalization? Is globalization a transformation or continuation of modernity? Does globalization mark the triumph of the West?

POLI0098.

Nonprofit management (6 credits)

This course is designed to advance students understanding of the management and operation of organizations in the nonprofit sector. In particular, it examines issues unique to the governance and administration of nonprofits, including board management, fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit accounting and reporting, leadership, and network management. Students will learn both the theories and practical techniques required for an effective manager in nonprofit organizations. POLI0099. Perspectives and practice in world politics (6 credits)

This is an intermediate level course in international relations. The objectives of this course are to encourage students to think critically about core scholarly readings in the field of international relations, and to provide a conceptual framework for addressing policy problems in world politics. We begin by examining several contending perspectives on international relations. The course then examines distinct issue areas: international economy, war, terrorism, environment, regional integration, globalization, and international institutions.

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Department of Psychology In addition to class sessions, each course may include a practical element on which candidates may expect to spend about two hours per week. The final grading for each course will be determined by performance in the examination and by assessment of coursework in a ratio of 40% coursework, 60% examination, unless otherwise specified. PSYC0002. Psychological testing and measurement (6 credits)

This course surveys the major concepts and techniques in the field of psychometrics, and provides students with some hands-on experience with commonly used tests. Topics covered include: the context of testing and measurement; the testing process; test standardization; reliability and validity; intelligence and its appraisal; personality assessment; special domain testing; occupational applications; large-scale measurements; ethics and prospects. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0005.

Introduction to counselling and therapeutic psychology (6 credits)

Provides a theoretical foundation for students who wish to learn the fundamentals of counselling or to explore their potential for professional training in mental health. Some experiential learning will be used. Major approaches; skills and practice; ethics and limitations of counselling. Working with various clinical and non-clinical populations. Cultural values and socio-political contexts. Outcome and process research. Students with personality and abnormal psychology knowledge preferred. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0007.

Cognitive psychology (6 credits)

This course covers how humans learn to deal with information from the environment. Topics include various aspects of perception, memory, concept structure and learning, and thinking. Students will be involved in conducting experiments on cognitive functioning as part of the coursework. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: either PSYC1001 or PSYC1002; and PSYC1004. (BCogSc students exempt from PSYC1004)

PSYC0008.

Advanced cognitive psychology (6 credits)

This course covers some recent approaches in the field of cognitive psychology. Topics may include the cognitive unconscious in perception and memory, conditioning versus cognitive learning in humans, neural networks and information processing, as well as other topics reflecting the interests of the teacher. Students will each do an independent empirical research project. Priority will be given to UG students major in psychology. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: PSYC1004 and either PSYC0007 or PSYC0051. (BCogSc students exempt from PSYC1004)

PSYC0009.

Life-span developmental psychology (6 credits)

This course provides an introduction to developmental psychology from a life-span perspective. The topics include: basic concepts and theories of human development; research methodology and issues in

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the study of developmental change; biological, environmental and social influences on development; processes of physical development over the life-span; attachment and emotional development; development of perception, language, cognition and morality; development of personality and social relationships. Assessment: 70% coursework, 30% examination. Prerequisites: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0010.

History and issues in psychology (6 credits)

An examination of some of the major issues and controversies in the history of psychology which are important for the current debate and its continuation. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination. Prerequisite: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0016.

The psychology of stress and health (6 credits)

This course adopts a biopsychosocial approach in exploring current issues and research on stress and health. Special emphasis is placed on the Hong Kong situation. Topics covered include: concepts of stress; the roles of cognition, personality and physiology in the stress response; social stressors; coping, stress management and health promotion; concepts of health and wellness; cultural implications. Students in this course shall undertake independent research projects. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PSYC0019.

Psychology of personality (6 credits)

This course will critically examine and attempt a synthesis of a number of theories of personality as exemplified in the lives of some of the significant figures in the field. The relationship of specific theories to practical applications, personality assessment and psychotherapeutic techniques may be included. The major aims of the course are to provide a survey of the breath and complexity of this field and to provide a perspective from which to examine assumptions about human nature and the evaluation of behaviour. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination. Prerequisites: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0020.

Fundamentals of social psychology (6 credits)

The course gives an overview of the field which studies the behaviour of individuals in social contexts. It covers social perception, social cognition, social motivation, attitudes and attitude change, relationship between attitude and behaviour, aggression, helping, interpersonal attraction, social influence on individual behaviour and group dynamics. The impact of Chinese culture on various social behaviours will form part of the discussion. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC1001 or PSYC1002 or PSYC1003.

PSYC0022.

Biological psychology (6 credits)

This course provides an introduction to biological aspects of behaviour. The topics include: biological bases of behaviour, development, learning, memory, and abnormal psychology; the nervous system; processes of brain maturation; psychophysiology. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC1001 or PSYC1002.

PSYC0032.

Engineering psychology (6 credits)

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This course examines how knowledge in experimental/cognitive psychology is applied to the design of man-machine interface, tools, games, consumer products, etc. Students will appreciate how better designs lead to positive outcomes such as higher user satisfaction, lower accident rate, and lower job stress. Topics include human skills, motor theory, human-computer interaction, safety and health, work design, attention, and performance. Most recent psychological studies on advanced technologies such as virtual reality and three-dimensional displays will be introduced. Students will also learn from site visits how such designs are implemented in real settings. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: PSYC1001 and PSYC1004. (BCogSc students exempt from PSYC1004)

PSYC0035.

Introduction to educational psychology (6 credits)

This course focuses on how psychological theories are applied to learning, teaching, and facilitation of human growth. The topics include major developmental theories and their application to learning and instruction, learning theories from both behavioral and cognitive traditions, effective teaching methods and practices, learners individual and group differences, achievement motivation, and assessment. Students will be involved in learning activities that require self-reflection and integration of daily life experience. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0036.

Special topics in psychology (6 credits)

This course provides an opportunity to study in some depth an area of psychology of interest to students and a staff member alike. Individual topics may have special requirements for eligibility. Students taking this course may select one topic from the list of topics to be announced in the semester immediately prior to that in which they are taken. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC1001 or PSYC1002 or PSYC1003.

PSYC0038.

Psychology of language and bilingualism (6 credits)

A study of the processes involved in language comprehension and production, including the acquisition of a native as well as second language. The cognitive bases of language learning and use, the psychology of reading and reading disabilities, the comparison of psychological aspects of the Chinese language and other languages. Cognitive functions of the bilingual, the bilingual brain, psychological factors in second language learning. Prerequisite: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0051.

Perception (6 credits)

An introduction to sensation and perception, with an emphasis on the psychology of seeing. Specific topics include the following: examination of the functional properties of sensory systems (e.g., auditory system, color vision, vestibular system, touch and kinaesthesia); phenomenology of sensation and perception; psychophysical limits of perceptual systems; goals of sensory coding; structure and evolution of sensory systems; theories of perception. Perceptual experiments will be conducted by students in laboratory classes. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC1001 or PSYC1002.

PSYC0052.

Advanced social psychology (6 credits)

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This advanced laboratory course is designed for students interested in learning how to conduct studies in social psychology. Students will develop skills in critically evaluating current theoretical controversies and methodological paradigms. Special attention is given to theoretical, methodological, and measurement issues such as critical thinking in social psychology, social research design, proposal writing, and research ethics. This course is seminar format with the expectation that students will participate actively and on occasion help to lead discussion. Some combination of readings, written assignments, and oral presentation is required. Students will each do an independent empirical research project. Priority will be given to UG students major in psychology. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003; and PSYC1004; and either PSYC0019 or PSYC0020.

PSYC0053.

Advanced research in industrial/organizational psychology (6 credits)

This research-based course focuses on specific topics in industrial/organizational psychology that are pertinent to the latest economic development in Hong Kong and in the Greater China Region. Psychometric assessment of various job attitudes, aptitudes, and work-related personality will be one such topic. Students will develop their knowledge and hands-on skills in selected areas covered in the introductory course on Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Students will each do an independent empirical research project. Priority will be given to UG students major in psychology. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC1004 and PSYC0063.

PSYC0054.

Human neuropsychology (6 credits)

This course introduces to you the basic principles of Neuropsychology. The objectives of the course are: (1) to introduce concepts of brain-behavior connection via reviewing the neuro-anatomical and neuropsychological mechanisms underlying some common brain disorders, (2) to introduce research methods employed to understand brain-behavior relationships. Students will each do an independent empirical research project. Priority will be given to UG students major in psychology. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: PSYC1004 and PSYC0022. (BCogSc students exempt from PSYC1004)

PSYC0055.

Research internship in psychology I (3 credits)

Students will have an opportunity to learn to do research as an intern in ongoing empirical research projects under a teachers supervision in the Department of Psychology. The internship includes participating in lab meetings or meeting individually with the supervisor, reading relevant theoretical and empirical articles, assisting in ongoing empirical research projects, and writing an internship report. Information about research projects offering internship placements and application procedure will be available in the Psychology Department webpage. Internship I and II can be done with the same supervisor or two different supervisors. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PSYC0056

Research internship in psychology II (3 credits)

Please refer to Research internship in psychology I for the course description. Internship I and II can be done with the same supervisor or two different supervisors. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PSYC0057.

Internship in applied child development (6 credits)

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The internship will provide first-hand experience working with young children as teachers' aides and opportunities for observing children. In addition, you are to enroll concurrently in a seminar programme focusing on your ongoing field experiences, Educational/Social/Legal Policy, and Advocacy. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC0009 and EDUC8001 and EDUC8002.

PSYC0059.

Current issues in applied developmental psychology (6 credits)

This course will explore application of developmental psychology to issues pertaining to improving the well-being of children and their families. Topics include: The quality of child care, patterns and ranges of normal child behaviors, child-rearing practices, developmentally challenged children, legal, and public-policy issues. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0060.

Research and quantitative methods in psychology (6 credits)

This course is designed to extend students quantitative and research skills so that they are prepared to conduct their own independent empirical research. It will build on what students already learned in PSYC1004 to cover more advanced quantitative methods commonly used in Psychology. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003; and PSYC1004.

PSYC0061.

Advanced issues in perception (6 credits)

An advanced course that explores findings from both recent and classical research on human perceptual systems. Specific attention will be given to - though not limited to - computational models, psychophysical findings, neurobiological findings. Students will each do an independent empirical research project. Priority will be given to UG students major in psychology. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: PSYC1004 and PSYC0051; or with permission of the instructor. (BCogSc students exempt from PSYC1004).

PSYC0062.

Introduction to psychopathology (6 credits) (formerly PSYC0034)

This course will provide a broad exposure to both theory and practice in clinical psychology. It is a foundation course in mental health, counselling and other psychological services. Also it will provide the information and understanding required to make informed decisions about how to cope with the many social problems connected with mental disorders. A wide array of types of mental disorders will be examined. Important themes will be emphasized such as the continuum in behaviour from mental health to mental illness, the diathesis-stress and nature-nurture models and epidemiology. Assessment: 70% coursework, 30% examination. Prerequisites: PSYC1001 or PSYC1002 or PSYC1003.

PSYC0063.

Industrial/organizational psychology (6 credits)

This course surveys the complex relationships that exist between people, their social environment, and their work. Topics include job analysis, personnel selection, personnel training, vocational guidance, work evaluation, work motivation, job satisfaction, leadership, group relations, conflicts, organization design, occupational stress, and errors. Assessment: 100% coursework.

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either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0064.

Advanced developmental Psychology (6 credits)

This course will introduce you to recent and classical research findings and methods in developmental psychology. It will provide hands-on experience with the research process by having you design and implement your own independent empirical research project. It will focus on key issues facing researchers, such as problems of observing and interpreting, generating testable questions, validity, research design and measurement. Students will each do an independent empirical research project. Priority will be given to UG students major in psychology. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: PSYC1004 and PSYC0009.

PSYC0065.

Health psychology (6 credits)

This course acquaints students with the realm of health psychology. Students will gain (a) an understanding of the ways psychosocial factors influence health concerns and healthcare utilization, and (b) familiarity with basic concepts that guide the work of health professionals. Topics covered in this course include health behaviors, coping with health-related stress, social support and health, psychoimmunology, management of chronic illnesses, and patient-practitioner interaction. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: either PSYC1001 or both PSYC1002 and PSYC1003.

PSYC0066. Foundations of cognitive science (6 credits) This course allows students to gain an understanding of the workings of the mind in the context of the technological advances that are increasingly shaping our lives and our society. The course introduces students to the domain, goals and methods of Cognitive Science, showing how different disciplines converge in their enquiry into how the brain works. Lectures will present case studies highlighting research findings which show how similar questions about the functioning of the human mind are answered from the perspective of each contributing discipline. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: LING1001 or PHIL1002 or PSYC1001.

PSYC0067.

Seminars in cognitive science (6 credits)

This course is a tutorial-based reading course in specialist areas of cognitive science research and interest. It will include presentations and group discussion of research and issues of interest within cognitive science, providing an opportunity for students to examine critically the cognitive science approach to understanding intelligent systems. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC0066.

PSYC0068.

Research project in cognitive science (6 credits)

This course comprises an independent research study in an area of cognitive science of the candidates' choice, subject to availability of supervision. Students will read within an area of study, to be agreed with their instructor, and write an extended essay or research proposal. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC0066.

PSYC0069.

Psychology of motivation (6 credits)

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This course provides an introduction to theories and research on human motivation. The course will cover a variety of topics including: psychological needs, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, goal setting and goal striving, personal efficacy beliefs, self-regulation, academic value, and role of motivation in optimal functioning, achievement, and well-being. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC1001.

PSYC0070.

Love, marriage, sex, and family (6 credits)

Throughout their lifespan, human beings are involved in various kinds of personal relationships. People make friends, fall in love, break up, get married, and raise a family. Some go through divorce, and some have to make decisions on cohabitation, adoption, and abortion. This course is an application of social psychological knowledge in the analyses of these relationships and events. The purpose of this course is to enable students to use a psychological perspective to rethink (or start to think) about such intimate relationships. After taking this course, students will be better informed of the psychosocial (and to some extent, legal and medical) implications of decisions they will be making with regard to their own intimate relationships, and be better equipped to advise others on the subject. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC1001.

PSYC0071.

Judgments and decision making (6 credits)

To understand the psychological factors involved with human judgment and decision making. We will contrast human decision making with normative theories of rational choice, and survey psychological evidence of systematic decision biases and errors in judgments. We will discuss the heuristics and biases approach to judgment and decision errors, and critiques of this approach. Real world examples will be presented from the domains of medicine, economics, and consumer choice. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: PSYC1001.

PSYC3001.

Thesis in psychology (6 credits)

(For psychology major) An independent empirical investigation of a psychological problem. Thesis research will be supervised individually by teaching members of the Department. Eligible students will be invited by the Department to apply for admissions into this course. Approval by Departmental Head is required for admissions into this course. Assessment: 100% coursework (For candidates admitted in the academic years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008) Prerequisite: either (PSYC1001 and PSYC1004) or (PSYC1002 and PSYC1003 and PSYC1004); and PSYC0060; and Co-requisite: PSYC0008 or PSYC0052 or PSYC0053 or PSYC0054 or PSYC0061 or PSYC0064.

(For candidates admitted in the academic years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008) PSYC3006. Independent study in psychology (6 credits) (For psychology major) Students will each do an independent empirical research project; weekly tutorial attendance for research supervision is required. Approval by Departmental Head is required for admissions into this course. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: either (PSYC1001 and PSYC1004) or (PSYC1002 and PSYC1003 and PSYC1004); and PSYC0060.

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(For candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) PSYC3007. Independent study in psychology (12 credits) (For psychology major) Students will each do an independent empirical research project; weekly tutorial attendance for research supervision is required. The project write-up should be about 9,000 to 10,000 words (exclusive of tables, bibliographies and appendices). Approval by Departmental Head is required for admissions into this course. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: either (PSYC1001 and PSYC1004) or (PSYC1002 and PSYC1003 and PSYC1004); and PSYC0060.

(For candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2008-2009) PSYC3008. Thesis in psychology (12 credits) (For psychology major) An independent empirical investigation of a psychological problem. Thesis research will be supervised individually by teaching members of the Department. The thesis should be about 9,000 to 10,000 words (exclusive of tables, bibliographies and appendices). Eligible students will be invited by the Department to apply for admissions into this course. Approval by Departmental Head is required for admissions into this course. Prerequisite: either (PSYC1001 and PSYC1004) or (PSYC1002 and PSYC1003 and PSYC1004); and PSYC0060; and Co-requisite: PSYC0008 or PSYC0052 or PSYC0053 or PSYC0054 or PSYC0061 or PSYC0064.

Department of Social Work and Social Administration Unless otherwise specified, the examination for each 6-credit course consists of a two-hour written examination paper. The final grading will be determined by performance in the examination and an assessment of coursework in the ratio of 60:40. Teachers concerned will announce at the beginning of each semester the assessment ratio for courses not assessed in the 60:40 examination/coursework ratio. Semesters III to VI SOWK0002. Working with children and families (6 credits)

This course adopts a developmental perspective in understanding children. Common behaviour problems in children (such as emotional manifestation, oppositional behaviour, conduct disorder, school problems) will be addressed. The principles and procedures of particular intervention theories relevant to the Hong Kong situation will be examined. SOWK0007. Working with families (6 credits)

This course will examine the concept of a `family perspective and assist students in gaining an understanding of the major approaches to working with families. Theories on family, methods of assessment, and a range of strategies and techniques for effective intervention with the family as well as their applicability to the local context will be considered. Prerequisite: SOWK1004. Human behaviour and the social environment (I) or SOWK0103. Counselling in different contexts or SOCI0021. Marriage and the family Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0009. Issues and interventions in mental health settings (6 credits)

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This course aims to enhance the students basic understanding of mental illness by focusing on alternative definitions of mental illness, cross-cultural considerations, etiology, and interventive strategies. The diversity of roles of the professionals in team work with the mentally ill within the Hong Kong context will also be examined. Prerequisite: SOWK1004. Human behaviour and the social environment (I) Assessment: 100% coursework SOWK0011. Issues in health care and rehabilitation settings (6 credits)

This course gives students a basic understanding of the relationship between health, handicap and rehabilitation, public acceptance and social stigma, so as to enable the students to work more effectively in health care and rehabilitation settings. SOWK0012. Social welfare in China (6 credits)

The course explores the philosophies, organization, techniques and development of social welfare provision in China. The work of the service organizations such as Civil Affairs Bureau, Street Offices, Unions, Federation of Women, and Communist Youth League would be studied. Issues of social security, youth policy, woman status, child care, the care of the elderly people, the physically and mentally handicapped and professional training would be discussed. SOWK0013. Social work practice with selected target groups or in specific settings (6 credits)

This course will focus on the practice of social work with selected target groups such as children, youth and delinquents, alcoholics and drug addicts, or in specific settings such as school, hospital, youth centres and correctional facilities. For each group or setting, attention will be focused on gaining a comprehensive understanding of the nature of the problems encountered and the role of social work in solving such problems. SOWK0014. Health administration (6 credits)

The theme of this course will be the importance of taking into account the cultural, economic, social and physical environments when examining matters to do with the provision of health care. The aim will be to introduce students to the issues of planning and priorities, financing and resource allocation, management principles, arguments concerning quality versus quantity, community health and public education as they relate to health administration. SOWK0020. Oncology, palliative and hospice care (6 credits)

Professionals in the field of medical and health settings are expected to be competent in oncology care, palliative and hospice care. The students will learn about the medical, psychological, social, spiritual and policy aspects of care for cancer patients and persons with terminal illness. Cultural, sociological and traditional approaches to death and dying as well as bereavement will be explored through student projects. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0023. Social policy issues in Hong Kong (6 credits)

This course will examine the issues of social policy in Hong Kong including privatization of welfare services, the impact of ideology of welfare on welfare development in Hong Kong, the issue of equity and equality in welfare provision, community care and service needs of the new arrivals from the mainland. Different theories of welfare will be discussed in relation to local welfare issues.

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SOWK0028.

Selected topics in social work practice (6 credits)

The course aims at developing knowledge and skills relevant to the understanding and helping of focused target populations, the selection of which will be based on the special nature of specific client groups, problem areas or service settings. SOWK0029. Comparative social administration (6 credits)

The course is designed to introduce the comparative study of social policy in selected countries in the world, and to examine the provision of social development programmes and social services for analysis and evaluation in cross-country case studies. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0030. Law and social administration (6 credits)

On a practice level, the course aims to pass on legal analytical skills and knowledge to future front liners and administrators of welfare and human services so that clients (be it families in dissolution, children juvenile needing care protection and rehabilitation, labourers, the mentally ill and underdeveloped, those suffering under discrimination, public housing tenants, residents in urban renewal, consumers etc.) may be better served. On social policy level, the course aims to examine broad general social policy and human rights issues above mentioned and more (e.g. the criminal justice system, privacy, bill of rights, the legal system and the Basic Law etc.) so that students may commit to improving the various systems including the legal system. Prerequisite: SOWK1001. Introduction to social administration or SOWK1002. Introduction to social work or SOWK1008. Social welfare system and social policy Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination. SOWK0033. Working with youth at risk and juvenile offenders (6 credits)

This course will focus on the various approaches in working with delinquents and young people experiencing emotional or behavioural problems. To facilitate skills development, emphasis will be placed on experiential learning through the use of simulated exercises, games and role-play. Throughout the course, case and group examples will be drawn from a variety of local practice settings-probation, residential facilities for juvenile offenders, correctional services, outreach and school social work. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination. SOWK0034. Youth crime and juvenile justice issues (6 credits)

This course will begin with a critical review of the current state of theory and research on youth problems and delinquency. It will then go on to evaluate existing policies and services directed at youth at risk and juvenile offenders in Hong Kong. Finally it will explore current issues in the field of youth policy and juvenile justice, particularly the overseas development of new programme initiatives. Special emphasis will be given to the relevance of these issues and programmes within the Hong Kong context. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination. SOWK0037. Human sexuality (6 credits)

This course tells you everything you always want to know about sex but are too afraid to ask: Whom you want to have sex with and why? What would you do in sex and where and when would you do it? Whos on your mind when you think about sex, Leon Lai or Shu Kei? Which is more pleasurable, heterosexual sex or

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homosexual sex? What is the best sex that youve ever had? Why are having sex with yourself and masturbation acts of revolution? What is pornography a stimulant to or substitute for sex? Who has a better claim to authority on sex, your family doctor, your lecturer, the host of a radio phone-in program on sex or a sex worker in the street? Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0044. Medical knowledge for social sciences students (3 credits)

Chronic illness, pain, accidents, and terminal illness are a major source of stress in contemporary society. It is important for students to be knowledgeable about the human body and its common illnesses. The objectives of this course include: to familiarize students with the disease patterns in Hong Kong, to study common diseases which present major health hazards, and to acquire a basic understanding of the medical language. No prior knowledge in medicine is required. A basic understanding of human biology will be an advantage. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0046. Socio-cultural context of aging (6 credits)

The aging experience and age-related changes in physical, mental, and social functioning vary across different cultures and societies. This course examines the psychological, environmental, and societal factors accompanying and shaping the process of aging with a special emphasis on examining the Chinese and Western cultures. Specifically, the course focuses on how unique aspects of a particular culture or society determine physical, mental and social well-being in old people. Normal and pathological changes in physical, mental, and social functioning associated with aging will be examined, and the implications of such factors as ageism, economic deprivation, exits from social roles, and being widow, and for the well-being of older adults will be addressed. The roles of family caregivers and human service providers, in the enhancement of the well-being of the elderly will also be explored. SOWK0050. Government and politics of social services in Hong Kong (6 credits)

This course explores the evolution of social policy in Hong Kong. Alternative approaches to understanding the political, economic, and social dynamics that influence social policy and the implications of these dynamics for social reform will be considered. The formation of political responses to human problems and the impact of such responses on social policy will be discussed with reference to the constitution, the legislature, the Chief Executive and the Executive Council, political parties, pressure groups and the electoral system. SOWK0051. Information and communication technology in human services (6 credits)

This course is designed to introduce students to the utilization of information and communication technology in human service settings. The major areas are (a) a review of the trends in the human service agencies use of information and communication technology; (b) an exploration of software frequently used in the human services; and (c) the ethics of IT usage in the human services. SOWK0053. Evaluation of social services (6 credits)

This course will introduce students to a variety of approaches used to evaluate social services. Students will learn how evaluation techniques can help social service personnel respond to the growing demand for accountability, given that appropriate measures have been taken to collect and analyze data in order to inform decision making. These techniques include: evaluability assessment, designing goals and objectives, choosing an evaluation approach and developing process and outcome measures. Through the course materials, students come to understand the necessity of grounding evaluation approaches within an organization context and the practical issues that arise while implementing an evaluation and using

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evaluation results. Assessment: 100% coursework SOWK0054. Gender and society - a policy perspective (6 credits)

Men and womens experience of the social world is significantly different but gender as a social construct is frequently overlooked both in academic discourse and in policy planning arenas. Gender effects are clear in health, education, employment, housing, social security provision, political activity and family (both in terms of private relations and family policy). This course will examine the different theories of gender discrimination, the consequent effects on social, economic and political life and attempt to answer the question what is to be done about it?. SOWK0055. Management in human service organizations (6 credits)

The aim of this course is to enable students to understand the recent business-oriented reforms in human service organizations. Human service organizations provide welfare, education and medical services to their users. The dynamics of quality improvements, strategic planning, monitoring and control, management information system, performance appraisal, supervision, stress management, teamwork, financial management and change are included. SOWK0057. Aging and society (6 credits)

This course is to study the ways in which social and cultural factors enter into the aging process. The practical and immediate effects of aging on society are examined. The course provides a comprehensive description of the dimensions of aging. The goal is to provide a holistic view of aging and to point to the ways in which the personal, social and structural levels of the process interact to shape the daily life of the elderly. With these understandings, the ways to deliver appropriate services to the elderly are discussed. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0058. Managing people in human services (6 credits)

This course introduces concepts for the understanding of organization behaviour and emphasizes on the application of these concepts and the skills in managing people in non-profit making organizations. This course is particularly suitable for students who have not taken any management courses before but will be soon required to take up people management responsibility as a team leader or supervisor in the course of their own professional career development. The topics will include basic concepts on management functions, purposes of a managerial position and the roles of a manger; and skills in managing subordinates including motivation, morale, leadership, coaching, performance management and disciplinary actions. SOWK0060. Career skills training (6 credits)

Success in ones career is one of the most important life tasks for most people. Besides teaching students the necessary knowledge and practice of core career skills, this course also trains students to design and conduct career skills programmes. Through participation in this course, students will be able to master the theories and skills of career planning, understand the relationship between labour market dynamics and job searching, analyze the effect of social, economic and political changes on the job market. Through understanding the social psychology of career aspects, students will become more sensitive to human dynamics in the work setting. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0061. Financial development and management for social service organizations (6 credits)

This course introduces and examines concepts and practices critical to good financial management of social

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service organizations. The focus is on preparing students to understand the financial activities and reports essential to management and to analyze and use financial information in planning, budgeting and measuring results to promote the organizations mission and goals. Fund-raising will also be discussed. SOWK0062. Special topics in policy study (6 credits)

Any special topics in policy study that reflect current topical and changing needs in the community. SOWK0063. Special topics in administrative study (6 credits)

Any special topics in administrative study that reflect current topical and changing needs in the community. SOWK0064. Special topics in research study (6 credits)

Any special topics in research study that reflect current topical and changing needs in the community. SOWK0065. Understanding and working with young people (6 credits)

This course examines the developmental characteristics and needs of young people and their actualization in the local context. Special focus is put on understanding the contemporary local youth culture and how it reveals the needs of the young people. Major models and concepts in youth work are introduced. Working skills with young people implied from these models and concepts are also introduced. This course is especially suitable for students who intend to join the fields that work with young people, e.g. social work, teaching, church, entertainment, etc. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0066. Care management (6 credits)

Care management is a major practice strategy to promote effective service delivery to diverse target populations. It is based on the notion that human service practitioners often work with people who have multiple needs. The major outcomes of care management are better integration of services provided by a cluster of organizations and community of care. This course covers the role of care management in the human services; the method and functions of care management in both direct and indirect services; and the monitoring and evaluation functions of care management practice. SOWK0068. Social skills training for human service personnel (6 credits)

This course will consider the theoretical foundation of social skills training. The relevance of social skills training to different areas of human service practice including teamwork and staff training will be discussed. Skills in working with individuals and groups in human service settings will be practiced. The course will be run in form of lectures, demonstrations, class discussion and exercises. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0069. Counselling in health care settings (6 credits)

Counselling approaches used in health care such as crisis intervention, grief work, cognitive behavioral intervention, support groups, art therapy, psycho-education skills, bereavement counselling, pastoral care and peer counselling will be examined. Students will be provided with experiential training on skills/ techniques in working with patients in hospitals and in the community. Assessment: 100% coursework.

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SOWK0071.

Religions and superstitions in everyday life (6 credits)

Using a social psychological framework, the course examines practices commonly observed in Hong Kong and elsewhere, such as church going, the worshipping of gods at home, in the street and in temples, visits to shamans and ceremonies concerned with the dead. These practices are then placed in the wider framework of beliefs and knowledge about the world and about ourselves. The growth and development of belief and knowledge in the individual and in society is explored, in an attempt to understand why people do what they do. All of it leads inevitably to a discussion of science and religion in its historical and current perspectives SOWK0074. Teachers as counsellors (6 credits)

As many students might join the teaching profession when they graduate, a purpose of this course is to help course participants understand the developmental characteristics, needs and struggles of students (children and adolescents). To understand the counselling process and acquire necessary skills in offering counselling to students are also main focuses of this course. It is expected that through the course, participants can be more equipped to be effective helpers in working with students to cope with their school life. SOWK0075. Violence in intimate relationships (6 credits)

The issue of violence in intimate relationships (e.g. domestic violence & violence in dating) is examined through multi-lenses. The course introduces the nature of the different kinds of violence in intimate relationships. The knowledge and skills necessary to understand the dynamics of different kinds of violence are taught. How to assess the violent issues, how to identify appropriate intervention strategies and how to apply the related skills in the working situation are introduced. Particular emphasis is given to the relationship between violence and gender issues. Assessment: 30% readings and participation, 70% term paper. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0076. New age health care in community (6 credits)

An innovative course aims at promoting holistic health care concepts and intervention models in local context. Topics include: cultural concepts on health and illness, Chinese help-seeking behaviors; concepts on psychosocial needs and intervention, total patient care, team work in health care setting; gender perspectives and health care: working with powerless women and couples; working with sick children and families; community rehabilitation, self-help movement and patient's rights; geriatric health care, care-giver supports; grief and bereavement, death and hospice care; working with individuals / casework approach; expressive art and group approach; use of emotional healing skills, alternative medicine approaches; research agenda and methods in health care setting. SOWK0077. International perspective in human services (6 credits)

This course is a joint venture with universities from other parts of the world. The objective of the course is to promote cultural exchanges and appreciation of diversity. The course is designed to provide a forum for discussion and interaction among students from different races and cultural backgrounds. Students will be visiting other participating universities or vice versa. It is expected that through the joint projects which will be developed during the course, students will gain better awareness of how each culture is constrained or aided by their values, beliefs, norms, and attitudes. SOWK0084. Theoretical foundations in social policy and planning (6 credits)

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This course is designed to examine various models for the analysis of social policy, as well as basic concepts of social planning, programme design and implementation. Selected social policy issues in Hong Kong and neighbor countries will be critically analyzed to understand the subject. SOWK0085. Social service research I: methodology (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide a basic grounding in research methodology and to illustrate the major concepts, methods and goals of social service research. Prerequisite: SOWK1002. Introduction to social work and SOWK1008. Social welfare system and social policy SOWK0086. Social service research II: analysis and utilization (6 credits)

The objective of this course is to enable students to apply and interpret various methods in data analysis, as well as to enable them to critically analyze research reports and make intelligent use of research findings in social policy planning and administration. Prerequisite: SOWK0085. Social service research I: methodology SOWK0087. Social service research project (6 credits)

In this course, students are going to conduct a selected group research project of their interest. Under the guidance of the teacher, students can learn and experience the whole research process including: defining research objectives, identifying research questions, designing research methodology and instrumentation, collecting data, analysing data, writing up research report and disseminating the research results. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0088. Body politics (6 credits)

Are you forever on diet or frantically toning up your muscles? Are you attracted to tattoo, piercing, breast transplant or other forms of body manipulation? Do you dye your hair, keep it long or shave it clean? Do you desire a body like yours or of the other sex? How private is your body? Did your parents ever beat you up to quiet you down? Do you detest torture while admiring extreme sporters? If you believe in body language, do you know when your body is silenced? Does a handicapped, deformed or ageing body disturb you? And a corpse? Who has control over your body: your family, your lover, your doctor, or the Government? This course provides students with insights in the meaning of body as an object of inquiry. If a body is a playground providing us with sensational pleasures, it is also a battlefield where forces of domination are constantly at war. The complex ways in which our bodies are manipulated, abused and used as source of power will be explored. Guided by a diversity of classical and contemporary perspectives, this course helps you search your soul by getting inside your body. SOWK0089. Family and society a policy perspective (6 credits)

This course will study the changing functions of the family system as the most fundamental caring unit in society. Policies affecting the family system, its relation with other social institutions, and measures necessary to strengthen its roles will be discussed. SOWK0091. Current welfare issues in Hong Kong (6 credits)

The format of this course is problem-based. Students and the Course Instructor together identify the current welfare issues (CWIs) at the beginning of the term. For each CWI, the Course Instructor assists the students to identify the learning objectives, locate the relevant learning material, develop understanding in the areas

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identified, and construct the learning experience. Areas of learning may extend beyond the subject of social welfare to cover economics, politics, public finance, public administration, social psychology, sociology and management. In the first term, the Policy Address of the Chief Executive of the SAR Government may be chosen as one of the CWIs. In the second term, the Annual Budget of the SAR Government for 2000-2001 may be chosen. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0092. Adventure-Based Counselling: theory and practice (6 credits)

Adventure-Based Counselling (ABC) is a popular contemporary approach employed to work with people in order to assist their building and/or promoting of a positive self-concept, improve their interpersonal relationship and enhance their problem-solving abilities. Although it is especially popular among working with young people, it can also be used in working with different age groups, families and couples. This course aims to introduce the basic theories and practices of ABC and to provide training in some micro skills in conducting ABC sessions. The quality of an ABC facilitator and the ethical considerations in employing ABC to work with people will be discussed in the course. The format of the course includes lectures, seminars and ABC workshops for students to participate and experience the process. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0093. Generation Y: youth (sub)cultures (6 credits)

This course explores various youth (sub)cultures, and will be organized around the following topics: (1) body and beauty; (2) club cultures and drugs; (3) sex and the cyber-space; (4) popular and indie music. This course focuses on the insiders perspective, i.e. the ways in which young people actually experience and make sense of their own activities, while sensitizing students to the historical specificity of the construction of youth as a social category and the politics of representation. SOWK0094. Human service development, promotion, and evaluation (6 credits)

As the society increasingly emphasizes accountability of human services, the organizations providing such services have to develop, improve and deliver these services in a more cost-effective and cost-efficient way to satisfy the changing needs of the citizens. This course examines the roles of social marketing and market research in the human services through application of the principles and practices learned. This course provides students with some essentials, values, knowledge and skills in human service development, promotion, distribution and evaluation. The students will have the opportunity to develop and apply decision-making and analytical skills relevant to the functions of social marketing and market research within the human service. SOWK0096. Policy provisions for income protection (6 credits)

This course will discuss the concept of social security, its historical development, and functions in society. Students will be introduced to the planning, financing and administration of the social security systems as they are operated in Hong Kong and elsewhere. SOWK0097. Information technology and society (6 credits)

This course examines the various issues related to the impact of the development of information and communication technology on modern society. Such issues range from family and interpersonal relationship, organizational changes, social organization, digital divide and politics. Relevant theories, researches, social interventions and social policy will be covered in this semester course. SOWK0098. Working with people with disabilities (6 credits)

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Social workers who work with people with disabilities nowadays should have critical mind and self-reflective attitudes to meet the challenges from the changing field of disabilities. To enhance quality of life of people with disabilities, social workers should have sensitivity to understand situations of individuals with disabilities, and have substantial knowledge of intervening in different levels of environments. Providing students an insightful learning process, this course uses interactive and experiential activities besides traditional one-way lectures. Guests, including friends with intellectual disabilities, friends with physical handicap, their carers and social workers, will be invited to come to the class to share their life experience. This course introduces students the paradigm shift in the field, the evolution of services affecting people with disabilities, and contemporary approaches to provide services to people with disabilities. Prerequisite: SOWK1002. Introduction to social work or SOWK1008. Social welfare system and social policy Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0099. Separation, divorce and remarriage (6 credits) This course aims at enhancing students understanding of (1) the psychological and social implications of separation, divorce and remarriage; (2) the separation/ divorce/ remarriage decision making process and the considerations involved; (3) legal issues related to separation, divorce and remarriage (grounds for divorce, custody and maintenance, adoption, etc.); (4) the characteristics, dynamics and needs of single parent families and stepfamilies; and (5) intervention approaches relevant to working with divorced and remarried families. Prerequisite: SOWK1002 Introduction to social work or PSYC1001 Introduction to Psychology or SOCI1001 Introduction to sociology Assessment: 100% coursework SOWK0100. Medical aspect of psychiatric illness (6 credits) This course is an introductory course to the medical aspect of psychiatric illness. The objectives of the course are: (1) to know the basic concept of what psychiatric illness is; (2) to have the basic concept on various psychiatric illnesses; and (3) to know the current available psychiatric treatments and services. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination. SOWK0101. Bullying, aggression and resilience (6 credits) The issue of bullying and aggression in adolescents and adulthood is examined through multiple perspectives. An introduction to the prevalence of bullying, current theories and research on the etiology of bullying and aggression in school and workplace will be discussed. A model of resilience is adopted to rebuild the vocabulary of strengths and the culture of support. Students will be trained to equip risk assessment and management, crisis intervention, counseling skills, group therapy and institutional management in handling bullying. Particular emphasis is given to gender issues. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0102. Social work in school settings (6 credits)

The objective of school counseling is to enhance students whole person development through the provision of remedial, preventive and developmental services in school settings. Phenomenon such as students suicide, physical and sexual abuse, mental health issues, study problems and school violence pose great challenges to a school counselor. Adopting the ecological perspective, this course will examine: the service provision of school guidance and counseling service in Hong Kong, the multiple roles of a school counselor, the establishment of collaborative relationship with school personnel, the application of practice theories and intervention strategies to individual and school-based family counseling, and the

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implementation of comprehensive school guidance and counseling programs. By participating in this course, social work students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be a competent school counselor. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination. SOWK0103. Counseling in different contexts (6 credits)

Feeling sad, tense, distressed, frustrated and confused? Talk with a counselor before it gets worse. Counseling is a profession that helps individuals to identify and strengthen their capacity in resolving developmental issues, situational demands and crisis as well as working through inner and interpersonal conflicts. The objective of this foundation course is to equip students with the basic knowledge and skills of counseling. The following areas will be examined in this course: the attributes of an effective counselor; roles and focus of counseling in schools, social services, private organizations, medical and health settings; counseling theories; basic counseling skills; and ethical issues in counseling. SOWK0106. Use of creative arts in social work practice (6 credits)

Arts is a natural form of communication that offers a way to express feelings and thoughts in a manner that is less threatening than strictly verbal means. Creative arts have powerful healing potentials in self-discovery, expression of feelings, insight stimulation, relaxation and communication. Creative arts can be utilized as effective medium in social work intervention to develop people in a holistic connection of body, mind and spirit. This course will provide an opportunity for the students to experience the use of creative arts for personal growth and inner exploration. Theory will be introduced in lecture and then integrated with practice through experiential exercises and sharing of reflections. The application of creative arts in individual counseling and group work will be shared through case studies, life demonstration and video analysis. Different arts media will be introduced in this course e.g. visual art, craft work, music, dramatic exercises, and body movement. Assessement: 100% coursework. SOWK0109. Working with ethnically diverse communities in Hong Kong (6 credits) Throughout Hong Kongs history it has been a cosmopoltian city where people arrived in the territory from across the globe as colonisers, merchants, soldiers, low paid manual workers, domestic workers, professionals or for family reunion thus starting at different rungs of the social ladder. This gave rise to its multicultural flavour and justifiably becoming Asias world city. However, not all migrants have benefited from this miraculous growth. Some were pushed to the margins, excluded or made invisible. This course will benefit those who work with members of ethnic minority communities, intending to do so or who are curious about racial discrimination and multiculturalism in Hong Kong. Topics discussed include stigma, discrimination and prejudice in the context of history, gender, culture and religion of members of ethnic minority communities, new arrivals or immigrant families. Lectures, group and panel discussions as well as field visits will constitute the learning process. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOWK0110.

Counselling for older adults and their families (6 credits)

This is a practice course for students who are interested in gaining knowledge and skills of counseling older people and their families. A multidimensional framework including the bio-psychosocial, developmental, family, ecological and spiritual perspectives will be adopted for assessment and intervention. The challenges and coping of the individual older adults and their families in face of the common 3Ds depression, dementia and death will be examined in the context of care giving. Concepts about intimacy and connectedness in the dynamics of aged couples and also those between the adult children and their aged parents will be discussed.

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Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0111. Addictive Behavior (6 credits)

This course introduces the growing body of knowledge on pathological addictive behaviors. Topics to be covered include drug abuse, alcoholism, computer addiction, and compulsive buying. Various models on the biological, psychological, and social factors related to the course of addiction will be explored. Assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies will also be discussed. SOWK0112. Working with special target populations (6 credits)

With increasing complexity in the Hong Kong society and the attendant problems faced by various groups of people, there is need to devise specific approaches in alleviating their problems. This course covers selected topics that pertain to the understanding of the characteristics and needs of special populations, and introduces relevant working approaches for practitioners and social policy analysts. SOWK0113. Special topics in social work practice (6 credits)

The Hong Kong society and the world at large have unfolded multifarious new social phenomena that pose new challenges to professional social work practice. The social work professional community has to devleop new insights in understanding the nature of such problems and challenges, and accordingly devise timely and appropriate intervention to address these issues. This course covers selected topics that meet acute societal needs, or are of current interest or on the cutting edge of knowledge advancement in social work. SOWK0114. Special interventions: theories and techniques (6 credits)

In dealing with the increasing complexity of problems handled by the social work professionals, the social work community across the globe has develoepd new theories and techniques in practice. This course covers intervention models that are of current interest in social work. The key concepts and techniques of the models, and their development in terms of empirical base will be discussed. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0115. Frontiers in interventions around death, dying and bereavement (6 credits)

There are more than a hundred deaths each day in Hong Kong, but death is a taboo for most for us. The unfamiliarity towards death induces a sense of anxiety when this topic is brought up to us. Death-related problem is one of the commonest issues that clients bring to counseling, but is often rated as the most uncomfortable scenario by beginning counselors. This course is designed for students with an interest in understanding death, dying and bereavement. It offers a close examination on the challenges individuals, families and service providers face surrounding life-threatening illness and death. Theories and intervention strategies on end-of-life and bereavement care are reviewed. The course aims to increase students competence in working with clients facing death, dying, loss and trauma. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0116. A self-reflective journey (6 credits) In the counseling process, the self of counselor is one of the most important tools that facilitate changes in clients. This human dimension of ones values, needs, and personality trait will greatly influence the helping process. As a first step to explore what counseling is, this course invites the students to start the journey from within themselves. Through reflective exercises, discussions, and assigned readings, the students will go through a self-discovery journey, visiting issues of body, gender, love, work, and death.

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This journey will enhance the students understanding of their values and philosophy of life, and extend to know more about their relationship with the world. The course will adopt an active-learning and experiential approach. Prerequisite: SOWK0103. Counselling in different contexts or SOWK0117. Theories and practices in counselling Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0117. Theories and practices in counselling (6 credits)

An overview of the process of counselling, the major theories/models in counselling and their applications will be introduced in this course. The politics of counselling, the therapeutic relationship and ethical issues will be examined. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0118. Child maltreatment and protection (6 credits)

Every child has the right to a life free from violence. Unfortunately, millions of children around the world are the victims of physical, sexual and emotional abuse, as well as global neglect. Child maltreatment is a serious public health problem with a negative impact on the victims, their families and societies as a whole. The prevalence and risk factors of child maltreatment will be examined in the course. Effective prevention and intervention strategies will be investigated. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0119. Mediation and negotiation (6 credits)

The nature of interpersonal conflicts and strategies of conflict resolution will be examined in the course. The key elements of negotiation and mediation will be reviewed from different perspectives. Students will learn basic skills of negotiation and mediation. A win-win strategy in the conflict resolution process will be emphasized. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0120. Counselling in business setting (6 credits)

This course aims at equipping students with relevant knowledge and skills of counselling applicable to business settings. Some prominent approaches in helping people to change and/or solve their problems through the use of counselling strategies in the business settings will be introduced. An emphasis is placed on the application of counselling in helping people working in the business environments. Topics include the concepts of employee assistance, the needs of counselling in business settings, the applications of counselling in both profit-making and non-profit-making organizations, boundary and limitations. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0121. Counselling in human resource development and training (6 credits)

Concepts and strategies in human resource development and training will be introduced. Students will be equipped with the techniques in conducting need assessment, team building, effective communication, problem solving and decision making, crisis management and customer relationship management. Experiential approach is emphasized in this course to enhance students experience and competence in implementing human resource development and training. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0122. Community building and the civil society (6 credits)

The course examines the various theories related to community building and the development of civic

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society. It will also highlighted the development of civic society organizations (CSOs) in Hong Kong and internationally, and their growing importance both in the international and global scene. Relevant public policies including urban development, housing, social welfare, home affairs, sustainable development, etc., that are both relevant and important to community building would be examined. The role played by the CSOs in various public policies in Hong Kong will also be discussed. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0123. Community partnership and political dynamics (6 credits)

The provision of human services in the community including family services, children and youth services, rehabilitation services, medical services, elderly services, and community organization involves the development of strategic partners within the community. This course enables the students to develop in-depth understanding of the social, political and administrative structures in both the neighbourhood and district levels, the political and inter-group dynamics in the community, and the theory and practice in promoting community partnership. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0124. Urban development and community engagement (6 credits)

This course introduces the dynamic interplay of various forces in affecting community development in the context of rapid urban development in Hong Kong, especially that related to urban renewal. Urban changes induced by any stakeholders, ranging from government, commercial sector to local organizations, should engage with all relevant stakeholders. Specific disadvantaged groups marginalized in the urban development process should be empowered to re-enter into the community engagement process. Students will appreciate the background and dynamics of these processes and will therefore be able to analyze or even participate in such processes in the future. Assessment: 100% coursework. SOWK0125. Comparative social policy (6 credits)

The course will examine social security, health, housing, and education policies in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan in comparison to industrialized countries. It will focus on alternative programe designs and their implications so as to highlight the potential and limitations of different policy alternatives. SOWK3005. Field practicum/project report (12 credits)

Students may choose to write a project report on a topic of their own choice. The project report should be between 6,000 and 7,000 words in length and should demonstrate the application of some of the knowledge and skills in social administration. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: SOWK0084, SOWK0085 and SOWK0086. SOWK0126. Experiencing drama and movement therapy (Sesame) (6 credits)

This course gives students an opportunity to a self exploration journey through drama and movement therapy and a basic understanding of the Sesame approach. This incorporates the philosophies and theories of certain key psychologists and psychotherapists, namely C.G. Jung, R. Laban, P. Slade and M. Lindkvist. Through lectures, group presentations, session facilitations and experiential workshop, students can reflect on how this approach has worked for them and the application of drama and movement techniques in the social work setting. It also provides students a picture for further academic development in this profession, as well as other related approaches. Assessment: 100% coursework.

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SOWK0127.

Theory and practice of employment assistance services (6 credits)

Employment assistance service (EAS) has become one of the major social work interventions in Hong Kong. Billions of resources have been invested in enhancing the work capacity as well as employability of Hong Kongs workforce every year through various departments (e.g. Vocational Training Council, and Employees Retraining Board) and NGOs. A significant portion of social workers are actively engaging in employment related services such as development of a return to work action plan for the CSSA recipients, sharing labour market information and improving job search skills for the trainees of ERBs placement-tile programmes and so on. This course helps to provide basic training in theory and practice to social work students so that they can be equipped to become a competent social worker in providing employment assistance services soon after they are recruited into the employment related departments or agencies. Assessment: 100% coursework. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Department of Sociology Prerequisites requirements may be specified in some courses. In exceptional cases these may be waived by the Head of the Department. The senior level courses are listed below. Not all the courses listed will necessarily be offered every year. The final grading for each course will be determined by performance in the examination and an assessment of coursework in a ratio of 40% coursework, 60% examination, unless otherwise specified.

Semesters III to VI SOCI0001. A history of social theory (6 credits)

This is an introduction to the formation of classical sociology, in which we explore some signature ideas of the discipline in relation to the historical circumstances from which they emerged. The central focus will be on understanding how the ideal of a science of society has become imperative within the context of modern social experience.

SOCI0002.

Class, wealth and poverty: inequality and injustice in Hong Kong (6 credits)

This course deals with the phenomenon of social inequality. It will cover topics such as theoretical explanations of this phenomenon; the methodological problems involved; different types of social stratification including caste, class, gender and ethnicity; the consequences of stratification on life chances and life styles; and social mobility. A comparative approach will be adopted.

SOCI0003.

Contemporary Chinese society (6 credits)

This course attempts to analyse the social system in the People's Republic of China. Sociological explanations of the Chinese Communist Revolution, the process of social reintegration through ideology and organization, the socialist path to modernization, and continuities and discontinuities with social patterns in the past will be discussed.

SOCI0006.

Critical issues in media studies (6 credits)

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This course addresses the issues related to the construction of reality by the media. In recent years, the media have been subject to various criticisms, including negative reporting, tabloid journalism, and ideological biases. These criticisms will be reviewed with particular focus on the extent to which the media can provide an objective and fair representation of reality.

SOCI0008.

Culture and society (6 credits)

This course will introduce some of the central concerns of cultural and social anthropology (culture and human nature; the components of culture; the diversity of human cultures and societies; culture and social behaviour; social change) through a study of the theoretical concerns and empirical fieldwork of selected social and cultural anthropologists of the twentieth century.

SOCI0009.

Economic development and social change (6 credits)

This course will be concerned with the dynamics and consequences of economic transformation in the developing world, with a particular focus on industrialization in East Asia. We will begin with a brief survey of some of the general theoretical frameworks that have been used to explain development in East Asia, as elsewhere, before moving on to examine particular societies and thematic issues in the light of these general frameworks. The societies to which most attention will be paid will be Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia. The thematic issues to be addressed will include the transformative significance of historical conjunctures, free markets, foreign investment, economic cultures and state policy.

SOCI0010.

Education and teaching (6 credits)

Formal educational institutions in society will be examined, using the major concepts and theories of sociology. Emphasis is placed on the relationship between education and other important social institutions such as the family, the polity, and the economy. The questions of equality of educational opportunity and the potential role of education in fostering social change will also be analysed. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

SOCI0011.

Gender and crime (6 credits)

Women who engage in illegal activities typically acquire a double deviant status; they are perceived to be violating legal codes as well as gender proscriptions. Women offenders are not simply the shoplifter or the cocaine addict, but the fallen woman, the wicked temptress, and the immoral mother. Such views about women offenders have been the basis for their differential treatment under the law and in punishment systems. The purpose of this course is to critically assess these assumptions and the gendered ways of social control policies. The course is organized into three main sections. The first part of the course will examine the facts on female offenders and theoretical explanations for female delinquency and crime. The next section focuses on women as crime victims, particularly in sexual assaults and domestic violence. The last section of the course traces and compares the development of social control policies (as expressed in the law, the criminal justice system, and corrections) aimed specifically at women offenders in several countries. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

SOCI0012.

Gender and society (6 credits)

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This course will focus on the social construction of gender and the patterns of inequality that result from this process. Themes to be examined are: biology and destiny; social definitions of masculinity and femininity; sex role socialization; consequences of gender differentiation; theoretical perspectives. In addition, the contribution that social theory has to make to the question of the origins of sex inequalities will also be examined. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

SOCI0013.

Gender in Chinese societies (6 credits)

This course focuses on gender issues in Chinese societies: how women and men live out their lives in history and at present in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and other overseas Chinese communities. It also compares gender issues in Chinese and Western societies, as well as in different Chinese communities.

SOCI0015.

Hong Kong popular culture (6 credits)

This course examines the major research landmarks in the study of popular culture in modern societies. The theoretical and methodological issues raised will serve as a guide for a series of workshops and field projects which investigate the history, nature and social significance of popular culture in Hong Kong. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

SOCI0016.

Hong Kong society (6 credits)

An appraisal of the sociological research that has been done and the further research that needs to be done on Hong Kong society, covering such topics as: demographic structures and processes; kinship, marriage and family; the sociology of economic life; the polity; social stratification; systems of knowledge and belief; the mass media. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

SOCI0017.

Japanese economic institutions (6 credits)

This course will focus on Japanese economic organizations and the ways they are influenced by Japanese culture and political and social structures. The topics covered include: development of the large corporation, management structures and styles, education and the employment system, the organization of work on the shop-floor, trade unions and industrial conflict, characteristics of small firms, inter-enterprise cooperation and competition, the role of industry associations, business and the state, Japanese enterprises abroad.

SOCI0018.

Japanese society (6 credits)

This course focuses on some salient features of Japanese culture and society. The topics covered in the course are: the nature of Japanese society, culture and national character, family and kinship, social stratification, rural and urban communities, and social problems. Emphasis is also given to comparing Japan with other countries, especially China.

SOCI0019.

Life styles and modern culture (6 credits)

This course explores the dynamics of modern society by looking at the manifold styles and life in modern culture. It examines questions on what underlies styles, how choices in life are made, and how cultural spaces are closed and created.

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SOCI0021.

Marriage and the family (6 credits)

Marriage and the family are viewed comparatively, using historical and cross-cultural data. Included are the impact of industrialization and urbanization on family life, different forms of family organization and the societal conditions under which they occur, theories of mate selection, recent changes in dating and premarital sexual involvement, parenthood, and marital adjustment. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

SOCI0024.

Modern social theory (6 credits)

This course will be a critical exposition of many of the major trends in modern social theory, linking contemporary movements with older philosophical traditions in an attempt to trace continuities and ruptures in social thought. The course will be concerned with the contributions of behaviourists and social exchange theorists, the efforts of contemporary interactionists and French structuralists, and the post-structuralist enterprise.

SOCI0027.

Politics and society (6 credits)

This course offers a sociological discussion of political power, political institutions, political processes, and political behaviour.

SOCI0030.

Quantitative sociological analysis (6 credits)

This course introduces students to basic concepts and techniques in formulating and testing sociological hypotheses. Real data sets, with special reference to Hong Kong, will be analysed.

SOCI0033.

Research project (6 credits)

Students taking 48 or more credits on senior level courses in Sociology may undertake a small research project under supervision by a lecturer. Their proposed project must obtain the approval of a potential supervisor prior to enrolment. The students must submit a research essay/report of at least 6000 words prior to May of the academic year of study. Assessment: 100% research essay/report.

SOCI0035.

Selected topics in social and cultural anthropology (6 credits)

This course will examine the development of theory and empirical research in one or more selected topics in social and cultural anthropology. The topics to be covered will vary from year to year and will be announced before the beginning of the academic year. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0036.

Social anthropology of Hong Kong and Guangdong (6 credits)

This course examines the transformation of culture in Hong Kong and compares it with developments in neighbouring Guangdong. It looks at changes in family organization, ritual and popular culture and problems of urban anthropology in Hong Kong.

SOCI0038.

Social control (6 credits)

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A discussion of the problems of social order and control; basic techniques of social control; control in interpersonal relationship and small groups; the role of ideology and mass media in social control; the uses of conflict in establishing order.

SOCI0041.

Social problems (6 credits)

This course is designed to introduce students to a number of contemporary social problems, social issues, and social concerns. Special emphasis is given to the nature of social problems in Hong Kong. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

SOCI0042.

Social research methods (6 credits)

The aims of this course are to introduce the basic principles and procedures which form the foundation of social research, to review the main types of research designs and methods of data collection used in social research, and to provide a set of criteria for analysing and evaluating the products of social research. The types of research covered will include participant observation, experimental design, survey methods and documentary analysis. Ethical and political issues in social research will also be discussed. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

SOCI0044.

Sociology of economic life (6 credits)

The Sociology of Economic Life, which is also called Economic Sociology, is concerned with the relations between the economic and non-economic aspects of social life. It challenges the basic assumptions that economic action is universally rational on which neo-classical economics is based. This course begins with an introduction of the key ideas of new economic sociology. It followed by some selected topics that apply the new economic sociology perspective to understand a wide range of economic activities, including culture and market, social network and economic transactions, the role of the state, money and consumption, investment and firm, corporation, labor management, organizational culture, and the cultural impacts of economic globalization. ____________________________________________________________________________________ SOCI0046. Sociology of law (6 credits)

This course examines the interplay between law and society. It has a strong cross-cultural input, combining sociological, anthropological and historical materials. Students will be introduced to sociological theories of law, and to the theory and practice of law in socialist and liberal societies as well as pre-industrial and developing societies. The course therefore covers the customary, common law and codified legal systems and will examine the connection between legal institutions and social values. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

SOCI0047.

Sociology of punishment (6 credits)

This course deals with sociological and criminological approaches to punishment. It will examine the historical, cultural, and social context of punishment, and look at the changing forms of punishment in society. Students will be introduced to current debates on penal policy and corrections within different criminal justice systems. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

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SOCI0049.

The body and society (6 credits)

This course examines the ways in which the human body embodies the key ideas and cultural assumptions in society. It also looks at how major political, social and personal problems are expressed through the body.

SOCI0052.

Traditional Chinese society (6 credits)

This course deals with the sociological significance and methodology of the study of the Chinese society. The theme is social integration - how social order was attained in the late imperial period, and how that order disintegrated after the Western impact. Important institutions such as family and kinship, social stratification and mobility, rural and urban organizations, central and local government, religion and other belief systems will be discussed. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0053.

Youth and youth culture (6 credits)

This course explores issues such as the discovery of childhood and adolescence, the development and expressions of youth culture in different societies including the United States, Britain, Japan, Canada, as well as youth cultures in Hong Kong.

SOCI0054.

Triads and organized crime (6 credits)

In Hong Kong, Triads are known to have been long involved in the illegal businesses of drugs, gambling, prostitution, loan sharking, debt collecting and smuggling. Triads are also notorious for organized extortion from legitimate businesses, such as the entertainment industry, street hawking, wholesale markets and minibus services, interior decoration business, the trading of properties, and the film industry. Since Hong Kong Triads are believed to be increasingly active in drug trafficking, human smuggling, and economic organized crime such as credit card fraud, counterfeiting, and money laundering, Western police foresee that Hong Kong Triads are replacing the Italian Mafia as the most powerful criminal organization in the world in the next century. Are these contentions correct? In order to understand what Triads exactly do in different kinds of organized crime, this course is specifically designed to analyse the role of Hong Kong Triads in legal, illegal, and international markets. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

SOCI0055.

A cultural study of tourisms and tourists (6 credits)

The phenomenal growth of tourism in contemporary societies is of major social and cultural significance. This course introduces students to a cultural study of tourism viewed as a complex social phenomenon connected with social and cultural dynamics. Special attention will be given to Asian and Chinese experiences, not only as guest societies, but also host societies. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0056.

Criminal justice: policy and practice (6 credits)

This course primarily aims to familiarize students with the idea that criminal justice can be viewed as a system consisting of interaction between three main components: police, courts, and corrections. Criminal investigation, arrest, prosecution, trial, conviction, sentence, incarceration, and community supervision will be examined. Attention will also be given to the formation and implementation of criminal justice policy. Students will be afforded the opportunity to explore a number of criminal justice systems found in other parts of the world but special attention will be devoted to the Hong Kong criminal justice system. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

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SOCI0060.

Fraud, corruption and computer crime (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the nature of crimes committed by white-collar people such as businessmen, government officials, politicians, technicians and professionals. It examines in depth three major types of white-collar crimes: fraud, corruption and computer crime. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

SOCI0061.

Life styles and religious practices (6 credits)

In response to the highly stressful modern urban environment, there has been a movement towards alternative life style practices that are closely connected to various forms of religious practices. This course explores the reasons for the attractions of these religious practices, how they influence urban life styles, and why individuals and groups are attracted to the movements. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0063.

Multicultural societies and modern identities (6 credits)

This course explores how individuals and groups, through the use of traditional and modern cultural idioms, attempt to negotiate, adapt and create their own identities in modern multicultural societies. Topics to be covered may include multiculturalism and the modern nation state; local, ethnic and global identities; religion and violence; popular culture and modern values; food and identity and intercultural romance, marriage and family. Videos and films will be used as teaching materials.

SOCI0064.

Globalization and the information society: myths, facts and emerging patterns (6 credits)

This course will draw upon the most recent social research and undertake a critical examination of the ideas of globalization and information society. Three main areas will be covered: the nature of the knowledge-based informational economy, the ideas of risk, trust, and other economic-sociological aspects of e-business, and the transformations of work and non-work relationships as well as our experiences of time and space in the information age. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0066.

The Asian economic miracles and beyond (6 credits)

This course will examine the Asian economic miracles from the economic, social, and political angles. First, it will analyze the making of the economic miracles by exploring the roles of government policies, family and related social institutions, as well as the global political-economic forces. The relationships between these factors and the 1997 financial crisis will also be examined. Second, the course will look at the impacts of economic development on alleviating income and other forms of social-cultural inequality. Finally, it will address the complex interactions between economic development and political democratization. The course will focus on Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan, but it will bring in the experiences of the Mainland China, Japan and other Southeast Asian countries where appropriate.

SOCI0067.

Crime and the media (6 credits)

The media plays an extremely influential role in the publics conceptions of crime and order. This course is designed to look at the different ways in which the media shapes our ideas and responses to crime. The course is divided into two main sections. The first half of the course examines representations of crime in

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different media forms and theoretical explanations for why crime is portrayed in particular ways. The second half of the course focuses on the representation of crime in popular culture, particularly in films and novels. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

SOCI0068.

Religious movements: peace, nationalism and terrorism (6 credits)

This course examines the emergence of various religious movements in the world today and the psychology of the people involved in these religious movements. It will examine why some religious movements expound on world peace while others advocate religious nationalism and religious terrorism. It will answer the question: why are the religious fanatics willing to sacrifice themselves and others in the name of religion, are we living in a religiously dangerous world today? Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

SOCI0069.

Perspectives on crime and deviance (6 credits)

This course looks at the different theoretical traditions in understanding the causes of crime and responses to crime and deviance. It also outlines the distinctiveness of a sociological approach to crime and crime control. Topics include the conventional everyday crimes (such as property crimes and illegal drug use) as well as the under-reported but equally harmful activities (such as white collar and state crimes). Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination. Prerequisite: SOCI0071.

SOCI0070.

Chinese identities and global networks (6 credits)

This course will explore the changing experiences and identities of Chinese in a globalizing world. It will examine the formation of Chinese communities and varieties of Chinese identities and representations in various parts of the world. Topics to be discussed include the use of social capital and guanxi networks in their social, economic and political pursuits, their desire to plant new cultural roots in their adopted countries, their sentiments towards their native home villages and ancestral villages in Mainland China, transnational socio-economic linkages and transnational businesses. This course aims to enhance students understanding of the formation of Chinese identities and representations in a globalizing world as well the significance of transnational linkages across socio-political boundary. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0071.

Criminology (6 credits)

The course introduces students to criminology as both an applied and academic discipline. The subject matter of criminology is diverse involving research drawn from many disciplines including medicine, law and sociology. The course begins by focusing on the state of crime in Hong Kong and introduces students to the operations, functions and nature of the various criminal justice agencies involved in the control of crime. The course also provides a general review of the major theoretical approaches and issues in understanding and measuring crime. The course also provides an applied component which emphasizes the principles and practice of investigative interviewing - a core skill in the criminal justice system. Related topics covered to enhance the context of investigative interviewing include victimology, the investigative process and the role of forensic sciences (corroboration), and the legal rights of the suspect. Students will be required to visit courts, prisoner treatment programmes and participate in interviewing exercises and practicums. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

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SOCI0072.

Policy, governance and training in cultural tourism (6 credits)

This course attempts to provide students with an overview of policy and governance in tourism. It will also provide them with hands-on experience in policy formulation - regarding the creation and interpretation of the issues that are connected to the understanding of cultural tourism. Issues such as ethnicity, the environment, culture and heritage will be studied. Students will be taught to interpret and analyse how tourist gazes are constructed for different types of tourism using the project-based method. Students will also be exposed to social and economic as well as ethical considerations of these creations. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

SOCI0073.

Global migration (6 credits)

This course will explore the institutions, processes, and dynamics that surround global migration, attending in particular to situations in East and Southeast Asia. The course has four major parts: (1) the making of the transnational space, (2) ethnic relations, citizenship, and political identity, (3) work and employment, and (4) transformations in gender and familial relationships. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0074.

Disappearing cultures and vanishing heritages (6 credits)

In some tribal societies, whole tribal cultures have disappeared while in urban cities, heritages are slowing vanishing. The objective of this course is to examine the impact of globalization and development on the culture and heritages of different societies. It will study how social transformation and development in the name of modern development lead to the erosion of cultural practices, lifestyles and heritages in Asia and beyond. It will examine the relevance and irrelevance of these cultures and heritages in modern societies and ways of preserving such cultural traditions. It will also explore how, why and what cultural elements and heritages are systematically reproduced for local consumption and for the tourist trade. The key themes to be explored include the disappearing ethnic and tribal cultures, socio-religious practices and environmental heritages of the dominant cultures in Asia and beyond. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0075.

Hong Kong: community and cultural policy in the global context (6 credits)

This course equips students with the capacity to understand and participate in Hong Kong cultural policy analysis and planning in the local condition and the global context. This will be achieved through (1) critical classroom lessons, where students will learn to review and analyze the governments past policy practices, as well as cross-cultural comparative cases of other cities in the world; (2) in-the-field action research, where students will do a critically-framed fieldwork project outside the classroom, and (3) through innovative and interactive modes of knowledge enhancement and propagation through the internet. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0076.

Globalization and crime (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the study of the relationship between globalization and crime. It is divided into three main sections. The first part of the course introduces students to the major perspectives of globalization and how crime fits into these discussions. The second part of the course examines recent efforts to understand the dialectical process of crime and globalization using examples like the global drug economy, corruption and human trafficking. The third section will contend with the obstacles and strategies for addressing crime in the global context. This course provides students with a better understanding of the ways in which crime and globalization interact. It is also designed to facilitate students critical thinking about how crime operates in the local and transnational context and the difficulties in dealing with crime at these two levels. Assessment: 50%

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examination and 50% coursework.

SOCI0077.

Media, culture and communication in contemporary China (6 credits)

China has been undergoing dramatic and rapid social change as it becomes embedded in the global economy, and as such, has been the focus of a great deal of media attention. This course investigates the multi-faceted ways in which Chinas social, economic, political, and legal cultures are portrayed in different forms of contemporary media. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0078.

Drug control in comparative perspective (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the historical and contemporary trends in illicit drug use around the world and public policy efforts to control it. The course is divided into three main sections. The first part of the course introduces students to the rise of opiate use in China and elsewhere, the Opium Wars, and the resulting international efforts to control opiate consumption and production. The second part of the course examines contemporary international and local efforts to deal with current drug use including heroin, cocaine and amphetamine type stimulants. The third section will be devoted to examining efforts to shift from a crime oriented perspective of illicit drug use to that of a public health approach focusing on ways to educate and reduce the harms associated with illicit drug use. Examples are drawn from a number of countries including Hong Kong, China, Thailand, the U.S., the United Kingdom, Australia and the Netherlands. This course provides students with a better understanding of the construction of social control policies in relation to the consumption of pleasurable substances. It is designed to facilitate students critical thinking about such questions as: Who is making these policies? Why are these policies being made? Who are these policies directed at? What impact have these policies had? Assessment: 50% examination and 50% coursework.

SOCI0079.

Researching media and culture (6 credits)

This course explores various theories and methods for researching the cultural dimensions of media practices. Drawing upon works from cultural sociology and cultural studies, students will learn to think critically about media content, cultural production, consumption, and the political and economic contexts in which these occur. Topics will include: the corporate control of media sources; the branding and place promotion of cities as cultural centers; the globalization and localization of media processes; and the social impact of popular new media technologies (e.g., Internet-based information and entertainment sources, cellular phones, and online networking sites). These themes will enable us to situate the historic development and expansion of media forces and their contribution to changing conceptions of social status, selfhood, the body, and social connectivity. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SOCI0080.

Media and culture in modern societies (6 credits)

This course introduces key thinkers, traditions and current debates in media and cultural studies and explores the central role of media and culture in contemporary social life. It enables students to understand media and culture as institution, practice, representation, production and consumption, and creativity. Topics include: a) the rise of the mass entertainment industries and their influence on social behaviour; b) the role of consumption in maintaining and creating new social identities and status hierarchy; c) the search for fantasies in advertisement; d) new regimes of body management and their impact on gender relations; e) the reclaiming of gender, sexual and cultural identities; and f) the various emerging forms of cultural politics and local activism. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

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SOCI0081.

Sexuality, culture and identity (6 credits)

This course aims at investigating the significant changes that appear to be happening in the private sphere of intimacy in late-modern times in the globe, paying particular attention to Hong Kong city and other Asian countries. It introduces key concepts and theoretical approaches of gender and sexuality studies and touches upon topics such as homosexuality, female sexuality, pornography, commercial sex, BDSM, etc. It attempts to rethink the newly emerging sexual meanings that seem to harbour the rights and responsibilities of being sexual, pursuing pleasures, possessing bodies, claiming visibility and creating new relationships. At the end of the course, students are expected to develop critical thinking, a respect for diversity and the ability to envision new possibilities of intimacy. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

SOCI0082.

Media and Cultural Studies internship (12 credits) (only available for those who major in Media and Cultural Studies)

The Media and Cultural Studies internship is comprised of two components. The first is a series of workshops, aiming at equipping students with knowledge and essential skills for working in the media and cultural studies field through interacting with prominent practitioners from the professional field. The second is work placements in different media and cultural organizations. Students will work closely with their field supervisors and academic tutors in identifying issues and developing projects related to media and cultural studies. Assessment: 100% coursework Eligibility: Students taking or having taken SOCI0083. Media and Cultural Studies research project (12 credits) are not allowed to take this course.

SOCI0083.

Media and Cultural Studies research project (12 credits) (only available for those who major in Media and Cultural Studies)

This is a year-long independent research project for final year candidates who major in the Media and Cultural Studies programme. There will be regular research meetings which are designed to allow students to formulate and carry out a project on a topic of their own choice related to the Media and Cultural Studies. Under the guidance of an academic supervisor, students have to submit a final research report and give a multi-media presentation before completing the course. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: FOSS1002. Appreciating social research or a similar research methodology course Eligibility: Students taking or having taken SOCI0082. Media and Cultural Studies internship (12 credits) are not allowed to take this course.

SOCI0084

Local cultures and globalizing capitalisms (6 credits)

How does culture matter in the global diffusion of capitalism? How is Japanese capitalism different from American capitalism? How is marketization in post-socialist China different from marketization in post-socialist Russia? Through a number of anthropological and sociological empirical studies, this course examines the relations between culture and globalization of market economy in various respects. It exposes students to different parts of the world and their receptions to the globalizing economic and cultural forces. The course explores these questions through a perusal of different topics, such as work and labor in multi-national corporations, the McDonaldization of social and cultural sphere of life, and the global discourse of media and fashion. Interesting case studies from different localities will be used substantially for classroom discussion. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

SOCI0085.

Understanding media (6 credits)

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This course provides an analysis of the nature, development and impact of communication media in society. It introduces students to the approaches for understanding the role of mass media in society. It also examines a number of substantive issues concerning the actual functioning of modern communication media. Topics covered will include: changing technologies of communication, the ideology, ownership and control of modern media, ideals and practices of journalism, the uniqueness of different media forms like television, cinema, print and the internet, the political impact of media, the social impact of new communication technologies, the regulation of and access to broadcasting, and the globalization of communication media. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination.

SOCI0086.

Art worlds in transnational perspective (6 credits)

What makes a place an arts destination? How does the significance of artistic practice converge or diverge across different contexts? What is the impact of policy-making and market forces on the formation of art worlds? This course draws on examples from key cities in the industrialized and developing world, including New York, London, Beijing, and Hong Kong, to highlight the cultural and social contingent nature of artistic production, consumption, and interpretation. Topics include boundaries and distinctions within art worlds; the transformation of art as a commodity product in the global economy; and the interaction between urban renewal policies and art in post-industrial settings. Through field research assignments, students will conduct assignments that take advantage of Hong Kongs multiple arts institutions and communities to gain a grounded understanding of the increasingly complex relationships between art, power, money, and society in a globally connected world. Assessment: 100% coursework. ____________________________________________________________________________________ SOCI0087. Urban studies and world cities (6 credits)

In our age of globalization, world cities have become increasingly important as financial centers and cultural marketplaces in the world economy. This course examines how urban life is changing as cities redevelop to regulate global flows of capital, culture, and people. For whom is world city development designed? What are the fault lines of social inequality and difference that are taking shape? What new cultural forms are emerging, and why has culture become an important business for world cities? A number of cities will be considered, including New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Paris, and Sao Paulo. Assessment: 100% coursework. ____________________________________________________________________________________ CENTRE OF BUDDHIST STUDIES Junior Level Course: BSTC1001. The essence of Buddhist teachings (6 credits)

Buddhism, being a major world religion, is an important cultural heritage of mankind. Its teachings have not only influenced art and philosophy throughout history, but have also become a source of inspiration for contemporary researchers in the fields of psychotherapy, neuroscience and education. This course will systematically introduce to students the essence of Buddhist teachings. Special emphasis will be placed on the core teachings of the Buddha, which include the Four Noble Truths, Dependent Origination, Prajna wisdom, Bodhisattva ideal, etc. and their practical applications. Assessment: 100% Coursework Senior Level Course: BSTC0001. Making sense of Chan (Zen) (6 credits)

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To many people, Chan () has an aura of unspeakable romanticism. This course will examine the position of Chan within the more comprehensible framework of orthodox Buddhist Teachings, its development in Chinese history, the patriarchs () and the influences of Chan on Chinese thought and culture. The beauty and function of Koan () and Chan poetry () will also be studied so that students will get a feeling of the unspeakable romanticism. In addition, the practical usage of Chan in daily life will be explored: Chan and mind development, Chan and self-awareness and how to make Chan more accessible to modern society. Assessment: 100% coursework. BSTC0002. Life and Buddhism (6 credits)

Buddhism is an ancient eastern religion that entirely focuses on the analysis of human life and offers its unique ways to solve lifes problems and achieve happiness. Just as the Buddha said, he taught two things: suffering and the cessation of suffering. In this course, we will examine the Buddhist analysis of and attitude towards life based on its fundamental teachings, and investigate how this ancient wisdom offers us ways to solve problems in our daily life and achieve happiness. Students are expected to obtain a basic understanding of Buddhist values and attitudes towards life and the Buddhist ways to achieve happiness in life. Assessment: 100% coursework. JOURNALISM AND MEDIA STUDIES CENTRE JUNIOR-LEVEL COURSES __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0101. Principles of journalism and the news media (6 credits)

This course offers an overview of issues in the practice of journalism and in the news media. Through lectures and seminars, students explore how journalists collect, process and deliver information, what makes news, and the inner-workings of media organizations. Assessment: 100% coursework. __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0102. News reporting and writing workshop (6 credits) (for BJ students only)

This course offers training in basic reporting and writing skills through lectures and intensive in-class and out-of-class assignments that stimulate the experience of working for the news media. Over a range of subjects, students will learn to write clearly, concisely and accurately for the news media under deadline pressure. Assessment: 100% coursework.

JMSC0103.

Statistics for journalists (6 credits)

Using news as the core of subject matter, this course is tailored for the journalists need and experience, and designed to enable student to apply basic concepts of statistics and rules of reporting statistics to the practice of quality journalism. Topics include controversies in reporting statistics, random variables, probability distributions, causation/association, sampling, confidence interval, hypotheses testing, simple linear regression, and error and bias testing. Assessment: 70% coursework, 30% examination.

JMSC0104.

Economics for journalists (6 credits)

This course provides an introduction to economics and finance for journalists. Classes will focus on major macroeconomic and microeconomic concepts and their relevance to news writing about business, finance and economics. Topics covered include supply and demand theories, the nature of market economics, fiscal and monetary policy, and the economics of corporate behavior. The emphasis of the

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course is on economic theories and concepts that are essential to informed journalism. Assessment: 100% coursework.

JMSC0105.

Introduction to photography (6 credits)

This course ensures students have the basic principles and skills of news photography such as camera operation and digital editing. Upon completion of the course, students will understand the fundamentals of photojournalism and basic photography skills, and can produce a simple photographic portfolio. Assessment: 100% coursework. __________________________________________________________________________________ SENIOR-LEVEL COURSES __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0002. News reporting and writing workshop (6 credits) (for Non-BJ students)

This course offers training in basic reporting and writing skills through lectures and intensive in-class and out-of-class assignments that stimulate the experience of working for the news media. Over a range of subjects, students will learn to write clearly, concisely and accurately for the news media under deadline pressure. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101.

JMSC0007.

New media workshop (6 credits)

The class provides an overview of the impact of digital media on journalism and related ethical and social issues. The practical element includes hands-on training for the techniques for designing and creating web-based content, including web logs and digital photography. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101.

JMSC0008.

Multimedia production (6 credits)

The class teaches the core elements of multimedia storytelling using the latest digital tools developed by professionals. Students learn to merge photography, video, sound, and graphics to produce interactive websites. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101.

JMSC0017.

Feature writing (6 credits)

This course offers advanced training in writing feature stories for the media. It aims to enable students to recognize and evaluate quality work and to acquire the skills to do such work themselves. It examines different types of feature stories and shows how good reporting and good writing are essential to producing stories that engage, inform, entertain and perhaps even inspire readers. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0102 or JMSC0002.

JMSC0018.

Chinese news writing (6 credits)

Students will learn to developing Chinese news writing skills through lectures, reading appreciation and

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intensive in-class and out-of-class assignments. Course exercises include write breaking news and feature stories for Chinese language news media under deadline pressure. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0102 or JMSC0002.

JMSC0019.

Media law and ethics (6 credits)

This course presents an overview of problems and concerns relating to media laws, media ethics and ethical issues that affect journalists and journalism profession. While the lectures and coursework focus on Hong Kong, they also examine key global developments. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101.

JMSC0025.

Journalism traditions (6 credits)

This course offers a comparative study of the traditions and history of journalism as a profession and a practice. It also examines the evolution of modern mass media, including newspapers, magazines, radio, and television, with a special focus on Greater China and Asia. Assessment: 100% coursework.

JMSC0026.

Independent study (6 credits)

This course provides for individual projects in journalism conducted under the supervision of an instructor. Students engage directly in either news media production, reporting and writing, or a project closely associated with the contemporary practice of the news media. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0102 or JMSC0002.

JMSC0027.

The press, politics and government (6 credits)

This course analyses the role of mass media and other channels of communication in local and international political processes. The course examines the way in which governments communicate through the media, and the role the media play as either independent watchdogs or as tools of the political system. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101.

JMSC0033.

Literary journalism (6 credits)

This course demonstrates how journalism can rise to the level of quality non-fiction literature. Students will read works of recognized quality produced in English in Asia and abroad, and analyze why they succeed on a literary level. The class will identify the tools and techniques writers employ to construct evocative and enduring true stories. Over this journey, students will become better readers and better writers. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0102 or JMSC0002.

JMSC0034.

Covering China (6 credits)

The course introduces students to the social, political and economic issues of contemporary China from the perspectives of working journalists. What are the stories and how do reporters overcome the obstacles of doing these stories? The course will also give an overview of the state of the media in China. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisites: JMSC0101.

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JMSC0037.

Advanced Chinese news writing (6 credits)

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing an in-depth understanding of the writing craft in Chinese. Students will be introduced to enterprise reporting and writing; essays and commentaries writing. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101, JMSC0102 or JMSC0002 and JMSC0018. __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0038. Visual journalism (6 credits)

This class provides a theoretical and practical examination of visual communication processes related to desktop publishing, photography, layout, design, and Web information products. It also provides a hands-on-element, covering the use of digital tools to create logical graphical elements and presentation pages for disseminating news in print and online media. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101. __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0042. International news (6 credits)

This course will introduce students to some of the major global issues dominating international news. The course will also have a practical element and involve writing assignments. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0102 or JMSC0002. __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0043. Reporting public health issues (6 credits)

This course will provide students with the basic knowledge they require to report on medicine and health in an intelligent, informed way. Participants will learn about the medical profession and how it functions and come to grips with some of the ethical issues and dilemmas health reporters face. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0102 or JMSC0002.

JMSC0044.

Special topics in journalism I (6 credits)

This course provides for in depth studies on journalism and media issues. Students may be required to participate in seminars, conduct reporting and original research, and write one or more papers. The aim of the course is to develop a significant level of understanding and insight into issues that have an impact on the contemporary practice of journalism and the media. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101. __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0045. Special topics in journalism II (6 credits)

This course provides for in depth studies on journalism and media issues. Students may be required to participate in seminars, conduct reporting and original research, and write one or more papers. The aim of the course is to develop a significant level of understanding and insight into issues that have an impact on the contemporary practice of journalism and the media. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101.

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JMSC0046.

Introduction to television (6 credits)

This course surveys the television industry in Asia, America and Europe with an emphasis on analyzing the nature of television news and its impact. Students examine the history of the industry, develop research projects on its rapid development in the region, and study, 24x7 News, television and news agendas. Assessment: 100% coursework.

JMSC0051.

Television news writing (6 credits)

This course provides intensive training in news writing techniques for television. Hard news, features, current affairs, and documentary writing styles will be examined. Students study issues of story development, language, and the marriage of words and pictures. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0046

JMSC0052.

Television news production (6 credits)

This course provides an intensive introduction in techniques of video shooting and editing. During the course, students produce short news stories. The emphasis is on the mechanics of shooting and editing for TV news. The course is taught in an environment of multi-tasking. Limited class size. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101, JMSC0046 and JMSC0051.

JMSC0053.

Radio news production (6 credits)

This course focuses on the radio medium. Students learn about radio programming, news production, reporting and writing. Stories are cut on digital audio workstations and radio programmes are produced during the semester. A survey of the influence of radio, locally and internationally is also included. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101

JMSC0054.

Public affairs reporting (6 credits)

This course offers advanced training in reporting and writing about government and public policy. Focusing particularly on the government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region but on other governments as well, students will explore the issues that arise as the judicial, legislative and executive branches of governments provide services and enforce laws and policies. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0102 or JMSC0002.

JMSC0055.

Specialised reporting (6 credits)

This course offers advanced training in reporting and writing stories in subject areas or beats often covered by reporters with specialty knowledge. Students will learn how to cover such standard geographical beats as the local police department and the courthouse as well as how to develop stories in important subject beats such as law, medicine, the environment and social welfare. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0102 or JMSC0002.

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JMSC0056.

Business and financial reporting (6 credits)

This course covers the basic knowledge and writing skills needed to succeed in the fast-growing field of business and financial journalism. Lectures focus on core skills such as reading financial documents, understanding macroeconomic and microeconomic issues, working with statistics, reporting on companies and covering competition in a global economy. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0102 or JMSC0002.

JMSC0059.

Covering the environment (6 credits)

The course introduces students to environmental issues that are becoming a major source of public concern such as climate change, air pollution, wildlife and natural resource preservation, and the impact of global trade on the environment. Students will learn to locate sources, understand scientific journals, and produce reports and stories that make environmental issues accessible to ordinary readers. Prerequisites: JMSC0101.

JMSC0060.

Internet, technology and society (6 credits)

This course explores how computers, the Internet, and other communication technologies are changing human society and how individuals, interest groups, politicians, governments, and cultures are responding to the opportunities and challenges created by new technologies. A special emphasis will be placed on how these issues play out in Asia, Greater China, and Hong Kong. Assessment: 100% coursework. __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0061. Documentary film appreciation (6 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive survey of the history and development of the documentary film in North America, Europe, and Asia. It traces the evolution of the genre from the late 19th century to the present. Discusses issues involved in the making of non-fiction film including style, ethics, voice, objectivity/subjectivity, distribution platforms, and censorship. A unique section of the course will explore young independent film makers in Asia. Emphasis will be placed on in-depth critical analysis of films. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101. __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0062. Quantitative methods for media studies (6 credits)

This course introduces students to quantitative research on media content, communication processes. Students will learn the essentials of conducting media research, including the formulation of research questions and hypothesis, basic research designs, data collection, sampling, measurement, and data analysis. Content analysis (with WordStat), survey research (with SPSS) and audience and readership research will be introduced. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: basic statistics knowledge. __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0063. News photography (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of news photography: how to operate a professional

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digital camera and how to capture professional-quality news images. By the end of the class, students will have produced a comprehensive photographic portfolio. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: JMSC0101 and JMSC0105 __________________________________________________________________________________ JMSC0064. Supervised research (6 credits)

Students will learn the craft of research on journalism and media issues under the supervision of faculty members. Students will develop research questions, compile review of literature and conduct research to produce a traditional academic paper or a professional policy paper or project. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: JMSC0101 and permission of supervisor.

JMSC0201.

Journalism summer internship (6 credits) (for BJ students only)

This course commits students to minimum eight-weeks internship in a media company during the summer vacation of the first or second year of study. Students must file a report to the programme director within two weeks of the last day of work. This course will be assessed on a pass/fail basis and will not be counted in the calculation of the CGPA/WGPA or honours classification. However, it will be recorded on the official transcript.

THE KADOORIE INSTITUTE KADI0001. Cities and globalization (6 credits)

Cities have played a major role in the development of the global economy. As centres of production, commerce and trade, innovation, and intellectual and cultural exchange, cities have profoundly influenced the world in which we live. As cities occupy such a crucial position in the contemporary world, it is important to understand how they have developed and how they shape our daily lives, especially as the world becomes increasingly globalized. London and New York have occupied a prominent position in the emerging global economy for many decades. These 'world cities', and others like Hong Kong which also aspire to this special status, are key players in the global economy. This course focuses on the various roles that cities play in the global economy. We will examine the inter-relationships between urban development and globalization processes. Particular attention will be given to the role of 'world cities' and to the debates surrounding their development. We shall look at the experiences of London and New York, as well as other major cities such as Shanghai, Tokyo, Sydney and Paris. We shall also review the current debate concerning the development of Hong Kong as Asia's 'world city': what this might mean and how it might be achieved. Assessment: 100% coursework. One individual term paper of 2,500-3000 words and one group or individual project on an assignment set by the teacher. Teaching mode: 2 hours of formal classes per week, lectures and discussion sessions supplemented by 1 hour of small group tutorials ____________________________________________________________________________________ KADI0002. Globalization, public health and environment (6 credits)

This course focuses on the inter-relationships between public health development, the environment and globalization processes. Particular attention will be given to the historical dimensions of how environmental problems (the impacts of human activity on life-supporting ecosystems) impact on human health in a global context. We will explore the perceived disconnect between public health and the environment and the current debates concerning sustainable development and climate change. Specifically, we shall look at the experiences locally in Hong Kong and regionally in China, as well as other

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Asia-Pacific countries from comparative perspectives internationally. Students will acquire an understanding of the theoretical concepts, definitions and debates surrounding sustainable development, public health issues and environmental problems as well as identifying the key social, economic and political factors that are drivers of or barriers to integrating sustainable practices essential to human health in a globalizing world. Assessment: 100% coursework. One individual term paper of 2,500-3000 words and one individual or group project on an assignment set by the teachers Teaching mode: 2 hours of formal classes per week, lectures and discussion sessions supplemented by 1 hour of small group tutorials ____________________________________________________________________________________ THE INSTITUTE OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE Core Introductory Level 1 Courses (24 credits)

PBSL1111. Kinetic anatomy (6 credits) This course provides an introduction to the gross anatomy of the human body, with an underlying emphasis on anatomy for human movement. Areas covered usually include the tissue types, the anatomical referencing system, the axial and appendicular skeleton, important nerves, blood vessels and skeletal muscles, and an overview of the heart, lungs and viscera.

PBSL1114. Physiology for human movement (6 credits) The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the underlying physiological processes enabling human movement. Topics normally covered include nutrition and energy, skeletal muscle function, neural control of movement, cardiovascular function, respiratory function and endocrine function.

PBSL1120. Foundations of exercise science (6 credits) This course provides an introduction to exercise science as a field of study by providing an overview of (1) the sub-disciplines that provide the knowledge base for the discipline of exercise science and (2) the professions that depend on exercise science for their practice. Key biological themes related to adaptation and maturation will be used to exemplify the contributions that studies of the anatomical, mechanical, physiological, neural, and psychological and socio-cultural studies of human physical activity can make to human health and performance.

PBSL1121. Physical activity and health (6 credits) This course investigates the role of physical activity in the maintenance of good physical health and avoidance of disease. The epidemiological evidence for physical inactivity as a causative factor in various lifestyle related disorders is introduced, and the use of physical activity and exercise as effective means of health management is investigated.

Advanced Level Courses (48 credits)

PBSL2225. Decision making using data (6 credits)

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To introduce students to the common research design and statistical concepts for the exercise sciences and provide practical experience of describing and analyzing data using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS).

PBSL2229. Exercise physiology (6 credits) This course provides an introduction to energy metabolism and the changes that occur in response to physical exercise. Emphasis is placed on the respiratory, cardiovascular and muscular systems, and the principles of exercise testing and prescription. Introductory level knowledge of physiology and biochemistry are highly recommended. Note: It is highly recommended that students take BIOC1001 Basic Biochemistry or BIOL1125 Introduction to Biochemistry prior to PBSL2229.

PBSL2233. Biomechanics (6 credits) Students will be provided with an in-depth understanding of the mechanical principles governing human movement and be introduced to the mathematical modelling of sports movement. The use of various measurement techniques for the biomechanical analysis of sport will be covered so that students should be able to collect data using video analysis and calculate kinematic and kinetic descriptors of human movement.

PBSL2234. Fundamentals of motor control and learning (6 credits) The human brain has evolved to perform one major function, movement. Species that do not move do not have brains; species with larger brains have more intricate movement repertoires. Thus, the study of movement is an important aspect of understanding how the human brain works and what it means to be human. This course offers a broad overview of human movement control, learning, and development. Theoretical considerations are married with practical experience to promote a thorough understanding of human movement. Emphasis is placed on basic principles and their practical application to sport.

PBSL2235. Measurement and promotion of physical activity (6 credits) The course aims to develop a critical understanding of how physical activity is assessed. Students will investigate the determinants of physical activity and begin to develop an understanding of how effective interventions can be designed and evaluated.

PBSL2236. Sport and exercise psychology (6 credits) The course will introduce students to both theoretical and applied aspects of psychological phenomena in sport and exercise. Students will consider a broad range of topics that are key in the field, including unidimensional and multidimensional theories of stress and anxiety in performance, motivation and goal setting, team cohesion, cognitive control strategies and aggression, coaching practice and expert/ novice differences. An introductory knowledge of psychology is highly recommended. Note: It is highly recommended that students take PSYC1001Introduction to Psychology prior to PBSL2236Sport and exercise psychology.

PBSL3334. Advanced exercise physiology (6 credits)

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This course provides a more advanced understanding of the respiratory and cardiovascular adaptations to physical exercise; plus areas of applied work physiology (e.g. diving, altitude, thermoregulation, water balance and ergogenics). Note: Normally students will have completed PBSL2229 Exercise physiology or 12 credits of biological sciences prior to taking this course.

PBSL3335. Advances in skill learning (6 credits) The course will introduce students to an in depth examination of both theoretical and applied aspects of skill learning. Students will trace the development of the field, from the early work in psychology and sport science through to contemporary developments in movement rehabilitation. A significant component of the course will be dedicated to experimental work, with students expected to develop and test empirically their own hypotheses. Note: It is recommended that students complete PBSL2236 Sports and exercise psychology or 6 credits in psychology before taking this course.

PBSL3336. Exercise prescription and training (6 credits) The course provides students with hands-on skills for fitness (wellness) coaching for a wide spectrum of athletes/ clientele. Students will explore the primary role exercise plays in the prevention of diseases. The course will provide students with the hand-on skills to plan, design, instruct and monitor a proper training program (exercise prescription) for the client. Basic knowledge of human anatomy and exercise physiology are highly recommended.

PBSL3337. Physical activity and disability (6 credits) This course provides an overview of the relationship between physical/psycho-social health and physical activity in persons with disabilities. It also explores the current concepts and trends in adapted physical activity.

PBSL3338. Physical activity and diseases of inactivity (6 credits) Obesity is emerging as one of the greatest threats to world public health. Obesity and several other serious diseases (coronary heart disease, diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers) all have one thing in common they are associated with physical inactivity. This course will examine the physiological bases upon which physical inactivity leads to disease and evaluate the role physical activity plays in the prevention and treatment of lifestyle diseases. An introductory knowledge of physiology is highly recommended.

PBSL3339. Public health promotion of physical activity (6 credits) This course introduces the concepts and methods of using physical activity as a public health tool. The distribution of physical inactivity in the population will be discussed in context with the health of the population, and the evidence base for effective interventions will be reviewed. The course will also review how the evidence base informs national and international policy aimed at promoting physical activity.

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PBSL3340. Special topics in exercise sciences (6 credits) This course introduces the students into a current topic that is of special interest to the field of Exercise Sciences. The course focuses on one target article written by a leading expert in the field of exercise sciences. Instead of learning the facts, students will learn to form an educated opinion on the topic, both orally and in writing. To this end, students will conduct short literature searches to enhance their understanding of the key concepts that underlie the topic.

PBSL3341. Recent advances in exercise and health (6 credits) Students taking this course will be given an overview of recent advances in the field of Exercise and Health. The course will normally focus on one specialist area that will provide students with detailed learning opportunities that may involve combinations of lectures, seminars, labs, student presentations and other learning experiences. When offered, the specialist area of this course may change from year to year and more detailed information about the specialism should be obtained from the Institute of Human Performance (IHP) Academic Office.

PBSL3342. Current concepts in exercise and health (6 credits) Students taking this course will be given an overview of current concepts in the field of Exercise and Health. The course will normally focus on one specialist area that will provide students with detailed learning opportunities that may involve combinations of lectures, seminars, labs, student presentations and other learning experiences. When offered, the specialist area of this course may change from year to year and more detailed information about the specialism should be obtained from the Institute of Human Performance (IHP) Academic Office.

PBSL3998. Dissertation (12 credits) The dissertation is an opportunity for students to undertake a significant independent piece of research work; to build and demonstrate knowledge and research skills in a particular sub-area of physical activity and exercise science, and to show ability in writing in the normal academic style of a journal article. Students taking the dissertation should have already completed a statistics course.

BIOLOGY BIOL0126. Fundamentals of Biology (6 credits) (offered by the Faculty of Science) Required to be taken by students without AL/AS/GCE/IB Biology or equivalent. (Please click here for course description.)

MAJORS AND MINORS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF ARTS SCHOOL OF CHINESE The mission of the School of Chinese is to promote the understanding of Chinese language, literature and history; to improve the ability of students in the use of the Chinese language; to enhance students competence in translation between Chinese and English; and to advance the study of the Chinese culture and its relevance to the modern world. Courses in the School of Chinese, if not otherwise specified, are normally taught in Chinese. Course design is based on the assumption that the students have attained facility in the use of the Chinese language before entering the University, and that they have also acquired sufficient mastery of the English language to enable them to use freely references and relevant works published in English. The School offers four majors and four minors in the second and third years. The four majors are as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Chinese Language and Literature: Group A. Chinese History and Culture: Group B. Translation: Group C (please refer to Group C for other requirements). Chinese Studies: Groups A and B.

Students are required to take not less than a total of 48 credits of second and third year courses in the specified group(s), and to meet other specified requirements, if any. For the Chinese History and Culture major, students may take one or more of the following: HIST2003, HIST2004 and HIST2018 to fulfil the credit requirements. Students who intend to major in Chinese Language and Literature or in Translation are required to take the following first year courses as prerequisites unless the Head of School approves otherwise: (i) (ii) Chinese Language and Literature majors: CHIN1101. A survey of the Chinese language and a total of not less than 6 credits of other first year courses in Group A. Translation majors: CHIN1311. Introduction to translation and CHIN1312. Language studies for translation I.

There are no first-year prerequisites for the majors in Chinese History and Culture and Chinese Studies. The four minors are as follows: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) Chinese Language and Literature: Group A. Chinese History and Culture: Group B. Translation: limited to List 2 of Group C. Chinese Studies: Groups A and B.

Students are required to take not less than 24 credits of second and third year courses in the specified group(s). There are no first-year prerequisites for the minors. CHIN1112 and CHIN1113 in Group E will not be counted towards any of the majors or minors. Not all the courses listed below will be offered every year. Students should refer to the School undergraduate handbook, published yearly and usually in the summer, for the courses on offer in the next academic year.

GROUP A: CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE First Year Courses CHIN1101. A survey of the Chinese language (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) An introduction to the various aspects of the Chinese language: etymology, phonology, lexicology and grammar, with special reference to the cultural context and its developments in the twentieth century. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN1102.

An introduction to standard works in classical Chinese literature (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A fundamental study of standard works and selected writings in the classical Chinese literature. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN1103.

An introduction to standard works in modern Chinese literature (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A fundamental study of standard works and selected writings in the modern and contemporary Chinese literature. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN1105.

History of Chinese literature: a general survey (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims at a study of the general characteristics and the development of Chinese literature from the pre-Qin period to the nineteenth century. This course is suitable for students without A-level Chinese literature attainments. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN1106.

Poetry and the couplet: composition and appreciation (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to enhance students ability to appreciate and to write shi and ci poems as well as couplets. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN1108.

Contrastive phonology of Putonghua and Cantonese (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to help students gain knowledge of the phonological differences and correspondences between Putonghua and Cantonese and thus improve students language abilities in spoken Chinese. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN1109.

An Introduction to Chinese womens literature (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of Chinese womens literature in its various forms and styles conducted through an examination of specimens taken from the most representative as well as best known writers. Students taking this course are expected to gain a sound knowledge of the development and characteristics of Chinese womens literature from the Han period to contemporary China. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1110. Creative writing I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to foster interest in the great works of modern Chinese literature and to help students develop and sharpen their writing skills. It examines how writers and readers interact with literary works in general and considers how meanings and effects are generated in prose and fiction in particular. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1111. Creative writing II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA Students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A continuation of CHIN1110, this course aims to foster interest in the great works of modern Chinese literature and to help students develop and sharpen their writing skills. It examines how writers and readers interact with literary works in general and considers how meanings and effects are generated in modern poems and free verse in particular. Assessment: 100% coursework. Second and Third Year Courses CHIN2121. Prose up to the nineteenth century (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of Chinese prose in its various forms and styles conducted through an examination of specimens taken from the most representative as well as best known authors. Students taking this course are expected to gain a sound knowledge of the development and characteristics of Chinese prose from the pre-Qin period to the end of the Qing period. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination. CHIN2122. Prose: selected writers (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A detailed study of the prose of one or two of the following: Han Yu, Liu Zongyuan, Ouyang Xiu, Wang Anshi and Su Shi. Students taking this course are expected to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the prose works covered and a general ability to describe and analyse prose styles. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination. CHIN2123. Shi poetry up to the nineteenth century (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of Chinese shi poetry in its various forms and styles conducted through an examination of specimens taken from the most representative as well as best known authors. Students taking this course are expected to gain a sound knowledge of the development and characteristics of Chinese shi poetry from earliest times to the nineteenth century. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2124.

Shi poetry: selected writers (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A detailed study of the shi poetry of one or two of the following: Cao Zhi, Tao Qian, Xie Lingyun, Wang Wei, Li Bai, Du Fu, Han Yu, Li Shangyin, Su Shi, and Huang Tingjian. Students taking this course are expected to show in the examination a sound knowledge of the shi poetry covered and a general ability to describe and analyse poetic styles. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2125.

Ci poetry up to the nineteenth century (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A general survey of the ci poetry from its beginning in the Tang period to the Qing period, with special emphasis on the Song period, which is considered the golden age in the history of this literary genre. Students taking this course are expected to gain a sound knowledge of the development of the ci poetry from the eighth century to the nineteenth century. Its various forms and styles are examined through specimens taken from the most representative as well as best known authors. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2126.

Ci poetry: selected writers (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A detailed study of the ci poetry of one or two of the following: Su Shi, Zhou Bangyan, Xin Qiji and Jiang Kui - the Four Great Masters of the ci poetry of the Song period. The course will consider the individual achievements and influences of the poets; their contemporaries will also be discussed. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2127.

Classical Chinese fiction (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of classical Chinese fiction through an examination of specimens taken from the most representative compositions. Students taking this course are expected to gain a sound knowledge of the development and characteristics of classical Chinese fiction from the Tang to the Qing period. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2128.

Xiqu of the Yuan and Ming periods (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of xiqu of the Yuan and Ming periods through an examination of specimens taken from the most representative compositions. Students taking this course are expected to gain a sound knowledge of the development and characteristics of xiqu of the Yuan and Ming periods. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2129.

Modern Chinese literature (1917-1949) I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of the trends of literary thought in China from 1917 to 1949 and how they affected modern Chinese poetry, essays and novels. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2130.

Modern Chinese literature (1917-1949) II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of modern Chinese fiction from 1917 to 1949. Attention will be centered on selected works of representative authors. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2131.

Contemporary Chinese literature (since 1949) I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of the trends of literary thought in the Mainland since 1949 and how they have affected poetry, essays and novels. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2132.

Contemporary Chinese literature (since 1949) II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of Chinese fiction in the Mainland since 1949. Attention will be centered on selected works of representative authors. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2133.

Contemporary Chinese literature (since 1949) III (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of Chinese literature in Taiwan since 1949. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2134.

Prescribed texts for detailed study I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A close study of one or more of the following, engaging various techniques of scholarship and criticism: (i) Shijing (ii) Chuci (iii) Zhaoming wenxuan Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2135.

Prescribed texts for detailed study II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A close study of one or both of the following, engaging various techniques of scholarship and criticism: (i) Zuozhuan (ii) Zhuangzi Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2136.

Classical Chinese literary criticism (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course includes a general survey of classical Chinese literary criticism with special reference to the Wenxin diaolong. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2138.

Chinese etymology (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of the essential features of the Chinese characters, principles underlying their construction, and the process of evolution behind them. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2139.

Chinese phonology (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course includes an introduction to general phonetics, a survey of the history of Chinese phonology, and an introduction to rhyme books and rhyme tables. Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2140.

Modern Chinese language I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of the structure, the general characteristics and the development of the modern Chinese language; two or more of the following topics will be covered: (i) Phonology (ii) Lexicology and semantics (iii) Philology Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2143.

Modern Chinese language II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of the structure, the general characteristics and the development of the modern Chinese language; two or more of the following topics will be covered: (i) Grammar (ii) Rhetoric (iii) Logic Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.

CHIN2144.

Functional Chinese (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A study of the general characteristics and the development of Functional Chinese with special reference to the use of language in Hong Kong. Students taking this course are expected to acquire sufficient language skills for general communication purposes. Assessment: 100% coursework.

GROUP B: CHINESE HISTORY AND CULTURE First Year Courses CHIN1201. Topical studies of Chinese history (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course introduces several important subjects on politics, religion, and thought in Chinese history. Through lectures on these interconnected topics, it allows students to understand and reflect on the continuities and transformations of Chinese history, as well as the essential features of Chinese culture. In addition, the course attempts to go beyond the limits of regional interests in traditional historiography, encouraging students to look at the dynamic interactions between native Chinese culture and foreign civilizations in different periods, and to examine by means of a global approach the diversity of Chinese culture. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1202. An introduction to the study of Chinese history (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A foundation course in the development of Chinese history and historiography. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1203. Chinese history of the twentieth century (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A brief survey of the transformation and reformation of China since 1900. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1204. Chinese culture in the twentieth century (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course investigates several important aspects of 20th-century Chinese society and culture, which include ideological trends, religion, philosophy, and regional cultures. Students will form a better understanding of the continuities and transformations of traditional Chinese culture after 1900. They will further examine a series of attempts made by the Chinese to build a modern state in the context of a changing world order. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1205. Chinese history: a general survey (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) An introduction to the Chinese political, social, and economic history from the early times to the present century. The course is especially suitable for students from non-Arts backgrounds. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1206. An introduction to Chinese thought (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A broad overview of the teachings of Confucianism, Daoism and Buddhism, with a view to introducing students to the foundations of Chinese thought. This course is suitable for both students with or without Arts backgrounds. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN1207.

Traditional Chinese culture (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course will explore in a thematic order some important aspects of traditional Chinese culture, including philosophy, religion, literature, arts, education, and sciences. During the course, scholarly debate concerning conflict and assimilation between Chinese and foreign cultures will be addressed. Students will think critically about the essential features of Chinese culture, and will enhance both their familiarity with various types of media in cultural representation and their ability to analyze the contents. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1208. Ruling strategies and governance culture in Chinese history: a general survey (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the ruling methods and the governing strategies employed by rulers in different periods of Chinese history. This course is especially suitable for students from non-Arts backgrounds. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1209. An introduction to Chinese religions (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) An introduction to the main Chinese religious traditions and practices, and their impacts on the Chinese society and culture. This course is suitable for students with or without Arts background. Assessment: 100% coursework. Second Year and Third Year Courses CHIN2221. History of the Qin and Han Periods (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the dynastic histories of China from the third century B.C. to the third century. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2222. History of the Wei, Jin and the Northern-and-Southern Periods (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the dynastic histories of China from the third century to the sixth century. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2223. History of the Sui and Tang Periods (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the dynastic histories of China from the sixth century to the tenth century. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2224. History of the Song and Yuan Periods (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the dynastic histories of China from the tenth century to the fourteenth century. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2225.

History of the Ming Period (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the dynastic history of China from the fourteenth century to the seventeenth century. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2226.

History of the Qing Period (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the dynastic history of China from the seventeenth century to the twentieth century. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2231.

Religious Daoism and popular religions in China (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course gives an overview of the development of religious Daoism and Chinese popular religions. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2233.

History of the Chinese legal system (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the main features and development of the Chinese legal system from the early times to the present. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2234.

History of Chinese political institutions (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the main features and the development of Chinese political institutions from the early times to the present. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2235.

Sources and methodology (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course intends to provide a thorough training in research methodology related to the study of Chinese history. The ideas of noted ancient and contemporary Chinese historians will be drawn on. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of reference works and information search through internet. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2241.

History of Chinese civilization (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with Chinese civilization in general including ethnic cultures and problems in pretwentieth century China. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2243.

History of Chinese science and civilization (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to give an in-depth investigation of Chinese scientific thought and culture from the pre-Qin period to the early twentieth century. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2244.

History of Guanxue and Sixue (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the development of educational theories and institutions in China. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2245.

History of Chinese examination system (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the theories and means of selecting men of talent, as well as the development of the examination system in China. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2246.

Historical writings: texts and styles (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A close study of one or more of the following: (i) Shiji. (ii) Hanshu. (iii) Hou Hanshu. (iv) Sanguozhi. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2247.

Local histories (fangzhi) and genealogical records (zupu) (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the general characteristics and the compilation problems of local histories (fangzhi) and genealogical records (zupu) in pre-twentieth century China. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2251.

Chinese philosophy I: Confucianism (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the major philosophical texts and ideas of the Confucian tradition. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2252.

Chinese philosophy II: Daoism (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the major philosophical texts and ideas of the Daoist tradition. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2253.

Chinese philosophy III: Buddhism (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the main streams of Indian Buddhist thought and their development in China. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2254. Christianity and Chinese culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course presents a historical survey of introduction and evolution of Christianity in China from the 7th century to the present day. The survey is to be viewed through a many-sided prism of religious, intellectual, institutional, ethical, and political aspects of Christianity and its integration into Chinese culture. By discussing Christianity in both global and Chinese contexts, this course will reveal the dynamics and transformations of Chinese religious life over history. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2255. Chinese intellectual history (Part I) (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the main intellectual trends in China from the Qin-Han to the Sui-Tang period. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2256. Chinese intellectual history (Part II) (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the main intellectual trends in China from the Song period to the Qing period. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2257. The development of Confucianism in late imperial China (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course deals with the development of Confucianism in China from late fourteenth century to early twentieth century. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2258. The mentality of literati in Ming-Qing transition (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the milieu of the cataclysmic change of Heavens Mandate in mid-seventeenthcentury China and literatis feelings and responses to the change. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2259. Historical writing and historiography in traditional China (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course explores some important issues of historical writing and historiography in traditional China with reference to the development of historical writing, the organization of historiography institutes, and the influence of emperors on historiography. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2261.

Buddha and Bodhisattva worship in Chinese Buddhism (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes) The worship of buddhas and bodhisattvas is a central feature of Mahayana Buddhism, and a pivotal factor in the formation and development of Chinese Buddhism. The course examines the origin of the practice, its transformation in China, and its impact on Chinese religious thought and life. The course aims at providing students with comprehensive knowledge and understanding of a Buddhist practice which has dominated Chinese religious life and shaped the popular image of the Buddhist religion. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2262. Daoist ritual and religious culture in China (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the ritual practices of the Daoist faith and their cultural significance in China from the Medieval times to the present. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2263. Workshop in Chinese biographical studies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the characteristic traits of key historical figures in all classes and professions in Chinese society from the pre-Qin period to the present. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2264. Chinese eroticism (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the rise of eroticism in traditional China. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2265. Childhood in late imperial China (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course provides a historical survey of childhood in late imperial China. It examines the provision of family caring, education and recreational activities for children in the larger context of social and cultural development. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2266. History education and Chinese culture (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the development of history education in China and its relationship with Chinese culture. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2267. Jews in China (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course explores the history and culture of the Jewish People in China. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2268.

History of China-West cultural exchanges (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course explores Chinas encounters with the West from the 13th century to the early 20th century. It presents a series of case studies on Sino-Western exchanges in the cultural domain. Major topics will be discussed through an interdisciplinary approach to bring together several fields in religion, philosophy, ethics, arts, and sciences. The course also offers a cross-cultural perspective that goes beyond the limitations of traditional Euro-centric and/or China-centered views. Assessment: 100% coursework. GROUP C: TRANSLATION First Year Courses CHIN1311. Introduction to translation (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is an introduction to the theoretical and technical issues of translation, with guided practice in translating material of common occurrence. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination. CHIN1312. Language studies for translation I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This introductory course considers the distinctive characteristics of Chinese and English and aims at highlighting the mechanics of translation as a process of linguistic transfer. Emphasis will be placed on developing in the students a sensitivity towards the particular manners of behaviour of the two languages being reviewed. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination. Second and Third Year Courses All courses listed below, if not otherwise specified, may be taken in either the second or the third year. Students opting for the Major are however required to take all the courses in List 1 in the years indicated, unless the Head of School approves otherwise, Second Year: CHIN2311, 2312, 2313, 2314, 2315, 2316 (totalling 21 credits) Third Year: CHIN2317, 2318, 2319, 2320 (totalling 18 credits), and their remaining courses from List 2 in either the Second or the Third Year to make up at least 48 credits in two years. List 1 Courses in List 1 are offered to Translation majors only. Non-majors who wish to take any of the courses should first apply for permission from the Head of School. CHIN2311. Translation criticism I (English-Chinese) (3 credits)

In this course, texts in different literary genres (poetry, the essay, the novel, drama) will be selected from English and American literature and discussed alongside their Chinese translations. Students will be trained to develop a critical approach in evaluating the translators competence and the merits of the selected translations. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

CHIN2312.

Translation criticism II (Chinese-English) (3 credits)

Selected literary translations in English will be analyzed in terms of the specific problems encountered in the process of translating. In some cases, different translations of the same original text will be examined concurrently. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

CHIN2313.

Language studies for translation II (6 credits)

This course considers the differences in grammar, semantics and pragmatics between Chinese and English, paying special attention to problems of translating in these areas. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

CHIN2314.

Translation in practice I (English-Chinese) (3 credits)

This course provides practical training in English-Chinese translation. Materials selected include both the literary and the non-literary. The weekly lectures will be accompanied by written exercises and tutorials. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

CHIN2315.

Translation in practice II (Chinese-English) (3 credits)

This course contains a critical element as well as a number of exercises in translation from Chinese into English. Texts of different stylistic types will be analysed, and the use of translation strategies for rendering such texts will be explored. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

CHIN2316.

Translation theory (3 credits)

This course introduces leading theories in translation studies. Through studying on-going debates in the field, students will acquire a theoretical and methodological knowledge indispensable to the procedure and evaluation of translation. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2317.

Translation criticism III (English-Chinese) (3 credits)

This is a sequel to Translation Criticism I. In this course, texts in different literary genres (poetry, the essay, the novel, drama) will be selected from English and American literature and discussed alongside their Chinese translations. Students will be trained to develop a critical approach in evaluating the translators competence and the merits of the selected translations. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

CHIN2318.

Translation criticism IV (Chinese-English) (3 credits)

This is a sequel to Translation Criticism II. Selected literary translations in English will be analyzed in terms of the specific problems encountered in the process of translating. In some cases, different translations of the same original text will be examined concurrently. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

CHIN2319.

Language studies for translation III: comparative stylistics (6 credits)

This course includes a contrastive study of the Chinese and English languages, and examines their language styles for special purposes, the emphasis being on the study of rhetoric both as a problem of translation and as a part of the language skills essential to translators. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination. CHIN2320. Long translation (6 credits)

The Long Translation project is an important part of the Translation degree. Its commencement is as early as the summer vacation between Years Two and Three when students are expected to find and decide on the texts for their translation. Close study of the chosen texts on the part of the students should occur in the vacation. From the beginning of the Third Year to about the end of March of the graduation year, the actual translation will be done by the student under the supervision of a teacher, in each case assigned by the teachers of Translation. The length of the translation should be about twenty pages; the nature of the writing, as literary or practical as the individual student prefers. Assessment: 100% coursework. List 2 CHIN2331. Choice of words in translation (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course takes a new semantic approach to the analysis of different types of word meaning in a text. It addresses some key issues of a functional grammar pertaining to translation studies in Hong Kong and it is specially planned for students who aspire to carve out for themselves a career in administration, publishing, advertising and journalism. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2332. Translation in Hong Kong society (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The basic aim of this course is to provide students who intend to become professional translators in Hong Kong with an overall view of translation as a communicative activity. The translators work demands specialised knowledge of the ways translation functions in specific social contexts. The principal concern of this course is the practical information about the various circumstances in which translation serves its purpose as a communicative activity, either in the Government or in the private sector. This course will be assessed on the basis of a written seminar paper presented orally and participation in discussion. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2333. Culture and translation (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on the cross-cultural dimension of translation. It examines the most complex cultural barriers faced by the translator such as differences in the expression of emotions (for instance - love, anger, fear), codes of behaviour (for instance intimacy, privacy, politeness), values and world views, notions of gender, aesthetic taste, humour and forms of symbolism and metaphor. These issues arising from translation practice will be discussed in light of current theories on culture and translation from multiple disciplines. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2334.

Power of speech in written translation (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is a crash course designed to teach both Translation and non-Translation students specific communication skills required for social interaction in a cosmopolitan city such as Hong Kong. Good communication behaviour exhibited in bilingual texts is studied within the general framework of an Interpersonal Rhetoric model. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2336. Interpretation workshop I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to introduce to students the different modes of interpreting, i.e. sight translation, consecutive interpreting and simultaneous interpreting, and to familiarise them with the basic skills and techniques essential for interpreting. In addition to note-taking skills, students will also be introduced to a brief history of interpreting, different environments where interpretation service is required and the professional ethics of the interpreter. Training will focus on sight translation and consecutive interpretation between English and Chinese. This course consists of both lectures and workshops. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2337. Journalistic translation (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The primary focus of this course is the linguistic features and stylistic conventions of press material. Texts of various types from the mass media will be examined, and their generic characteristics identified. Students will familiarize themselves in this course with the basic techniques of news reporting and the skills needed to render press material from one language into another. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2338. Translation of promotional material (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Promotional material usually has a unique appeal that lies in the skilful manipulation of rhetorical devices. In this course their linguistic and stylistic characteristics will be studied, with emphasis on how best to translate the original into Chinese or English. Students will be provided with opportunities to examine the creative use of language and to improve their ability through training and regular practice to deal with different kinds of writing for advertizing products and services. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2339. Translation for administration and business (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the role of translation in Hong Kongs public administration procedures, and how it is used by Hong Kong and Chinese business concerns in conducting international business. Students will practise translating papers related to negotiation, administration and the law arising from such contexts, and explore suitable translation techniques in the process. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2340.

Film translation workshop (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Film-making today is becoming increasingly international, rendering translation almost indispensable to the industry. Translating films for dubbing and subtitling requires special skills distinct from those outside the field. This course concentrates on such skills, emphasizing audio-visual awareness and cinematic elements such as drama, dialogue, vernacular, and pacing. Critical theories on media and on cultural production and consumption will be introduced. Students learn through group projects, the hands-on translation of feature films, and critiques of film translation. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2341.

Translating writings on art (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In this course students will have the opportunity to practise translating from Chinese to English and vice-versa within the field of art history, art appreciation and art criticism. Writings on Chinese and western art, such as those published by museums and art galleries, will be used as study texts, and translation skills and strategies will be discussed to enable students to build up bilingual vocabulary and linguistic expressions for describing Chinese and western works of art in specific historical, social, cultural and aesthetic contexts. Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2342.

Interpretation workshop II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a continuation of Interpretation Workshop I and aims to prepare students for the pursuit of a career in interpreting. Students will be provided with intensive training in interpreting on a variety of topics and taught the skills to improvise in times of a crisis. This course will also provide training in the essential skills and techniques for simultaneous interpreting, including shadowing, rephrasing, memory retention, abstraction and the cultivation of split attention. Prerequisite: CHIN2336. Interpretation Workshop I Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2343.

Legal interpreting (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to provide students, who have already acquired the basic skills and techniques required for the different modes of interpreting, with the opportunity to develop advanced interpreting skills in legal interpreting. The introductory lectures will provide students with an overview of the legal system of Hong Kong, trial procedures, and the nature of legal interpreting. This course will also familiarise students with the characteristics of legal English, common terms pertaining to trial proceedings as well as principles and protocol associated with interpreting in the judicial system. Effects of legal bilingualism on legal interpreting will also be discussed. This course consists of lectures, workshops and visits to law courts to observe court interpreters at work. Prerequisite: CHIN2336. Interpretation Workshop I Assessment: 100% coursework.

CHIN2344.

Translating short stories (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In this course, students will learn to pay close attention to the unique narrative techniques involved in the composition of short stories in both Chinese and English, and be encouraged to explore ways of re-creating such exposition in their translations. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN2345. Syntax-based translation (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is an interdisciplinary, Linguistics-Translation crossover course offered to third year students majoring in Translation, Linguistics, and Law. As its course title suggests, it aims to help students acquire two types of skills: (i) to analyze highly complex sentence structures in English and Chinese; (ii) to translate legal documents from English into Chinese, and vice versa. Assessment: 100% coursework. GROUP D: DISSERTATION Third Year Course CHIN3401. Dissertation (12 credits)

A dissertation will be written on a subject approved by the supervisor and the School. This course is only open to students majoring in the School of Chinese. Assessment: 100% coursework. GROUP E: COURSES FOR FOREIGN LEARNERS CHIN1112. Beginning Chinese as a foreign language (Part I) (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This intensive course is intended for foreign learners who have no prior knowledge of the Chinese language. It aims to build a solid foundation for students wishing to go on to more advanced levels of language study (in China or elsewhere) and in-depth study of Chinese culture and society. It familiarizes students with the phonetic structures of Putonghua, the Hanyu Pinyin system, pronunciation, tones, intonation, sentence patterns and the characteristics of situational conversations. 400 most frequently used Chinese characters will be introduced and students will be taught how to make use of Chinese dictionaries. Assessment: 100% coursework. CHIN1113. Beginning Chinese as a foreign language (Part II) (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA Students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is designed for those who have completed CHIN1112. Beginning Chinese as a foreign language (Part I) or who can demonstrate equivalent competence in the placement test. A greater emphasis will be placed on oral drills and listening comprehension. Students will be exposed to 600 frequently used Chinese characters, which are used to form expressions related to various aspects of life in Hong Kong and China. Upon the completion of the course, students should be able to write approximately 1000 Chinese characters and an essay of 300 - 400 words. Students will also be exposed to various aspects of Chinese culture and history in learning the origins of Chinese characters and idioms.

Prerequisite: CHIN1112 Assessment: 100% coursework. ASSESSMENT Coursework assessment will be based on performance in tutorials and seminars, and on the strength of essays and such other exercises as can be assessed continually. Each course will be examined by a written paper of not more than 2-hour duration except those courses which are assessed by 100% coursework.

SCHOOL OF ENGLISH INTRODUCTION The School of English gives teaching and supervision in English and American literatures, world literature and cross-cultural studies in English, sociolinguistics, critical linguistics, English language and linguistics, and is the home of the Programme in Language and Communication. The School of English also contributes to the teaching of the BA/BEd programme, and offers a minor in English Literature exclusively to BA/BEd students. The School offers three majors in the second and third years: (1) English Studies; (2) Cross-Cultural Studies in English; (3) Language and Communication. English Studies offers a broad curriculum of literary and linguistic studies in English. CrossCultural Studies in English focuses on the English language and literature in English as the site of encounters, fusions, conflicts and transformations between people and ideas of different cultures. The focus of Language and Communication is on the study and use of language and language in society. Admission to the School is strictly on the basis of academic record including at least a minimum C grade in the Use of English AS exam and good AL results, GPAs or their equivalent. Students intending to enrol in courses in English Studies and/or Cross-Cultural Studies in English in Year 2 and Year 3 must normally have completed ENGL1009 and achieved a satisfactory result. Students who intend to enrol in Language and Communication must have completed LCOM1001 and achieved a satisfactory result. Students who fail to achieve a C grade (53%) in ENGL1009, or with an unsatisfactory report from their tutor, will not normally be permitted to major in English Studies or Cross-Cultural Studies in English. Students who fail to achieve a C grade (53%) in LCOM1001 will not normally be permitted to major in Language and Communication. Both ENGL1009 and LCOM1001 are subject to a quota. Students must select a minimum of eight six-credit courses (or equivalent) in their major. At the end of the students first or second year, the School will invite a small number of students to be Special Honours majors. Special Honours students may be Majors in English Studies, CrossCultural Studies in English, or Language and Communication. Selected on the basis of their academic record and tutors recommendations, these students will take at least 6 credits annually in their Major beyond the normal requirement, and will be guaranteed admission to the courses of their choice. Special Honours students majoring in English Studies will register for the 12 credit tutorial course, Advanced Topics in English Studies (ENGL3032), or for any two of the following 6 credit Research Seminars: ENGL3033, ENGL3034, ENGL3035, ENGL3036, ENGL3037. Special Honours students majoring in Cross-Cultural Studies in English will register for the 12 credit tutorial course,

Advanced Topics in English Studies (ENGL3032), or for ENGL3039 plus one of the following 6 credit Research Seminars: ENGL3033, ENGL3034, ENGL3035, ENGL3036, ENGL3037. Special Honours students in Language and Communication must take LCOM3003 (LCOM Papers). Upon completing their programme and meeting the Special Honours requirements, these students will be given special recognition by the School. Choice of courses and options is subject to the approval of the School. Students must ensure that their choice of courses conforms to any prerequisites laid down by the School. MAJORS in English Studies, and in Cross-Cultural Studies in English are given priority entry into senior courses in their respective major. MAJORS in Language and Communication are given priority entry into Language and Communication courses. Prescribed reading, specifications for each course, recommended course combinations, and information about prerequisites are available at the website http://www.hku.hk/english. Regular attendance at tutorials and other classes and the punctual completion of work prescribed by the students tutor or supervisor are expected. ENGLISH STUDIES, AND CROSS-CULTURAL STUDIES IN ENGLISH Students intending to enrol in courses in English Studies and/or Cross-Cultural Studies in English in Year 2 and Year 3 must normally have completed ENGL1009 and achieved a satisfactory result. The Major A major in English Studies and/or Cross-Cultural Studies in English consists of 48 credits taken in the second and third years of the programme: Majors in English Studies take these 48 credits from the below list of Year 2 and Year 3 electives. Majors in Cross-Cultural Studies in English are required to take the two compulsory courses ENGL2114 and ENGL3038 (both 6 credits) within this 48 credit load. The remaining 36 credits are taken from the list of Year 2 and Year 3 electives below. The Minor A minor in Cross-Cultural Studies in English consists of second- and third-year courses totaling 24 credits from the Cross-Cultural Studies in English syllabus. ENGL2114 and ENGL3038 (both 6 credits) are compulsory courses; the 12 remaining credits can be taken from the list of Year 2 and Year 3 electives below. The list of courses which follows indicates whether a course may be selected as part of English Studies (ES) and/or Cross-Cultural Studies in English (CCSE). Please note that students may also take LCOM2001, LCOM3001, LCOM2002 and LCOM2003 as part of the English Studies major. LCOM3001 may also be counted towards the major in Cross-Cultural Studies in English. Courses that can be counted towards the major in Language and Communication are also indicated (L&C). First Year ENGL1009. Introduction to English studies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces students to the study of English writing. Students will be introduced to the basic elements of literary analysis and theory in English, and to intellectual issues relevant to the study of the language and its culture. No previous experience of literary studies or linguistics is assumed, but at the end of this introductory course students will have a grasp of the basic concepts and skills needed to make advanced studies in English interesting and enjoyable. The course will also offer guidance and practice in reading, discussion, and group work. Assessment will be by 60% coursework and 40% written examination. Coursework assessment marks are based on tutorial participation (10%) and a research essay (50%).

The examination (40%) will consist of a two-hour written paper. ES, CCSE, L&C ENGL1010. The scholarship of English Studies (3 credits) (Students can only take this course in conjunction with ENGL1009.) This course supplements ENGL1009; it focuses on the scholarship of English literature and linguistics. Although this is a WID course (Writing in the Disciplines), focusing on literary and linguistic studies, the skills students will acquire are essential to university studies and are transferable to other academic disciplines and students working life. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C Second and Third Year All courses beyond the first year may be taken in either the second or third year, unless otherwise indicated. These courses consist of: (a) English, American, and postcolonial writing, including individual authors and genres, as well as literary and cultural topics; (b) English language studies and linguistics, including the linguistic analysis of English, sociolinguistics, the history of linguistics, critical linguistics, and the politics of language; and (c) the English language at work in a range of contexts and genres, including creative writing and drama. The School also offers a 12 credit tutorial course, Advanced Topics in English Studies (ENGL3032) and a number of 6 credit research seminar courses, which allow students to follow a programme designed to suit their individual interests. There are no formal lectures and students are assessed on the basis of their written work. Admission to these courses is subject to satisfactory academic results and tutors recommendations (see the special section below). Mode of assessment Modes of assessment vary from course to course. Please check the course description for details of how each course is assessed. If staffing arrangements permit, the following second- and third-year courses will be offered: ENGL2002. Language in society (6 credits)

This course will provide an introduction to the study of sociolinguistics, which deals with the relationship between language and society. Topics will vary, but may include the following: multilingualism, language varieties, language planning, language change, English in contact with other languages. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL2003.

The history of English (6 credits)

This is a course about language origins and language change. It investigates the social, political and linguistic reasons that English has developed into the global superpower language of today, and introduces basic tools and methodologies for studying language change in English. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL2004.

English syntax (6 credits)

This course introduces the structure of English by investigating approaches to grammar, models of grammatical analysis, and the grammar of contemporary English. It is interested in the relationship between morphology and syntax, and grammar and linguistics. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2007.

Literary linguistics (6 credits)

This course uses linguistic techniques to analyse literary texts by examining both the devices that literary authors employ and the literary effects they create in different styles and genres. It employs methods of structural linguistic analysis (looking at the syntax and phonology of texts) as well as socio-historical and pragmatic methods. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2010.

English novel I (6 credits)

A study of narrative fiction, and of its development in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES

ENGL2011.

English novel II (6 credits)

A study of narrative fiction, and of its development in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES

ENGL2012.

Contemporary literary theory (6 Credits)

In the late 20th century, developments in critical thought had a major impact on literature and criticism. Relations between literary production and language, politics and history were radically reexamined by and through what has become known as theory. As a body of thought, theory includes such diverse and conflicting schools and movements as Marxism, poststructuralism, feminism and gender theory, new historicism, postcolonialism and postmodernism. As well as exploring the institution of theory in the academy, students will put theory into practice in readings of selected literary texts. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2022.

Women, feminism and writing I (6 credits)

This course will explore questions of identity and difference as expressed in womens writing. It will provide a general introduction to feminist literary theory and the on-going range of feminist interventions in literary and cultural studies. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2027.

Text and discourse in contemporary English (6 credits)

This course will examine how writers exploit the resources of English for creative and communicational purposes in contemporary writing in different genres. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2030. World Englishes (6 credits)

This course will survey the English language throughout the world, with reference to the use of English in Britain, Asia, and Hong Kong. This course will focus particularly on the development of new Englishes in Asia and Hong Kong. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C ENGL2031. The semantics and pragmatics of English (6 credits)

This course introduces the study of meaning in the English language. We will examine semantic meanings meanings encoded in the language system itself and also pragmatic meanings meanings inferred from the communicative context of language use. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C ENGL2033. English novel III (6 credits)

A study of narrative fiction, and of its developments in the twentieth century. Assessment will be by 60% coursework, 40% examination. ES ENGL2035. Reading poetry (6 credits)

An advanced reading course for students interested in specializing in poetry. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2037. Science fiction (6 credits)

This is a survey of the genre of science fiction from late 19th century literature by H.G. Wells through to recent movies such as Blade Runner and The Matrix. As well as formal and historical study of the SF genre, the course will be concerned with fictional presentations of scientific possibility and the moral and political strategies that underlie representations of utopia and dystopia. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2039. Language and gender (6 credits)

This course examines the relationship between cultural attitudes and language, how gender socialization is reflected in the structure and use of language, and the effectiveness of political and social forces in legislated linguistic change. Stereotypes and biases about the sexes, standard and vernacular norms will also be examined in the course. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL2040.

Asian American literature (6 credits)

This course presents a survey of Asian American literature through literary texts from Asian American communities, including Japanese, Chinese, Korean, Filipino, and Southeast Asian Americans. We will touch on major themes explored in these texts, such as concepts of dislocation and relocation as well as finding and/or inventing a usable past. The readings span a range of genres and historical periods. The course will attempt to contextualize these texts both historically and culturally. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2045.

Travel writing (6 credits)

This is a survey of European travel writing as a literary genre from the medieval period to the present day. The writings of travelers and explorers such as Marco Polo, Christopher Columbus and James Cook are examined, as well as those of modern travel writers such as Freya Stark, Graham Greene, D.H. Lawrence, Paul Theroux and Jan Morris. European travel writing is explored formally and thematically with the aim of introducing students to its many strategies and subtexts, and especially its historical role in articulating otherness for the European imagination. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2046.

English words (6 credits)

This course explores the structure, meaning, history, and usage of English words from a linguistic point of view. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2047.

English discourse structures and strategies (6 credits)

This course will provide an introduction to the analysis of English discourse from a linguistic perspective. Students will learn rhetorical methodologies and examine their effects on readers and listeners. Units include: spoken and written English discourse, global organization and cohesion, discourse markers, information structure, narrative, and non-verbal structures and strategies. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2048.

Language and jargon (6 credits)

This course focuses on specialized sub-group languages or jargons, and uses texts from a range of historical period to examine the socio-cultural dynamics behind the creation, maintenance and disappearance of such jargons. Particular attention will be paid to the history of criminal jargon, prison jargon and other speech varieties associated with other marginal or criminalized sub-groups (e.g. drug addicts, tramps, etc.), as well as to the history of the study of such jargons and the inclusion of jargon and slang items in mainstream dictionaries. Students will read texts from different periods in the history of English, as well as considering the role of jargons in modern societies such as the United States, Britain and Hong Kong, as well as in cyber-space. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2049.

The history of English: sociolinguistic perspectives (6 credits)

This course will have a specific focus on the history of the English language from a sociolinguistic perspective. The course will discuss issues related to language contact, standardisation, variation, and varieties of English. Particular reference will be made to the role of attitudes and ideologies in the development of the language. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2050.

English corpus linguistics (6 credits)

Corpus linguistics is a rapidly-developing methodology in the study of language. It exploits the power of modern computer technology to manipulate and analyse large collections of naturallyoccurring language (corpora). This course will introduce students to the use of computers and computerized corpora as tools for exploring the English language. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2054.

Race, language and identity (6 credits)

This course looks at different notions of identity and the origins of modern understandings of ethnicity. It focuses on the contribution made by ideas about language to theories of group identity, including nationalism, and the tensions between linguistic, racial, religious and cultural notions of identity. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL2055.

American Gothic: Haunted Homes (6 credits)

In this course we will examine the gothic as an important genre in American literature and trace its tradition across two centuries. As a response to dominant ideas and conventions that shaped American literature, the gothic offers us a challenging perspective on the mainstream as well as on what it excludes. Beginning with some classic examples of the genre, we will seek to identify the elements and the rhetoric of the gothic text in order to appreciate the specific use that later writers have made of the gothic form. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES

ENGL2057.

Text and image (6 credits)

This interdisciplinary course explores relations between literature and various forms of image-based representation. It begins with painterly descriptions in novels and poetry, and common strands in art and literary criticism, and proceeds to discussion of relations between film and literature, such as the presence of cinematographic form in modern literature. In the concluding module, we consider the shift in emphasis from text-based to image-based culture and its impact on postmodern society. Course material consists of critical essays, and examples from literature, the pictorial arts and the moving image. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES

ENGL2058.

Narrative prose: a linguistic investigation (6 credits)

This course examines the linguistic techniques by which narrative writing in English works. With a focus on literary texts, the course will consider topics such as co-reference and cohesion, syntactic style and patterning, place and time deixis, the handling of conversation, modality and point of view, and more generally, the linguistics of realism, and the linguistic basis of irony. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C ENGL2059. American drama and American film (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will introduce American drama and American film: developing stories of America in performance. We will emphasize performance, as well as analysis: casting, acting, directing, staging, special effects, and audience. As centers of industry, education, and culture moved across the country, form and innovation shifted accordingly. Looking at competing histories and narrative strategies, we will see how American plays and American films participate separately and together in remaking American myths and literary patterns, while assimilating and rejecting inherited models. Considerations of American English, silence, the loners staged resistances, and audience participation will be included. We will read plays such as: Eugene ONeills The Hairy Ape, Tennessee Williamss The Glass Menagerie, Arthur Millers All My Sons, Sam Shepards True West, and Ishmael Reeds Hubba City. We will see films such as Casablanca, High Noon, The Way We Were, Hair, and Boyz N the Hood. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2061. British and American literary culture (6 credits)

This course will focus on representative American or British literary and cultural texts. After attending lectures and workshops in the department, students will have an opportunity to travel to relevant places in the United States or Britain, and will be given related background tuition or lectures at a North American University or a British university. Students will be required to present portfolios including essays, presentations, and field-trip reports to the department. This course will only be offered to students majoring in English. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2062. The history of Western linguistics (6 credits)

This course will trace the history of ideas about language and its relationship to the mind and the world, from ancient to modern times. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C ENGL2065. Meaning and metaphor (6 credits)

This course will introduce students to a number of questions about linguistic meaning and examine various definitions of metaphor. Among the questions considered are: What role does metaphor play in human language? In what way (if at all) do languages create or embody particular culturallyspecific world-views? Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2066.

Orientalism and linguistics (6 credits)

This course studies linguistics as a branch of what Edward Said has termed Orientalism, i.e. western models of Asian language, literature, culture and society created within European colonialism. It looks at the ways western linguists of the 19th and 20th century have imagined or categorized Asian languages, relating those categories to debates within western linguistics. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C ENGL2069. Form and meaning (6 credits)

An investigation into the relationship between English structure and meaning (semantics and pragmatics), considering how meanings are encoded and inferred. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C ENGL2074. Postcolonial readings (6 credits)

This course examines important works of literature in English from perspectives opened up by recent debates on nation, narration, and hybridity. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2075. The idea of China (6 credits)

An examination of English representations and interpretations of China in a selection of writings from the 18th century to the early 20th century. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2076. Romanticism (6 credits)

The course studies the Romantic era, and traces its history through a selection of its main texts. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2078. The novel today (6 credits)

This course examines developments in the novel by studying a representative sample of recently published fiction in English. Innovations in narrative technique, such as metafiction and postmodern poetics, will be one strand of enquiry. Thematic strands will depend on the novels selected for study but are likely to include, gender, representation, globalism, postmodernism, race and ethnicity, and identity. Assessment will be by 60% coursework, 40% examination. ES, CCSE ENGL2079. Shakespeare (6 credits)

This course will explore some of the themes and form of Shakespeares drama, and will consider how his work has been interpreted in modern times. Assessment will be by 60% coursework, 40% examination. ES

ENGL2080.

Women, feminism and writing II (6 credits)

This course will explore the often difficult relationship between women and what has been traditionally known as the feminine sphere. Women have commonly been associated with the feminine sphere of love, marriage and family and this course will consider how modernity and feminism have challenged and disrupted this assumption. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2082. Modern literary criticism (6 credits)

This course introduces students to a selection of major texts in literary criticism from the early 19th century to the 1960s. It examines principal critical concepts and methodological principles formulated in these texts and traces the developments of critical thought within this period. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2084. Modernism and short fiction (6 credits)

This course studies the re-invention of traditional forms of writing in the modernist revolution that ushered in the twentieth century in Europe and beyond. Concentrating on short fiction, it investigates how modernist writers found ways to make it new. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2085. Creative Writing I (6 credits)

This seminar offers an introduction to creative writing. Writers in the class will focus especially on telling and writing stories through workshops, readings, research, and individual coaching. Students will also practice the art of holding an audience page by page. Each writer in the class will develop a body of work specific to individual taste and discovery. No previous experience is necessary. Workshops and materials will be introduced to sharpen the writers plot, characters, dialogue, with an emphasis on the writers ear and eye for shaping stories across drafts. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2086. Creative Writing II (6 credits)

This seminar offers an introduction to creative writing through the lens of drama and screenwriting. Workshops, studio exercises, and individual coaching will offer writers in the class a chance to work individually and collaboratively on plays, screenplays, and the art of the scene. With individual coaching and practice sessions in class, students will develop the structures and designs for plays or movie scripts, along with decisions for bringing each scene alive for viewers. Each writer in the class will develop plays or screenplays specific to voice and history. No previous experience is necessary, and there is no prerequisite for this course. Workshops and exercises will be introduced to help sharpen plot, character, set, staging, and drafts across scripts. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2087. Persuasion (6 credits)

This is a course about rhetoric, in which students will explore ways in which language can be used to convey, reinforce or change ideas. The objective is to help students to understand, analyse, and develop the arts of discourse in English, and the critical skills on which they depend. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2089.

Making Americans: Literature as ritual and renewal (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will be an introduction to American literature primarily through fictional and non-fictional accounts of exemplary lives. Our focus will be on how successive generations of immigrants and settlers have constructed and transformed a vision of America as process and promise. The course aims to introduce students to the diversity of writing that constitutes American literature, to guide them in the development of critical reading and writing skills and to provide them with opportunities to build, present and respond to arguments about the texts and topics under discussion. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2090. The moving production of America: reading recent films (6 credits)

In this course we will look at recent American movies and examine the ways in which they generate visions of American reality. Our inquiries will be guided by three focuses: 1) looking at movies, we will ask where they locate American life and how they represent it; 2) looking through movies, we will ask how they feel the pulse of an American public, what assumptions they make about their audience and how they seek to move it; 3) looking into movies, we will try to understand how they review and reconfigure the world of American movies itself. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2092. Postcolonial English (6 credits)

For many creative writers - writers of poetry, fiction, drama - from outside the Anglo-American world, English has a complex history and often an uneasy relationship, with native languages. The decision, or the choice, to write and publish in English, is an issue they have reflected upon and debated, nationally and internationally, with other writers. Such reflections and debates constitute one of the dynamic contours of Global English as a discourse. Critical questions often raised in the debate concern the English language as the bearer of cultures. They include the changing roles of English as a colonial or postcolonial language, as the language of the unitary or pluralistic nations, as a dominant or minority language, as the language of English literature or Literature in English. In this course, students will be introduced to these questions through discussions of essays by writers who have considerable practical experience using English as the language of creativity, and who are active contributors to debates about English in their own locations. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2093. Literary islands: English poetry and prose from the South Pacific and the Caribbean (6 credits)

In this course we will read and discuss literary texts mainly poems and short stories from two cultural regions that received the English language as colonial cargo between the 17th and 19th centuries. Looking at the different histories of the insular cultures of the South Pacific and the Caribbean, we will consider how these histories have shaped the emergence of Anglophone literatures, and how these literatures in turn challenge our expectations of English literature. We will pay special attention to the forms of communication these texts represent and establish as they construct a sense of place, and parallels will perhaps be drawn to the case of Hong Kong. Topics: history and politics of English in the South Pacific and the Caribbean, the emergence of English-language literatures and the development of indigenous traditions, the relationship between writing and place, distance and insularity, the relationship between literature and vernacular culture (conversation, song, storytelling, oratory).

Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2094.

Cultural approaches to second language varieties of English (6 credits)

In this course, we will look at second language varieties of English and what they can tell us about the cultural background of their speakers. After an introduction to the relation of language and culture in general (Linguistic Relativity Principle), and some modern adaptations of this principle with respect to the role of English in the world, the students will be acquainted with specific methodologies from cognitive linguistics/cognitive anthropology and computer corpus analysis, which allow them to systematically analyze language from a cultural perspective. The students are required to conduct independent research, utilizing these methods of investigation. Some prior knowledge about varieties of English (World Englishes) is of help, but is no requirement. Due to the restricted number of workstations in the computer lab, not more than 40 students can be admitted to this class. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL2095.

The East: Asia in English writing (6 credits)

Interpretations of the Orient in modern western writings, from the colonial to the postcolonial period. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2097.

Imagining Hong Kong (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In this course, students will read selections of fiction, poetry, essays, and journalism from earlier moments in the twentieth century to post-1997. Questions of modernity, urbanization and the urban subject, and cross-cultural identities will be discussed from perspectives opened up by postcolonial theories, and with reference to historical change both locally and in Hong Kongs geopolitical situation in the last fifty years. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2098.

Call and response: Southeast Asian literature written in English (6 credits)

This course considers a range of South East Asian texts by focusing on authors from India, Malaysia and Singapore. Discussions will centre on issues raised by the literature, such as: the effects of colonialism, post-colonialism and neo-colonialism over the last century, the construction of nation and the problematic relationship between individual, religious, cultural and national identities, the effects of exile and peripheral existence on identity, the role of the author as myth-maker and canonical revisionist, regional forms of feminism, and the consequences of globalization and transculturalism. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2099.

Language, identity, and Asian Americans (6 credits)

This interdisciplinary course explores the relationship between language and identity with a special focus on Asian Americans and linguistic issues relevant to Asian Americans. With particular attention to the linguistic practices of Asian Americans, we will examine such questions as: What attitudes are associated with being bilingual? Do Asian Americans speak with an accent? Does accent determine whether Asian Americans are perceived of as white? Do any Asian Americans speak black? We will also explore the position of Asian Americans in social, political, and educational discourses in order to understand how an Asian American identity can be constructed through language practices. Although the course focuses on Asian American identities and experiences, students will be encouraged to discuss issues of social identity and language in general. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL2100.

Language and social interaction (6 credits)

This course provides an introduction to the analysis of social interaction (in English) and explores the relationships between macro- and micro-level approaches to the study of language and social interaction. We will examine how language both reflects and contributes to the organization of social order by close analyses of naturally occurring interactions. Students will learn the fundamentals of data collection and transcription, explore ways of interpreting talk as a form of social action, and conduct original research on the analysis of data that they will collect for the course. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL2101.

Culture and society (6 credits)

What is culture? What is Cultural Studies? Why should we consider cultural formations in literary studies? Focusing on the cultural critic Raymond Williams (1921 1988), this course introduces students to British Cultural Studies and discusses the importance of Cultural Studies in the changing landscape of literary studies. More specifically, we will discuss the historical transformation of literary studies from a text-based practice into a broad critical engagement with human experience and examine the critical energies within literary studies that have brought about such a transformation. Students in this course will read a selection of seminal writings by Williams with close reference to the literary examples he cites from prose fiction, poetry and drama. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2102.

Theories of beauty (6 credits)

The idea and experience of the beautiful are inseparable from literary art. This course provides an introduction to literary aesthetics. Focusing on British tradition of aesthetics, we will examine the disciplinary establishment of aesthetics as a historical formation in relation to literary, cultural, and intellectual modernity and discuss developments of major aesthetic concepts in history. There will be weekly lectures and workshops, in which we will read closely major aesthetic texts and discuss important debates in aesthetics with reference to our studies of literature and our everyday experience of the beautiful. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES

ENGL2103.

Language and new media (6 credits)

Language is strongly influenced by the medium through which it is presented. When the medium itself is in wide use, norms emerge which determine not only the form that language can take, but also the pragmatic effects of any language use that either exploits or deviates from these norms. The nature of public language--that is, language generated by or for the public at large through various media--in turn influences public discourse (i.e., what is being talked about large-scale, and how it is talked about). When the nature of the medium is expressly exploited linguistically, then this change can achieve overwhelming and widespread effects. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C ENGL2104. Language in the USA (6 credits)

This course addresses the problems (theoretical and practical) inherent in defining a variety of English as American. Issues treated include the history of American English; dialectology; sociolinguistics; Black English; and the politics of American English. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C ENGL2105. Contemporary North American novelists (6 credits)

In this course we will explore developments and issues in contemporary North American fiction by focusing on the work of selected novelists active in the USA and Canada (the adjective contemporary loosely locating this activity within the lifetime of the lecturer). The specific works to be examined and discussed will vary from year to year but we will typically read closely three or four novels by one (or two) novelist(s) each year. This will allow us to address questions regarding particular writers evolving craft and concerns, as well as to situate their work in the context of recent currents in North American literature. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2106. Childhood, reading and literature in the nineteenth century (6 credits)

This course looks at ideas of childhood and reading in the nineteenth century through a detailed study of a number of representative texts. This course has both a historical and a practical aim. It studies a selection of literary texts from the 19th century, which can be broadly classified as childrens literature. Childrens literature has become a flourishing field of academic enquiry, and although this course touches upon theoretical considerations about the genre, it is more interested in following the idea of childhood through the nineteenth century through a number of literary representations. The books created for children, whether as teaching tools or engrossing stories reflect both the ideas about childhood in circulation at any given moment, and the experience of being a child. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2107. Literature, culture and gender at the Fin de Sicle (6 credits)

This course locates the literature of the 1890s within the cultural and social context of the late nineteenth century through a detailed study of contemporary documents and pictorial material alongside the core texts. Some of the themes discussed in this context include: decadence and degeneration; sexual anarchy, new women and decadent men; the fin de sicle subject and the birth of psychoanalysis; civilisation and its discontents; old endings and new beginnings. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE

ENGL2108.

Shakespeares language (6 credits)

This course focuses on diverse aspects of the language of Shakespeares plays and poetry. It looks at Shakespeares language in the context of the history of the English language and introduces its key grammatical and lexical features. Specific attention will be paid to linguistic variation relating to social class, occupation group and gender; the use of metaphor; ambiguity and punning; terms of address; rhetorical structure. Shakespeares long term impact on the English language will be considered, along with an analysis of the place of his work in national and nationalist histories of the English language. Assessment will be by 100% coursework ES ENGL2109. Writing diaspora (6 credits)

This course examines problems and issues in the literature and film produced by diasporic and migrant communities. Structured around several modules in which various texts are used to investigate such issues as identity and subjectivity, displacement, nostalgia, memory, secondgeneration conflicts, passing and diasporic transformation. Elaborates on the problematic nature of these issues and explains their significance in global diasporas. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2110. Writing back (6 credits)

Writing Back: Post-Colonial Re-writings of the Canon is a course that examines the strategy employed by some post-colonial literary texts of re-writing canonical literary texts to expose their literary, cultural and ideological assumptions. The course investigates the ways in which such texts resist the imposed cultural assumptions of English literature. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2111. Seeing Australia (6 credits)

Seeing Australia is a course that examines the way Australia has been seen over the last two centuries, in art and literature. In investigating the way Australia has historically been depicted and understood, students will discover how Australia has come to exist in the mind of its own people and those from other countries. Australia is therefore seen as the subject of many culturally disparate ways of seeing. We begin the process by analysing the concept of seeing itself. Seeing stands for many different ways of knowing and representing and these will be explored in a range of texts: written texts in poetic and narrative form, and visual texts of various kinds. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2112. An introduction to the history of English (6 credits)

This introductory seminar will acquaint students with the main historical periods of the English language (Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English) and theoretical and methodological problems and approaches in studying these varieties. Through the use of various media apart from academic literature (video, audio presentations, online sources, computer corpora), the seminar will offer students various modes of learning about the history of English, language change, and linguistic theory. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL2113.

Conrad and others (6 credits)

Joseph Conrad (1857-1924) was a Pole who wrote fiction in English, after a career as a sailor which took him round a world largely dominated by expanding and competing European empires. He often focuses his stories on cross-cultural encounters. This course sets Conrads work in its cultural and historical context, and examines the way his fiction represents alterity, our sense of the otherness of other people, which also helps us define the self. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2114. Cross-Cultural issues and theories 1 (6 credits)

This course, which is compulsory for students majoring in Cross-Cultural Studies in English, will familiarize students with the most important terms and ideas to be encountered in cross-cultural studies, and the debates about them, including: globalization, world literature, world languages, the local, cosmopolitanism, translation, ethnography and auto-ethnography, Orientalism, alterity. This course must be taken in the second year of study. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. CCSE ENGL2115. Theories of language acquisition I (6 credits) NOT to be taken with: EDUC2203 First and second language acquisition, LING2036 Child language This course offers an introduction to the central themes in language acquisition, covering first language acquisition, second/foreign language acquisition and bilingualism. Students are expected to gain from the course a broad understanding of how children acquire their first language, how second language learners learn a new language, and the potential differences in processing and outcome. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C ENGL2116. Theories of language acquisition II (6 credits) Prerequisite: ENGL2115. Theories of Language Acquisition I or EDUC2203 or LING2036 This advanced course will deal with some of the critical issues addressed in Theories of Language Acquisition I in greater depth. It covers theoretical perspectives ranging from innateness, empiricism, to emergentism. We will study a survey of research on language acquisition and examine observational and experimental empirical data from various schools. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C ENGL2117. English phonology and morphology (6 credits)

This course provides a comprehensive study of the sounds (phonemes) and structure (morphemes) of English words. Students will examine the phonemes of English as they occur separately and in context and the processes involved in producing those sounds. The course includes problems that Cantonese speakers might have in mastering English phonemes (and why) and ways in which those problems can be overcome. Students will also develop an understanding of the building blocks of English words and how morphemes differ from syllables. In learning the various ways in which English words are formed, each student will be able to increase his/her own lexicon and develop an understanding of how and why words are constantly being added to or deleted from the English language and who is generally responsible for those changes. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2119.

English in Hong Kong: making it your own (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is a web-based self-study course for inter-Faculty broadening purposes, providing an introduction to English as a cultural phenomenon in Hong Kong. There are no lectures and all teaching materials are available online for self-study. Assessment will be by 60% coursework and 40% written examination. ES, CCSE, L&C ENGL2120. Science fiction and utopia (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is a web-based self-directed course that examines the concept of utopia (including eutopia and dystopia) through the reading of selected Science Fiction texts. The course begins by theorising utopia and then proceeds by way of three additional modules, each of which extends a particular aspect of the concept of utopia. Since this is a web-based course there are no formal lectures or tutorials for students to attend. Rather, lectures and other teaching and learning materials are available online for self-directed study. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES ENGL2121. Comedy, renewal, and cross-cultural drama (6 credits)

In this course we will look at cross-cultural drama through the lens of renewal and comedy. Topics to be addressed include cross-cultural theory, dramatic renewal, development of character in crosscultural stagings, oral and ritual origins of drama, humor and comedy. The course involves students in several ways: as readers, as writers, as voluntary participants in short stage pieces, as collectors of data on comedy and renewal in popular and literary settings. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2122. Victorians at home and abroad (6 credits)

This course gives an overview of Great Britain and her Empire under the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), tracing its history, culture and politics through a number of representative fictional and non-fictional texts. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE ENGL2123. Language and identity in Hong Kong (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of ENGL2002 Language in Society with a special focus on language and identity in Hong Kong. Students who have taken ENGL2002 will have a foundation in sociolinguistics, which certainly will be helpful, but ENGL2002 is not a prerequisite. This course examines identity studies and related language ideology research in sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology (including some relevant literature from sociology and social psychology). It specifically draws on research based in Hong Kong for comparison understanding, and application of currently available theoretical models. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL2125.

English construction grammar (6 credits)

This course will introduce students to two burgeoning paradigms in present-day linguistics: construction grammar and grammaticalization theory. The first of these is a general semanticosyntactic language theory; the second a (historical) linguistic discipline that focuses on how grammatical constructions come into being. The compatibility and complementarity of both approaches will be looked at through a detailed case study of English clausal complement constructions. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C The following Language and Communication courses can also be taken towards the English Studies major: LCOM2001: Theories of language and communication (6 credits) LCOM3001: Cultural dimensions of language and communication (6 credits) LCOM2002: Language in the workplace (6 credits) LCOM2003: Language and politeness (6 credits) In addition, LCOM3001 can be taken towards the Cross-Cultural Studies in English major. The following courses from the Faculty of Law may also be taken towards the English Studies major: ENGL2118. Law and literature (6 credits)

Law and literature are cognate disciplines: legal themes and characters recur in fiction, and rhetoric and storytelling arguably form an integral part of legal argumentation. This course will explore the relationship between law and literature via an examination of the ways they respond to common issues and problems. We will look at how the law has been represented in a literary context, and will investigate the possibility of interpreting legal material as literary product. Readings will be drawn from fiction, drama, court cases, and critical theory. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES

ENGL2126.

Law, meaning, and interpretation (6 credits)

In this course law is used as a means of focusing discussion on a range of issues in the study of language, meaning and interpretation. No prior knowledge of law is assumed. The course shows how the interpretative issues that arise in law reflect fundamental questions in the way societies, institutions and individuals assign meaning to words, phrases and texts. Theories of language and meaning derived from linguistics and literary theory are applied to problems in legal interpretation, and models of language, meaning and interpretation developed by legal practitioners and legal theorists analyzed. Of particular interest are cases where social controversy, linguistic interpretation and law intersect, such as hate speech issues on American university campuses, arguments over the commercialization of language in trademark law, the control of language on the internet. These cases illustrate the role of law in the politics of language, and the pervasiveness of language politics at all levels of social interaction. Students are introduced to practical and intellectual problems of legal interpretation, and develop their analytical and rhetorical skills through applying general principles and interpretative strategies to difficult or contentious cases. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES, L&C

ENGL2127.

Legal discourse and the mind (6 credits)

This course is a critical enquiry into how the law, as a cultural construct, attempts to reflect a societys values by regulating behaviour, and the challenges embedded in this ideology. It is argued that an improved understanding of the workings of the human mind will inform these issues. The course shows how the processes of human perception, interpretation of meaning, memory reconstruction and decision-making interact with the legal system, and how such interactions sometimes pose challenges to justice. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. ES

Courses available for third year students only ENGL3032. Advanced topics in English studies (12 credits)

This is an advanced tutorial course which allows the student to follow an in-depth programme of research under the guidance of a member of staff. There are no lectures, and the course aims to encourage the student to pursue independent research. Students should choose a topic which falls within the broad area of the English Departments curriculum. This should be done in consultation with a member of staff. The student and staff member should agree a programme of study, and the student can opt either to produce a single extended piece of work (a dissertation) or four essays on related topics. The student should have regular meetings with the tutor. Admission to this course is conditional on good academic performance, and the subject matter and scope of the course requires the approval of the department. Assessment will be by dissertation or four written essays (100% coursework). Depending on the students research topic, the course can count towards ES or CCSE. ES, CCSE

ENGL3033.

Research seminar in English studies (6 credits)

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced work in a specialized area of English Studies. This course is open to third year students only. Students are normally expected to have prior knowledge in the subject area and should consult individual seminar co-ordinators before registering for the course. There will be no formal lectures. Students will meet regularly with their tutor for guidance but they will also be required to work independently. They will be expected to take the initiative in locating and evaluating primary and secondary sources research materials. Assessment will be by written essay or project (100% coursework). Depending on the students research topic, the course can count towards ES or CCSE. ES, CCSE

ENGL3034.

Research seminar in English literary studies (6 credits)

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced work in the study of literatures in English. This course is open to third year students only. Students are normally expected to have prior knowledge in the subject area and should consult individual seminar co-ordinators before registering for the course. There will be no formal lectures. Students will meet regularly with their tutor for guidance but they will also be required to work independently. They will be expected to take the initiative in locating and evaluating primary and secondary sources research materials. Assessment will be by written essay or project (100% coursework). Depending on the students research topic, the course can count towards ES or CCSE. ES, CCSE

ENGL3035.

Research seminar in literary theory (6 credits)

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced work in the study of literary theory and literary criticism. This course is open to third year students only. Students are normally expected to have prior knowledge in the subject area and should consult individual seminar co-ordinators before registering for the course. There will be no formal lectures. Students will meet regularly with their tutor for guidance but they will also be required to work independently. They will be expected to take the initiative in locating and evaluating primary and secondary sources research materials. Assessment will be by written essay or project (100% coursework). Depending on the students research topic, the course can count towards ES or CCSE. ES, CCSE

ENGL3036.

Research seminar in English linguistics (6 credits)

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced work in the study of English language and linguistics. This course is open to third year students only. Students are normally expected to have prior knowledge in the subject area and should consult individual seminar coordinators before registering for the course. There will be no formal lectures. Students will meet regularly with their tutor for guidance but they will also be required to work independently. They will be expected to take the initiative in locating and evaluating primary and secondary sources research materials. Assessment will be by written essay or project (100% coursework). Depending on the students research topic, the course can count towards ES, CCSE or L&C. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL3037.

Research seminar in language & society (6 credits)

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced work in the study of language and society. This course is open to third year students only. Students are normally expected to have prior knowledge in the subject area and should consult individual seminar co-ordinators before registering for the course. There will be no formal lectures. Students will meet regularly with their tutor for guidance but they will also be required to work independently. They will be expected to take the initiative in locating and evaluating primary and secondary sources research materials. Assessment will be by written essay or project (100% coursework). Depending on the students research topic, the course can count towards ES, CCSE or L&C. ES, CCSE, L&C

ENGL3038. Cross-cultural issues and theories 2 (6 credits) Prerequisite: ENGL2114 Cross-cultural issues and theories 1 This course, which is compulsory for students majoring in Cross-Cultural Studies in English, builds on and completes the introduction to the chief theoretical issues and methodologies of this branch of study which began in Cross-Cultural Issues and Theories 2. This course is open to final year students only. Assessment will be by 100% coursework. CCSE

ENGL3039. Research seminar in cross-cultural studies in English (6 credits) Prerequisite: ENGL2114 Cross-cultural issues and theories 1 This course is designed for students majoring or minoring in Cross-Cultural Studies in English who wish to pursue advanced work. This course is open to third year students only, and students should consult the co-ordinator of the major before registering for the course. There will be no formal lectures. Students will meet regularly with their tutor for guidance but they will also be required to work independently. They will be expected to take the initiative in locating and evaluating primary and secondary sources research materials. Assessment will be by written essay or project (100% coursework). CCSE

LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION The Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies Programme in Language and Communication focuses on the study and use of language and languages in society. It is an interdisciplinary programme and therefore reflects different approaches among the departments that contribute to the programme. The programme aims to produce graduates who are broadly skilled in the areas of language and communication and will fulfill a need in the community for linguistically versatile and intellectually fluent leaders. Admission is on the basis of academic record including at least a minimum C grade in the Use of English AS-level exam. Prospective majors in Language and Communication must, as a co-requisite, be accepted to take one of the following majors or minors: A major in either Chinese, English, French, German, Human Language Technology, Japanese Studies, Linguistics, Linguistics and Philosophy or Spanish (offered by the Faculty of Arts); or a major in Psychology, Media and Cultural Studies (offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences); or a minor in a language programme (offered by the Faculty of Arts) for which a major is not available; or a minor in Journalism and Media Studies (offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences). Prospective majors must also pass the prerequisite course LCOM1001 in their first year with at least a satisfactory result (C grade, 53%), and the required courses for enrolment in the co-requisite major. Prospective minors are also required to pass LCOM1001 in their first year with at least a satisfactory result (C grade, 53%). The Major A major in Language and Communication consists of 48 credits taken in the second and third years of the programme. Students have to take the compulsory course LCOM2001 (6 credits), 30 credits of core courses, and a further 12 credits of elective courses, as listed below. Students should note that any courses taken for the co-requisite major may not be counted towards the major in Language and Communication. Students are also asked to note that departmental pre-requisites for both core and elective courses must be met unless otherwise waived. The Minor A minor in Language and Communication consists of second- and third-year courses totaling 24 credits from the Language and Communication syllabus. LCOM2001 (6 credits) is a compulsory course; for the 18 remaining credits, two courses (12 credits) have to be chosen from the list of core courses, and one course (6 credits) from the list of electives.

Special Honours Students in Language and Communication must take LCOM3003 (LCOM Papers). Upon completing their programme and meeting the Special Honours requirements, these students will be given special recognition by the School (for further details, see Introduction of the School syllabus).

Language and Communication courses First Year course LCOM1001. Introduction to language and communication (6 credits)

In this course, students will be acquainted with two central concepts of language and communication, the concept of a linguistic situation and the concept of a communicative situation. The former relates language(s) to broader social factors in a given geographical unit and touches upon a number of fields of sociolinguistic investigation (e.g., language and power, bi- and multilingualism, contact languages, language policy and language planning, language and culture, language attitudes, language and ethnicity/identity). Students will research one specific area of a particular linguistic situation and present their findings in class. In turn, the concept of a communicative situation applies to actual linguistic encounters. It is constituted by numerous interrelated variables, as, among other things, the type of communicative situation, the social organizations, the location, the players involved, their roles, etc. Students will explore different kinds of communicative situations. They will learn to evaluate the corresponding linguistic behavior and to identify potential sources of conflict, for example in intercultural encounters, where different expectations and conventions regarding a specific kind of communicative situation may collide. Assessment: 50% final 2-hour exam and 50% coursework

Second and Third Year courses LCOM2001. Theories of language and communication (6 credits) Prerequisites: LCOM1001 This compulsory course for LCOM majors and minors covers a variety of approaches to language and communication. We will look at various assumptions about language and the philosophical positions they are based on, their merits and shortcomings, as well as possible points of contact between them. We will also consider models/metaphors of communication. Students will investigate how these models of communication are expressed in the languages they study. An examination of these different models of communication will also enable the students to understand the difference between subjectivist, objectivist, and constructionist conceptions of communication. Assessment: 100% coursework

LCOM2002. Language in the workplace (6 credits) Prerequisites: LCOM1001 People spend a considerable amount of time at work. The workplace thus provides a useful site for investigating various aspects of language and communication. This course will discuss a range of features of workplace discourse and illustrate the impact social factors may have on the ways in which language is used in this context. We will also discuss and compare different methodological approaches and a variety of theoretical frameworks used for an analysis of workplace discourse. These tools will then be used by the students to analyse naturalistic data. Assessment: 100% coursework

LCOM2003. Language and politeness (6 credits) Prerequisites: LCOM1001 This course will discuss various approaches to linguistic politeness. Students will be introduced to a number of theoretical frameworks that have been developed in order to capture and assess this complex concept. A particular focus will be on the question of universality and culturally influenced perceptions of politeness. Moreover, the impact of various social factors (including power, gender and ethnicity) on the performance and perception of linguistic politeness is discussed, and the topic of impoliteness is covered. Assessment: 60% examination and 40% in-class presentation

LCOM3001.

Cultural dimensions of language and communication (6 credits)

This course will look at the interrelatedness of culture and language. First, some influential ideas in the history of linguistics (by Humboldt and Whorf) concerning this topic will be discussed. Then, students will be acquainted with the latest developments in Cultural Linguistics and Cognitive Sociolinguistics, new branches of Cognitive Linguistics that specifically deal with culture-specific realizations in language and language varieties. These methods, which allow for a better understanding of cultural meaning, will be carried over to the field of intercultural communication, where functionalist approaches have dominated so far. In their final project, students will be required to apply some of the methods introduced in the seminar to elicit culture-specific realizations in linguistic varieties of their choice. Assessment: 100% coursework

LCOM3003.

LCOM Papers: writing for, editing, and producing an academic e-journal (12 credits)

This course is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced work in a specialized area, while at the same time gaining practical experience of the editing and production process of an academic ejournal (LCOM Papers) in the form of a mini-internship. Students will meet regularly with the course co-ordinator for guidance while working on their own research project. This course will provide students with several skills relevant to the workplace, including cooperation and team-work, IT, drafting, editing and the presentation and organization of ideas, time-management and logistics. Students intending to enroll in this course should have obtained at least a B in LCOM1001 and LCOM2001. Assessment: 100% coursework

First Year Students intending to declare a major in Language and Communication in their second and third years must complete the following course in their first year of study: LCOM1001. Introduction to language and communication (6 credits)

Students are also reminded that they must complete either the prerequisite courses for a major in one of the following areas: Chinese (major in Chinese Language and Literature or Translation only) English French

German Human Language Technology Japanese Studies Linguistics Linguistics and Philosophy Media and Cultural Studies Psychology Spanish OR the prerequisites for a minor in one of the following areas: Arabic Italian Korean Journalism and Media Studies Portuguese Swedish Thai Students are also strongly advised to take LING1001 Introduction to Linguistics, because this course is a prerequisite for all courses taught in the Linguistics department in the second and third years of study Second and Third Years Students declaring a major in Language and Communication must, as a co-requisite, declare either a second major from List A or a minor from List B (below) List A Chinese English French German Human Language Technology Japanese Studies Linguistics Linguistics and Philosophy Media and Cultural Studies Psychology Spanish List B Arabic Italian Journalism and Media Studies Korean Portuguese Swedish Thai

The major in Language and Communication consists of courses totaling 48 credits from the following lists, of which 36 credits must be from the core courses (including the compulsory course LCOM2001) and 12 credits from the elective courses to be chosen from courses offered by at least two different departments. The Minor A minor in Language and Communication consists of second- and third-year courses totaling 24 credits from the Language and Communication syllabus. LCOM2001 is a compulsory course; for the 12 remaining credits, one course (6 credits) from the list of core courses has to be chosen, and one course (6 credits) from the list of electives.

Core courses
The following course is compulsory for all students taking the major: LCOM2001. Theories of language and communication (6 credits) The remaining 30 credits may be selected from the following list: ENGL2002. Language in society (6 credits) ENGL2003. The history of English (6 credits) ENGL2004. English syntax (6 credits) ENGL2007. Literary linguistics (6 credits) ENGL2030. World Englishes (6 credits) ENGL2031. The semantics and pragmatics of English (6 credits) ENGL2039. Language and gender (6 credits) ENGL2046. English words (6 credits) ENGL2047. English discourse structures and strategies (6 credits) ENGL2048. Language and jargon (6 credits) ENGL2049. The history of English: sociolinguistic perspectives (6 credits) ENGL2050. English corpus linguistics (6 credits) ENGL2054. Race, language and identity (6 credits) ENGL2058. Narrative prose: a linguistic investigation (6 credits) ENGL2062. The history of Western linguistics (6 credits) ENGL2065. Meaning and metaphor (6 credits) ENGL2066. Orientalism and linguistics (6 credits) ENGL2069. Form and meaning (6 credits) ENGL2087. Persuasion (6 credits) ENGL2094. Cultural approaches to second language varieties of English (6 credits) ENGL2099. Language, identity, and Asian Americans (6 credits) ENGL2100. Language and social interaction (6 credits) ENGL2103. Language and new media (6 credits) ENGL2104. Language in the USA (6 credits) ENGL2112. An introduction to the history of English (6 credits) ENGL2115. Theories of Language Acquisition I (6 credits) ENGL2116. Theories of Language Acquisition II (6 credits) ENGL2117. English phonology and morphology (6 credits) ENGL2119. English in Hong Kong: making it your own (6 credits) ENGL2123. Language and Identity in Hong Kong (6 credits) ENGL2124. Language and the Law (6 credits) ENGL2125. English construction grammar (6 credits) ENGL3036. Research seminar in English linguistics (6 credits) ENGL3037. Research seminar in language & society (6 credits) LCOM2002. Language in the workplace (6 credits) LCOM2003. Language and politeness (6 credits) LCOM3003. LCOM Papers: writing for, editing, and producing an academic e-journal (12 credits)

Electives Majors must select courses totaling 12 credits from the following list of electives, ensuring that the courses selected are from at least two different departments.

CHIN2138. CHIN2139. CHIN2140. CHIN2143. CHIN2144. CHIN2333. CHIN2334. CHIN2337. CHIN2340. CHIN2341. CLIT2005. CLIT2007. CLIT2026. CLIT2064. CLIT2065. CLIT2072. CLIT2088.

Chinese etymology (6 credits) Chinese phonology (6 credits) Modern Chinese language I (6 credits) Modern Chinese language II (6 credits) Functional Chinese (6 credits) Culture and translation (6 credits) Power of speech in written translation (3 credits) Journalistic translation (3 credits) Film translation workshop (6 credits) Translating writings on art (3 credits) Literary and cultural theory (6 credits) Film culture I (6 credits) Digital culture and new media technologies I (6 credits) Hong Kong culture: Popular culture (6 credits) Hong Kong culture: Representations of identity in literature and film (6 credits) Deconstruction (6 credits) Critical approaches to film studies (6 credits)

EUST2010. European identity (6 credits) EUST3013. Linguistics of the European languages JAPN2016. Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese I - Comparative phonology (6 credits) JAPN2027. Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese II - Phonological transfer and pedagogy in foreign language acquisition (6 credits) JAPN2030. Japanese business, culture and communication (6 credits) JAPN3021. Communication and society (6 credits) LING2002. LING2003. LING2004. LING2009. LING2011. LING2022. LING2027. LING2033. LING2037. LING2041. LING2048. LING2050. LING2054. PHIL2060. PHIL2075. PHIL2230. PHIL2460. PHIL2510. PHIL2511. PHIL2610. PSYC0038. Conversation analysis (6 credits) Semantics: meaning and grammar (6 credits) Phonetics: describing sounds (6 credits) Languages of the world (6 credits) Language and literacy in the information age (6 credits) Pragmatics (6 credits) Phonology: An introduction to the study of sound systems (6 credits) Contrastive grammar of English and Chinese (6 credits) Bilingualism (6 credits) Language and information technology (6 credits) Language and cognition (6 credits) Grammatical description (6 credits) Language and social interaction (6 credits) Wittgenstein (6 credits) The semantics/pragmatics distinction (6 credits) Philosophy and cognitive science (6 credits) Philosophical Chinese (6 credits) Logic (6 credits) Paradoxes (6 credits) Philosophy of language (6 credits) Psychology of language and bilingualism (6 credits)

SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AFRICAN STUDIES The African Studies Programme at the University of Hong Kong offers a Bachelor of Arts Minor in African Studies, through which students can explore Africa as a study area from interdisciplinary perspectives. To obtain a Minor in African Studies students are required to take AFRI1001 Foundations in African Studies, and 24 credits from second- and third-year courses. The courses FINE2057 and LING2052 are also counted towards the 24 credits required in the minor. Please refer to the Fine Arts and Linguistics syllabuses for details. Courses within the African Studies Programme are open to all BA students and also to students in other faculties. First Year Course AFRI1001. Foundations in African studies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course will present a basic outline of Africas geographic location, its political map, history, languages, peoples, cultures, musics, literatures, etc. It will deal with contemporary issues affecting Africa such as the demands of nation-building, economic challenges, social and political conflict, health issues, sports, etc, and end with a survey of Africa and its relations to the outside world. Assessment: 100% coursework. Second- and Third-year Courses AFRI2001. Educational field trip to an African country (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) In this course, students will be led by an experienced faculty member on a supervised two-week educational field trip to an African country, such as Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Cameroon, and Mauritius. The rationale is to closely observe and study an aspect of Africa introduced in one of the courses on Africa Studies or in a related course. Leading up to the field trip, students must participate in three-weeks of intensive preparation in Hong Kong. After returning to Hong Kong, students will be required to attend class meetings over one week. In addition, students will also be required to complete a written report of about 5,000 words based on the experience and knowledge they have acquired during the field trip. Assessment: 100% coursework. AFRI2002. Africa studies workshop (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course involves attending seminars and workshops on advanced topics in African Studies (including history, literature, linguistics, education, music, law, science, technology, and international relations) by leading Africanist scholars. Prerequisite: AFRI1001. Assessment: 100% coursework.

AFRI2003.

Proficiency course in an African language X (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) Depending on staff and tutor availability, a selection of beginners courses in African languages like Swahili, Hausa, Akan, and Dagaare will be offered during the summer. Students going to a particular African country in connection with AFRI2001 must learn a language spoken in the area of Africa they are scheduled to go to. Assessment: 100% coursework.

AFRI2004.

Introduction to African linguistics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course will cover basic aspects of the phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics of major African languages, such as vowel harmony, tone, click sounds, the noun class system, verbal extensions, serial verbs, and other complex constructions. Some sociolinguistic features about various regions in Africa will also be included. Assessment: 100% coursework.

AFRI2005.

Africa-China relations (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) In recent years, China and Africa have renewed their relations to include frequent official visits by top-level government exchanges between Beijing and the various African capitals, increased trade and economic relations, and more especially, increased interactions between ordinary Africans and Chinese. There are now growing Chinese communities in Africa and growing African communities in China. This course, based on contemporary research findings by the instructor and by visiting professors, will introduce students to the dynamics and consequences of these closer relationships and interactions. Students will be expected to do a field project on an African community in Hong Kong, Macau or mainland China. Assessment: 100% coursework.

AFRI2006.

African music (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This is a performance-based introductory course in West African music, in particular, the percussion ensemble. Lectures will introduce the music and cultural context of various West African genres including djembe, griot, high-life, juju and mbalax, but will focus on the music and dance of the Dagaaba and Ewe people of Ghana, in particular, the music for the Gahu drum ensemble No previous musical experience is necessary. Students will participate in 20 hours of intensive instruction and have the opportunity to learn to play, sing and dance Gahu music. Students will be expected to undertake and maintain a log book of independent practice sessions either alone or with other participants. Prerequisite: AFRI1001. Assessment: 100% coursework.

AFRI2007.

African Nobel Laureates in literature (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces students to the literature of Africa by way of its Nobel Prize-winning authors. It is intended that by studying what may be regarded as the very best literature of the continent that the student will begin, first, to appreciate the rich cultural history of the continent; second, to appreciate the complex social and political composition of the continent; and, thereby, to develop an informed sensitivity towards the diversity of African thought. Assessment: 100% coursework.

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE If we do not study other cultures, we cannot even understand our own. Texts and cultures, in other words, must be understood relationally. In Comparative Literature, we study culture and literature in their broadest senses, and from international and interdisciplinary perspectives. In both our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, we reach beyond any single national culture to explore relations between various texts, cultures and contexts. We use contemporary critical and cultural theory in the Euro-American traditions to dialogue with emergent forms of culture and discourse in Hong Kong, China and global studies. We aim to cultivate students critical thinking by introducing different theoretical and philosophical approaches, as well as by examining the complex interactions between different forms of texts within and between different cultures and societies. We are also engaged in fostering new directions in the field of comparative literary and cultural studies. Our courses study a wide range of texts in terms of form, content and context. Students learn to read culture by analyzing literary texts and other forms of writing, films, and other socio-cultural phenomena, from the city and its multiple spaces and communities to the media and popular culture, and in a range of national and international contexts. Specific emphasis will be placed on the significance of historical knowledge to the analysis of culture. Texts are studied in English, though texts in Chinese are used in cross-cultural studies and Hong Kong/Chinese cultural studies. Courses in the department can be divided into five streams aligning with the strategic themes of the Faculty of Arts and the University: Film, Visual, and New Media Studies Literary and Cultural Theory Gender and Sexuality Studies Hong Kong and China Studies Urban, Postcolonial and Global Studies.

All the courses provide students with interdisciplinary study skills in the Humanities and rigorous training in thinking about the nature of the relationship between culture and society. Through this, students will be trained to develop their analytical and communication skills, and to nurture their sense of responsibility to the world we all live in. Our major provides a strong Liberal Arts education and a basis for professional and graduate study as well as employment across the spectrum of opportunity in the public and private spheres. Courses are open to students who have fulfilled the Universitys entrance requirements, though priority will usually be given to students with a Grade C or above in the Use of English examination, or who otherwise show special aptitude.

In order to major in Comparative Literature first year students must take the two 6-credit first-year courses (CLIT1008 and CLIT1009) offered by the department. In the second and third years, students must select not less than eight 6-credit courses or equivalent from among those offered by the Department. A minor shall consist of 24 credit units of second and third-year courses from the Comparative Literature syllabus. No prerequisites are required in the First Year. To fulfill the credit requirements of the major/minor in Comparative Literature, students may also take LLAW3141. Law and film and the following History courses: HIST2082, HIST2083, HIST2084 and HIST2085. Please refer to the Law School and History syllabuses for details. All courses offered in the department will be examined by 100% continuous assessment. Teaching activities may include film screenings, workshops and guest lectures. Assignments may include essay writing, oral presentations in tutorials, take-home or in-class tests, and so on. Course organizers will provide details of assessment at the beginning of their courses. All specific course descriptions are provided in the departmental handbook and can be obtained from our website: www.hku.hk/complit/courses/courses.htm.

SYLLABUS First-year Courses The departments first year programme consists of courses introducing the students to cross-cultural and trans-disciplinary perspectives on comparative literary, cultural and visual studies. There will normally be at least one 6-credit course offered in each semester.

CLIT1001.

Introduction to comparative literary and cultural studies I: Film studies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course will introduce students to the techniques and practice of film through the study of a historically and culturally varied range of cinematic productions. Both international and local cinema will be studied. The aim of the course is to enable students to read the language of film.

CLIT1002.

Introduction to comparative literary and cultural studies II: Gender studies (6 credits)

Feminism, gender and sexuality, masculinity and femininity indeed, even what we mean by men and women are all areas of contemporary debate and always topical. This course introduces you to the subject of Comparative Literature by introducing the issues, which will remain important throughout your three years of study. We will look at what is meant by gender through critical readings of some crucial texts, and we will support examination of these texts by reference to some critical theories.

CLIT1003.

Introduction to comparative literary and cultural studies III: Digital culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Information technology nowadays has become such an encompassing cultural phenomenon that no one, not even the avowed technophobe, can ignore it. For a university student, competency in computer technology does not guarantee that she/he can comprehend the theoretical implications of the new technology. Against this backdrop, the present course aims at providing students with an upto-date overview of the technology-imbued society that we live in. Although the course is based upon literary and cultural approaches, it is also designed to be beneficial to students majoring in other disciplines. Advanced knowledge of computer technology is not a prerequisite for this course. Instead, students can take advantage of the workshop sessions to learn or refine skills in web surfing, webrelated research, and the design of simple web-sites. This course meets the Universitys IT requirement. CLIT1004. Introduction to comparative literary and cultural studies IV: Colonial and postcolonial culture Hong Kong and beyond (6 credits)

The course explores the importance of the cultural representations of colonizer and colonized in forming the way we imagine the world today. Through film, fiction and other texts, students will study colonial practices, and the responses of the colonized. Hong Kong, China and Chinese people will form an integral part of the course. CLIT1005. Introduction to comparative literary and cultural studies V: Disney and global capital (6 credits)

Disney is the name of an American business, and a world-wide phenomenon which is now coming to Hong Kong. Disneys animated feature films, starting with Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and Pinocchio (1940) and Fantasia (1940) through to The Lion King (1994), Pocahontas (1995) and Mulan (1998) have dominated cinema through their spectacle and visual pleasure as well as through the songs and the soundtrack. The trend in the latest Disney films has been to deal with subjects from outside America - Africa, China, or Americas Amerindian population. Disney theme-parks, whether in Los Angeles or Florida, or Paris or Tokyo (and now Hong Kong) raise the question of how much Disney has been responsible for globalization, and for making globalization the same as Americanization. In this course, we will look at Disney films and cartoon characters as examples of American ideology and of the presentation of the American way of life; we will analyse how the pleasure that they give works; we will look at Walt Disney as the originator of a business corporation and at the politics of global capitalism; we will ask how to read a Disney film, and examine what globalization means in the context of different Disney theme-parks. CLIT1006. Introduction to comparative literary and cultural studies VI: Cultural studies (6 credits)

This course introduces students to some of the fundamental issues which are raised when we ask what culture is and how it forms us and creates our ways of thinking, talking and creating. To study a text or a film, a painting, or a piece of music, is not just to attend to the individual work, but to think about its context, and what permits its existence in that culture. To begin to read a text may mean to read a culture. There are three emphases in this course. The first thinks about the relation of culture to ideology. How do the narratives that we read, the films we see, present us with an unconscious ideology? And why is the study of culture as ideology so important? The second is the plurality of different cultural voices that we are surrounded by: high and low, elitist and popular. Is it useful to distinguish these? How can cultural studies read both types of cultural products adequately? The third emphasis is on how different cultural forms or expressions contest and perhaps subvert official cultures, and ideological positions.

CLIT1008.

Ways of reading: film, literature, and culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The objective of this course is to introduce to students different approaches and techniques to read a wide range of texts such as short stories, poems, films, photographs, fashion statements, architecture, the city and urban spaces. Drawing on Nietzsches view that slow reading is important, the course will initiate students to close and critical reading as well as the psychoanalytical practice of reading otherwise. The topics that we will explore include the following: What is the relation between a text and its social and cultural context? How do we read an event which generates multiple interpretations? How do we analyze a film-within-a-film structure? Can we decipher the meaning of what is absent in a text? How can the city be read? As Roland Barthes says, those who fail to re-read are doomed to read the same text everywhere. The aim of the course is to learn the art of reading through different textual strategies. Students will also be introduced to a number of foundational concepts of critical and cultural theory. CLIT1009. Questioning difference: gender, postcolonialism and culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Through film and literature, this course introduces theoretical approaches to 3 main clusters of issues that cultures with colonial experiences need to deal with. Firstly, we will analyze cultural representations and issues of identity politics, such as the orientalist imagination and the nationalist imagination of culture, history and gender, as well as challenges to such imaginaries. We will also learn how to analyze the traumatic experience of racial and sexual discrimination under conditions of colonialism, slavery, exile and poverty, and the possibilities of survival and resistance. Texts from cultures that have undergone multiple colonial experiences will allow students to think also the issue of inter-racial relations not just between the West and the rest, but also among peoples of colour. Second- and Third-year Courses Students taking eight or more 6-credit courses in the department must normally have taken at least two of the First-year courses. The following courses - or from time to time other courses - will be offered, as teaching arrangements permit. SECOND OR THIRD YEAR CLIT2001. Comparative studies in narratives (6 credits)

The narratives of the world are numberless so Roland Barthes begins a crucial essay which argues that we can study different narratives and find underlying assumptions at work in them. These assumptions tie different stories back to culture and ideology and to history. This course will look at a variety of different narratives, novels, short stories and films both to discover what is of value in them, and how they may be best analyzed. CLIT2003. Modern European drama (6 credits)

Questions about identity and the self are most urgently raised during periods of social, political and intellectual crises. This course studies in some depth the work of selected seminal European playwrights in relation to the crises of their time. Included may also be discussions of changing dramatic concepts, and the relevance to drama of other media (photography, cinema, television, video). Plays by Ibsen, Strindberg, Beckett, Brecht may be included to look at the way in which drama explores the history of the modern subject.

CLIT2005.

Literary and cultural theory (6 credits)

This course is aimed at introducing some basic concepts of contemporary Western literary and cultural theory. We will examine the postmodern polemics against truth and objectivity, and see how this is related to our reading of literary and cultural texts. Students who intend to major in Comparative Literature are strongly encouraged to take this course. CLIT2007. Film culture I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on the construction of meaning in cinema and the development of film language. It first investigates the major structural components of the narrative film text, such as narrative structure, mise-en-scne, the camera eye, editing and sound, then proceeds to introduce the major cinematic movements in film history and discuss some film classics in relation to the topics covered. CLIT2008. Film culture II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course seeks to investigate critical methodologies for reading film texts with a particular emphasis on psychoanalytic, feminist, and postcolonial theories. The approach will be cross-cultural and inter-disciplinary. Film texts will be examined in relation to questions of gender, sexual difference, sexuality, and subjectivity. The films to be examined may include films from Hollywood and Asian cinemas. CLIT2014. Feminist cultural studies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will examine the complex and often contradictory ways women and modern femininity are represented in popular culture. It will introduce you to some of the key concepts in feminist cultural studies and use them to critique cultural productions and practices associated with women such as romance narratives, film melodrama, soap operas, fashion, and shopping. CLIT2016. The body in culture (6 credits)

This course will explore various theoretical approaches as we attempt to develop discourses to address the notion of the body. There will be an emphasis on issues of corporeal identity, movement, and performance. We will present and discuss texts from the fields of philosophy, critical theory, psychoanalysis, architecture, literature, dance, theatre, film/media studies, gender studies, anthropology, technology, science, performance art, and cultural studies. CLIT2018. Critiques of modernity (6 credits)

This course will examine cultural critiques of, and reflections upon, modernity and its consequences in the West and the non-West (primarily China) over the past century or so. While the course will be informed by theoretical consideration of capitalist modernity and alternative modernities, the central texts discussed will be primary cultural texts that are foregrounded within their specific cultural contexts by the acuity and consciousness of their critique of modernity. Texts will be read as a metacommentary on modernitys contradictions.

CLIT2023.

Heterologies: the discourse of the other (6 credits)

Heterology is the science of what is completely other. It, and the course, looks at a range of ways in which the other appears in literary texts - as the colonial savage, as mad, as mystic, as criminal, as sexually deviant, or in relation to fascism. CLIT2025. Visual cultures (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) It has often been said that ours is pre-eminently a culture of the visual, a Society of the Spectacle. This course introduces students to one of the key developments in cultural theory today: a study of how visual cultures are formed, and how they inform the ways we see, feel and think. There is indeed an optical unconscious made up of the criss-crossings of desire, ideology and reproductive technologies (or Freud, Marx and SONY), which manifests itself from ephemeral fashions to the permanencies of architecture. What the course will focus on, however, are specific examples of changes and innovations in visual culture found in art, photography, cinema, architecture, video, and urban life; and in particular, all the examples of visual material that problematize visuality. We will also attempt to draw out the implications of such problematic visualities for critical and cultural theory. CLIT2026. Digital culture and new media technologies I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the interactions between contemporary critical and cultural theory and digital culture. We will discuss theoretical and compositional approaches in the work of international new media artists (via World Wide Web, CD-ROM, video, exhibition and slide formats as available), and create new media projects ourselves, in order to expose possible modes of critical interpretation and creation for these media. Issues of identity construction, gender, corporeal vs. psychic presence, interactivity, bodily motion and motion capture, community, interface, performativity, and representation will be discussed. CLIT2028. The city as cultural text (6 credits)

If contemporary cities are becoming more invisible, it is because the effects they have upon us are indirect and displaced. Our experience of cities becomes more problematic as cities themselves become more complex. This course explores the changing cultural space of cities mainly through major works of fiction and of cinema, though it will include other forms like painting and architecture as well as theoretical texts. Topics for discussion include: How is urban experience transformed by colonialism/imperialism, technology, information? What are the different ways of reading the city? Is Hong Kong a Chinese city? How can the city be read as a cultural text? Students are advised to take this course in their third year of study. CLIT2031. Fashion theory (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Fashion lies somewhere between art and consumption, and for mysterious reasons (according to historian Eric Hobsbawm) often anticipates future cultural tendencies better than both. We will discuss the relation of fashion to art, media, spectacles, and marketing; to questions of identity and self-fashioning; to images of the body and ideas of femininity and masculinity; to notions of style and anti-style (e.g. jeans as degree zero fashion); to looking and having the look. Throughout, the focus will be on the surprising impact of fashion on culture, particularly contemporary culture.

CLIT2037.

Gender and sexuality in contemporary Chinese literature and film (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The aim of the course is twofold: to serve as an introduction to some representative works in contemporary Chinese literature and film, and to analyze the representation of women in contemporary Chinese culture through these works. A key characteristic of contemporary Chinese literature and film is its obsession with gender and sexuality. Since the end of the Mao era and the beginning of the market reforms in the late 70s, sex has replaced class as one of the most frequently circulated motifs in the mass media and a new trend has thus emerged in contemporary Chinese literature and film with exclusive focus on issues of gender and sexuality. We will discuss this new phenomenon through two groups of writings: patriarchal representation of women and womens self-representation. CLIT2045. Colonialism/postcolonialism (6 credits)

This course studies a number of topics central to colonial/postcolonial studies such as Orientalism and Occidentalism, colonial and postcolonial identities, sexuality and colonial discourse, and gender and imperialism. These issues will be examined from a cross-disciplinary and comparative perspective and the primary sources used include travel narratives, novels, films, advertisements, and tourist brochures. CLIT2050. Globalization and culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) When Michael Jordan becomes the most popular sports figure in Mainland China and South Africa, does this mean that we are all becoming more alike? Or are we splitting apart, as the rise of new nationalisms in Yugoslavia and India would seem to indicate? Why has rap music become globally popular? This course will look at a variety of contemporary phenomena from pop culture to nationalism in terms of the global processes of circulation and transformation that are changing the world we live in. Special attention will be paid to Hong Kong culture and its changing role in Asia and the world. CLIT2051. Jane Austen and popular culture (6 credits)

This course will read Jane Austens novels through the visual medium of television series, film adaptations and the internet. It will consider the successful translation of Austen from high to popular and to global cultural form. It will study the ways in which her novels have been re-invented to reflect issues of contemporary importance such as feminism with its critique of marriage and masculinity and its call for more open expression of desire and sexuality. It will historicize this revision by analyzing the status of women, the role of the family and the importance of courtship in Austens original novels. CLIT2052. Chinese urban culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) With specific reference to major Chinese cities, for example Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, and Hong Kong, the course is designed to examine how forces of modernization, colonialism and globalization have drastically transformed these cities. It explores problems of urban culture and the changing meaning of Chineseness through major works of fiction, cinema, architecture and other relevant cultural texts. Although no prerequisites are required, students are advised to study CLIT2028 The City as Cultural Text before taking this course.

CLIT2058.

Histories of sexuality (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course compares the theoretical approaches of Freud and Foucault to sexuality a history of repression versus a history of the production of the subject by looking at a number of literary and cultural texts whose interest for us is how they make problematic and fascinating either theory of the subject. Included will also be discussions of other critics and theorists (e.g. Judith Butler, Julia Kristeva, Eve Sedgwick) who refine or critique these two major theoretical approaches to the study of sexuality. CLIT2060. Fiction and film in contemporary Chinese societies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course studies modern Chinese culture as it is expressed and understood in contemporary stories and films. It aims to explore relationships between narrative arts and society. It also examines literature and film in relation to each other, as well as literary and aesthetic theories, themes, genres and expressive modes. CLIT2061. Narratives of the past in contemporary culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Organized around different kinds of narratives of the past in contemporary culture, this course raises basic questions about historical representation: What is history? How is it differentiated from memory and nostalgia? In what way is a spatial critique of culture pertinent to the study of historical representation? With reference to a range of texts such as literature, film, museum narratives, architecture and music from different cultures, the course explores the politics and poetics of historical representation in contemporary societies. Topics for discussion may include: tensions between official history and personal memory, different styles and forms of imagining and narrating history, and the role of the media and other cultural means such as oral narratives in the mediation of history. CLIT2064. Hong Kong culture: Popular culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course explores the various aspects of popular culture in Hong Kong from the perspective of Cultural Studies. Major media and other popular forms of expression to be discussed include: television, radio, newspapers and popular magazines, popular music, popular literature, cartoons, youth, and fan culture. Theories of Cultural Studies will be introduced and discussed in relation to critical readings of such texts in order to expand the students horizons in understanding and interpreting Hong Kong popular culture. CLIT2065. Hong Kong culture: Representations of identity in literature and film (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course traces the formation of identities in Hong Kong history and analyzes different perspectives in understanding these identities. It focuses on various forms of colonization and their influences on the construction of cultural artifacts and relationships. Various theoretical approaches and debates on postcolonialism, capitalism, and urban culture will be adopted to examine selected texts of literature and film.

CLIT2066.

Postmodernism (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) We are constantly bombarded with images by the media day and night. MTV is equally popular in the developed as well as in the developing countries. The old distinction between high culture and popular culture is breaking down. Literary and cinematic genres are being constantly mixed, resulting in composite and hybrid works. More and more Hong Kong Chinese live in Toronto, Melbourne, London and San Francisco while more and more Filipinos come to Hong Kong as housemaids. The postmodern world is full of fascinating phenomena. In this course we plan to study postmodernism by focusing on literature, cinema, art, and other cultural productions. The aim of the course is not to define postmodernism but rather to evoke and question it as we seek to make sense of the radical changes taking place in ideas and experiences related to technology, entertainment, art, everyday life and the problems of representation. CLIT2067. Re-placing Shakespeare (6 credits)

This course replaces Shakespeare not by removing his work from the agenda, but by reconsidering his place in contemporary criticism and popular cultural practice. Some of the topics the course may deal with are: feminist, psychoanalytic and literary historicist re-readings of Shakespeares texts; comparisons of how international film directors, with their differing multi-cultural perspectives, have handled the problems of filming Shakespeare; and the way that Shakespeare has been adapted and reimagined by innovative and influential modern artists. CLIT2069. The making of modern masculinities (6 credits)

Using cross-cultural materials taken from a wide range of media such as films, fiction, magazines, paintings, TV and advertising, this course engages in a multidisciplinary study of the formation of different types of masculinities in the modern world. CLIT2072. Deconstruction (6 credits)

This course examines the method of deconstruction around such issues as truth, power, subjectivity, modernity, postmodernity, and so on. Readings include texts by Derrida himself and by some other thinkers (e.g. Nietzsche, J. L. Austin, Habermas). CLIT2073. Deleuze on cinema (6 credits)

Though not a film-maker or theorist, Deleuzes writings on cinema (which combine film theory and analyses, philosophy and cultural criticism) may prove to be as seminal as Eisensteins or Bazins. The course will introduce students to what is innovative about Deleuzes two books on cinema. This includes his radical manner of analysing films: instead of focusing on film language, he focuses on the kind of cinematic image each film constructs. Thus the books offer at one level a classification of different types of cinematic images. However, underlying the analyses is also a very provocative thesis about the history of cinema, which Deleuze argues has undergone a crucial mutation: from different forms of the movement-image pioneered by the classic cinema, to the much more elusive forms of the time-image which characterize the contemporary cinema - with Hitchcock as the fulcrum around which the history of cinema turns. Finally, and most significantly, Deleuze relates both the movement-image and the time-image to developments in thought and culture; and this enables him to formulate, through the analyses of cinema, ideas like any-space-whatever, the crystals of time, the powers of the false, and the thought of the outside - which take us way beyond the limits of film criticism. The great directors, Deleuze says, have to be compared to thinkers. The implication is that understanding cinema is understanding modern thought itself - its crises, ruptures and possibilities.

CLIT2074.

Film and ideology in post-Mao China (6 credits)

This course offers (a) a survey of contemporary Chinese film, especially the most recent productions of mainstream cinema, and (b) a critical examination of post-Mao ideology in the context of market reforms. Topics include the following. (1) The meaning of wealth: We will look at how wealth is represented in post-Mao film, and whether this representation coheres with the Partys political program and serves the purpose of interpellating the general public. (2) The identity of the post-Mao hero. In post-Mao China, there is no longer any cinematic representation of the working class as hero and thus no more ideological interpellation of the working class as the central constituent of the Party. The entrepreneur has replaced the proletarian as the new hero of the reform era. (3) The resexualization of the population. The practice of Marxism in China after 1949 led to the disavowal of gender and sexuality as a suitable object of cultural representation. The population was de-sexualized, in the sense that no cultural signifiers were available in the Maoist discourse to inscribe men and women as sexual beings. In post-Mao China, sex has come back with a vengeance through the rediscovery of patriarchal sexual conventions, and woman of a particular class has become the signifier of sexual difference. The course will pay special attention to film language. Films will be treated as a collection of cinematic signifiers that contribute to the meaning of the texts rather than serving as transparent vehicles for plots.

CLIT2075.

Reading modern poetry (6 credits)

This course will do two things: it will study some fine examples of poetry, asking the following questions: what is poetry? How does it work? Why should we read it, and how? Where should we start? What is the good of poetry? Its time-span is the moment when Europe and America defined themselves as modern, as part of the modern world. So, it will begin with two examples of Romanticism, will continue with the urban poetry of Paris and the modernism it produced; it will look at three very different examples of American poetry, some of it obsessed with the question of how this poetry should relate to anything traditional and European; it will conclude with the Europe of the political crisis of two world wars, after which, as Adorno said - Auschwitz made lyric poetry impossible. Adorno is not necessarily to be agreed with, and much poetry would question his formulation, but his voice is important in a debate over the functions of poetry, and where it comes from. There will be then, a mixture of English, French, American, German and Russian poetry: all of it will be looked at in English.

CLIT2076.

Fashioning femininities (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Starting with Simone de Beauvoirs celebrated statement that One is not born, but rather becomes, a woman, this course engages students into questioning our common understanding of sexual differences. Drawing on a number of landmark works of gender theories we will learn to analyze the socio-historical construction and transformation of femininities as represented in biomedical discourse, womens magazines and fashion advertisings. Special attention will be focused on the imaging and fashioning of the female/feminine body.

CLIT2078.

Childhood, feminine roles and cultural myths (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will begin with liminal works which chart a traumatic rite of passage for women from childhood to adulthood or suggest that there might be a dynamic interplay between the two states. It will focus, in particular, on texts in which women directly challenge prevailing social myths of human development, family organization, and sexual relations. It will be especially interested in texts which proceed to deconstruct the social codes governing women, their relationships, and their scope for defining and expressing themselves.

CLIT2079.

Traumatic events (6 credits)

This course will observe the workings of trauma (the enactment and working-through of collective and individual symptoms of trauma), memory, and witnessing in various modes of everyday life. We will examine notions of catastrophe, disaster, accident, and violence, and explore the possibilities and impossibilities of bearing witness in many forms of cultural production. We will examine the representation of traumatic events in fiction, poetry, architecture, critical theory, visual art, philosophy, science, cartoons, film, video, television reportage, newspaper documentation, and performance, on the internet and World Wide Web, and in the public and domestic spaces of Hong Kong.

CLIT2080.

Walter Benjamin as writer and cultural critic (6 credits)

The course is an introduction to the seminal work of Walter Benjamin. His essays - on literature, translation, photography and film, culture and politics, the experience of cities - develop a theory of reading and a style of argument that are indispensable to the understanding of contemporary cultural debates.

CLIT2081.

Becoming post-human: animal bodies and virtual bodies (6 credits)

We study Humanities, but is there a relationship between humanist values and the global crises currently being experienced in environmental damage? What differences have cinema and even more, digital technologies made to perceptions of space, time, embodiment and human presence? That our cinematic and electronic lives have transformed us as subjects is apparent, but how they have altered consciousness and identity is for discussion. These changes have redefined the human, and nature and human nature and the course assumes a current overthrowing of the human within critical theory and within digitalization, and the appearance of the non-species (Derrida). It looks at ecocriticism and explores the posthuman body as this has come into question in relation to new technologies.

CLIT2083.

Film art, language and culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines key ways of analyzing film art and culture. How films create meaning and how viewers make sense of the cinema frame this exploration of film as visual language and culture. The course places emphasis on learning basic film terminology and the rudiments of film form. The student becomes acquainted with classical Hollywood cinema, other national cinemas, transnational cinemas, as well as hybrid, experimental and documentary film modes. At the conclusion of the course, the student should be able to look at motion pictures critically, understand films as formal constructs, and place films within broader institutional, economic, ideological, and cultural contexts.

CLIT2084.

New cinemas across national boundaries (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Almost as soon as the French nouvelle vague appeared, the next European new wave began to break on the cinematic horizon. Since then, new cinemas have appeared in places as diverse as the United States, Japan, Senegal, Brazil, Iran, South Korea and Taiwan. However, the emergence of postmodernism has called into question what can be claimed as new in global film culture. Interventions coming from post-classical Hollywood, the digital revolution, postcolonial cinemas, diasporic and transnational film cultures, post-feminist and queer considerations of gender and sexual orientation have further complicated the notion of the new in world cinema. This course examines what is beyond or behind the new waves in global cinema by exploring key auteurs, genres, film movements, aesthetic and technological innovations in world film culture from the mid-1980s to the present.

CLIT2085.

Hong Kong: Community and cultural policy in the global context (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Cultural production is becoming the new drive for the worlds global and local economy. Dynamic cultural planning has been gaining currency worldwide as a way to integrate cultural demands, planning objectives, and socioeconomic goals. How does Hong Kong fare in this picture? New studies on global cultural policies show that managerialism and entrepreneurialism in planning prioritize entertainment, tourism, and architecture, resulting in an unsustainable build-up of cultural hardware. Similarly, the West Kowloon Cultural District is an issue of competitive urban growth vs. sustainable cultural development. The heavy reliance on the hardware build-up exposes not only the lack of perspective on culture policy (the cultural infrastructure), but essentially, the absence of cultural planning and cultural policy. Other countries in recent years have stressed the importance of cultural policies that are sustainable, democratic and grounded in community needs. This is an intellectual and policy gap that we can, and ought to, fill. This course equips students with the capacity to understand and participate in Hong Kong cultural policy analysis and planning in the local condition and the global context. Note: The course is offered under the course code SOCI0075 in the Department of Sociology.

CLIT2086.

Asia on global screens (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is designed to acquaint the student with the diverse national cinemas of Asia and with the ways Asia as a continent has been depicted in films from around the world. The interconnections among various national cinemas of Asia, the visualization of Asia and its people in Hollywood and European film, and the transnational history of Asian global film culture are given serious consideration in this course. Drawing on an eclectic blend of popular and art films, documentaries and experimental works, we will explore Asia on world screens within political, national, economic, and cultural contexts. Special attention will be paid to film as a popular art (e.g., Hong Kong martial arts films), the representation of women (e.g., in Hollywood, European, and Asian melodramas), and alternative media practices (Asian American independent film). Although the emphasis in this course is on cinema, the relationship between film and other arts will also be examined.

CLIT2087.

Modern Chinese culture and society: Rebellions and revolutions (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on the cultural, economic and other transformations of modern China, as reflected and variously represented in select literary, media, ethnographic, scholarly and primary documents from China and the West. We will study select moments of both late Qing and Post-Mao China, including the Opium Wars and Tiananmen, but the bulk of our efforts will be directed towards a neglected but crucial and still-living period: Maoist China, from roughly the 1930s through the 1970s. Put another way, this course will take a cultural studies or interdisciplinary approach to Chinas quest to transform the worlds longest standing dynastic order into a revolutionary, egalitarian society. We will place the most stress on the rise, evolution, and impact of the revolution and of Chinese communism in particular, and we will ask what impacts this entailed both within China and the world at large, in terms of both Chinese development and the global Cold War. CLIT2088. Critical approaches to film studies (6 credits)

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the principal critical methods and theoretical debates of film theory. In addition to providing a survey of film theories, this course focuses on the interconnections of theory with film criticism and production practices. A range of fiction and nonfiction films will be screened, including early Soviet, classical Hollywood, Third Cinema, French New Wave, and contemporary international productions. Theoretical perspectives include structuralism, semiology, Marxism, feminism, psychoanalysis, queer theory, post-structuralism, and cultural studies. Some of the theoretical issues covered include questions of narrative and narration, realism, formalism, modernism, postmodernism, post-colonialism, gender, sexuality, ideology, authorship, and genre. CLIT2089. Culture and queer theory (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Queer theory has been developed over the past fifteen years in order to deal with the expanding subject of lesbian and gay writings and film, and the increasing representation of lesbian and gay writings and film, and the increasing representation of homosexuality within modern cultures. This course will discuss a number of the texts of queer theory by Michel Foucault, Judith Butler and Eve Sedgwick, and will study a variety of texts, contemporary and historical, which in literature or in allegorical terms have represented male and female homosexuality, whether directly or indirectly. It will study how these changes of representation, and new critical theories have repositioned the subject of gender studies. CLIT2090. Orientalism, China, and globalization (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on the theory and history of orientalism both in themselves and as they apply or fail to usefully apply to Western understandings of China from dynastic times up to more recent decades of globalization. Edward Saids Orientalism (1978) has transformed the humanities and helped establish the field of postcolonial studies; it has also been taken up in reductive or misleading ways and has been the subject of criticism from both China scholars and those in cultural studies. We will seek to gain a firm grasp of Saids text and the complex historical phenomenon of orientalism, and to bring it to bear on two crucial areas that Said himself largely left unexplored: that of China, and the China of Western minds. We will then ask how well the theory fits China (and China) both in the past and in more recent, postcolonial times (the time of globalization as opposed to

colonialism). How might the theory be revised, assuming it should be at all? Why does orientalism persist even after the formal end of colonialism? And what of its flip-side or obverse, occidentalism? How might we understand or represent the Other in non-orientalist or non-dominative ways? These are difficult, even speculative questions but important for all of us living in an increasingly globalized and increasingly Chinese world.

CLIT2091.

Gender, feminism and modern China (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on literary, historical and theoretical/interpretive writings by and about modern Chinese women and their experiences of gender and of Chinas long revolution (from the late Qing and early Republican periods up to the present). Well focus on how our selected texts reflect and record the place, significance, and experience of gender (and to a lesser extent, of sexuality) during key moments within Chinese history. Lectures will cover this historical ground and examine how women made history and were made by it, how the feminist movement impacted mainland China (and vice versa), and how the P.R.C. incorporated feminist analysis and sought to liberate women. Well also delve into select interpretive and theoretical issues related to this focus, such as state feminism, gender neutrality, homosociality, (Confucian) patriarchy, gender discourse, and domestic labor. Well emphasize the quest for womens liberation and (or in) the revolution. While we will spend some time studying the post-Mao era, the majority of the course will be on the radical decades from the fall of the Qing through the various campaigns of the Mao era (1936-1976).

CLIT2092.

Modern American poetry: Politics and aesthetics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course surveys modern American poetry in its aesthetics and politics. The richness of its language and formal expression is, in other words, rivaled only by its abilities to thematize social, intellectual and cultural problems (e.g. mass culture, racism or alienation) as well as their imaginative resolution. We will read both canonical and non-canonical poets. Among the authors we will study are: Walt Whitman, Robert Frost, T.S. Eliot, Ezra Pound, William Carlos Williams, Wallace Stevens, Langston Hughes, Kenneth Fearing, Tillie Olsen, Edwin Rolfe, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Allen Ginsberg, Amiri Baraka, and Adrienne Rich. Much of the course will be given over to instruction and practice in the art of reading modern poetry as well as discussing and writing about it. But we will also be concerned as much with content and historical and intellectual contexts as with form. Among the topics we will attend to are: the long-standing dialogue on the meaning, hope or nightmare of America; the search for a literary form adequate to the complexity of modern life; modernity as problem, possibility, and feeling; political poetry versus the politics of poetry; and lyricism vs. facts.

CLIT2093.

20th Century fashion and the making of the modern women (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Coco Chanel, the celebrated French fashion designer known for redefining the feminine form and silhouette, once said: I make fashions that women can live in, breathe in, feel comfortable in and look younger in. Using the work of Chanel as a launching point, students will develop a historical understanding of the emergence of the modern woman through the study of the evolution of womens fashion and clothing in 20th century, and will learn to analyze the economic, social and political dimensions of fashion and their impacts on the evolution of womens roles and identities.

FINE ARTS The Department of Fine Arts teaches the history and theory of art. European, American, Chinese, Japanese and Indian artistic traditions are all examined in depth, and the broader international context of art making is also considered. An introduction to museum studies is also offered. Students may major in Fine Arts, or take a disciplinary minor, but will also discover many fruitful combinations between Fine Arts courses and those of other Arts and Social Science disciplines. Students wishing to major in Fine Arts must normally pass FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008 in their first year and must choose not less than 48 credits from among those courses offered by the department in the second and third years. Of these 48 credits, at least 6 credits must be in Western art and at least 6 credits must be in Asian art. There are no other specific requirements as to core courses or course combinations for majors, but prospective students are asked to note that individual second and third year courses in the Fine Arts Department may require FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008 as a prerequisite. Other prerequisites for second- and third-year courses are listed in the course descriptions. In exceptional cases, these requirements may be waived. All major and other course selections are subject to the approval of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the Undergraduate Coordinator of the department. A disciplinary minor in Fine Arts shall consist of 24 credit units of Second and Third Year courses from the Fine Arts syllabus taken in the third to sixth semesters. As a pre-requisite, students must normally pass FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008 in their first year. Students are asked to note that certain Second and Third year courses have specific prerequisites. Otherwise, all Second and Third year Fine Arts courses may be taken to fulfill the minor requirement. The form of assessment (i.e. percentage weighting of coursework and/or examination) for each course is specified in the course descriptions. Coursework assessment will be based on the students performance in tutorials, seminars, written work and other practical work as specified by the course instructor. FIRST YEAR FINE1001. Introduction to western art history (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will introduce students to the art of Europe from the periods of ancient Greek and Roman civilization to the art of the twentieth century. Major developments in painting and sculpture will be studied, with the aim of giving students an understanding of the main characteristics of the art produced, and the relationship of art to the culture in which it was created. No previous knowledge of art history is assumed. Assessment: 70% coursework, 30% examination. FINE1006. Art and society (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces visual and critical skills for interpreting the art of different cultures from both the past and the present. We examine a variety of themes related to the techniques and functions of art, and we study the way art expresses various moral, social, political, and religious ideas. Students will gain a better understanding of cross-cultural communication and will learn how to analyze the powerful visual culture of the contemporary world. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE1007.

Introduction to photography theory and practice (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to introduce students to principles of contemporary photography theory and a critical practice of the photographic medium. In addition to the teaching of basic photographic techniques, the course will also discuss how we can assess photographs with critical tools such as aesthetics and cultural theories. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE1008.

Introduction to the arts of Asia: past and present (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This survey course introduces major themes in art from early formations of Asian civilizations to the twenty-first century. Students investigate the various forms of art production in China, Japan, India and Southeast Asia with an emphasis on the means by which art creates meaning in diverse Asian cultures. Themes include issues such as patronage, personal style, artistic autonomy, art institutions and collecting practices. Assessment: 100% coursework.

SECOND AND THIRD YEARS The following courses are open to both second and third year students. Prerequisites, if required, are stated in the course descriptions. If staffing arrangements permit, the following courses will be offered:

FINE2012.

Italian Renaissance art (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will examine the painting and sculpture of Italy from about 1300 to 1550. Beginning with Giottos new approach to painting, the course will explore artistic developments in Italy throughout this period, concluding with a study of the art of the High Renaissance. The impact of the Antique and the interest in mathematics, characteristic of the Italian Renaissance, will be among the topics discussed. Assessment: 65% coursework, 35% examination. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE 1008.

FINE2013.

Northern Renaissance art (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will examine the art produced in Flanders, France, and Germany between about 1300 and 1550, focusing primarily on painting and printmaking. It will begin with early 14th century illuminated manuscripts and the subsequent development of the International Style. It will then consider Flemish 15th century painting in some detail, concluding with a study of Flemish and German art of the 16th century. Assessment: 65% coursework, 35% examination. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008.

FINE2020.

American art (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course surveys painting, sculpture, photography, and architecture in the United States from European settlement to 1945. The underlying theme will be the ways in which art in the United States has helped project various new ideologies and values associated with this young and unique nation. Issues to be considered in relation to art will include Protestant values, democracy, wilderness, racial conflict, capitalism, popular culture, and Americas gradual rise to power. Assessment: 100% coursework. FINE2025. The art of the Baroque (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will examine the art of the 17th century in Italy, Flanders, Spain, the Netherlands and France. The emphasis will be on painting, although sculpture will be studied as well. Particular attention will be given to the impact of the Counter Reformation, the features of Baroque naturalism, the use of allegory, and attitudes towards the antique by artists of this period. Assessment: 65% coursework, 35% examination. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008. FINE2026. The age of revolution: Art in Europe, 1750-1840 (6 credits)

This course examines the radical transformation in European art from the age of kings to the age of revolutions, c.1750-1840. Painting, sculpture, and printmaking will be discussed in relation to various historical developments, including the decline of aristocratic culture and Christianity; the rise of science, industry, and democracy; and new, Romantic notions of nature, individuality, nationalism, and primitivism. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008. FINE2027. The formation of modernity: Art in Europe, 1840-1890 (6 credits)

This course examines the early formation of modern European visual culture, from Realism to Impressionism. The underlying historical theme will be the rise of bourgeois society. Painting, sculpture, printmaking, and photography will be discussed in the context of related ideological issues such as industrial capitalism, mass media, urban leisure, tourism, new gender roles, and European imperialism. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% examination. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008. FINE2028. Vision in crisis (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In art, as in other fields of knowledge, the late 19th century and the early 20th century was a time when pre-existing assumptions were challenged in a radical way. To certain artists in Europe, for instance, illusionistic realism or the conventions of perspective no longer seemed adequate tools for representing the world and our experience of it. Amongst the factors provoking this crisis of vision was an increasing awareness of other cultures and their differing modes of visual representation, and many non-Western artists shared with their Western counterparts this new sense of the relativity of

cultural knowledge, although they tended to respond to it in different ways. Vision in Crisis will examine this moment of great artistic change, focusing primarily on European examples, with Chinese art being taken as the main non-Western case for study. Artists whose work may be discussed in depth include Van Gogh, Gauguin, Czanne, Picasso and Matisse. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008. FINE2029. Modernity and its discontents (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Although certain 20th century artists can be taken as celebrating the modern, many artists offered instead a critical engagement with the newly-emerging forms of experience they were encountering, or sought various forms of escape from them. While the response of European artists to the modern condition is most well known, artists from other parts of the world were equally engaged with the task of creating an art adequate to the new environment in which they found themselves. Both will be considered in this course, which will focus primarily on European art of the first half of the 20th century. Chinese art will provide the main non-Western case for study. Abstract art, Futurism, Expressionism, Dada and Surrealism may all be considered. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008. FINE2030. Towards the global (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Paris has been described as the capital of the 19th century, and indeed one can talk of a European cultural hegemony that lasted until the outbreak of the Second World War. The postwar period, however, saw a migration of cultural authority across the Atlantic to the United States, and with the ending of the Cold War American cultural dominance seemed to become even more deeply entrenched. If the close of the colonial era did not then eliminate the asymmetry of power between Western and non-Western cultures, it did at least alter the conditions for artistic production in the latter. Furthermore, with an increasing pace of globalization at the end of the century, the opportunities for non-Western artists to reach new audiences have expanded enormously. This course will begin with a consideration of Pollock and Abstract Expressionism, and later developments in American art will be a major focus of the course, which will also be concerned to document the contribution of nonWestern artists. A thematic approach will be adopted, with tendencies such as Pop Art, Minimal and Post-Minimal art, Environmental and Installation Art, Performance Art, Conceptual and NeoConceptual Art being amongst those which may be considered. A wide variety of artworks dating from 1945 to the present day will be discussed. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008. FINE2031. The rise of modern architecture in Western culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Tracing the development of Western architecture from ancient Greece onward, this course focuses on the 19th and 20th centuries, from Neoclassicism in Washington, D.C. and Haussmans renovation of Paris to the Bauhaus in Germany and the international spread of Modernism and Postmodernism. Emphasis is placed on the way buildings express institutional ideologies, as well as on construction technology and architectural theory. Hong Kong architecture figures prominently throughout. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2032.

Art and the portrayal of women (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will consider the representation of women in Western art. The approach will be thematic, and examples ranging from medieval to modern will be considered. Topics will include good women (virgins, saints, mothers, wives) and bad (fallen women, temptresses, witches), as well as the nude and the portrait. Both religious and secular images will be considered. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2033.

Cross-cultural interaction in the 19th century (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Tracing the rise of global visual cultures, this course examines artistic interactions between Western and non-Western cultures brought on by colonialism, war, trade, and scientific exploration in the period 1750-1900. We study how European and American artists viewed the cultures they encountered in China, Japan, India, the Near East and elsewhere, as well as how non-Westerners viewed the West. Emphasis is placed on the varied processes of cultural interaction and on the importance of such interaction for the development of modernity in different cultural contexts. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2034.

Hong Kong art workshop (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will introduce Hong Kong art and related aspects of Hong Kong visual culture. It will be taught in a workshop format, and will provide the opportunity for students to develop skills in art criticism as well as an understanding of Hong Kong art history. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: At least one FINE2000 level course.

FINE2035.

Photography and the nineteenth century (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course studies the history of photography in the nineteenth century: its invention and technological evolution, its various early practices, and its interactions with other cultural practices. In discussing these topics it also investigates the social, cultural and ideological problems to which the medium gave rise especially in the Western world and the era of modernity. Some introductory practical lessons and field trips are included so that students can have a better understanding of the actual photographic process. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2036.

Photography in the twentieth century (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course investigates the history of photography in the twentieth century. It charts how earlier photographic practices evolved and were transformed in the new era, and traces the workings of new practices such as photojournalism and fashion photography. As modernism and avant-gardism have pervaded twentieth century culture and arts, this course also focuses on how photography responded to these tendencies in different countries. Finally, it considers the mediums role in the age of global culture and digital imaging. Assessment: 100% coursework. FINE2042. Chinese material culture I: Neolithic to Tang (6 credits)

China is considered to have at least five thousand years of continuous cultural development. This course will be a chronological survey of the material culture of China from the Neolithic period to the Tang dynasty. Students will explore the factors contributing to Chinas rich and unique visual culture through the study of early Chinese painted pottery, jades, bronzes, ceramics and sculptural works. The course will also address the impact of historical, philosophical and religious developments in China during this period on the production and uses of art. Students will be encouraged to consider how the relationship of art to personal and cultural identity has evolved from the development of archaeology in China. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008. FINE2043. Chinese material culture II: Song to Qing (6 credits)

This course will be a survey of the development of material culture in China from the Song dynasty to the fall of imperial China in 1911 and will focus in particular on the influence of imperial taste on art production. Ceramics in particular have reflected the aesthetics of the Court, from austere Buddhistinfluenced expression to the highly decorative western-influenced wares of the Qing court, and so will feature prominently in the objects to be considered. Also included will be the iconography of tomb figurines and stone sculpture in imperial mausoleums as well as religious sculpture, bronzes, and carving in jade, wood, lacquer and bamboo. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001or FINE1006 or FINE1008. FINE2044. The whys of where: visual geographies of China and Japan (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will examine the relationship between image-making and cultural encounters at regional and trans-national levels, and the role of visual artifacts in the making of real and imaginative geographies. The module will begin with 16th century Jesuit missionaries propagating their universal history with, amongst many things, world maps, and end with an investigation of modern Chinese artists visions of an East in the global context. Themes will be organized into two or three week classes, which are designed to stimulate students into making comparisons and parallels. This course will examine a range of visual artifacts including visual technologies, such as cartography and photography, and how these have changed the ways in which we look. Although the emphasis is on space and territory, the visual themes investigated will also include portraits and architecture, as well as landscapes. There will be a one hour lecture with a one hour seminar to discuss images, themes and readings held later during the week. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008.

FINE2047.

Arts of India (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the painting and sculpture of the Indian subcontinent and considers the impact of religion, politics, and patronage on art. Through an interdisciplinary approach, we focus on Buddhist and Vedic/Hindu art in its religious context and the later art patronage of the Muslim and Mughal rulers. The course will conclude by investigating the art of colonized India through the twentieth century. The various styles of Indian art are discussed in their respective historical, religious, social, and cultural contexts. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2048.

Arts of Japan (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course surveys Japanese visual arts by looking at the historically changing role of the artist/producer. Lectures will proceed chronologically, beginning with the tomb figurines of prehistory and ending with prints and photography. We will mainly view painting, sculpture, and architecture, but also consider calligraphy, ceramics, and fashion. Rather than attempting to be completely comprehensive, our exploration will be selective, considering both famous and lesserknown artists and works. Broadly, we will consider the ways Japanese visual culture was transformed in different periods under the impact of shifting patterns of patronage, sociopolitical development, and foreign contact. We will also conduct close readings of individual artworks to decode and understand their symbolic, descriptive and expressive values. The aim is to establish a solid critical foundation on which to develop an understanding of Japanese art history. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2049.

Art and gender in China (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This class will examine the role of gender in the production, consumption, and interpretation of Chinese art. Classes are chronologically organized into three broad time periods covering different themes each week. Topics will include the coding of landscapes and bird-and-flower paintings as gendered spaces, and the construction of male and female socio-political identities in portraits and figure paintings. The course is not intended to provide an overview of Chinese art, but a base that can challenge traditional perceptions of what constitutes masculinity and femininity. The broad historical frame will address how socio-cultural factors influencing gender roles in the arts, culture, and society changed over time. It will, more importantly, look at how these issues intersect with questions of ethnicity, social hierarchy, economic and cultural capital, and nationalism. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisites: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008.

FINE2051.

Art, politics, and society in modern China (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will consider the techniques and materials of art produced in modern China during the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. Our fundamental concern will be to examine art and modernity in its context: not just the art works themselves but the construction of a cultural discourse

around art and art history. Topics explored will range from artistic identities and the art market to inter-cultural relations and critical interpretations of the subject. We will identify chains of transmission, search for other echoes, encounters and exchanges between artistic trends, politics, and society. Through examining art works in different medias, including traditional ink and colour painting, oil painting, pictorial illustration, woodcut prints and printed advertising, along with theoretical writing, bibliographical and institutional data, the course will investigate the conflicts that underpinned Chinese artistic development and its negotiations with modernity. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2052.

Architecture of South and Southeast Asia (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a study of the developments in architecture in South and Southeast Asia. It will offer a selective overview of the styles, theories, and structures of architecture from antiquity to the twentyfirst century. This course utilizes a thematic approach aimed at understanding the relationships between private property, public authority, and power as articulated in architecture. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2053.

Beauties and the beasts: Song and Yuan painting (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will examine the relationships between imagery and text from the late Tang to the Yuan dynasty. In addition, the rise of genre painting or paintings of the lives of the commoners in this time period will be explored. Various literary traditions associated with the appreciation of Chinese paintings will be central to our investigation. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2054.

Visual culture of modern Japan (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the visual culture of modern Japan beginning with the 17th century. Areas of discussion will include prints and paintings depicting the kabuki theater and the pleasure quarters; the modernization of the city as a Western-style capital when Edo becomes Tokyo; design and architecture in the 20th century; and gender-bender modern art. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2055.

Crossing cultures: China and the outside world (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will begin with the 16th century and the arrival of the Jesuits and continue to the present. It will examine artists responses to the outside world and investigate how cultural exchanges were formed, merged, and clashed. Topics covered will include western science and local culture in the Ming dynasty, Manchu identity and Qing expansionism, export trade art, western impact on prints, intra-Asian paintings, and visions of the East in the global art world. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2056.

Museum studies workshop (6 credits)

This course aims to give students an introduction to the principles and practises of working in an art museum. The course will be conducted by curatorial staff of the University Museum and Art Gallery. Students majoring in Fine Arts will be given first preference, but other students fulfilling the prerequisite may apply. Any students wishing to apply for admission to FINE3004 in their third year should take this course in their second year. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008. FINE2057. Arts of West, Central and Southern Africa (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course explores some of the artistic practices and material culture found in West, Central and Southern Africa. It provides a general introduction to the topic and offers a selective overview of the diversity of practices, styles and mediums. The course is organized geographically beginning with West Africa; from the earliest evidence for sculptural traditions and the rise of centralized structures of authority, to the variety and richness of the artistic and material culture traditions found in this region. It proceeds on to Central and Southern African communities and concludes with some examples of contemporary art practice and the ways in which the twentieth century has been a time of great change for visual culture in Africa. Assessment: 100% coursework. FINE2058. Cambodia, Java, and Bali: kingship, exchange, and modernity (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course explores both traditional and modern art in Cambodia, Java, and Bali. We start by assessing how cosmology and kingship are represented physically in the architecture and sculpture of the Khmer capital of Angkor, followed by an examination of how Angkor influenced other areas of Southeast Asia and vice versa. We then turn to Java and look at Hindu-Buddhist ideas as reflected in the art of the pre-Islamic era. The arrival of the Muslims had a significant impact on the production of art and we will analyse the nature of that influence. The section on modern art will examine how Indonesians have synthesised past and present material. The Bali section will also start with a study of traditional Balinese concepts and art, including textiles. We will then look at the impact of tourism on the production of modern Balinese art. Assessment: 100% coursework. FINE2059. Tradition and innovation in mainland Southeast Asian art (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the artistic production of three mainland Southeast Asian countries - Thailand, Burma, and Vietnam - for elements of tradition and innovation. We will analyse and compare the traditional forms of architecture, sculpture, and painting for continuing themes and new developments, leading to an understanding of the social, political, and religious ideas underpinning Thai, Burmese, and Vietnamese art. We will also explore how a multitude of influences, ranging from the historical past through European colonialism and globalization, have affected modern and contemporary art. The main thread of analysis will be how Southeast Asians have visually utilised historical references, what new elements have been incorporated over time, and how they have selected both past and present themes for inclusion in art. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE2061.

Contemporary Chinese art (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the broad historical development of contemporary Chinese art in relation to its socio-political contexts. Emphasis will be put on major exhibitions and artworks made and exhibited at different stages of its development. In addition to stylistic characteristics, issues concerning art censorship, art criticism and art market will be explored. Works made by local and cross-border artists will be examined. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008.

FINE2062.

Land and garden in Chinese art (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the history and significance of land and its depiction in China from the fifth to the twentieth century. We will examine the cultural circumstances that promoted landscape to one of the most important subjects in Chinese art. Emphasis is placed on historical and interpretive issues that are important to the analysis of artwork and meaning. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008. Note: Not to be taken with FINE2050.

FINE2063.

Ink painting in Muromachi Japan (1392-1564) (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will outline various phases of ink painting which flourished in Japan especially during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The origins, developments and trends of Muromachi ink painting, and its roles in culture will be assessed. Major artists and their works will be examined closely in relation to political, cultural, and social contexts. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE1001 or FINE1006 or FINE1008.

FINE2064.

Introduction to the arts of Southeast Asia (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course reviews the world of Southeast Asian art from its earliest beginnings through the present. Through a combination of lectures, group work, and readings, the students will examine the belief systems, trade connections, aesthetic environments, and historical factors that have influenced the production of art in both mainland and island Southeast Asia. By studying specific monuments and groups of art works, the students will come to an understanding of how art was interpreted and used by Southeast Asians. Assessment: 100% coursework.

THIRD YEAR The following courses are open only to third year students and will be taught in a seminar format except for FINE3007. FINE3004. Museum studies internship (6 credits)

The internship will allow a limited number of students to work with senior staff of the University Museum and Art Gallery or other art institutions in Hong Kong on a project relating to professional museological or curatorial practice. Admission will be by interview. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: FINE2056

FINE3006.

Art history methodology workshop (6 credits)

This course is taught in the form of seminars. It requires active participation from students, and is intended for those in their third year who have already engaged seriously with art history during their previous study. It aims to deepen students understanding of the methods used by art historians by introducing various debates about interpretation. Students are expected to write a paper concerning an area of art history or visual culture of their own choice, in which they demonstrate their sensitivity to questions of method. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: Students should have taken at least three Fine Arts courses, at least two of which should be 2000-level courses.

FINE3007.

Independent research project (6 credits)

Students with a focus of interest and the approval of a teacher may undertake independent study to produce a research paper under the supervision of a teacher. Assessment: 100% coursework.

FINE3008.

Perspectives in Asian art (6 credits)

This seminar will focus in depth on one area of Asian art and visual culture, with an emphasis on art historical strategies. Students will prepare a seminar paper drawing on knowledge of a certain area, but will further be encouraged to demonstrate a critical approach to broader methodological and theoretical issues. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: Students should have taken at least three Fine Arts courses, at least two of which should be 2000-level courses.

FINE3009.

Perspectives in Western art (6 credits)

This seminar will focus in depth on one area of Western art and visual culture, with an emphasis on art historical strategies. Students will prepare a seminar paper drawing on knowledge of a certain area, but will further be encouraged to demonstrate a critical approach to broader methodological and theoretical issues. Assessment: 100% coursework. Prerequisite: Students should have taken at least three Fine Arts courses, at least two of which should be 2000-level courses.

HISTORY Courses in the Department of History are open both to B.A. students who wish to major in History and to other students in the Faculty of Arts who are not taking, or intending to take, History as a major. Students from the Faculty of Social Sciences and other faculties are also welcome in most courses offered by the Department of History, and an A-Level examination result in History is not a prerequisite for any first-year course. First-year students may enroll in any of the following courses. Students intending to declare a major in History in the Second Year must enroll in HIST1013. Doing history and one other six-credit course. HIST1003. Information technology for historical studies satisfies the Universitys IT requirement and is highly recommended for students intending to declare a major in History. HIST1003 Information technology for historical studies (3 credits) [must be taken concurrently with another History course] HIST1008 The world at war (6 credits) HIST1010 An introduction to European history and civilization (6 credits) HIST1012 From imperial to colonial: Nineteenth century Hong Kong (6 credits) HIST1013 Doing history (3 credits) [must be taken concurrently with another 6-credit History course] HIST1014 The early modern world (6 credits) HIST1015 Foundations of modern China: Dimensions of Qing history (6 credits) HIST1016 The modern world (6 credits) HIST1017. Modern Hong Kong (6 credits)

FIRST-YEAR COURSES HIST1003. Information technology for historical studies (3 credits)

This course will satisfy the requirements for the Information Technology component of the first-year curriculum. Students will learn a range of information technology skills within the framework of the historical discipline and will consider how best to apply information technology developments both critically and creatively in the pursuit of their historical studies. Students will be exposed to a variety of learning situations, especially workshops in computer laboratories. Students enrolling in HIST1003 must also enroll in another history course in the same semester. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST1008.

The world at war (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) By the end of 1941, the entire world was engulfed in war, a war from which the world would emerge in ruins and permanently altered. This course surveys the origins and the course of the Second World War. Here we will examine fascism, national socialism, and German and Japanese expansionism policies. Much attention will focus on the military struggle between 1939 and 1945: tactics, strategy, and major battles. Then we will also examine the occupation policies of the New Order, collaboration and resistance, mass bombings, social change, the concentration camps and the Holocaust in some details. The course will conclude with an analysis of war-time diplomacy, which was the origins of the Cold War. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST1010.

An introduction to European history and civilisation (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces students to the development of European civilization from its earliest beginnings in the Fertile Crescent through the classical age of Ancient Greece, and the Roman Empire, to the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Reformation, the Enlightenment and the French Revolution. Selected highlights from these topics will be treated in the lectures and seminars and coursework assignments will seek to establish linkages between modern western civilization and its historical foundations. This course is valuable for history students, but should also appeal to others studying literature, art, music or philosophy. It will be especially useful for European Studies Majors. All students are welcome. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST1012.

From imperial to colonial: nineteenth century Hong Kong (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course starts with looking at Hong Kong under Qing rule. It then goes on to examine the impact of British colonialism on this tiny outlying Chinese territory. Attention will be given to the colonial administration, the social scene, and the economic development of the new British colony until the end of the nineteenth century. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST1013.

Doing history (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course teaches basic methods of historical research to students who intend to be history majors in their second and third years. Lectures will introduce the context in which have developed the methods that historians use to study documents, process information, organize information, and write historical papers. Seminars will investigate each of these topics in detail. Lectures and seminars will take place in the first 5 weeks of the semester. At the end of the semester, mentoring sessions focusing on the process and final production of a portfolio will guide students as they write an essay for any other 6-unit history course. Students enrolling in HIST1013 must also enroll in another 6credit history course in the same semester. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST1014.

The early modern world (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course offers a broad historical survey which aims at introducing students to the various interactions between the major civilizations of the world from the time of the European Renaissance until the early phase of the Industrial Revolution. The geographical coverage of the course will include Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. The course will adopt a comparative approach where possible and will be particularly concerned with the theme of globalisation. This course does not aim to be a comprehensive survey of all aspects of the history of the early modern world, but it does range widely in attempting to acquaint students with important developments in the areas of culture, religion, politics, society, and the world economy. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST1015.

Foundations of modern China: Dimensions of Qing history (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course starts with a series of survey lectures that cover political, institutional, social, economic, intellectual, and diplomatic trends from 1644 and 1912. These survey lectures will be followed by an in-depth study of two particular themes of Qing history, to be decided each year by the teachers who lecture this course. The historical significance of early, mid, and late Qing will be highlighted. Learning will be facilitated by the use of a web-based electronic textbook. Students will be required to write an essay, do a document study, and work as a team on a project related to Qing history. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST1016. The modern world (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses upon providing a broad, non-specialized introduction to the nineteenth and twentieth-century world, and assumes no previous historical training on the part of its clientele. It will be organized around such themes as: industrialization, liberalism, conservatism, socialism, communism, nationalism, the impact of major wars, revolutions, the rise and fall of fascism and communism, the decline of the Western empires, the growth of popular democracy, urbanization, globalization, the changing status of women, cultural and environmental change. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST1017. Modern Hong Kong (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a broad historical survey of Hong Kong from the late Qing Dynasty until recent times. It explores the history of this Chinese city and former British colony from several angles: Chinese history, British colonial history, world history, and as a place with its own identity. The goals of the course are to introduce you to the history of Hong Kong; to introduce you to the ways historians have approached this history; and to help you think, read, and write analytically and critically. Assessment: 100% coursework Second and Third Years All candidates for the degree of B.A. or from any faculty who have successfully completed the First Year Examination in any department may enroll in the second- or third-year courses offered by the Department of History. Second and third year courses in the Department of History are divided into Survey Courses and Seminar Courses. Survey Courses are intended to introduce the history of a geographic area in a specific period. These courses will normally involve two lectures per week. Seminar Courses involve more advanced study of special topics in History and a higher level of training in the use of primary documents or historiography. These courses will normally offer no more than one lecture per week, but will also include one hour of seminar, tutorial or workshop classes each week. In the second and third years students may select from a large number of History courses. These courses are open to students who have declared either a History major or a History minor, but the Department of History also welcomes students from other programmes who wish to take one or more courses in History. History courses are also offered as a component of the various interdisciplinary programmes offered by the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences. Visiting and exchange students are welcome to take any of the History courses listed in the Syllabus. We also welcome students from other faculties who wish to take History courses as part of the Universitys broadening requirement.

The History Major The History Department offers both a major and a minor in History, but some of its courses are also included as part of the various interdisciplinary major and minor programmes. The major in History is open to all students in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Sciences. Students enrolling in a History major are also able to declare a double major in one of the major programmes offered by the Faculty of Social Sciences. To declare a major in History a student must first complete HIST1013. Doing history (3 credits) and one other six-credit first-year History course listed above. A major in History consists of 48 credit units selected from among the courses listed in the following Syllabus. Of these, at least 12 credit units must be in Asian History (China, Hong Kong or Japan) and at least 12 credits must be in Western History (America and Europe). This requirement may be met by taking either Survey or Seminar courses. The courses taken must also include at least 12 credit units of Seminar Courses, but students are encouraged to take more than the minimum number of Seminar Courses. Students declaring a major in History normally take 24 credit units in the second year and 24 credit units in the third year, but there is a great deal of flexibility in balancing credits between the two years of study. History majors are encouraged to enroll in HIST2065. Workshop in historical research and HIST3015. Theory and practice of history, but these are not requirements for the major. Any student who is interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in History is also encouraged to take these two courses and either HIST3017. Dissertation elective (12 credits) or HIST3023. History research project (6 credits).

The History Minor A minor in History shall consist of 24 credit units of second and third-year courses from the History Syllabus. As a prerequisite, 6 credit units in a first-year course or courses are required. Prospective minors are recommended to take HIST1013. Doing history and HIST1003. Information technology for historical studies as a minimum.

SECOND- AND THIRD-YEAR COURSES SURVEY COURSES. Survey courses will normally be offered by the Department of History in alternate academic years. Students should consult the Department of History Office to find out which surveys are to be offered each year. The following courses are classified as survey courses and are counted towards the major and minor in History: CHIN2225 and CHIN2226. Please refer to the Chinese syllabus for details.

HIST2003.

Twentieth-century China, Part I: from revolution to revolution, 1900-1949 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the political, social, economic, intellectual and diplomatic history of China from the last decade of Manchu rule to the Communist victory in 1949. Attention will be drawn to the historical forces of continuity and change, and to the themes of nationalism, modernization, militarism, democracy and revolution. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2004.

Twentieth-century China, Part II: from revolution to modernization, 1949 to present (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the consolidation of Communist power, the dynamics and constraints of revolutionary ideology, and the PRCs quest for modernization and great-power status. Attention will be drawn to the Chinese Communists methods of thought and work, and to the historical forces of continuity and change. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2005. History of Hong Kong, Part I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Beginning with the pre-British situation, the course proceeds to examine the establishment of colonial rule, the development of Chinese social institutions such as the Tung Wah Hospital, the emergence of Chinese revolutionaries led by Sun Yat-sen, the anti-colonial boycotts culminating in the general strike of 1925-26, and the events leading up to World War II. Throughout, emphasis is placed on thematic and interpretive concerns. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2006. History of Hong Kong, Part II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the extraordinary development of Hong Kong after World War II. Hong Kongs relations with China, rapid industrialization in the 1950s and post-industrialization in the 1980s, the interdependence of real estate and financial development, immigration and cultural identity, social problems and riotous disorders, contrasts between modernization and westernization are major thematic concerns. Emphasis will be placed on developing interpretive understanding of historical events. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2008. Meiji Japan, 1868-1912 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The Meiji leadership centralized Japan after centuries of decentralization. This course attempts to assess the quality of the leadership, identify the problems of centralization, analyze the effectiveness of the solutions, and appraise Japans achievement at the end of the period especially in terms of its international standing. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2009. Modern Japan since 1912 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a general survey of the domestic political, economic, and social history of Japan since 1912. Some of the developments covered will be industrialization, changing systems of international relations (including World War II and the subsequent Allied Occupation), and rapid political change and economic growth in the postwar era. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2011.

Nineteenth-century Europe, Part I: 1780-1850 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The modern Spanish philosopher Jorge Santayana once declared: Those who do not know the past are forever condemned to repeat its errors. Many of the characteristics of contemporary Europe have their origins in the nineteenth century: urbanization and industrial change; rapid and misunderstood social development; the centrality of Germany; nationalism, which threatens to pull apart nations and the multi-national empire of Russia; new alliance patterns that are not so new; revolutionary political change; the development of a true civil society; and the threat from ultra-right-wing populist groups. In this course we will cover European developments from the origins of the French Revolution through the Revolutions of 1848. Major topics discussed will include the Industrial Revolution, the isms such as liberalism, conservatism, and nationalism, the Revolutions of 1848, and foreign affairs. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2012. Nineteenth-century Europe, Part II: 1850-1914 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Many of the characteristics of contemporary Europe have had their origins in the nineteenth century. Today Europe has to deal with several of the problems World War I either failed to resolve or in itself caused. In this course we will cover European developments from the unifications that transformed Central Europe up to World War I. Major topics will include the second Industrial Revolution, socialism, social and cultural changes, reaction to those changes (anti-semitism and proto-fascism), imperialism, nationalism and liberation movements in Eastern Europe, fin-de-sicle Europe, the decline of the multi-national empires, and the origins of World War I. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2013. Twentieth-century Europe, Part I: The European Civil War, 1914-1945 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This period can be seen as a Thirty Years War fought over the problem of Germany, beginning with the First World War, 1914-18, and climaxing with the total defeat of Germany at the end of the Second World War, 1939-45. Tensions between the Great Powers were exacerbated by new ideologies such as Fascism, Nazism and Communism, which appeared in Europe as part of a general crisis in Western Civilisation after the First World War. An attempt will be made to evaluate the debate between different schools of historians on what Fascism, Nazism and Communism signified. Finally one of the main aims of the course is to describe, and explain, the mass murders involving the deaths of millions carried out by a new breed of leaders such as Adolf Hitler and Joseph Stalin. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2014. Twentieth-century Europe, Part II: Europe divided and undivided, 1945-1991 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) After the Second World War, Europe was divided into two camps, with Germany itself split into Western and Communist portions. The survey of the Western camp will focus on British, French and West German politics, social change, student revolts, and the growth of the consumer society and mass culture. In studying the Other Europe, the course will concentrate on the way Communism evolved and changed in the Soviet Union and its Eastern European empire, concluding with the

dramatic popular revolutions that so suddenly toppled the Communist regimes in Eastern Europe in 1989 and the even more momentous collapse of Communism in the former Soviet Union in 1991. As the pace of change in the whole of Europe increased so dramatically in 1989, the course ends with a series of questions. What are the prospects for European unity, economically and politically? What role will the new unified Germany have in Europe? What are the prospects for Russia and the other republics that have emerged from the ruins of the Soviet Empire? Students studying this course would find Part I: The European Civil War, 1914-1945 very useful. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2015. The United States before 1900 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is a general survey history of the United States from the colonial era up to 1900. Emphasis will be primarily on the nineteenth century. Key areas of focus include: industrialization and economic growth, urbanization, frontier communities, immigration, slavery, the Civil War, socio-political reform movements, and the Spanish-American War. This course is continued by The United States in the twentieth century, though the two courses can be taken separately. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2016. The United States in the twentieth century (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course continues the survey of United States history begun in The United States before 1900, though it can be taken separately. It traces the United States response to its adjustment from an agrarian, small-scale society to a large-scale, urban, industrialized nation, characterised by large organizations. Concurrently, it covers the development into a global power with interests throughout the world. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2018. The foreign relations of China since 1949 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course studies the development of Chinas foreign relations after 1949 with reference to historical influences, ideological premises and practical political, strategic, and economic considerations. Special attention is given to the interaction between theory and practice in Chinas foreign relations, the evaluation of the impact of Chinas foreign policy on international politics and vice versa, and the assessment of the major approaches to the study of the topic. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2021. Nineteenth century Russia, 1800-1905 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course surveys developments within the Russian Empire from the duel between Alexander I and Napoleon through the Revolution of 1905, the dress rehearsal for the Revolution of 1917 which destroyed Tsarism. This course focuses on internal developments, rather than on foreign policy; and thus includes topics such as Slavophilism vs. Westernizers, the tsarist reaction, and then reform under Nicholas I and Alexander II, the revolutionary movement from the Decembrists to the Bolsheviks, industrialisation, the Nationalities Question, and the peasantry before and after Emancipation. This course requires no prior knowledge of European history. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2024.

A century of business in Hong Kong, 1842-1949 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course traces the business history of Hong Kong after it became a British colony until the Communist Takeover of China in 1949. The topics covered in the course include Hong Kong as a centre of opium trade, the development of Western businesses, the mode and practice of Chinese businesses such as the Nam Pak Hong, relations between Western and Chinese businesses, the impact of Chinese nationalism, the world wars, the Great Depression, and communist control in China on Hong Kong business. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2025.

British Hong Kong and China 1895-1945 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course follows the development of the relations between British Hong Kong and China from 1895 to 1945. On the one hand, it was a relation of confrontation, with Chinese governments increasingly using the slogan of anti-imperialism as a political weapon against foreign powers. This affected Chinas policies towards Hong Kong. On the other hand, it was a relation with benefits for both sides. When China was in political turmoil, people from the mainland migrated to Hong Kong. This had significant effect on Hong Kongs economic and cultural developments. This course analyzes the interaction between these two seemingly contradictory relations, with special emphasis on the rise of the position of the Chinese in the colony. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2026.

Interpreting Japanese history through movies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will view films, mainly Japanese and some Western, and study the interpretations of Japanese history and tradition present in the films. In addition to being a historiographic exercise, the course will examine popular attitudes toward the past. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2027.

The foundations of international trade and finance in the modern world (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The modern economic world of international trade and finance is the result of developments which took place in Europe from the early Renaissance through to the Industrial Revolution. This course will examine the foundations of these developments focusing particularly on the pre-modern industrial base of Europe, the change in European trading patterns from a Mediterranean to an Atlantic dominance during the Renaissance, the growth of banking and other financial institutions in the early modern period, and the role of urbanisation as a background to the major economic advances which took place during the Industrial Revolution. This course is open to students from all faculties. Assessment: 75% coursework, 25% examination

HIST2031.

History through film (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course looks at the manner in which film has portrayed events in history, considering the degree to which film can enhance or be detrimental to our understanding of history. Students may expect to gain some appreciation, not just of the films themselves, but of the degree to which any movie is the product of a certain historical period and reflect its values and preoccupations. This course should be particularly enlightening to students who taking other United States history courses and American Studies majors. Students are expected to produce one term paper, a comparative study of at least two films, to participate in class discussions, and to make at least one presentation in class. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2034.

An Introduction to the history of education in Hong Kong (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course will provide students with the opportunity to relate educational developments in Hong Kong to contemporary opinion and other socio-economic pressures. It has been designed to introduce students to the perspectives, methods, and resources of history as they can be applied to educational matters and not merely to present a set of non-dispute-worthy facts about past Hong Kong schools. As such, it is essentially a form of social history. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2035.

The Bauhinia and the Lotus: Culture and history of the two SARS (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Prior to the Opium War, Macao was the major theatre for the first encounter between China and the West. After Hong Kong had been ceded to Great Britain by The Nanjing Treaty, Hong Kong soon replaced Macao as the centre for Sino-Western cultural and technical interchange. Even though before 1997 and 1999 both Hong Kong and Macao were under the administration of Western countries, both have remained a predominantly Chinese society with their own unique heritage and history. The aim of this course is to introduce to the student the development of Hong Kong and Macaos history and cultural heritage. It emphasizes the role and function of Hong Kong and Macao history in modern and contemporary Chinese history and its cultural interactions with the West. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2037.

Germany between the two World Wars: The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The inter-war years between 1918 and 1945 were a time of traumatic upheaval in the history of modern Germany. After World War I freedom and democracy in the Weimar Republic were threatened by nationalism, fascism, socialism and communism. These pressures were intensified by economic tensions and high unemployment rates. The miserable conditions contributed to the rise of the Nazis and Adolf Hitler, an extreme nationalist who wanted a reawakened, racially united Germany

to expand eastward at the expense of the Slavs. After finally seizing power in 1933, Hitler installed a totalitarian state wiping out all democratic institutions. The Nazi persecution of the Jews and occupation, exploitation and domination of much of continental Europe in World War II became one of the blackest chapters in the history of Europe. With the fall of Berlin and the suicide of Hitler in 1945, the German people were able to gain freedom and democracy again. In our course we will not concentrate on Hitler alone but study the outcome of World War I and the revolution of 1918-19 on the mentality of the German people, consider the problems of the fledgling Weimar Republic, and discuss the era of fascism in Germany and Italy, the nazification of culture and society, the Holocaust, and German aggression against Europe in World War II. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2038.

Germany, 1871-1990: From unification to reunification (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Germany, the largest country in Western Europe, needed a long time to build up a sovereign national state and to develop a common national identity. After the unification was achieved in 1871, internal and external political struggles led the country in two devastating wars in 1914 and 1939. Following the Second World War two independent German republics, controlled by their respective superpowers USA and USSR, developed into a capitalist and communist society. Reunification was finally achieved in 1989/90 by the collapse of the Soviet power in Central Europe. The course surveys the most important developments within the German Imperial Empire, the Weimar Republic, Nazi Germany, and the Federal Republic and German Democratic Republic. We will study topics such as conservatism, liberalism, nationalism, imperialism, and socialism, the two World Wars, and concentrate on the developments and changes of the different political and economic systems in modern German history. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2039.

War and peace: Conflicts and conflict resolutions since 1945 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) War is an extension of politics. True or false? The objective of the course is to understand a) the nature of military conflicts, war and warfare and b) the ways and means of maintaining and keeping peace without resorting to war. In-depth case studies of major conflicts and conflict resolutions will be provided. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2040.

Life in Tokugawa Japan, 1603-1868 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Tokugawa society was colourful, interesting, multidimensional and full of energy. The period witnessed great urban expansion and advancement in rural technology. Students will enjoy looking at the ways of life of Tokugawa lords and merchants living in the great cities and castle towns, and that of the peasants in the countryside. The rich cultural life of the period also makes fascinating study. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2042.

The history of sport (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course will focus on the development of modern sport in Europe (with a strong British focus), and develop historical themes of class, gender, age, race and locality. Particular emphasis will be given to the history of sport in relation to themes such as nationalism, empire and public health, in addition to the role of the state, the media and business in shaping and controlling the nature of contemporary sport. In brief, the course examines how and why sport has been located at the interstices of gender, race and class and has produced, and been generated by, multiple and contested social identities. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2062.

From empire to EU: Culture, politics and society in twentieth century Britain (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). The course explores British politics, culture and society from the eve of World War I to the dawn of the third millennium. We will analyze and seek to understand some of the fundamental transformations that have occurred over the last century examining a number of prominent themes, including party politics, Britain and Europe, empire and decolonisation, and domestic social transformations. Additionally, we will look closely at how the fortunes of different social groups evolved across the period, focussing in particular on ethnic minorities, women and young people. This will be an issues-based course, exploring themes of 20th century British history in relation to the wider European context and exploring how they have had an impact on the nature of British and European society today. The subject matter of the course will be shaped around the study of the evolving political system, the effect of industrial (and post-industrial) change on contemporary society, and the relationship of Britain to its former empire, to Europe, and the rest of the world. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2063.

Europe and modernity: cultures and identities, 1890-1940 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). In this course we look at key social and cultural aspects of European modernity in the nineteenth and twentieth century, exploring in particular the way Europeans from all kinds of backgrounds were defined and defined themselves in relation to work, leisure, race, gender, regions and cities. We look at the impact of new forms of cultural expression such as advertising, cinema, sport and leisure, as well as the identities (of age, class, gender, race and ethnicity) which Europeans adopted and rejected in their pursuit of ways of belonging within the cultural parameters of urban modernity. In relation to this we will consider expressions of enthusiasm for the modern, as well as outbursts of dissatisfaction or irritation with modern civilization, expressed not just in aesthetic forms but also in violence against those identified as outsiders. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2064.

Sweat and abacus: Overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). This course provides a broad survey of Chinese business development in Southeast Asia from the 15th century until modern times. Through four key themes of migration, diaspora, entrepreneurship and network, this course traces the evolution of the Chinese business communities overseas and examines the growth and expansion of their networks in Southeast Asia. The social, economic and cultural aspects closely associated with the Chinese business history, such as early Chinese migration, dialect organizations, guilds, occupational structure, Chinese merchant culture, as well as the transformation and globalization of Chinese business will also be discussed. Students will be provided with an opportunity to understand the growth of Chinese business in Southeast Asia from a historical perspective. They will also have the opportunity to examine Chinese migrant and business experiences in a comparative sense with case studies being drawn from various countries of the region. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2065. Workshop in historical research (6 credits)

The research skills and methodologies used by historians are based on the critical analysis of primary and secondary sources. Competency in these skills and an acquaintance with the various methodologies of the historian are central to advanced studies in the historical discipline, but these skills and methodologies are also highly transferable to the workplace. In this course, students will work in small groups on a research project. Learning will be through directed group discussions and coordinated individual research tasks. The course will introduce students to a wide range of historical sources, equip them with the skills to analyse and interpret those sources, and will also encourage students to develop leadership and team-work roles in solving real historical problems. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2067. Sex, gender and modernity in China (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). This course is designed to provide the student with the basic knowledge necessary to assess the different theories and problems of gender history and sensitively and electrically to apply these skills to the China-field. We will concentrate on the first half of the twentieth century, although frequent excursions will be made into the late imperial period in order to question the presumed disrupture between tradition and modernity. As the course adopts a comparative perspective, it will also provide specific examples from European history, with an emphasis on France and England. A number of case studies will be critically examined in order to highlight the strengths and pitfalls of gender history. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2068. The intellectual history of twentieth-century China (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). This course follows the thematic approach, with attention paid to both the intellectual leaders and the intellectual developments in China during the twentieth century. The leaders include Liang Qichao, Cai Yuanpei, Chen Duxiu, Hu Shi, Li Dazhao, Lu Xun, Gu Hongming, Lin Shu, Liang Shuming, Tao Xisheng, Chen Yinke, Chen Lifu, Xiong Shili, Zhang Wentian, Qian Mu, etc. The discussion of the intellectual waves focuses on such themes as traditionalism, cultural conservatism, liberalism, westernization, modernization, and Marxism. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2069.

The history of American popular culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). From its inception as a nation, the people of the United States have been educated and entertained via modes of vernacular or popular culture. This course moves chronologically from the 18th century to the present looking at various expressions of popular culture as they developed and gained in popularity among the American public. As the course progresses, we will look for connections between popular culture in the U.S. and Asia, particularly in Hong Kong. Drawing on diverse samples of historical evidence (newspapers, magazines, advertisements, circus and vaudeville playbills, political cartoons, radio and television programs, films, and Internet materials, etc.) we will explore difference and common ground between various historical eras and their use of popular culture. Issues to be considered include: The definition of popular culture; Connections between popular culture and the construction of national identity, race, class, gender, ethnicity, and religion; The significance of popular culture in processes such as Americanization/globalization; The importance of looking historically at the way popular culture helps shape and is shaped by particular events. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2071.

Joseph Stalin: His life, policies and historical assessment (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). This course will focus on the life and policies of Joseph Stalin, leader of the Soviet Union from 1929 up through 1953. He is one of the most significant figures, not only for Russian and European history but for the entire world. His policies impacted on all countries. On a possibly positive side there was the Stalin Revolution, which made Russia an advanced and powerful industrial state, able to withstand the Nazi juggernaut. On the negative side, there was the Great Purges, and forced migration of entire peoples. Through repression, Stalin made the Soviet Union into one of the worlds most tightly controlled societies, and the course will examine how and why this occurred. The German invasion of the Soviet Union made Stalin a Generalissimo, and the course will examine Stalin as a Commander of Soviet forces. After the war Stalin contributed to causing the Cold War, and the course will examine how and why. Another section in the course will cover the issue of whether or not there was a Stalinism, and whether it directly resulted from Marxism-Leninism. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2072.

A history of modern European warfare (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). This course will survey the evolution of modern warfare through the study of selected episodes in European (an Europes two extensions Russia/Soviet Union and the United States) military, naval, and aerial history from the dynastic and commercial wars of the eighteenth century, the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars, the limited wars during the nineteenth century, the colonial wars, World War I, World War II, the proxy wars during the Cold War, Korea, Vietnam, through the war in Iraq earlier this year. While emphasis will be given to the larger conflicts, such as the two World Wars, attention will be given to less familiar but still important conflicts, such as the Crimean War, the Boer War, the Russian Civil War, the Spanish Civil War, Algeria and Palestine, and the Afghan Wars. The topics discussed will include causes of wars, technological changes, military strategies and tactics, social and economic changes, genocides, intelligence and espionage, and the use of ideology and propaganda in the conduct of warfare. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2073.

Prussia in the age of absolutism and reform, 1648-1815 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). Brandenburg-Prussia and the Hohenzollern Dynasty dominated the period of German history between the end of the Thirty Years War and the French Revolution. Under the Great Elector and the Prussian Kings, Prussia became a military and political power within Europe, demonstrating its strength in many European wars. It also practiced mercantilism, religious tolerance and an enlightened absolutism. The reign of King Frederick the Great (1740-1786) is marked by wars, economic initiative, and the promotion of Enlightenment ideas. Prussias capital Berlin became a European centre of science and culture in those years. During the Napoleonic period, the country was able to start a reform movement that paved the way for a modern German nation state. The course will be organized around such themes as: political rivalries and wars in the 17th and 18th centuries; economic, social and intellectual changes in early modern Europe and their effects on Brandenburg-Prussia; mercantilism; Enlightenment; absolutism and enlightened absolutism; religious toleration; promotion of sciences by academies; the development of Berlin and Potsdam as royal residences; the defeat of the Prussian army by Napoleon; the Prussian Reform Movement of Stein and Hardenberg; and the War of Liberation. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2076.

Germany and the Cold War (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). During the Cold War period, Germany was divided into two independent states for more than forty years: The western-oriented Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) and the eastern-oriented German Democratic Republic (GDR). Under the auspices of the respective superpowers, USA and USSR, the Bonn and the East Berlin governments developed their own political and economic systems but also a distinct way of life in society and culture. In the international scene, the FRG was a founding member of the European Communities and became one of their staunchest supporters, while the GDR found itself reduced to satellite status inside the Soviet-dominated Eastern Bloc. The German Question remained open until the sudden downfall of the socialist-communist East Berlin regime in 1989 and the peaceful reunification in 1990, events, which also marked the end of the Cold War in Europe. The course will not only treat Germany as a case study of the Cold War period but will also deal extensively with important phases, milestones and persons in the history of the divided country in a comparative approach. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2077.

Eating history: food culture from the 19th century to the present (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). This course is an introduction to selected aspects of the study of food culture through historical analysis. We will discuss examples of food preparation, distribution, marketing, and consumption from the early 19th Century to the present. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2078.

Renaissance Europe 1453-1648 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The Intellectual upheavals of the Renaissance and Reformation changed the cultural and religious outlook of the whole European continent and opened the way for the emergence of the modern European state. This course therefore begins by considering the classical background to the Renaissance in Europe and seeks to explain how the intellectual changes of the fifteenth and earlysixteenth centuries contributed to the awakening of religious dissent in the 1520s. These developments are placed in the context of the general political history of the period and the course traces their impact through to the end of the Thirty Years War. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2079.

Early Modern Europe 1648-1789 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines a crucial period of European history in which the emergence of the modern state, the birth of capitalism, and the expansion of European influence into the American and Asian hemispheres laid the foundations of the modern world. While the course concentrates primarily on political changes in Europe between the Thirty Years War and the French Revolution, considerable attention will also be paid to social, economic and cultural developments in this period. This course therefore provides a backdrop to the events of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries which have helped to shape modern Europe. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2085.

The history of modern sexual identity and discourse (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will focus on two new sciences arising in the late nineteenth century that have shaped the modern understanding of sexual behaviour sexology and psychoanalysis. It will look at some of the key thinkers who pioneered sexology such as Havelock Ellis, Edmund Carpenter, Richard von Krafft-Ebing, and Maria Stopes alongside the acknowledged founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud. It will investigate primary sources in sexual science that have been subject to censorship and not generally available, until recently, for comparative study with Freudian discourse. Though the texts of sexology and psychoanalysis often start from different premises, all have been instrumental in the development of modern sexual language, assumptions and practices. It will contextualize their collective thinking by considering the impact of the emergent womens movement, of Darwins evolutionary theory, of urban culture, and of secular modernity. It will study the historiographical debate (particularly among gay and feminist theorists) as to whether these early investigators of sexology and psychoanalysis formulated progressive or repressive, revolutionary or conservative definitions of sexuality. It will explore the far-reaching consequences that these thinkers have had on attitudes to the body and people in the form of reproductive control, eugenics, race, homosexuality, the woman question, and the politics of sexual identity. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2087.

The Vietnam Wars (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Indochina, in particular Vietnam, had been under French control as either a full colony or a protectorate since the late nineteenth century. During World War II, the Japanese occupied Indochina, an occupation that spurred the Vietnamese to resist continued French colonial rule. From 1945 on, for the next thirty-years, Vietnam was engaged in a series of wars. In this course, we shall examine these various wars and their significances: decolonization and the French War, 1945-1954; the Cold War which featured the American involvement in Vietnam with all its bitter repercussions; a Civil War between a Communist North and a capitalist and free South; the War at Home - repercussions in the US and elsewhere; and the Fall of South Vietnam, Peace, and Reconciliation as a new Vietnam formed. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2088.

From Communism to Capitalism: Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union after 1980 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Since 1980, the once perceived unchanging Communist Empire stretching from Berlin to Vladivostok has been gripped by huge, revolutionary changespolitically, economically, socially and culturally. In this course we will first examine the causes for these changes, including the Prague Spring in 1968 and the Dissident movement within the Soviet Union. Then we will examine Communist attempts at reform, including Goulash Communism in Hungary, and most significantly, the advent of Mikhail Gorbachev with his twin policies of Perestroika and Glasnost in the Soviet Union. The failure of reforms and repression all from above, as seen in Polands declaration of martial law in December 1981, caused Revolutions to erupt first in Eastern Europe in 1989, and then in the Soviet Union itself in 1990 and 1991. By the start of 1992, Communism crumbled everywhere in Europe. People embarked on a revolutionary transition in all fields of life and commerce. We shall examine how successfully this transition has proved throughout Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union, and what the implications of this unprecedented change have meant for the region and for Europe as a whole. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2091.

The British Empire (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the British Empire from the late eighteenth century to the end of the twentieth century. The British Empire once spanned so much of the globe that it is impossible to understand the history of the modern world (including Hong Kong) without considering the role of this empire. Topics include the cultural and material foundations of empire; the economic, political, and social consequences of empire; the relationship between metropole and colony; collaboration and resistance; the dynamics of race, gender, and class; the relationship between empire and art, new national and local identities; decolonization, independence, and nation-building; and the contemporary legacies and implications of empire. The goals of the course are to introduce you to the history of the British Empire; to introduce you to the ways in which historians have approached this history; and to help you think, read, and write analytically and critically. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2092.

The United States and Asia (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a survey course covering U.S. relations with Asia, focusing largely on the twentieth century, but reaching back earlier. Topics covered include: Principles of American foreign policy; the early U.S. China trade; the U.S. and the opening of Japan; the U.S. acquisition of Hawaii; the Spanish-American War, 1898; the Open Door Notes and the Boxer Rebellion; U.S. Policy, Asia, and World War I; the Washington Conference System; U.S. Policy in the Philippines; the Coming of World War II; World War II in Asia; the Occupation of Japan; the U.S. and the Chinese Civil War; the Korean War and U.S. Pacific Strategy; the U.S. and Decolonization in Asia; the Vietnam War and Its International Context; Japanese and Korean Economic Revival; Richard Nixons Opening to China; U.S. Responses to Tiananmen Square; the Impact of the Ending of the Cold War; the Effect of 9/11 and the War on Terror; U.S. Pacific Strategies in the Late Twentieth and Early Twenty-First Centuries. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2093. International history in the era of two World Wars (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course explores the history of international relations from 1914 to 1945. It aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the causative factors that drove international politics in this crucial period of the twentieth century; to offer a firm basis for more advanced work in history and international relations; and to provide the factual grounding and conceptual apparatus necessary to understand the contemporary world. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2102. Athens and Rome: Capitals of ancient empire (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course is a survey of the two most important capital cities of the ancient world. These cities, Athens and Rome, have undeniably shaped the Western world and continue to remain ever-present in modern culture as the film 300 or the amphitheater at Macau or simply the words democracy, senate, and empire attest. This course, which will spend the first half of the semester on Athens and the second on Rome, intends to examine the political context of each city as well as their cultural output. Thus, it will present both the historic battles and struggles of the Persians and the Greeks, the first major East vs. West encounter, as well as the art of Periclean Athens and a sample of theater and philosophy. It will also introduce the students to the transformation of a small city, Rome, on the western edge of the Mediterranean to the powerful capital of the largest empire of the ancient world. It will present an introduction to the massive quantity of visual culture (both architecture and sculpture) and to its literary production. The goal of the course is to provide students with a general knowledge of the main aspects of these cultures and their historic relevance. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2103. Russian state and society in the 20th Century (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will analyze major themes and events shaping Russian history in the 20th century -- the decline of the Russian empire, the October Revolution, the Civil War, the rise of the Soviet Union and World War II, the Khrushchev era and the collapse of the Soviet state in 1991. The course will explore the role of individuals, institutions and trends behind the radical transformation of Russian/Soviet society. Particular attention will be paid to the lives of ordinary people affected by state policies and socialist culture. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2105.

The rise of modern Japan, 1830s to 1950s (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Japans rapid and remarkable transformation from a semi-feudal, isolated island nation to that of a centralised nation state, empire, and eventual global power has had a profound impact on its people, its Asian and Pacific neighbours, and indeed world history. This course explores that extraordinary evolution and in doing so will not only help students understand Japans past, but also this nation today. By introducing the history of Japan from the mid 19th century to the mid 20th century, this course explores what the rise of modern Japan has meant to its own people and that of others in Asia and the Pacific. Throughout, students will use Japans modern emergence as a window into its political, social, cultural, environmental, economic, ideological, and military history. This course will focus considerable attention on how Japans natural environment and this countrys emergence as a nation state during a period of global industrialisation and military expansion shaped the nature and trajectory of Japans domestic transformations and its foreign relations. Finally, this course will help students understand more fully how Japans modern emergence has changed its people, the nation, and the world in fundamental and sometimes profound ways. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2106. Imperial Japan: Its modern wars and colonial empire (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In the one hundred years following its birth as a nation state in 1868, Japan became directly involved in four major wars and countless military skirmishes. It also found itself indirectly involved in larger coalition-based conflicts in Korea and Vietnam. Between the 1870s and 1945, moreover, Japan amassed one of the largest colonial empires in history. This course explores both phenomena. Specifically, we will examine the causes behind the wars Japan fought, how these conflicts were waged, and what role they played in the rise, fall, and rebirth of Japan as a modern nation state. Rather than focus on warfare in a strictly military sense, however, this course will emphasize the broader political, ideological, diplomatic, economic, social and cultural aspects of Japans wars. This course will also explore how and why Japan emerged as a major colonial power, how it ruled over and collaborated with its colonial subjects, and how it dealt with resistance to its empire from within and from the international community. Finally, this course will help students understand how and why Japans military and colonial past has shaped Japans history and how they continue to influence this countrys relations with virtually every country in the Asia and Pacific region today. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2107. The Second World War in Asia and the Pacific, 1931-1952 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Few events in the modern history of Asia and the Pacific have been as important or as transformative as the Second World War. Our course explores the far-reaching effects that this conflict had on the state, society, and individuals in, and between Japan, China, the United States, the Soviet Union, and the British and French Empires. Importantly, this course will examine how this conflict helped change warconceptually and in real termsfrom a narrowly defined engagement between military forces to one that encompassed a total experience involving the mobilisation of virtually all segments of society. In this course we will also trace the interconnectedness between the transformation of war and the development of new technology, changed concepts of morality, just war, and altered perceptions concerning the relationship between the state and society, the solider and the civilian. Finally, this course will help students understand more fully how and why this war, and the numerous acts of barbarism that defined it, still influence relations today on personal, national, and international levels in Asia and the Pacific. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2108.

Empire and the making of modern France (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the history of the French empire and its links with the making of identity in modern France. It focuses primarily upon modern French history as lived experience rather than on high politics while also providing students with knowledge of key events, debates, theories and concepts relating to theories of postcolonialism. The starting point for the course is an understanding of metropolitan France as the centre of an imperial nation-state the civilising cultural influence of which was understood to radiate out from Paris and large provincial cities to metropolitan France and overseas colonies beyond the hxagone, transforming the peoples and societies with which it came into contact. This course examines the multiple interrelationships developed between centre and periphery in the modern era. It foregrounds the dual influence of metropole and colonies upon imperialism. In doing so it engages with theories of race, identity, governance and culture. It traces the ways in which European identity was reconceptualised in the colonies and how the European presence contributed to the transformation of colonised societies. Examining the decolonisation process, the course also takes up the controversial issues of how the history of the French empire has been written, and the French contribution to the development of postcolonial theory. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2109.

Modern France: Society, politics and culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course discusses key events in modern French history, from the revolution to the present day. It examines crucial moments in the evolution of French politics, culture and society, and the actors involved, explaining their meaning and significance for France, Europe and the World. The course examines the French contribution to modern culture, critical scholarly debates on the course of French history and the experiences of different sections of French society as they engaged with the dramatic changes of the modern era. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2110.

China and the West (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course analyses Chinas political, economic, and cultural relations with the Western Powers from the seventeenth century to 1949. Students will consider the changing structure of Chinese society in order to understand how Imperial China perceived the West. Additionally, this course addresses different strategies employed by the Western Powers to gain influence in China, ranging from missionary work and the opium trade to military invasion. In the twentieth century, Chinese people borrowed such foreign concepts as republican government, revolution, and nationalism to overthrow the Qing dynasty and to launch political, economic, and social reforms that were unprecedented in scale and human cost. This course aims to help students reflect on the perceived and real impact of Chinese and Western civilizations on each other. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2111.

War and medicine in Europe, 1800-1950 (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Warfare played a crucial role in shaping European modernity in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. If the experience of military conflict prompted medical innovation, reciprocally, scientific medicine was central to the rationalization of the military. In War and Medicine in Europe, 1800-1950, students will explore interconnected developments in warfare and medicine, and consider how these developments contributed to the rise of the modern state and to the modernization of European societies. Particular attention will be paid to the relationship between war and infectious diseases. Topics covered will include the rise of pathogenic theories of medicine in the 1860s and 1870s, sanitary discipline, antiseptics and the discovery of penicillin. The course will begin with an account of the Napoleonic Wars and the reorganization of French medicine. It will end with the establishment of public healthcare provisions, notably the creation of the National Health Service in Britain, following World War II. Although the principal focus will be on Western Europe, there will be some discussion of colonial warfare and medicine. Throughout, emphasis will be placed on the ways in which military technologies and the drive for efficient management determined medical practice, as well as the manner in which changes in medical organization, together with shifting conceptions of health and disease prevention, impacted upon military policy. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2112.

Technologies of empire: Science, medicine and colonialism (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course explores the emergence of bioscience and Western medicine as modern technologies that underpinned Europes colonial expansion from the late eighteenth century to the twentieth century. Employing specific case studies, the course investigates the changing role of professionals involved in researching, developing, implementing and managing such medical technologies in a number of colonial contexts from Africa, to the Subcontinent, the Pacific and Southeast Asia, including Hong Kong. A key focus of the course is on the ways in which such technologies were integral to governmental rationalities and served to legitimate colonial rule. Students will examine this topic through three overarching themes. First, the course considers the colonies as sites of experimentation, where progressive scientific and medical knowledge was tested in the field. Second, it examines the role of colonial encounters in the formation of Western technologies and traces the complex dynamics between indigenous knowledge and colonial authority, and between centre and periphery. Third, the course investigates the interrelationship between colonising processes and the body, in particular the ways that biomedical technologies were deployed to regulate populations through specific colonial institutions, namely hospitals, schools, prisons, workplaces and the military. Assessment: 100% coursework

SEMINAR COURSES Except for the Theory and Practice of History and the Dissertation elective, the seminar courses listed may not be offered every year. Students should consult the Department of History Office to find out which Seminars are to be offered each year. The following courses are classified as seminar courses and are counted towards the major and minor in History: CHIN2235 and GEOG2060. Please refer to the Chinese and Geography syllabuses for details.

HIST2032.

Case studies in womens history: Hong Kong and the U.S. (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This seminar course will explore themes and issues in womens history/gender history in the 19th and 20th century. By focusing on Hong Kong and the U.S., students will work within a comparative framework to explore difference and common ground between societies and selected historical periods. Topics include: varieties of womens reform movements, gender and World War II, and gender and economic transformation in the late 20th century. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2046.

The modern European city: Urban living and open spaces (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). Over the past century and a half, the majority of Europeans have become urban dwellers. On an individual, civic, national and international level, every aspect of social life has been influenced by this evolution. Consequently, the study of cities provides a powerful perspective upon European history. An essential part of the process of urbanisation involved the allocation of urban open spaces to specific social and cultural functions. A key focus for public and private life, the citys open spaces parks, gardens, streets and squares had a fundamental influence upon the nature of urban living. As those in positions of power influenced the provision and purpose of these areas, important developments in European social, economic, cultural and political life were linked closely to the evolution of open spaces in cities. In this course the changing use and allocation of urban open spaces and the evolution of meanings of public and private space will provide a lens through which the development of modern European cities will be analysed. The importance of open spaces will be addressed with recourse to a number of key themes, including the greening of cities of the nineteenth century, the construction of ideal Fascist and Socialist cities in the 1930s, functionalism and post-war reconstruction, and the sustainable city of the 1990s. By the end of the course the students will not only be more familiar with historical approaches to urban space but will also have received an introduction to the evolution of European cities and the changing cultural importance of public and private open spaces. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2048.

The history of young people in modern Europe (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Responses to and representations of young people provide a valuable insight into the values of the society and the culture which generated them. The aim of this course will be to compare changing experiences of growing up with evolving representations of the life-stages used to identify the young (childhood, adolescence and youth) in nineteenth- and twentieth century Europe. It therefore considers what it has meant to be young in different times and places. Through comparison of experiences and representations the course will reconsider the validity of terms used to describe the young, highlight the social, political and cultural motives for advancing different roles and representations young people and generate a broad insight into regional patterns of similarity and difference in the European history of this demographic group. This course aims to teach students the importance of the historical context in shaping young peoples lives by addressing variables such as class, gender and race. It will also introduce students to a variety of different methodological and theoretical approaches to the topic. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2052.

Social issues in Hong Kong history (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Based on the reading and analysis of documentary sources, this course will explore social problems such as the survival of Chinese customs, poverty, social mobility, housing, immigration and emigration, and professionalization during Hong Kongs colonial period. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2053. The Cold War (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses upon the emergence and development of the Cold War in the 1940s and 1950s. It takes into account the new scholarship based on evidence from former Soviet, Eastern European, and Chinese archives since the early 1990s. Students are expected to make extensive use of documentary sources. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2066. Narcotic culture: A history of drugs (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). The course will examine the global history of psychoactive substances from roughly the sixteenth to the twentieth century with special emphasis on opium in China. The first sessions will trace the spread of tobacco, tea, coffee and alcohol across the globe after the fifteenth century, before the uses of opium in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries are elucidated in greater detail. We will also look at the rise of semi-synthetics, including morphine, heroin and cocaine, in the early twentieth century. The emphasis will be on the social dimensions and cultural meanings of substance use, as we look at context and consumption rather than at questions of policy and supply only: the intricate and diverse ways in which the use of drugs interacts, colludes and even collaborates with human beings in a range of diverse social contexts give psychoactive substances their particular historical interest. The rise of prohibition in the twentieth century will be critically examined in the light of new scholarship, in particular in the case of China, where the anti-opium campaigns constituted the cornerstone of a growing international movement against drugs. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2070. Stories of self: History through autobiography (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes). Autobiographies stories of self have been published in many cultures for centuries and they are still very popular today. In the recent past, autobiographical narratives have become a powerful tool for authors who wish to express their individuality, interrogate and transcend cultural constraints, protest political oppression, heal childhood wounds, run for public office, or pay the rent. Historians looking for evidence of the past contained within the autobiography face a variety of fascinating (and often complex) issues. This course, designed for students who are interested in links between autobiography and history, explores the following questions: What can autobiographies teach us about the past? What are the uses/pitfalls of using autobiographies for purposes of historical research? How has the autobiographical form changed over time? What are the links between memory and identity (gender, ethnicity, religious background, caste/class, etc.) in various autobiographies? How are autobiographies shaped by/reflections of culture? How do historians approach autobiography differently from scholars in other fields? During the term students will read, write, and critique various autobiographical narratives. Text selections will be drawn mostly from the U.S., Hong Kong, and China. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2074.

Historical studies using computers (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Computers and information technology play an increasingly important role in historical research and teaching. This course will take up a problem in contemporary history and investigate it using information technology to the fullest extent. The course is run in conjunction with a course taking place at The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia, USA, and most classes will use internet video conferencing so that teachers and students at W&M and HKU can continuously interact. The course offers a range of skill-learning opportunities for students who intend to pursue historical studies at advanced levels. It will also be valuable to students who wish to teach history in the schools where information technology has become common under government initiatives. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2075.

Directed reading (6 credits)

The aims and objectives of this intensive reading course are to provide the opportunity for students to pursue a specialized topic with a faculty member. Throughout the semester, the student and teacher will consult regularly on the direction of the readings and on the paper or papers (not to exceed 5,000 words) that will demonstrate the students understanding of the material. This course cannot normally be taken before the fourth semester of candidature and subject to approval by the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departmental Undergraduate Coordinator. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2080.

Classroom across the Pacific: American history and anthropology (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will study aspects of American history, culture and anthropology. Like HIST2074 Historical Studies Using Computers, this course is an internet-based classroom: all lectures will use internet video conferencing and other technologies to link classrooms and students at HKU and The College of William and Mary. At the end of the teaching period, HKU students will take a field trip to the United States to complete research projects through cooperative field work with their American counterparts. The students will conduct independent research projects in consultation with each other on an issue of central focus relevant to American history and culture, to be determined each year. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2081.

Gender and history: Beauty, fashion and sex (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) How do societies define what it means to be a man and a woman? Everyone, whatever their age, sex or social status, has an opinion on this issue, even if this is not always articulated consciously. Often, in fact, ideas about gender - the relations between the two sexes - are assumed to be natural or normal and timeless. However, by analysing the question of what being a man and being a woman means at different times and in different places this course sets out to illustrate how these identities are socially constructed. HIST2081 aims to introduce students to the various ways through which scholars have sought to understand gender over time. Beginning with the earliest efforts to write womens history, selections from the recent deluge of historical writing and new research on gender will be highlighted.

The topics to be covered will include beauty norms, dress reform, prostitution, womens suffrage, the impact of War on constructions of manhood and womanhood, permissiveness in the swinging sixties and so on, down to the present day. A comparative geographical focus will be used, and the course will draw on a wide variety of material from the Early Modern period to the 21st Century, to facilitate the study of changing gender norms. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2082. Europe and its other (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is an interdisciplinary exploration of European perception and understanding of nonEuropean peoples and cultures from the 18th 20th centuries. The objective of the course is to show how Western representations of non-Europeans were shaped by the various political debates, scientific theories and colonial ideology that dominated European societies of the time. The course uses the conceptual frameworks and methodologies of history and cultural studies to analyze a wide range of primary materials that include visual documents, travel narratives, fiction, scientific texts, philosophical treatises, and documentaries. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2083. Gender, sexuality and empire (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course investigates the ways in which concepts of gender and sexuality have been used in British and French imperial discourse during the 19th and 20th centuries to manage their relationships with the colonized peoples and to showcase the superiority of European civilization. Part one of the course examines how the male colonial identities were constructed through the sexualization of the colonized subjects while the second half of the course focuses on the multiple roles of European women in the colonies. The course uses the conceptual frameworks and methodologies of history and cultural studies to analyze different types of historical narratives ranging from archival documents, personal memoirs and correspondence, travel accounts to autobiographical texts. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2084. Sexing the spirit: The history of the modern feminist challenge to Christianity (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Surveys of mainstream feminism have generally omitted the subject of faith. They have taken as a given wholesale feminist hostility to Christianity and have concluded that religion has little importance in the life of modern women. Recent global events are a reminder however that religion remains a passionate if volatile force in contemporary culture and politics. This course will consider a history that has been overlooked the critical engagement of modern feminism with Christianity. The course will begin with two mid-twentieth century events that have proved to be crucial catalysts in the active feminist response to Christian religion. The first was the ordination of Florence Li Tim Oi as the first Anglican woman priest in Hong Kong in 1944. The second was Simone de Beauvoirs publication of The Second Sex in 1949. Lis courageous war-time decision to pioneer female entrance into the all-male clerical establishment constitutes a reformist engagement with Christianity, while De Beauvoirs rejection of Christianity as a patriarchal institution oppressive to women reflects a more radical and uncompromising stance. Their two positions can be read as representational of the compatibility/incompatibility, reform/revolutionist debate that feminists have had with Christianity since the rise of second wave feminism in the 1960s. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2086.

Bismarck: The Iron Chancellor (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Otto von Bismarck, a member of the Prussian nobility, began his political career as a conservative deputy of the Prussian diet, became Minister-President and served as Chancellor of the new German Empire. He is regarded as one of the leading European statesmen of his time. During his life span from 1815 to 1898, dramatic upheavals in political, constitutional, economic and social history took place in Prussia and in other parts of Germany, which had a deep impact on European history in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Therefore, the course will not deal with Bismarcks personality and career stations alone but will also study the German Confederation and the German Empire, the Revolutions of 1848-49, the Unification Wars with Denmark, with Austria and with France, German domestic and foreign policies since 1871, and major developments that led into the First World War. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2089.

Historys Closet: Clothing in context (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) What we wear reflects our individual and collective histories as well as our sense of style. Clothes offer a glimpse into the age and place in which we live. Building on recent work in cultural history and studies of material culture, this seminar course will consider how bodies have been adorned in diverse historical contexts. We will pay attention to the way modes of dress and design reflect political ideology, nation, culture, gender, religion, class, and ethnicity. Looking for continuity across and ruptures within historical periods, students will examine various types and styles of clothing in the social/historical contexts in which they were made and worn. Adopting a thematic rather than chronological approach, students will participate in weekly discussions of topics ranging from childhood fashion in the Middle Ages to hip-hop style in 20th century. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2090.

The Great Famine (1959-61) (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The aim of this course is to introduce students to the history of famine through a sustained investigation of the Great Famine in China from 1959 to 1961. From a comparative perspective, the student will be introduced to a series of historical debates on the definition, causation and nature of famines with specific reference to some of the major famines of the nineteenth and twentieth century, including the Great Irish Famine of 1845-8, the Great Bengal Famine of 1943-4 and the Great Ukrainian Famine of 1932-22. From a methodological perspective, the student will work with a wide range of primary and secondary sources on the Great Famine in China (1959-61) in order to develop specific skills of documentary analysis and historical interpretation. While the seminar will look in detail at the nature of the famine and its political, economic, social and demographic dimensions, we will try to get closer to an understanding of the famine as it was experienced from the bottom up: how did ordinary people cope with hunger and death on such a large scale? A grassroots approach will lead us to consider not only a variety of experiences among victims and survivors across the social spectrum, but also a number of methodological issues on the use of primary sources, the nature of memory and the making of official historiography. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST2094.

Museums and history (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Museums have become one of the most popular ways of telling history. Yet many scholars argue that museums are not neutral places; rather, they are often used for a wide range of strategic purposes: regulating social behavior, building citizenship and national identity, and expanding state power. But museums also face a variety of constraints and challenges: culture, money, politics, physical space, locating and selecting appropriate artifacts, and forming narratives. This course considers these issues by looking at history museums and heritage preservation in Hong Kong. Course format: twelve lectures; seminars, and visits to local museums. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2095. The World Wars through documents (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses upon the two world wars. It aims at helping students to assess and analyze critically different types of documents generated in the process of war, and to enhance their ability to handle original sources. It is taught as a seminar course, with students required to attend one lecture and one seminar per week. The course focuses upon a variety of documentary materials, including: official reports; public statements; speeches; newspaper and media reports; propaganda; letters; diaries; memoirs; and oral histories. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2096. The history of European business in China (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The termination of the East India Companys monopoly on British trade with China in 1834 provoked a flow of European goods and capital into the Chinese market. Since then foreign enterprises of different forms were operating in various business sectors of China under the strong influence of political and economic factors that shaped European-Chinese relations from the 18th century until the beginning of the Communist era in 1949. In Hong Kong, an international merchant community including Chinese, Europeans, Americans, and Japanese, were active in developing this British colony into a flourishing entrept facilitating trading with and investment in China. This course intends to provide a long-term historical perspective and will examine the structure and organisation of European, particularly British, German, and French business in China including Hong Kong, explore the links between European business and European diplomacy, and look to the impact of European business on China and the response of China. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2097. Mao (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The aim of this seminar is to critically examine existing accounts of the life of Mao Zedong, whether he is portrayed as a great revolutionary, a paranoid tyrant or a mass murderer. We will do so by exploring not only a variety of secondary sources, including texts, images and films produced by historians, but also by looking at some of the primary sources which have been used in biographies of Mao Zedong, for instance his own writings, interviews with journalists, reminiscences by contemporaries and key documents from the campaigns he instigated, in particular the Anti-Rightist Campaign, the Great Leap Forward and the Cultural Revolution. Using Mao as a case study, the

student will be introduced to historical debates on the significance of key events such as the Long March and the Great Famine, but also on historiographical issues such as biographical writing, the nature of official memory, the notion of totalitarianism, and state-society relationships. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2098. A history of modern Taiwan (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This seminar course examines the political and economic processes that have shaped Taiwan as a part of China until 1895, as Japans first colony and as the Republic of China on Taiwan since 1949. In particular, the course surveys the evolution of Taiwanese political and economic development and scrutinises the conditions that allowed the process of democratisation to take place on the island and its geopolitical and social consequences. It examines Taiwans relations with its two key partners, China and the United States, and accounts for the dynamics in this triangular partnership. Finally, the course looks at Taiwans place in global economy and international relations. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2099. Themes in the history of the post-Cold War world (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This seminar course introduces students to the major developments in the post-Cold War history of the world. It breaks down the historical period around the Cold War, post-Cold War and post-9/11 eras and considers specific issues, themes and case studies to broaden students understanding. The lectures and seminars will present information on the patterns of change in the major policy domains that have dominated recent history and influenced contemporary decision-makers and societies. The course places an emphasis on historical events between the first and third worlds, as these events often led to dramatic shifts and changes in contemporary international relations. Moreover, the course looks at various historiographical debates over the nature of historical interpretation of socio-political trends and does not treat history as a series of discrete facts but seeks to contextualize the theoretical basis of different historical viewpoints and how these contribute to our understanding of post-Cold War diplomatic history, war and society. The course covers a broad range of areas that include the causes of the end of the Cold War, the Middle East and international oil wars, East Asias economic miracle, the rise of China, European unification, ethnic strife in post-communist Europe, the third wave of democratization and post-9/11 political and military developments. Assessment: 100% coursework HIST2104. Ancient historians and methodologies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The modern words history and historian derive from the ancient Greek noun, historia, an investigation or an inquiry. The course intends to survey the major events of the Classical World from the Persian invasion of Greece to the Roman Emperors through the eyes of ancient historians. It will look at the works of five ancient historians (Herodotus, Thucydides, Polybius, Livy, and Tacitus) and their accounts of the greatest stories of the ancient world (the Persian Wars, the Peloponnesian War, Romulus and Remus, the Roman Republic, Hannibal, and the Emperor Nero). An analysis of these works provides not only a good introduction to ancient Greek and Roman history but also reveals the development of methods of history-telling and the earliest attempts to set the record straight. Moreover, it allows students to evaluate the primary source material that lies behind such popular films as Troy, 300, The Gladiator, and Leonardo di Caprios upcoming I, Claudius. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST3015.

The theory and practice of history (6 credits)

(This course is open to third-year students only.) This course aims to acquaint students with some of the theoretical and practical considerations which underlie the study and writing of history by considering the development of the discipline of history from its beginnings in the ancient world through to the postmodernist critique. The course is especially recommended to those who wish to pursue history at the postgraduate level. All students taking the Dissertation elective are required to take The theory and practice of history. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST3017.

Dissertation elective (12 credits)

(This course is open to third-year students only.) This is a research course which requires submission of an extended written dissertation. All students taking the Dissertation elective are required to take The theory and practice of history. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST3022.

History by numbers: quantitative methods in History (6 credits)

(This course is open to third-year students only.) This course seeks to introduce students to the various quantitative approaches used by historians in their research and to provide an opportunity for students to learn to use some of these methodologies in a workshop environment. Its focus is therefore both theoretical and practical, and students will learn skills which will be readily transferable to the workplace. This course is available only for History majors in their final year of study. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST3023.

History research project (6 credits)

(This course is open to third-year students only.) Students who wish to undertake a research project on a specialized historical topic in either semester of their final year of study may enroll in this course with the approval of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departmental Undergraduate Coordinator. The course aims at providing an opportunity for intensive research leading to the production of a long essay (not exceeding 7,000 words) which will be supervised by a faculty member with expertise in the chosen area of study. This course is open only to History majors and minors. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST3024.

Writing Hong Kong history (6 credits)

(This course is open to third-year students only.) This course looks at various approaches to Hong Kongs history from the late Qing Dynasty until recent times. Rather than focusing on the history of Hong Kong, we will look at the ways in which historians have dealt with certain themes, issues, and problems. Thus we will be less concerned with dates and facts than with analysis and interpretation. The goals of the course are to introduce you to the ways in which historians have approached Hong Kongs history; and to help you think, read, and write analytically and critically. Assessment: 100% coursework

HIST3025.

Hitler and the National Socialist ideology (6 credits)

(This course is open to third-year students only and is also offered to third-year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Adolf Hitlers books Mein Kampf (My Struggle) and Zweites Buch (Second Book), both written in the 1920s, offer a clear and succinct statement of his views on the world. Preaching a message of hatred, violence and destruction the books reveal both the presence of a genocidal mentality and the statement of an implicitly genocidal message. Much of the interpretative challenge lies in appreciating the significance of the simple but extensive sets of synonyms and antonyms that Hitler uses throughout his writing. However, if we wish to understand how the National Socialist genocide of the Jews occurred it is with Hitlers books that we must start. In the course we will concentrate on those writings and evaluate their intellectual and philosophical roots in a 19th and early 20th century tradition, and their background and motivation in Hitlers own biography. Students wishing to enrol in the course HIST3025 must have successfully completed the course HIST2037. Germany between the two World Wars: The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: HIST2037

LINGUISTICS In the Department of Linguistics, students can investigate a variety of different languages and through such investigations, come to a better understanding of the shared structure and broad variation of the worlds languages. The BA programme provides a firm foundation so that those students who wish to do so can go on to pursue advanced studies in linguistics. The undergraduate programme in Linguistics permits students to combine in a single field a variety of Arts and Social Science subjects and to develop their analytic skills in depth. Students are encouraged to explore with members of staff the many relationships of linguistics with other fields in order to discover the programme that best suits their individual goals and interests. The department offers the following B.A. majors and joint programmes and contributes to the teaching of the B.Cognitive Science Programme (for details please refer to the respective syllabi): Major in Linguistics Major in Human Language Technology Programme in Linguistics and Philosophy A Minor in Linguistics is also offered to students who are required to obtain 24 credit units in the department. All are taught as one-semester courses. Course availability is subject to staffing considerations.

First-year Courses LING1001. Introduction to linguistics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a prerequisite for all courses taught in the department, and a requirement for all students majoring in linguistics. It is an introduction to the basic topics of linguistics: the nature of human language, speech sounds and sound patterns, word formation, sentence structure, and the study of meaning and use.

Students will learn about the general structure that underlies all language as well as the great variety of existing human languages. The course gives plenty of practice in solving problems, analysing languages, including Chinese and English, and dealing with data. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination Note: This course is a prerequisite for the major and minor in Linguistics, and also for all second- and third- year Linguistics courses.

LING1002.

Language.com: Language in the contemporary world (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course is designated as an IT-integrated course. Students who do the course can use it to fulfill the universitys IT requirement. The 21st century will be the Age of the Internet. What is the Internet all about? Essentially, it is about information and communication. Language is by far the most important means of communication and information exchange amongst human beings. To fully appreciate our own place in the contemporary world and to make the best of the many opportunities presented by new forms of communication, we need to know more about language. This course is an introduction to language: its nature and its relationship with facets of life in the contemporary world. Natural Language Processing: Can computers be trained to understand and produce human language? Machine Translation: Can computers do translations automatically and accurately? Corpus Linguistics: What kinds of language data are available on the Internet? How can they be used to make grammars and dictionaries? Chinese Language Computing: How many kinds of Chinese inputting methods are there? Which one suits you best? Internet Tools: What tools are available on the Internet for the learning of languages and linguistics? Human-Computer Interfaces: What is ergonomics? What is currently being done to improve the quality of communication between people and their computers? Speech analysis: What computer programs are available to analyse speech signals? How can computer speech analysis help language learners? As this course may include topics relating to Chinese Language Information Processing, students who have no prior knowledge of Chinese characters are advised against taking this course. Assessment: 100% coursework. Note: This course is designated as an IT-integrated course, so, students can use it to fulfill the universitys IT requirement.

LING1003.

Language, thought, and culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course offers a survey of the study of language, with a focus on the relationship between language structure on the one hand and thought and culture on the other. It is designed as a complementary course to LING1001. Introduction to Linguistics, and covers topics which cannot be dealt with in the other course due to the limitation of time. Through reading and participation in regular discussions on a selection of topics, students will gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which language is structured, learned, processed and used. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination Note: This course is a prerequisite for the major in Linguistics.

Second- and Third-year Courses LING2001. Computational linguistics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) How can the computer help us analyse sentences? Can a computer really understand language? These are some of the questions explored in this course. The course will introduce basic concepts and techniques of natural language understanding and Chinese language information processing. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2002. Conversation analysis (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) How is it that we manage to have conversations in which lots of different people take part and everyone has a chance to speak as well as to listen? At least, most of the time we manage that all right. What rules are followed when we have conversations? On this course you will discover what these rules are and learn how to describe the structure of conversations. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2003. Semantics: meaning and grammar (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on structural and cognitive aspects of meaning which are relevant to the description and theory of grammar. Examples will be drawn from Cantonese, Mandarin and English together with some other European and Asian languages. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2004. Phonetics: describing sounds (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on articulatory phonetics; the speech mechanism; the description and classification of sounds of languages; sounds in context; prosodic features; tone and intonation; and practical work. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2009. Languages of the world (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This survey of the worlds languages covers how languages are classified into families and types as well as issues of linguistic diversity and endangered languages. The course involves regular practical work. The course satisfies the prerequisite for the advanced course, LING2013. Language typology: the study of linguistic diversity, and also provides useful background for all courses in linguistics. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2010.

Language and dialect (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) In this course you will learn about the difference between a standard language and a dialect, with particular reference to Modern Chinese and British English. We shall study the writing systems of Modern Chinese and British English, and compare them with alternative systems which are used for Chinese and English dialects. You will learn to distinguish between Chinese and Putonghua, between Cantonese, Guangdong speech, and Yue dialects, and between wenyan and baihua; similar phenomena in British English will also be discussed. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2011. Language and literacy in the information age (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims at helping students gain an understanding of the role of language and literacy education in the socio-economic development of many societies. After the introduction of basic concepts in sociolinguistics and in literacy, we will compare linguistic situations in selected parts of the world and then take up major issues such as multilingualism, literacy education, including definitions and types of literacies, language planning policies, and how to integrate linguistic and educational issues in development projects. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2012. Experimental phonetics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) The theoretical and instrumental study of the acoustic properties of speech sounds; classificatory criteria; speech analysis and synthesis; experimental techniques; and laboratory work. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2013. Language typology: the study of linguistic diversity (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) A survey of the structural diversity of the worlds languages. Topics covered include: notions of language type; morphological, case marking, and word order typology; diachronic and areal typology; universals of language and their explanation. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2018. Lexical-functional grammar (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) An intensive introduction to the architecture of Lexical-Functional Grammar, with a discussion of how this syntactic theory addresses issues such as levels of representation, lexical integrity, complex predicates, serial verbs, optimality, and the syntax - semantics interface. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2022.

Pragmatics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) An introduction to the study of Pragmatics. Topics include: linguistic meaning, speaker intention, interpretation and understanding, context, deixis, reference, conversational implicature, inference, presupposition, speech acts, politeness, relevance theory. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2023.

Discourse analysis (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) An introduction to Discourse analysis. Topics include: linguistic forms and functions, speech and writing, discourse topic, discourse structure, information structure, cohesion and coherence, knowledge representation. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. Note: Not to be taken with EDUC2204 or EDUC3202.

LING2024.

Lexicology and lexicography (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) An introduction to Lexicology and lexicography. Topics include: kinds of unit in the lexicon, lexical entries, lexical relations, lexical semantics, the mental lexicon, application of lexicology to dictionary compilation in various languages. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2025.

Corpus linguistics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) An introduction to Corpus linguistics. Topics include: the use of corpora in linguistic analysis, methods in the design and collection of spoken and written texts, uses of corpora. Topics are discussed with reference to various languages. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2027.

Phonology: An introduction to the study of sound systems (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) The notion of the phoneme and its place in phonology; distinctive features; phonological processes and their description; rules and representations. Prerequisite: LING2004. Phonetics: describing sounds Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2030.

Morphological theory (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course is an introduction to morphological theory. The course offers an introduction to some of the current models of morphology, including Paradigm Function Morphology, Prosodic Morphology and Optimality Theory, among others, and considers how morphology interacts with other fields of linguistics such as syntax, semantics and phonology. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2031.

Phonological theory (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) Current theories of phonology, including Autosegmental Phonology, Metrical Theory, Lexical Phonology, Optimality Theory and other models. Prerequisite: LING2027. Phonology: An introduction to the study of sound systems Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2032.

Syntactic theory (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) The course explores recent theoretical approaches to syntax, focusing on generative grammar. Prerequisite: LING2050. Grammatical description Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2033.

Contrastive grammar of English and Chinese (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) In this course we will compare the grammar of English and Chinese. We will find some surprising similarities as well as interesting differences. You will have a firmer grasp of the structure of both languages by the end of the course. In addition, you will be in a better position to undertake bilingual research or to become effective language instructors or translators. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2034.

Psycholinguistics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course is an introduction to psycholinguistics and will examine issues concerning how language is acquired and processed in the mind. Essential concepts of the mental processes involved in language comprehension and production and contemporary research will be covered in this course. There will also be practical laboratory classes. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2036.

Child language (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) The focus of this course is on language acquisition, including a consideration of the stages of language development, biological basis, language disorders, dyslexia, and the differences in learning to speak and read in Chinese and English. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2037. Bilingualism (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to provide a theoretical understanding of bilingualism from a psycholinguistic and neuropsycholinguistic perspective, with emphasis on bilingual language development and mental representations of the two languages. Various aspects of bilingual behavior such as code-switching and language mixing and various factors that may affect bilingual behavior such as age-related differences, the influence of the first language, the role of attitudes, motivation and learning contexts will be discussed and examined. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. Note: Not to be taken with PSYC0038. LING2038. Historical linguistics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the principles of historical linguistics and the methods linguistics use to describe and account for language change. The emphasis is on sound change; however, morphological and syntactic changes are also discussed. The language data to be examined are mainly from the Indo-European language family and Chinese dialects. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2039. Language variation and change (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) The course introduces the students to language variation and its implications in the discussion of language change in progress. It also covers the general principles involved in language change as well as the problems of the initiation and transmission of language change. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2040. Languages in contact (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) No language develops in isolation and all show some effect of contact with other languages. The course will introduce basic concepts in language contact, distinguishing phenomena such as codemixing and lexical borrowing, language shift and substrate influence. It will then focus on the most striking cases of contact languages pidgins and creoles and the challenges and opportunities they present to linguistics. The course is especially relevant for those studying French and will feature audio-visual materials illustrating contact languages such as Singapore Colloquial English, Macau Portuguese creole and Haitian French creole.

Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2041. Language and information technology (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course continues with major themes from LING1002. Language.com: Language in the contemporary world and aims to create a greater awareness of the growing importance of language information processing methods. The objective of the course is to explore the interface between language, linguistics, and information technology. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2042. Educational linguistics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course is preferably taken after LING2011. Language and literacy in the information age and examines how linguistic and literacy issues impact educational systems in various parts of the world. The course aims to lead students to an understanding of the cognitive and social underpinnings of the interface between language, literacy and education. Prerequisite: LING2011. Language and literacy in the information age Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2043. Language and animal communication (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines communication systems amongst animals, including bees, apes, parrots and dolphins, against the background of human language. The course also explores the question of whether it is possible for animals to learn human language. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2044. Language and culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) The aim of this course is to explore the relationship between language and culture. Topics include language and thought, language and religion, language and nationalities, language and social changes. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2045. Writing systems (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) An introduction to the major writing systems of the world. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2046.

British linguistics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a study of the major contributions to linguistic description and theory made by British linguists from the later part of the 19th century to the end of the 20th century. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2047.

Optimality theory (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces current issues in Optimality Theory, with reference to phonology, morphology, and syntax. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2048.

Language and cognition (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines various issues regarding cognition and language. Topics to be covered are: How is language processed and represented in the mind and the brain? Commonalities and particularities of cognitive and neuro-cognitive processing of different languages (e.g., English and Chinese). First and second language learning. What are the critical factors that facilitate language learning? The Chinese language and the brain; language and reading disorders. Applied cognitive psychology of language. Headline designs for newspaper, TV program, and advertisement. Cognitive basis of persuasion. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2050.

Grammatical description (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims at giving the student a comprehensive introduction to basic concepts used in the description of morphology and syntax, independent of any model of grammar. Exercises accompany the topics introduced. Example analyses are drawn from various languages. The following topics in morphology and syntax will be covered: words, morphemes and morphs, word classes, immediate constituents, phrase structure, functional relations, sentence structure.. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. Note: Not to be taken with EDUC2201.

LING2051.

French syntax and universal grammar (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) An overview of the major aspects of French Linguistics will be provided in this course. The basics of morphology, semantics and syntax will be covered, with emphasis on the syntactic component of the course. Students will learn how to analyze French sentences in formal perspectives, using the basics of grammatical frameworks such as Lexical Functional Grammar and the Principles and Parametres approaches. Prior knowledge of introductory linguistics and French grammar are helpful but not essential. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2052. Swahili structure and universal grammar (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) Swahili is the most widely spoken African language and one of the most intensively studied in many universities in Africa, Europe, and North America. In this course, an overview of the major aspects of Swahili and Bantu Linguistics will be provided. The basics of phonology, morphology, syntax and semantics will be covered, with emphasis on the morphosyntactic component of the language. Students will learn how to analyze basic Swahili sentence structures from formal perspectives, using the basics of grammatical frameworks such as Lexical Functional Grammar and the Minimalist approaches. Prior knowledge of introductory linguistics and spoken Swahili are helpful but not essential. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2053. Language and the brain (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course is an introduction to the representation and processing of language in the human brain, the systems and processes that enables us to speak, understand speech, learn languages, and read and write. Through attending the course, students will acquire in-depth knowledge of how language is developed, processed, and organized in the brain. Traditional as well as most recent research from linguistics, cognitive neuroscience (e.g. brain imaging) and the study of language disorders will be reviewed. Prerequisite: LING2034. Psycholinguistics Assessment: 100% coursework. LING2054. Language and social interaction (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) Many social actions are accomplished through talk. This course introduces students to recent studies of social interaction and language use in a variety of social and institutional contexts. Distinctive features of institutional interaction are identified and discussed with reference to ordinary conversation. Implications of the analysis of institutional talk for our understanding of language and social interaction will also be considered. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

LING2055.

Reading development and reading disorders (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to provide a deep understanding of reading development and reading disorders in different written languages. Through attending the course, students should be able to understand how different cognitive processes contribute to the development of skilled word reading and text comprehension and what possible problems children may encounter during the course of reading development. Effective treatment and instruction approaches will also be discussed. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: 100% coursework.

Third-year Courses LING3002. Extended essay (6 credits)

This is a one-semester course for individual research on a topic chosen by the student in consultation with staff, in preparation for possible postgraduate work and is offered for third year majors only. Students intending to study this course are required to attend an interview at the beginning of their third year to give a short presentation on their proposed topic. The thesis which should normally be 5,000-6,000 words in length. There is no written examination but an oral exam will be required. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics and LING1003. Language, thought, and culture. Assessment: 100% coursework

LING3003.

Linguistics field trip (6 credits)

This is a required course for students majoring in Linguistics or Human Language Technology. The field trip is technically designated as a Third year course but actually begins to be taught in the second year. Students majoring in Linguistics should plan their courses with this in mind. The aim of the course is to provide an opportunity for students of linguistics to have first-hand experience with languages as they are spoken and used in particular settings, and to carry out an empirical investigation on some aspect of a language on-site (e.g. structural, cognitive, socio-cultural, or technological aspects of a language). The field trip is the best way of putting knowledge about language structure and use into practice, and forms an essential part of a linguists training. To satisfy the requirements of the course, students should (1) participate in a two-week field trip outside Hong Kong (e.g. to China, Europe, or Africa), led and supervised by members of staff; (2) carry out an empirical investigation of a linguistics topic in consultation with their supervisors; and (3) write up and hand in a report upon return from the field trip. Prerequisite: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Assessment: Attendance in the pre-trip course, participation in the field trip and a written report.

Assessment All courses taught in the department except LING1001 and LING1003 are assessed by 100% coursework. Coursework assessment may take a variety of formats, including projects, term-papers, essays, portfolios, class tests, and student presentations.

Major in Linguistics Students majoring in Linguistics must take LING1001. Introduction to linguistics, and LING1003. Language, thought, and culture in their first year. They must also take LING2004. Phonetics: describing sounds and LING2050. Grammatical description normally in their second year and LING3003. Linguistics field trip in their third year. In addition, they must take a minimum of 30 credits in their second and third year of study from the following list of courses: LING2001. LING2002. LING2003. LING2009. LING2010. LING2011. LING2012. LING2013. LING2018. LING2022. LING2023. LING2024. LING2025. LING2027. LING2030. LING2031. LING2032. LING2033. LING2034. LING2036. LING2037. LING2038. LING2039. LING2040. LING2041. LING2042. LING2043. LING2044. LING2045. LING2046. LING2047. LING2048. LING2051. LING2052. LING2053. LING2054. LING2055. LING3002. Computational linguistics (6 credits) Conversation analysis (6 credits) Semantics: meaning and grammar (6 credits) Languages of the world (6 credits) Language and dialect (6 credits) Language and literacy in the information age (6 credits) Experimental phonetics (6 credits) Language typology: the study of linguistic diversity (6 credits) Lexical-functional grammar (6 credits) Pragmatics (6 credits) Discourse analysis (6 credits) Lexicology and lexicography (6 credits) Corpus linguistics (6 credits) Phonology: An introduction to the study of sound systems (6 credits) Morphological theory (6 credits) Phonological theory (6 credits) Syntactic theory (6 credits) Contrastive grammar of English and Chinese (6 credits) Psycholinguistics (6 credits) Child language (6 credits) Bilingualism (6 credits) Historical linguistics (6 credits) Language variation and change (6 credits) Languages in contact (6 credits) Language and information technology (6 credits) Educational linguistics (6 credits) Language and animal communication (6 credits) Language and culture (6 credits) Writing systems (6 credits) British linguistics (6 credits) Optimality theory (6 credits) Language and cognition (6 credits) French syntax and universal grammar (6 credits) Swahili structure and universal grammar (6 credits) Language and the brain (6 credits) Language and social interaction (6 credits) Reading development and reading disorders (6 credits) Extended essay (6 credits)

Minor in Linguistics A minor in Linguistics shall consist of 24 credit units of second and third-year courses from the Linguistics syllabus. As a prerequisite, students must pass the first-year course LING1001. Introduction to linguistics. Major in Human Language Technology (HLT) INTRODUCTION: WHAT IS HUMAN LANGUAGE TECHNOLOGY (HLT)? Human Language Technology is a relatively new discipline that investigates two main issues. On the one hand it explores the theoretical and practical issues surrounding the ability to get technology, especially modern information communications technology (ICT), to interact with humans using natural language capabilities. On the other hand, it is a discipline that investigates how technologies, especially ICTs, can serve as useful adjuncts to humans in language understanding, including analysis, processing, storage and retrieval. This investigation could lead to practical applications, including the design of online learning environments for language learning and multilingual retrieval for automatic translation. AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The following are some of the objectives of the proposed programme: (1) to give students a perspective of how technology relates to human language processing; (2) to understand how information communications technology has been applied to different aspects of Linguistics and human language processing and to what effect; (3) to critically evaluate the role of technology in human language processing; and (4) to examine the range of opportunities available to different professionals regarding the application of technology in human language processing. COMPONENTS OF THE PROGRAMME: Students majoring in HLT must take LING1001. Introduction to linguistics, and preferably also LING1002. Language.com: Language in the contemporary world or LING1003. Language, thought, and culture in their first year. They must also take LING2004. Phonetics: describing sounds and LING2050. Grammatical description normally in their second year and LING3003. Linguistics field trip in their third year. In addition, they must take a minimum of 30 credits in their second and third year of study from the following list of courses: Second Year: LING2011. Language and literacy in the information age (6 credits) LING2004. Phonetics: describing sounds (6 credits) and/or LING2012. Experimental phonetics (6 credits) LING2027. Phonology: An introduction to the study of sound systems (6 credits) and/or LING2031. Phonological theory (6 credits) LING2030. Morphological theory (6 credits) and/or LING2050. Grammatical description (6 credits) LING2032. Syntactic theory (6 credits) and/or LING2050. Grammatical description (6 credits) LING2003. Semantics: meaning and grammar (6 credits)

Third Year: LING2001. LING2018. LING2024. LING2041. LING3003. Computational linguistics (6 credits) Lexical-functional grammar (6 credits) Lexicology and lexicography (6 credits) Language and information technology (6 credits) Linguistics field trip (6 credits)

Students may seek permission to replace an HLT course with another relevant course in the department should there be staffing or timetabling problems. Students in the third year can take second year courses, if necessary.

Programme in Linguistics and Philosophy The Department of Philosophy in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics offers a major in Linguistics and Philosophy: First year: (a) (b) Linguistics: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Philosophy: PHIL1001. Knowledge of the world: an introduction to philosophy or PHIL1002. The human mind: an introduction to philosophy or PHIL1003. Ethics and society: an introduction to philosophy or PHIL1004. Chinese and Western thought: an introduction to philosophy

Second and third years (eight courses): (c) Linguistics: LING2003. Semantics: meaning and grammar LING2027. Phonology: An introduction to the study of sound systems LING2032. Syntactic theory LING2050. Grammatical description (d) Philosophy: PHIL2610. Philosophy of language and any three of: PHIL2060. Wittgenstein PHIL2075. The semantics/pragmatics distinction PHIL2110. Knowledge PHIL2120. Topics in analytic philosophy PHIL2220. The mind PHIL2230. Philosophy and cognitive science PHIL2250. Logic, computation, and neural networks PHIL2260. Seminar in mind and language PHIL2310. Theories of morality PHIL2350. Philosophy of law PHIL2380. Philosophy and literature

PHIL2420. PHIL2460. PHIL2510. PHIL2511. PHIL2520.

Chinese philosophy: metaphysics Philosophical Chinese Logic Paradoxes Philosophy of logic

The remaining eight courses in a students second/third year programme may be selected from those offered by any department, as permitted by the regulations. It should be noted that not all courses are offered in both departments every year. Choices are subject to approval by the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the Undergraduate Coordinators of the departments.

MUSIC First Year Requirements First year music specialists and intending majors must take: MUSI1004. MUSI1014. MUSI1019. MUSI1020. MUSI1021. Introduction to musics of the world (6 credits) Aural skills (3 credits)* Fundamentals of tonal music I (3 credits) Fundamentals of tonal music II (6 credits) Western music history 1: from ancient Greece to the Renaissance (6 credits)

Students who would like to seek exemption from the above courses should submit an application to the departments Undergraduate Coordinator. All Level 100 courses except MUSI1018 are also open to BA students who are not music specialists or intending majors. These courses may also count as inter-Faculty broadening courses, if allowed by the students home Faculty or department. Students who do not intend to major in music may still choose to take MUSI1018 with the approval of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator.

First Year Courses Level 100 courses MUSI1004. Introduction to musics of the world (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is open to all students, introduces a range of music from throughout the world including North America, Southeast Asia, West Africa, the Caribbean, and Europe. Genres such as salsa and zydeco (United States), gamelan gong kebyar (Bali), bawa and highlife (Ghana), djembe (Senegal), son and rumba (Cuba), samba (Brazil), flamenco (Spain), and rembetika (Greece) are examined in their social, cultural, and historical contexts. The course also discusses issues raised by cross-cultural research. Practical performance in a department ensemble may be included in the course. Assessment: 100% coursework.

Year course.

MUSI1006.

Music technology (3 credits)

(This course fulfills the Information Technology requirement, and is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is open to all students, is a hands-on introduction to the use of music technology including music notation, sequencing, synthesizer techniques, and digital audio. Technical methods of information access, especially in the Music Library, are introduced. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

MUSI1011.

Orchestral studies and techniques 1 (for students in their first year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Students participate in weekly rehearsals and performances with the Universitys orchestra over two semesters. Besides musical skills, this course focuses on teamwork, discipline, and creativity. To gain admission to the course, students must pass an audition and have reached the standard of ABRSM Grade 6 or equivalent on one of the following: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, or percussion. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and conductor assessment).

MUSI1014.

Aural skills (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A student completing this two-semester course will have reinvented what it is to listen, and will be able to translate what is heard into other forms of communication. The course concerns rhythm, pitch, and timbre of many kinds of music. It develops practical skills such as rhythmic memory, imitation, dictation, sight-singing, and identification/classification. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI1016.

University choir 1 (for students in their first year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is open to all first-year students, focuses on musical performance. Students participate in weekly rehearsals and performances with the departments University Choir over two semesters. Besides musical skills, this course focuses on teamwork, discipline, and creativity. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and conductor assessment).

MUSI1017.

Performance workshop 1 (for students in their first year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Students may choose to enroll in any workshop offered by the Music Department, or take individual instrumental instruction with a teacher approved by the department over two semesters. Beginners are welcome, but places in this course are limited, especially for individual instrumental instruction. Except with the permission of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator, Performance workshop 1 is open only to students taking a major in music. Please check with the Music Department for details. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and instructor assessment).

MUSI1018.

Advanced music performance 1 (for students in their first year of study) (6 credits)

Students prepare a recital of 30-40 minutes under the supervision of a vocal or instrumental teacher approved by the department. At least one piece must be performed on a period instrument, or must use either period or advanced 20th-century techniques, as appropriate. Places in this course are limited and admission is by audition. Except with the permission of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator, Advanced music performance 1 is available only to students taking a major in music. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI1019. Fundamentals of tonal music I (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course begins with fundamental music materials, such as scales and keys, and moves rapidly into diatonic functional harmony and voice-leading principles. Students completing this course are expected to have established a clear and solid understanding of rudiments of tonal music, and be able to make practical demonstrations of this knowledge. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI1020. Fundamentals of tonal music II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) A continuation of MUSI1019 Fundamentals of tonal music I, this course explores further into tonal procedures. It begins with the use of seventh chords, and will progress to basic chromatic harmony. Contrapuntal gestures and simple formal structures such as binary and ternary forms will also be introduced. Students completing the course are expected to have attained a thorough understanding of the function and voice-leading principles of diatonic and simple chromatic harmonies, and be able to analyse simple forms and contrapuntal textures. Prerequisite: MUSI1019. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI1021. Western music history 1: from ancient Greece to the Renaissance (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course traces the development of European music from its earliest beginnings in ancient Greece and Rome through the flowering of sacred and secular music in the Middle Ages and the Renaissance. The course introduces students to a number of ideas, practices, and works representative of the period between ca. 800 AD and 1600. A strong focus is placed on the introduction of the fundamental aspects of music theory and the analytical study of scores through listening and reading. In addition, we focus on the ways in which music relates to the other arts and the social contexts in which it was created. Assessment: 100% coursework. Second and Third Year Requirements Second and third year courses in the department are divided into three categories: Thinking in Music, Technology and Composition, and Practical Applications. All Level 200 courses can be taken in either the second or third year, except MUSI2004, MUSI2032, MUSI2037, MUSI2041, MUSI2046, MUSI2047, and MUSI2051 which are courses for students in their second year of study only. All Level 300 courses can only be taken in the third year. Prerequisites, if required, are stated in the course descriptions. In exceptional cases, these requirements may be waived. All major and other course selections are subject to the approval of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator.

Second and Third Year Music Majors and Specialists Second and third year music majors and specialists must take: MUSI2004. MUSI2052. MUSI2057. MUSI2058. University gamelan 1 (3 credits)* Advanced tonal chromaticism and analysis (6 credits) Western music history 2: from the rise of opera to Beethoven (6 credits) Western music history 3: from Beethoven to the present (6 credits)

and at least TWO of the following three courses. All three courses will be available over a two-year period. Please check with the Music Department for details: MUSI2010. Music of China (6 credits) MUSI2015. Popular music: from Cantopop to techno (6 credits) MUSI2029. Chinese music history (6 credits) The following courses are elective. All music majors and specialists must take at least 15 elective credits from Level 200 or 300 courses. Students are free to choose from any category. Thinking in Music MUSI2009. Topics in Asian music history (6 credits) MUSI2016. Music of contemporary Hong Kong (6 credits) MUSI2031. American music (6 credits) MUSI2033 Music and culture in Bali: an overseas fieldtrip (6 credits) MUSI2035. Love, sex, and death in music of the ancient and modern world (6 credits) MUSI2037. Directed study 1 (6 credits)* MUSI2044. Film music (6 credits) MUSI2054. The piano (6 credits) MUSI2055. Chinese opera (6 credits) MUSI2059. Music and the mind: introduction to the psychology of music (6 credits) MUSI2060. Red is the colour: music and politics in post-1949 China (6 credits) MUSI2063. The opera (6 credits) MUSI3016. Directed study 2 (6 credits)* MUSI3020. Music analysis (6 credits) Technology and Composition MUSI2013. Computer and electronic music (6 credits) MUSI2026. Fundamentals of music composition (6 credits) MUSI2027. Composing for the concert world (6 credits) MUSI2030. Composing for the commercial world (6 credits) MUSI2043. Orchestration (6 credits) MUSI2053. Post-Tonal techniques and advanced analysis (6 credits) MUSI2061. Contrapuntal techniques 1: modal counterpoint (6 credits) MUSI2062. Contrapuntal techniques 2: tonal counterpoint (6 credits) Practical Applications MUSI2028. The business of music (6 credits) MUSI2032. Orchestral studies and techniques 2 (3 credits)* MUSI2041. University choir 2 (3 credits)* MUSI2046. Performance workshop 2 (3 credits)*
*

Year course.

MUSI2047. MUSI2051. MUSI3008. MUSI3012. MUSI3017. MUSI3018. MUSI3019.

Advanced music performance 2 (6 credits)* Rhythms of life: music and culture in West Africa (3 credits) University gamelan 2 (3 credits)* Orchestral studies and techniques 3 (3 credits)* University choir 3 (3 credits)* Performance workshop 3 (3 credits)* Advanced music performance 3 (6 credits)*

Courses for Non-Music Majors and Minors Second and third year BA students who are not music majors, minors, or specialists may choose from the following courses: MUSI2004. MUSI2010. MUSI2013. MUSI2015. MUSI2016. MUSI2028. MUSI2029. MUSI2031. MUSI2032. MUSI2033. MUSI2035. MUSI2041. MUSI2043. MUSI2044. MUSI2046. MUSI2051. MUSI2052. MUSI2053. MUSI2054. MUSI2055. MUSI2059. MUSI2060. MUSI2063. MUSI3008. MUSI3012. MUSI3017. MUSI3018. University gamelan 1 (3 credits)* Music of China (6 credits) Computer and electronic music (6 credits) Popular music: from Cantopop to techno (6 credits) Music of contemporary Hong Kong (6 credits) The business of music (6 credits) Chinese music history (6 credits) American music (6 credits) Orchestral studies and techniques 2 (3 credits)* Music and culture in Bali: an overseas fieldtrip (6 credits) Love, sex, and death in music of the ancient and modern world (6 credits) University choir 2 (3 credits)* Orchestration (6 credits) Film music (6 credits) Performance workshop 2 (3 credits)* Rhythms of life: music and culture in West Africa (3 credits) Advanced tonal chromaticism and analysis (6 credits) Post-Tonal techniques and advanced analysis (6 credits) The piano (6 credits) Chinese opera (6 credits) Music and the mind: introduction to the psychology of music (6 credits) Red is the colour: music and politics in post-1949 China (6 credits) The opera (6 credits) University gamelan 2 (3 credits) * Orchestral studies and techniques 3 (3 credits)* University choir 3 (3 credits)* Performance workshop 3 (3 credits)*

All of the above may also count as inter-Faculty broadening courses, if allowed by the students home Faculty or department. Non-music majors may also choose any course or combination of courses not listed above with the approval of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator.

Year course.

Music Minors A minor in Music shall consist of 24 credit units of Level 200 and 300 courses from the music syllabus taken in the third to sixth semesters, with no more than 6 credit units taken in performance courses (MUSI2004, MUSI2032, MUSI2041, MUSI2046, MUSI2047, MUSI2051, MUSI3008, MUSI3012, MUSI3017, MUSI3018, and MUSI3019). As a pre-requisite, students must pass MUSI1004 Introduction to musics of the world and one of the following three music history courses: MUSI1021 Western music history 1: from ancient Greece to the Renaissance, MUSI2057 Western music history 2: from the rise of opera to Beethoven, and MUSI2058 Western music history 3: from Beethoven to the present. Second and Third Years Courses Level 200 courses MUSI2004. University gamelan 1 (for students in their second year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is open to all students, focuses on Balinese gamelan or orchestral performance, specifically the gamelan gong kebyar. No previous musical experience is necessary. Students participate in weekly rehearsals with the gamelan over two semesters, and by the end of the course students will be expected to know how to play the main melody, the main supporting parts, and the interlocking (kotekan) parts of selected compositions. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in public performances. Assessment: 20% coursework, 80% practical examination (and instructor assessment). MUSI2009. Topics in Asian music history (6 credits)

Selected topics in the history of Asian musical cultures will be examined. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2010. Music of China (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course presents the essential features of the music of China, its role in Chinese culture and history, and its position in world music. Subjects will include the qin and other musical instruments, theatrical genres such as kunqu, Peking opera and Cantonese opera, narrative songs such as Peking drum song, Suzhou tanci, and Cantonese nanyin, folk songs, and music in Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist rituals. The course aims not only to introduce students to traditional Chinese music, but also to explore the nature of Chinese culture through its musical practices. Important works of Chinese music will be introduced, as well as issues such as change/stasis, politics/aesthetics, theory/practice, literati/masses, professional/amateur, ritual/entertainment, home-grown/foreign-influenced, and Han/Minority. The course is offered in alternate years with MUSI2029 Chinese music history. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2013. Computer and electronic music (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course provides students with a general knowledge of acoustics, sampling, sound design, sound editing, sound recording and mixing, audio-visual synchronisation, synthesiser techniques, and MIDI sequencing. The course comprises lectures, workshops. and individual studio exercises. Students are required to produce various practical, creative projects using the Music Departments studio equipment and computer programs. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination.

MUSI2015.

Popular music: from Cantopop to techno (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course covers a wide variety of popular musics ranging from the latest trends in the global market to locally produced music such as Hong Kongs Cantopop. The course surveys the development of key genres of popular music, in particular, those from the United States, such as blues, country, rock and roll, Motown, soul, hard rock, disco, hardcore, heavy metal, grunge, techno, and rap. In addition, the course examines themes and concepts that can be applied to the serious study of popular musics beyond those discussed. These themes and concepts concern the ways in which popular music is defined, produced, disseminated, and consumed across the world. Students will learn the basic critical tools to examine popular music from a scholarly perspective. Lectures are augmented with videos, film slides, and recordings. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2016.

Music of contemporary Hong Kong (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is open to all students, aims to promote an understanding of the various styles of music practised in contemporary Hong Kong. Through comparison with the musical landscapes of other modern societies (e.g., US, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan), we shall endeavour to understand music and ourselves better. Topics to be discussed may include technical analysis of selected musical works, procedures of musical production, and a look at radio programmes, the recording industry, film music, high-art, jazz, new-age, and alternative musics, as well as traditional local and popular idioms. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2026.

Fundamentals of music composition (6 credits)

This course seeks to provide an understanding of various musical techniques through writing music. It covers topics in notation, instrumentation, melodic writing, harmonization, timbral control, expansion and refinement of raw material, and structural design. The course comprises lectures, small-group tutorials, individual supervision, composer/performer workshops, and concert performances of student works. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2027.

Composing for the concert world (6 credits)

This course encourages students to write music using 20th-century techniques. It introduces students to organising and manipulating various musical parameters such as pitch, rhythm, meter, texture, colour, form, etc. It also helps students to experiment with the incorporation of extra-musical inspiration and alternative aesthetics. The course is offered in alternate years with MUSI2030 Composing for the commercial world. Prerequisite: MUSI2026. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2028.

The business of music (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces students to basic arts administration concepts with a focus on the business of music. Topics to be discussed include strategic planning, organization, marketing, fundraising, financial management, arts law, as well as arts provision and arts policies in Hong Kong as compared to models in China, Europe, and the USA. The lectures provide the students with theoretical foundations of management for the performing arts, and various assignments help students to develop practical skills in writing, communication, critical thinking, and analysis. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2029. Chinese music history (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces the history of China through an examination of selective source material including bells from the bronze period, the Book of Music attributed to Confucian philosophy, the earliest known musical notation of a composition from the sixth century A.D., major encyclopaedic compilations of musical sources from the Song dynasty, and Mao Zedongs Talks at the Yanan Conference on Literature and Art in 1942. The course is offered in alternate years with MUSI2010 Music of China. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2030. Composing for the commercial world (6 credits)

This course helps students to write music that works for a given practical application such as film scores, theatre music, multimedia performances, radio and television commercials, web pages, New Age music, and popular songs. Students are required to work on topics that vary from year to year. The course is offered in alternate years with MUSI2027 Composing for the concert world. Prerequisite: MUSI2026. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2031. American music (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will examine the history, genres, styles, innovations, and cultural contexts of music in America. Following an overview of its European and African roots and the development of American music up to World War I, intensive consideration will be given to jazz, rock, blues, musicals, classical, and avant-garde musics. This course is available to all students. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2032. Orchestral studies and techniques 2 (for students in their second year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Students participate in weekly rehearsals and performances with the Universitys orchestra over two semesters. Besides musical skills, this course focuses on teamwork, discipline, and creativity. To gain admission to the course, students must pass an audition and have reached the standard of ABRSM Grade 6 or equivalent on one of the following: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, or percussion. Orchestral studies and techniques 1 is not a prerequisite. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and conductor assessment).

MUSI2033.

Music and culture in Bali: an overseas fieldtrip (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on the study of gamelan music and its cultural context during a two-week field trip in Bali. Students will spend one week in intensive workshops at the Sekolah Tinggi Seni Indonesia (STSI), the principal institution for Indonesian performing arts in Bali, and another week participating in and observing gamelan performance in a traditional Balinese community. The course is open to students who have completed either MUSI2004 University gamelan 1 or MUSI3008 University gamelan 2. Students will be required to produce a fieldtrip report. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2035. Love, sex and death in music of the ancient and modern world (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines cultural and historical representations of feelings, situations, and stories that focus on passion, romance, sexuality, tragedy, and death in music. We shall consider both semiotic and formal aspects of a number of works through which such expressions can be conveyed, and shall examine their resultant power and meaning. The course covers popular and art music from the late twelfth to the twenty-first century, drawing on an eclectic range of repertoires from the West and other parts of the world. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2037. Directed study 1 (for students in their second year of study) (6 credits)

In this course, the student works on a one-to-one basis with a supervisor throughout the year. During the first semester, the supervisor introduces theories and techniques of musical research through reading, discussion, and book reports. Towards the end of the semester, a research topic is to be agreed upon between the student and supervisor. The second semester is devoted to researching the topic and writing a thesis under the guidance of the supervisor. Entry to this course is at the discretion of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator. Assessment: 100% thesis. MUSI2041. University choir 2 (for students in their second year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is open to all second-year students, focuses on musical performance. Students participate in weekly rehearsals and performances with the departments University Choir over two semesters. Besides musical skills, this course focuses on teamwork, discipline, and creativity. University choir 1 is not a prerequisite. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and conductor assessment). MUSI2043. Orchestration (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of orchestration. The characteristics of standard orchestral instruments will be studied, as well as the techniques of combining these instruments when writing for small and large orchestral forces. Aspects of psycho-acoustics will also be studied. Teaching materials will be derived from examples of the classical music repertoire and from film scores. Pre-requisite: MUSI1020. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2044.

Film music (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) What does music contribute to a fiction film? When is it used? And why is it there in the first place? Directors use music with an effect in mind and it is musics force in the here and now of the moviegoing experience that we will try to describe. To do so, we will study films from various cinematic traditions through the various ways in which music functions within them as a powerful meaningmaking element. Under the assumption that film is an audio-visual medium, we will examine individual works representative of different genresmusicals, horrors, dramas, comedies, and cartoons. Consideration will be given to the relationship between music and image as well as music and sound as they emerge from close readings of individual scenes. We will also look at how music is represented in the story world of the film, whether a character performs, listens to, or ignores it. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2046.

Performance workshop 2 (for students in their second year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Students may choose to enroll in any workshop offered by the Music Department, or take individual instrumental instruction with a teacher approved by the department over two semesters. Beginners are welcome, but places in this course are limited, especially for individual instrumental instruction. Except with the permission of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator, Performance workshop 2 is open only to students taking a major in music. Please check with the Music Department for details. Performance workshop 1 is not a prerequisite. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and instructor assessment).

MUSI2047.

Advanced music performance 2 (for students in their second year of study) (6 credits)

Students prepare a recital of 30-40 minutes under the supervision of a vocal or instrumental teacher approved by the department. At least one piece must be performed on a period instrument, or must use either period or advanced 20th-century techniques, as appropriate. Places in this course are limited and admission is by audition. Except with the permission of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator, Advanced music performance 2 is available only to students taking a major in music. Advanced music performance 1 is not a prerequisite. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2051.

Rhythms of life: music and culture in West Africa (for students in their second year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to second year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes. This course, which is open to all students, is a performance-based introduction to West African music, in particular, the percussion ensemble. The course focuses on the music and dance of the Dagaaba and Ewe people of Ghana, in particular, the music for Gahu, a type of traditional music and dance of the Ewe people. No previous musical experience is necessary. Students will participate in 12 hours of intensive instruction during the summer and will have the opportunity to learn to play, sing, and dance Gahu. There will also be introductory lectures on the cultural context of various West African musics, including djembe, griot, highlife, juju, and mbalax. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and instructor assessment).

MUSI2052.

Advanced tonal chromaticism and analysis (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a continuation of MUSI1020 Fundamentals of tonal music II, with emphases on chromatic harmonies, larger forms such as rondo and sonata, and contrapuntal genres such as canon and fugue. The basic concepts of Schenkerian theory will also be introduced. Students are required to complete a number of harmonic exercises and analytical projects. Prerequisite: MUSI1020. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2053.

Post-Tonal techniques and advanced analysis (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will focus on the modern and post-tonal techniques such as modality, atonality, serialism, minimalism, aleatoric music, collage, neo-tonality, jazz harmony, etc. Analytic techniques of pitchclass set theory, transformational theory, and timbral analysis will also be introduced. Students are required to complete various analytical and technical projects. Prerequisite: MUSI2052. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2054.

The piano (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course is open to all students with either some experience with, or interest in, the piano. It offers an overview of the history of the piano through a montage of lectures that focus on the personalities that were involved with it, the repertories they either composed for or performed on it, and the social and cultural milieus that provided the context for its extraordinary rise as arguably the most important instrument in the history of Western classical music. Students will be given the opportunity to study the piano as a medium of musical exploration and expression, the occasion for the display of virtuosity, a staple of the 19th-century bourgeois home, and an object of almost maniacal veneration. The course will end with an overview of the dissemination of the piano in East Asia, with particular reference to the piano culture of Hong Kong. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2055.

Chinese opera (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course starts with an exploration of the structural and theoretical aspects of Chinese Opera, including the classification of tune types, text setting, and performance practice. While examples are mostly drawn from kunqu, Peking opera, and Cantonese opera, other regional derivatives will also be introduced for comparison and analysis. The second half of this course comprises a series of reading and examination of representative operas and their performances, through which the interplay between Chinese opera and its religious, social, cultural, and political contexts is investigated. The course is offered in alternate years with MUSI2060 Red is the colour: music and politics in post-1949 China. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2057.

Western music history 2: from the rise of opera to Beethoven (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course continues from where MUSI1021 leaves off, covering the integrated instrumental and vocal idioms of the so-called Baroque and Classical periods (ca. 1600 to 1800). A strong focus is placed on the introduction of the fundamental aspects of music theory and the analytical study of scores through listening and reading. In addition, we focus on the ways in which music relates to the other arts and the social contexts in which it was created. Prerequisite: MUSI1021 (only applies to music majors). Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2058. Western music history 3: from Beethoven to the present (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on the Western art music tradition from around 1800 to the present, moving from the apparent stylistic perfection of the Classical era to the revolutions and restless variety of the Romantic era, and finally working through the complex experiments of 20th-century music, the relationship between high (classical) and low (popular) repertories, and the adoption of Western idioms on the part of composers in Asia. A strong focus is placed on the introduction of the fundamental aspects of music theory and the analytical study of scores through listening and reading. In addition, we focus on the ways in which music relates to the other arts and the social contexts in which music was created. Prerequisite: MUSI2057 (only applies to music majors). Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2059. Music and the mind: introduction to the psychology of music (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course considers music as a phenomenon of human behaviour and the human psyche, and examines issues concerning the relationship between music and the mind. We begin with an introduction to the psychoacoustical groundwork and auditory/musical perception, and move to issues in the cognitive psychology of music, such as how we represent the musical structure in the mind, and what roles expectation and memory play during the process of listening to music. Particular focus will be placed upon the psychological accounts of music-theoretical phenomena, such as consonance and dissonance, rhythm and meter, tonality, harmony, and voice-leading. Moreover, the significance of social and cultural contexts will be underlined, and ecological psychology of music and cross-cultural approaches to music perception will be introduced. The course will also touch upon more recent developments in the field of music psychology, including music and emotion, music performance, the social psychology of music, as well as neuro-scientific research. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2060. Red is the colour: music and politics in post-1949 China (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the relationship between music and politics in post-1949 China. It aims to provide students with a critical perspective on the complex role that politics has played in shaping contemporary Chinese musical culture. Major issues explored include music and national identity in modern China, the conflict between Western-style conservatories and Chinese traditional genres, music as propaganda under the Maoist regime, music of the Red Guards and Jiang Qings model works during the Cultural Revolution, music in post-Mao China, and the politics of globalization since the 1990s. The course is offered in alternate years with MUSI2055 Chinese opera. Prerequisite: MUSI2010 or MUSI2029. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI2061.

Contrapuntal techniques 1: modal counterpoint (6 credits)

This course is a study of the stylistic features of 16th-century vocal polyphony with special reference to the works of Palestrina and Lassus. Students are required to submit compositional projects using musical styles prevalent during the sixteenth century and analyses of selected polyphonic compositions. The course is offered in alternate years with MUSI2062 Contrapuntal technique 2: tonal counterpoint. Prerequisite: MUSI1020. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2062. Contrapuntal techniques 2: tonal counterpoint (6 credits)

This course investigates the contrapuntal styles of the eighteenth century with special reference to the works of J.S. Bach. Students are expected to develop a comprehensive understanding of the techniques and stylistic features of 18th-century counterpoint through score analysis and compositional projects. A substantial original work in 18th-century style is required as a final project. MUSI2061 Contrapuntal technique 1: modal counterpoint is not a prerequisite, and is offered in alternate years with this course. Prerequisite: MUSI1020. Assessment: 100% coursework. MUSI2063. The opera (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will chart the history of opera in the Western world in both its relationship to social and political history and that of other major musical and theatrical genres. Through the close reading of the genre, students will learn about opera as the art of singing, poetry, and stagecraft, and make their acquaintance with some of the remarkable protagonists of its history, be they singers or composers, poets or designers, impresarios or monarchs. Attention will also be placed on the strength and resilience of local, as opposed to national or continental, traditions, such as the ones that flourished in Rome and London in the seventeenth century, Naples in the eighteenth, or St. Petersburg in the nineteenth, to name a few. The course will also provide students with an appealing and vivid demonstration of the diversity of musical and literary traditions in Europe during the period between ca. 1600 and 1900. The course will end with a reflection on the current state of Western opera as performed and consumed in East Asia, with particular reference to China. Assessment: 100% coursework. Level 300 courses MUSI3008. University gamelan 2 (for students in their third year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is open to all students, focuses on Balinese gamelan or orchestral performance, specifically the gamelan gong kebyar. No previous musical experience is necessary. Students participate in weekly rehearsals with the gamelan over two semesters and by the end of the course students will be expected to know how to play the main melody, the main supporting parts, and the interlocking (kotekan) parts of selected compositions. In addition, students will be required to demonstrate their understanding of Balinese gong kebyar musical form by composing the interlocking parts for a specified melody. For this assignment, the class will be divided into groups consisting of four to six students. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in public performances. Assessment: 20% coursework, 80% practical examination (and instructor assessment).

MUSI3012.

Orchestral studies and techniques 3 (for students in their third year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Students participate in weekly rehearsals and performances with the Universitys orchestra over two semesters. Besides musical skills, this course focuses on teamwork, discipline, and creativity. To gain admission to the course, students must pass an audition and have reached the standard of ABRSM Grade 6 or equivalent on one of the following: violin, viola, cello, double bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, or percussion. Orchestral studies and techniques 1 and 2 are not prerequisites. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and conductor assessment). MUSI3016. Directed study 2 (for students in their third year of study) (6 credits)

In this course, the student works on a one-to-one basis with a supervisor throughout the year. During the first semester, the supervisor introduces theories and techniques of musical research through reading, discussion, and book reports. Towards the end of the semester, a research topic is to be agreed upon between the student and supervisor. The second semester is devoted to researching the topic and writing a thesis under the guidance of the supervisor. Entry to this course is at the discretion of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator. Directed study 1 is not a prerequisite. Assessment: 100% thesis. MUSI3017. University choir 3 (for students in their third year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is open to all third-year students, focuses on musical performance. Students participate in weekly rehearsals and performances with the departments University Choir over two semesters. Besides musical skills, this course focuses on teamwork, discipline, and creativity. University choir 1 and University choir 2 are not prerequisites. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and conductor assessment). MUSI3018. Performance workshop 3 (for students in their third year of study) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Students may choose to enroll in any workshop offered by the Music Department, or take individual instrumental instruction with a teacher approved by the department over two semesters. Beginners are welcome, but places in this course are limited, especially for individual instrumental instruction. Except with the permission of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator, Performance workshop 3 is open only to students taking a major in music. Please check with the Music Department for details. Performance workshop 1 and Performance workshop 2 are not prerequisites. Assessment: 100% practical examination (and instructor assessment). MUSI3019. Advanced music performance 3 (for students in their third year of study) (6 credits)

Students prepare a recital of 30-40 minutes under the supervision of a vocal or instrumental teacher approved by the department. At least one piece must be performed on a period instrument, or must use either period or advanced 20th-century techniques, as appropriate. Places in this course are limited and admission is by audition. Except with the permission of the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the departments Undergraduate Coordinator, Advanced music performance 3 is available only to students taking a major in music. Advanced music performance 1 and Advanced music performance 2 are not prerequisites. Assessment: 100% coursework.

MUSI3020.

Music analysis (6 credits)

This course endeavours to develop students understanding of tonal procedures in the melodic and harmonic construction of music during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, focusing in particular on the music of the Classical period. Students are expected to develop skills in music analysis, primarily through examining Schoenbergs ideas of motif, phrase, period, sentence, and developing variation, in order to understand the construction of tonal form. Prerequisite: MUSI1021. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHILOSOPHY Studying philosophy is a training in thinking - critically, creatively and independently. It is one of the best preparations for professional work. Our graduates hold important positions in public life, in the commercial field, in education, and in many other areas. Our syllabus enables you to take a small amount of philosophy (in any year of study without prerequisites), to major in philosophy (or in the Linguistics and Philosophy programme), to take a double-major, combining philosophy equally with another Arts or Social Sciences discipline, or to take a minor in philosophy. Courses are offered in the form of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Particular importance is attached to tutorial work. What should be distinctive and important in a university education is developing the ability in students to take responsibility for their own work: our syllabus and our approach to teaching is guided by this principle. Our department is also known, world-wide, for the pioneering role it has had over the last two decades in exploiting some advantages of information technology as a new instrument in learning. Of course, I.T. is not a substitute for thought or more traditional forms of learning. But, properly used, it facilitates our work, as well as helping to develop skills which can be useful more generally. Our courses are divided into three levels and four groups. The three levels correspond to the three years of study for an undergraduate degree. But it is open to students in any Faculty to take, for instance, a first year philosophy course in any year of study (provided that the regulations of their own degree programme permit it). The four groups are of courses related by subject-matter. The four firstyear courses correspond roughly to these groups.

FIRST YEAR The department offers four general introductory courses in philosophy and two introductory courses in logic. There are no prerequisites. All these courses will normally be offered every year.

PHIL1001.

Knowledge of the world: an introduction to philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Human beings have always attempted to understand and control the world they live in by asking questions, and seeking effective answers, about that world. These attempts have taken many forms, but philosophy has always been a central part of this process of explanation and the progress of knowledge. The questions of what we can know, how we can know, and how we can use what we know, are prime examples of philosophical questions that have come down to us in a long history of inquiry philosophy is a part of the natural and practical curiosity of mankind. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL1002.

The human mind: an introduction to philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is an introduction to philosophical issues about the mind. These include metaphysical questions about what minds are, whether the mind is something non-physical or whether it is some kind of a computer. Then there are the epistemological questions about the limitation of human knowledge, such as whether we can really know what other peoples experiences are like, or whether there is a God. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL1003.

Ethics and society: an introduction to philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) One of the founders of Western philosophy, Socrates, claimed that the most important philosophical question is How is one to live? How are we to live in our relations with others as individuals? And how are we to live together in communities and societies? This course will introduce some of the ways that key philosophers in the Western tradition have answered these questions. Reading texts by Plato and Aristotle in ancient Greece, and modern and contemporary writings by Locke, Kant, Mill, Rawls and contemporary theorists of democracy, we will explore questions about the way we relate to other people. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL1004.

Chinese and Western thought: an introduction to philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The course compares central themes in the philosophical dialogues of the Chinese and Western traditions. Topics may include Confucian intuition, Daoist paradox, Greek rationalism, British Empiricism, Existentialism, Pragmatism, Maoism, Zen Buddhism, and positivism. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL1005.

Critical thinking and logic (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Critical thinking is a matter of thinking clearly and rationally. It is important for solving problems, effective planning, and expressing ideas clearly and systematically. We shall study the basic principles of critical thinking, and see show how they can be applied in everyday life. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% final exam. Note: Not available to students who have taken YEDU0001.

PHIL1006.

Elementary logic (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is a web-based self-study course on elementary formal logic. Formal logic uses special symbolic notations to study reasoning and arguments systematically. In this course we shall look at some basic concepts in logic, and learn how to use special logical symbols to construct and evaluate arguments. There are no lectures in this course, and all teaching material is available online for self-study. There are, however, optional tutorials for students to ask questions. Registered students should visit the philosophy department web site at the beginning of the semester to find out how they can obtain access to the learning material. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% final exam. Not available to students who have taken PHIL2510. Logic.

PHIL1008.

Elementary logic II (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This web-based self-study course about formal logic is a sequel to PHIL1006. Elementary logic. Topics will include first order predicate logic, deduction systems for propositional and first order predicate logic, elementary soundness and completeness results. Other topics may include applications to computer science, linguistics, and other areas. Assessment: 60% coursework, 40% final exam Prerequisite: PHIL1006 or permission of the instructor. Not available to students who have taken PHIL2510. Logic.

SECOND AND THIRD YEARS Students wishing to take the courses listed below are strongly recommended to have taken at least one first-year course. Apart from PHIL3810 Senior Seminar and PHIL 3910 Senior Thesis, these courses are all second or third year courses. Some of these courses are also available to students of other faculties as broadening courses. Some of these courses have no required prerequisites, as noted below. For the other courses, if it is not explicitly stated that no prerequisite is required, then either a 6-credit first-year course or the instructors permission is required. Details of tutorial and other arrangements are published each year in the departments booklet, Choices in Philosophy. All these courses but two are listed under four groups: Knowledge and reality Mind and language Moral and political philosophy History of philosophy. Of the second and third year courses listed, twelve to sixteen will normally be offered each year. This means that not every course will be available in any two-year period. Some courses, however, are likely to be offered every year (because of our commitments to curricula outside the B.A., and for other reasons), and some we prefer to give at least once every two years to make sure that every student has an opportunity to take them. Details of this are indicated below.

Students who major in philosophy must take at least eight (6-credit second and third year) courses in philosophy, and are recommended to take at least one course from each of these categories. In addition, at least one 6-credit first-year course is strongly recommended. Note that many of the second and third year courses have a first-year prerequisite. Third year majors are recommended to take the Senior seminar in their final year, especially if they are considering further study in philosophy, provided that their second year grades reach a good level. Students may also take a double major, combining philosophy equally with another Arts or Social Science discipline. (BA students taking a double major with a Social Science discipline must conform to the requirements determined by the Faculty of Social Sciences for majors in a Social Science discipline). Students who minor in Philosophy must complete 24 credits of second and third-year courses. In addition, at least one 6-credit first-year course is strongly recommended. Note that many of the second and third year courses have a first-year prerequisite. Group I: Knowledge and Reality PHIL2110. Knowledge (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Theory of knowledge deals with the nature and possibility of knowledge and its limits. We shall address questions that include: Is Scepticism possible? Are some kinds of knowledge more basic than others? Are our views of the world really true or just elaborate stories that serve our purposes? Can philosophers learn about knowledge from psychology and physiology? What could philosophers add to their stories? Is there one concept of justification (reason) or many (social and cultural differences)? Is truth an important goal of knowledge? Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2120. Topics in analytic philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) An advanced introduction to contemporary philosophy, this course will focus on three areas of lively current debate. Students will have an opportunity to critically examine a sample of the best recent work in analytic philosophy. Careful attention will be paid to the roots of these debates in the work of Frege, Russell, Moore and Wittgenstein. Topics will include: skepticism, vagueness, and causation. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisites: none required, but one previous philosophy course is highly recommended. PHIL2130. Philosophy of the sciences (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) If we want to find out about the world around us, we look to science to provide the answers to our questions. But why? What justifies our faith in this enterprise? In this course, we shall investigate two related questions. First, what is scientific method? We shall examine answers ranging from the rigid prescriptions of Popper to the anarchism of Feyerabend. Second, what reason do we have to think that the explanations provided by science are true? Here the answers range from optimism based on the success of science, to pessimism based on our repeated rejection of past theories. Along the way, we shall critically consider notions such as progress, objectivity, and the difference between science and non-science. We shall examine how philosophical questions arise in actual scientific practice. What examples are selected for this purpose will, to some extent, be determined by the interests of students. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2140.

Philosophy of social science (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) How should we understand and explain human life and activities? This course will examine different models of explanation in the social sciences, and will proceed by case studies. Which cases are taken will depend on the interests and knowledge of those who enrol for the course. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course. PHIL2150. Philosophy and biology (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Charles Darwins theory of evolution had a huge impact on the way we think about mankinds place in the world. In this course we will discuss some of the philosophical consequences of this impact. No previous knowledge of the theory is required as we will begin with a critical introduction to its development and main features. Later in the course we will also consider the contemporary debate concerning the scope and limits of evolutionary theory. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2210. Metaphysics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course covers both the nature of reality and the nature of knowledge of it and treats the two questions as intrinsically connected. We shall examine a number of important theories of metaphysics, as well as anti-metaphysics, including those of Plato, Descartes, Hume, Kant, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and contemporary philosophers such as Habermas, Rorty and Putnam. We will treat these theories not only as representing different views on metaphysics but also as forming a logical order of development. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2420. Chinese philosophy: metaphysics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) We study Chinese views of reality, human nature, language, wisdom and the relation of each to human society. Our main texts will be Daoist texts from the classical period, but we shall also discuss NeoDaoism, Buddhism and Neo-Confucian metaphysics. Assessment: 100% coursework. Group II: Mind and Language PHIL2070. Pragmatism (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is in two unequal parts. In the first and longer part, we shall study the writings of the classical pragmatists: Peirce, Dewey and James; in the second, we shall look more briefly at some of the so-called neo-pragmatists such as Quine, Davidson and Putnam. We shall then consider the question of the relationship between these two schools, and think seriously about the recent suggestion that the earlier is in fact the better. Topics to be discussed include: truth and knowledge; religion and science; and rationality, personality and aesthetics. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2075.

The semantics/pragmatics distinction (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) One of the central issues in contemporary philosophy of language and linguistics concerns whether and where one should draw the line between semantic meaning and pragmatic meaning, or the meanings had by the words and sentences a speaker uses, and what a speaker means in using those words and sentences. One reason the issue is central is that there are debates over the semantic meanings of certain expressions, e.g. names and definite descriptions. Without a general account of the difference between semantic and pragmatic meaning, these debates cannot be settled. Another reason the issue is central is that there are some who, in a roughly Wittgensteinian manner, deny that there is any real sense to be made of the notion of semantic, or literal, meaning. According to them, there is, therefore, no line between pragmatic and semantic meaning at all. In this course we will try to determine whether the distinction can be drawn, and, if so, where. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2220. The mind (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The human mind is the nexus of a number of great mysteries. What is the nature of self? Is the mind identical to the brain, or is it an immaterial substance? Is Artificial Intelligence possible, and can computers experience emotions and other feelings? Are our actions free, or are they determined by our genes and upbringing? We shall be exploring some of these issues and other related topics in this course. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course. PHIL2230. Philosophy and cognitive science (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) We shall look at some of the philosophical issues involved in studying minds and behaviour scientifically. We might discuss questions such as: Can we explain all mental phenomena in computational terms? What is consciousness? What is the role of language in thinking? How useful are neural networks in understanding the mind? Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course. PHIL2250. Logic, computation, and neural networks (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is about the basic concepts and results relating to computability theory, especially in relation to logic and philosophy. The logic of computation is of special relevance to linguistics, psychology, computer science, cognitive science, the philosophy of mind, and the foundation of mathematics. We shall look at various definitions of computations such as Turing computability, and consider also the relevance of computation theory to actual computers. We might also look at computations in neural networks and examine their role in psychology, neuroscience and the philosophy of mind. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2260.

Seminar in mind and language (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The philosophy of mind and language occupies a central place within analytic philosophy. This course provides an advanced introduction to selected topics in the area, through intensive reading of recent publications. The course will be conducted mainly as a seminar, and students are required to give presentations and to participate in discussion. This format is intended to help students deepen their understanding of analytical and argumentative skills in philosophy. Topics might include: the semantics of natural language, philosophical foundation of linguistics, consciousness, philosophical issues relating to mental representation. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course, but one Philosophy course is highly recommended. PHIL2410. Mind and language in Chinese thought (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The philosophy of mind and language plays a crucial role in the philosophical dialectic of classical China. This course will guide students in reconstructing this dialectic and exploring its philosophical significance by interpreting and critically evaluating selected early Chinese philosophical texts that treat mind, language, and interrelated aspects of psychology. Issues to be discussed include the nature and functions of the heart-mind (xn), its relation to other organs, the nature of perception and knowledge, semantic theories, and the role of language in knowledge and action. Texts may include the Analects, Mozi, Mencius, Daodejing, Xunzi, Zhuangzi, and Lushi Chunqiu. Students will be encouraged to read the original sources in Chinese, but translations will be made available for those without reading knowledge of classical Chinese. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course, but one Philosophy course is highly recommended. PHIL2460. Philosophical Chinese (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In this course, we shall learn to analyse grammatically and semantically the language used in the classical texts of Chinese philosophy. The analysis will help us construct arguments in favour of or against various interpretations and translations. We briefly discuss texts from the Analects of Confucius, the Mozi, the Zhuangzi and then do a detailed analysis of the Daode Jing. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2510. Logic (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is an introduction to formal logic. We will review sentential and predicate logic. We will discuss theorems about formal systems of logic, including soundness and completeness. Time permitting, we will discuss advanced topics such as Gdels incompleteness theorems, computability, Tarskis theorem, or modal logic. Students are expected to know some elementary formal logic before enrolling in this course. In preparation, students can take PHIL 1005, or PHIL1006, or else students can study the online material on logic produced by the department. For further details, please contact the department. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2511.

Paradoxes (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Paradoxes are arguments which proceed from highly plausible assumptions, through highly plausible and usually simple steps to highly implausible conclusions. Some examples: Zenos paradoxes of motion, Kants antinomies, the Liar and the paradox of the surprise examination. What such paradoxes show is that there is something deeply wrong with some of our most fundamental ways of thinking. We shall attempt to find solutions to certain of these paradoxes. Students are expected to know some elementary formal logic before studying this course. To prepare for the course, they can either take PHIL1006 Elementary Logic, or study the online material on logic produced by the department. For further details, please contact the department. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2520. Philosophy of logic (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) When thinking about inference, a number of concepts come to our attention, such as truth, logical constants, propositions, necessity, consequence, logical form. Various questions with which the course deals include: What is the relation of Logic to reasoning?; What does the existence of paradoxes tell us about our accepted logical principles?; What is the best way to represent arguments in ordinary language if we wish to study the validity of such arguments? Are there types of discourse which are by nature fuzzy, demanding a fuzzy logic for their representation?; Must logic fit empirical facts, or is it a pure discipline? Students are expected to know some elementary formal logic before studying this course. To prepare for the course, they can either take PHIL1006 Elementary Logic, or study the online material on logic produced by the department. For further details, please contact the department. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2610. Philosophy of language (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) What is a language, and what is involved in knowing or understanding a language? In this course we will see how philosophers and linguists answer such questions as the following: What can logic tell us about the grammar of natural languages? Are human beings born with a universal grammar? What makes a word meaningful? What is the difference between what we mean and what we convey when we say something? How does a metaphor work? Can we learn something from slips of the tongue about the nature of language? Assessment: 100% coursework. Group III: Moral and Political Philosophy PHIL2080. Marxist philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The world has changed a great deal since the time of Marx. But Marxism, duly updated and refined, still has a lot to teach us about the nature of human society and historical change, the capitalist organization of society, the foundation and limits of liberal democracy, the constitution of power and the political. These and other issues raised by Marxism are, or ought to be, among the central concerns of political philosophy or philosophy of history. We will examine how Marxism, especially contemporary Marxism, can serve as a useful critique of liberal political philosophy and liberal political institutions. We will also discuss how Marxism itself needs to be transformed or reconceived in order to create an appealing democratic vision of genuine contemporary relevance. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2310.

Theories of morality (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course covers some of the main highlights of 20th century moral philosophy, with passing attention to some of the earlier, historical background as needed. Questions covered include: Is morality relative or absolute? Can a moral practice be right in one culture but wrong in another? Is morality basically a form of personal or social opinion, or is there any way it can be made objective or even scientific? If morality is not science, is there any rational way of resolving moral disputes? Perspectives considered include religious and nature-based theories, performative theories, rational intuitionism, utilitarianism and modern theories of justice. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2320.

Happiness (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Happiness is something we all strive for, despite the fact that we have only hazy and inconsistent notions of what it would involve. Is it a psychological state or the condition of living a good life? Is it to be gained by withdrawing from the world, or engaging in it? Are we, in some sense, designed to be happy, or is it always an impossibility? This course will lead students through some of the most influential conceptualisations of happiness in the Western tradition. We will consider, in detail, the work of Aristotle (Nicomachean Ethics), J.S.Mill (Utlitarianism) and Freud (Civilisation and Its Discontents). This focus will allow us to explore a range of ideas about the nature of happiness and the possibility (or impossibility) of our achieving it. Particular emphasis will be placed on the ongoing influence of these conflicting ideas in our contemporary world. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2340.

Moral problems (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Many practical problems give rise to moral controversies. Among the questions to be considered in this course are Should one person treat all others equally?; Is abortion a type of killing, and is it acceptable?, Should certain types of pornography be banned?; Can capital punishment be justified?; Is it right to take affirmative action in favour of groups who have been discriminated against in the past?; Should old people be helped to die, if that is what they wish?. These are all large-scale questions, but we shall also be discussing less grand, but no less important moral dilemmas that we each confront from time to time. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2345.

Social contract theories (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In this course we study the major modern theories of social contract, starting with the seventeenthcentury Leviathan of Thomas Hobbes, which places the state above its subjects. Later in the same century John Lockes Second Treatise of Government argued that the contracting parties to the state would seek protection of their property above all, and that they could dismiss a non-performing

government, an inspiration for the American Revolution. Jean-Jacques Rousseau rejected the positions of Hobbes and Locke, basing his social contract on the will of all jointly to secure the common good, or general will. John Rawls A Theory of Justice in the twentieth century bases the democratic system on a conception of social justice grounded in equality of basic rights and regard for the least advantaged members of society. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2350.

Philosophy of law (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) We shall set the scene by contrasting classical Western and Chinese views of law. Then we shall focus on what moral and political presuppositions are required to justify the rule of law. This will guide our view of how one ought to reason in interpreting the law, and finally see what the implications of theory of law are for our views of punishment, rights, justice, equality, responsibility, insanity, and negligence. This course should help you evaluate the arguments for the importance of the rule of law in Hong Kong. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2355.

Theories of justice (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) All of us care about justice but perhaps you seldom pause to reflect on the nature of justice and the many difficult issues which justice raises. This course introduces you to these issues and systematic ways of thinking about them. In a nutshell, justice is concerned with the question, How should the benefits and burdens of social cooperation be distributed among members of society under conditions of scarcity and conflicting values? Or, as Serge-Christophe Kolm puts it, What should be done when different peoples desires or interests oppose one another and cannot all be fully satisfied? Justice is the justified answer to this question and its science is the theory of justice. We will think about this question at two levels: the distribution of fundamental rights and duties in the basic structure of society; and the distribution of goods in particular domains, such as health care. Since controversy abounds at both levels, we will discuss and compare a variety of positions, including those of John Rawls, Brian Barry, Amartya Sen, Ronald Dworkin, Robert Nozick, Serge-Christophe Kolm, Norman Daniels, and Francis Kamm. We will also consider whether, and to what degree, Western theories of justice such as these are useful for thinking about issues of justice in Hong Kong and the PRC at large. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2360.

Political philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This survey course addresses fundamental questions in the history of political philosophy. Questions about government, justice, property and rights will be addressed through the work of a range of historical and contemporary thinkers. Philosophers to be studied may include Aristotle, Hobbes, Marx, Rawls, and others. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2362.

Liberal democracy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Liberal democracy is the dominant political value and form of government in terms of power and influence in the world today. It is supposed to be a coherent combination of liberalism and democracy, and yet there are deep tensions between these two components. It is by identifying these tensions that we can best understand the workings of liberal democracy as a form of government and assess its plausibility and appeal as a political value. Within this context, such familiar topics as political agency, freedom, rights, and private life will be seen in a fresh light. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2365.

Philosophical problems of modernity (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will focus on responses to one of the key questions that is posed by twentieth century European philosophy: that is, what is the nature of this modernity in which we live? According to Marx, the experience of modernity is one in which all that is solid melts into air; while according to some contemporary philosophers this is precisely the experience of post-modernity. In this course, we will examine the responses of key 20th century philosophers to the question of modernity and postmodernity (these may include, Benjamin, Adorno & Horkheimer, Habermas, Foucault, Lyotard and Bauman). Particular attention will be paid to the way this questioning has lead to a reconceptualisation of ethics and politics in contemporary societies. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2369.

Philosophy of nature (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In this course we will develop an understanding of historically and philosophically significant approaches to the environment such as anthropocentrism (mainstream environmentalism) and biocentrism (deep ecology). We will read authors both from the history of philosophy (Bacon, Descartes and Locke) as well as modern philosophers. We will look at the implications of these philosophies in recent environmental controversies in Hong Kong. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2375.

Philosophy of art (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course focuses on the philosophical issues which arise when we consider the nature of aesthetic appreciation and judgement. These are some of the questions which will be discussed in the course: What is mimesis? Does art simply mirror nature? Is beauty merely in the eye of the beholder? What differences might there be between aesthetic appreciation of art and aesthetic appreciation of nature? What is the relation between art and society? What is the difference between the sublime and the beautiful? These and other questions will be explored through the work of philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, Hume, Kant, Dewey, Heidegger Foucault and Lyotard. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2380.

Philosophy and literature (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces two ways of studying philosophy and literature in relation to each other. On the one hand, we shall try to illuminate a range of philosophical, particularly ethical, problems through a close reading of literary texts (which may include the work of Dostoevsky, Henry James, Franz Kafka, and James Joyce). On the other hand, we shall bring the resources of philosophy to bear on questions of literary theory and interpretation (for example, the role of the reader, the position of the writer and the ethics of reading). Both philosophical essays and literary works will be used in the course. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course. PHIL2390. Philosophy of religion (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Topics discussed will include: the nature of religious experience, the existence of God, life after death, religion and morality, religion and reason. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course. PHIL2430. Chinese philosophy: ethics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) An introduction to comparative moral philosophy, with readings drawn from the classical Chinese tradition as well as from modern, analytical sources. Figures likely to be taken up include Confucius, Mencius, Mo Tzu and Han Fei Tzu. Attention will be given to the historical development of Chinese moral thinking through these key representatives. Questions to be taken up include the question of whether traditional Chinese thought can have relevance to us in the modern world, and how our beliefs about our nature may shape our beliefs about what is moral or immoral. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2480. Confucianism and the modern world (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces some of the central ideas of Confucianism, particularly as they have been developed by Neo-Confucian thinkers, and considers the contemporary meaning and relevance of these ideas for societies with a Confucian tradition. The thematic focus of the course is on whether and how (Neo-)Confucianism promotes or hinders economic, political and cultural modernization. We shall also discuss how (Neo-)Confucianism interacts with Western ideas, and (in the case of the PRC) Marxism in the process of social transformation. Assessment: 100% coursework. Group IV: History of Philosophy PHIL2001. The beginnings of philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The contents of this course will vary from year to year, but it is likely to include important early thinkers like Plato and Aristotle in the West, and/or Confucius and Lao Tze in China. Details will be announced in good time in the departmental booklet Choices in Philosophy. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2002.

Early modern philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course examines the works of early-modern philosophers writing on politics and science, stressing the interconnections between them. We will examine the claim by some of these philosophers that modern science and technology hold the key to what Francis Bacon called the relief of mans estate. We will read Bacon, Descartes, Bossuet, Locke, La Mettrie, Diderot and Rousseau. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2010.

Plato (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course offers a general introduction to the central concerns of Platos philosophy. It focuses on Platos early and middle dialogues in which the enigmatic character of Socrates is central. It addresses Platos teachings on the role of philosophy in the life of the individual, the relation between knowledge and virtue, and his contribution to questions about the nature of love and desire. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2011.

Aristotle (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BCE) researched virtually every aspect of human knowledge, producing works that influence philosophy and many other fields down to the present. This course looks at his political and social philosophy; we will read his Parts of Animals, Politics and Constitution of Athens, examining his concepts of nature, human nature, slavery, property, citizenship, democracy, education and the ideal city. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2020.

Descartes (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The standard accounts of Descartes philosophy have tended to focus on his late metaphysics and epistemology, but this course is intended as an introduction to many more of the interesting aspects of Descartes thought. We shall, of course, discuss some of the standard issues in their rightful place (and discuss what that place might be), but we shall also consider Descartes contributions to, and philosophical thoughts about, e.g. physics, mathematics, and medicine. (N.B. No specialist knowledge of these areas is required). The reading will be a combination of Descartes primary texts (recently published in a very clear translation) and contemporary secondary material. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2025.

Hume (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) David Hume (1711 1776) was one of the great founders of modern empiricism. This course will serve not only as an introduction to Humes philosophy, but also as an introduction to modern empiricism as developed especially in the analytical tradition of modern philosophy. The course will appeal especially to students interested in the theory of knowledge, metaphysics and philosophy of mind, as well as to students interested primarily in the history of philosophy. The course takes up key topics in Hume, such as: Humes theory of ideas; the formation of reason and imagination; knowledge of the external world and skepticism with regard to the senses; induction; causation, probability and the idea of necessary connection; personal identity; freedom and determinism, reasoning in animals; miracles; virtue and vice in the context of Humes naturalism. Readings will be drawn primarily from Humes A Treatise on Human Nature and An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2027. Rousseau (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-1778) was one of the most important philosophers of the French eighteenth century. He was critical of the Enlightenments fascination with science, arguing that virtue, community and a kind of freedom, not technological progress, should be the goal of human striving. In this course we seek to understand Rousseaus thought in its historical context; we consider how he can be considered a philosopher for our own time, who respected the rights of nature as well as those of humanity. We read selections from his Confessions, and the entire texts of his Discourse on the Sciences and the Arts, and his Discourse on the Origins of Inequality among Men. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course. PHIL2030. Kants critical philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Two aspects of Kants philosophy will be examined: first, topics in his theoretical philosophy such as objective knowledge, transcendental idealism and the thing-in-itself; second, topics in his practical philosophy such as moral duty, free will and rationality. Attempts will also be made to unify these two aspects of Kants philosophy. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2035. Philosophy of the Enlightenment (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The eighteenth-century European philosophical movement known as The Enlightenment called all previous philosophy into question, destabilizing conventional views of humanity, nature, society and the cosmos; the Enlightenment influences philosophy to this day. This course examines important European thinkers such as Francis Bacon, Bernard Mandeville, Denis Diderot, Jean le Rond DAlembert, Julien Offrray de La Mettrie, Jean-Jacques Rousseau and Immanuel Kant from a historical as well as philosophical perspective. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2040.

Nietzsche (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Nietzsche occupies a special place in Western thought, both as a wholesale critic of the philosophical tradition that went before him (e.g. Socrates, Kant), and as a precursor of certain philosophical trends that are important today (e.g. Foucault, Derrida). This course offers an overview of Nietzsches philosophy (including the will to power, perspectivism, nihilism, eternal return) and discusses Nietzsches influence on contemporary thought. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2050. Philosophy of history (6 credits)

This course looks at ideas of a universal, sacred history stemming from Judaism and Christianity, as articulated by St. Augustine, and moves on to the secular idea of an underlying, universal pattern to the seeming chaos of human history expressed in the writings of thinkers from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. Readings will include excerpts from the writings of Herder, Kant, Condorcet, Hegel, Popper and Fukuyama. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2060. Wittgenstein (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Wittgenstein said that his aim in philosophy was to show the fly the way out of the fly bottle. By this he meant that certain preconceptions, oversimplifications and poor analogies had led philosophers to construct misguided theories about such things as sensation, meaning, understanding and the nature of language, and that it was his task not to construct alternative theories but to point out the ways in which the theorists (including his earlier self) had become entrapped. This programme may appear modest, but Wittgensteins approach has had far-reaching consequences and his work has received more discussion than that of any other twentieth century philosopher and has influenced philosophy and many other disciplines. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2077. Habermas (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The important German philosopher Habermas, combining strengths of the Continental and AngloAmerican philosophical traditions, has developed a highly influential theory on a wide range of moral, political and historical issues. This course is designed to provide a general introduction to Habermass interdisciplinary, comprehensive, and politically engaged way of doing philosophy. Topics covered include discourse ethics, the public sphere, social action and rationality, technology and science as ideology, the nature of modernity, and legitimation problems in late capitalism. Assessment: 100% coursework. PHIL2085. Contemporary European philosophy (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The contents of this course will vary from year to year, but it is likely to cover various important twentieth century thinkers (these may include Husserl, Heidegger, Sartre, Foucault, Derrida) and/or major movements in twentieth century European thought (such as phenomenology, existentialism, structuralism and poststructuralism). Details will be announced in good time in the departmental booklet Choices in Philosophy. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2090.

Foucault (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The work of French philosopher Michel Foucault (1924-1984) has been enormously influential in many fields: from philosophy and politics to social theory and gender studies. This course offers a general introduction to this work, with particular focus on power, knowledge and sexuality. It will end with a consideration of Foucaults contribution to a contemporary re-thinking of subjectivity and ethics. Assessment: 100% coursework. There is no prerequisite for this course.

PHIL2440.

Confucius (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will look at modern interpretations of traditional Confucianism, primarily from the perspective of modern analytical philosophy, but with some attention also to the sociological literature, and to modern applications of Confucianism, for example in Singapore. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2442.

Mencius (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Mencius, the most influential of Confucian philosophers, presents interesting challenges to interpretation. Does his philosophy provide a basis for a Chinese theory of human rights? Is his conception of human nature defensible today? Which tradition of interpretation (mind or principle) gives the most plausible interpretation? We shall discuss these questions while looking at some modern scholarly interpretations of Mencius in his ancient context. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2450.

Zhuangzi (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In this course we shall explore different lines of interpretation of Zhuangzis Daoist philosophy. Students will participate in defending either relativist, sceptical or mystical readings of key passages. We shall start our analysis with the historical context and some textual theory. Then we shall discuss several chapters in some detail, including the historical account of the development of Daoism in Tianxia, the relativism in Autumn Floods and Free and Easy Wandering, and finally the analytic scepticism and pluralism of the Essay on Making Things Equal. Assessment: 100% coursework.

PHIL2451.

Philosophers views of China in early-modern Europe (6 credits)

This course examines the varied views of China, its philosophy and government in the writings of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century (early-modern) philosophers ranging from Leibniz to Rousseau. The debates broached at the time (e.g. is China a model for Europe or not?) resonate down to the present day. Assessment: 100% coursework.

Courses of unspecified category PHIL3810. Senior seminar (6 credits)

This course will focus each year on a different key philosophical text. Presentations will be made by students and discussed according to a schedule worked out in advance between students and the course co-ordinator. Selected third-year students will be included. Assessment: 100% coursework. This is a third-year course, and is normally offered every year. Permission to attend it will be given to those students with good second year grades. PHIL3910. Senior thesis (12 credits)

A thesis may be prepared under supervision for submission not later than March 31 of the final year. Students have to decide a topic on which they would like to write, then select a teacher in the relevant field and discuss the project with him/her, before the end of their second year. If the teacher deems the project viable, then a thesis title must be agreed by the closing date of June 15. The student will then have to work on the thesis over the summer, and be able to demonstrate progress made. If the progress is adequate, work on the thesis may continue; if not, the student will have to take two courses instead. There are no word limits prescribed, but theses tend to be between 15,000 and 25,000 words in length. Assessment will be based entirely on the completed thesis. This course is only available to students majoring in Philosophy. Programme in Linguistics and Philosophy The Department of Philosophy in collaboration with the Department of Linguistics offers a major in Linguistics and Philosophy: First year: (a) (b) Linguistics: LING1001. Introduction to linguistics Philosophy: PHIL1001. Knowledge of the world: an introduction to philosophy or PHIL1002. The human mind: an introduction to philosophy or PHIL1003. Ethics and society: an introduction to philosophy or PHIL1004. Chinese and Western thought: an introduction to philosophy

Second and third years (eight courses): (c) Linguistics: LING2003. Semantics: meaning and grammar LING2027. Phonology: An introduction to the study of sound systems LING2032. Syntactic theory LING2050. Grammatical description (d) Philosophy: PHIL2610. Philosophy of language and any three of: PHIL2060. Wittgenstein PHIL2075. The semantics/pragmatics distinction PHIL2110. Knowledge PHIL2120. Topics in analytic philosophy

PHIL2220. PHIL2230. PHIL2250. PHIL2260. PHIL2310. PHIL2350. PHIL2380. PHIL2420. PHIL2460. PHIL2510. PHIL2511. PHIL2520.

The mind Philosophy and cognitive science Logic, computation, and neural networks Seminar in mind and language Theories of morality Philosophy of law Philosophy and literature Chinese philosophy: metaphysics Philosophical Chinese Logic Paradoxes Philosophy of logic

The remaining eight courses in a students second/third year programme may be selected from those offered by any department, as permitted by the regulations. It should be noted that not all courses are offered in both departments every year. Choices are subject to approval by the Head of the School of Humanities on the recommendation of the Undergraduate Coordinators of the departments.

SCHOOL OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND CULTURES AMERICAN STUDIES PROGRAMME The Programme in American Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of American culture and civilization. Students must gain admittance to the programme by taking TWO OR MORE of the first-year courses to qualify for a major or by taking ONE OR MORE of the first-year courses to qualify for a minor. These courses include: AMER1009. Consuming culture: decoding American symbols, AMER1011. Born in the USA: U.S. youth cultures, AMER1015. Wall Street: issues in American business, AMER1017. Movieland: America on Hollywoods big screen and AMER1018. From crime fiction to social document: Introduction to 20th-century American literature. Although students should make every effort to take these courses in their first year, they may take them in the second year as overload if they have not registered for them before. B.A. students pursuing an American Studies major may take no more than eight 6-credit courses (or the equivalent) in another faculty. (All first year courses are available as 6-credit inter-Faculty electives.) First Year AMER1009. Consuming culture: decoding American symbols (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Images of America (as revealed in Hollywood films, television, advertisements, music and music videos, news media and consumer products) shape our vision of US culture. In a course specifically designed with Hong Kong students in mind, we will study and decode cultural products mediated to us by the increasingly global American media. We will approach national culture, including popular culture, as an extension and creation of national myths and propaganda and explore why American people are so attached to certain symbols, and what these symbols mean for the United States as a whole. In the course of our discussions we may touch on the symbolism and reality of the American Dream and the myth of rags to riches, the notion of success, materialism and consumerist culture, as well as on the national and international symbols that for many define the image of America. We may also consider distinctions between high and low/popular cultures and see how class, gender and race affect notions of culture generally and how they shape the particular themes of US culture under discussion. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER1011.

Born in the USA: U.S. youth cultures (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Baby boomers, Beats, Hippies, Yuppies and Gen(eration) Xers are labels assigned to various generations of American youth. This first-year survey course explores the connection between historical change and adolescence/early adulthood in the United States during the second half of the 20th century. Throughout the term we will consider youth culture through the interdisciplinary mix of history, politics, literature and popular culture. From these diverse perspectives, we will discover how young people in America are defined and how they attempt to define themselves by their subcultures, fashion, leisure, music, use of the internet, slang, education and other expressions of identity. While teaching about American youth cultures, the course will offer students a chance to reflect on their own experiences as adolescents/young adults and focus on improving critical thinking, speaking and writing skills. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER1015.

Wall Street: Issues in American business (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will draw on selected issues in American business in order to teach us about the essential characteristics of US society, including its character, values, as well as written (e.g. legal) and unwritten codes of behaviour. Every day, decisions are made on Wall Street which affect how business is conducted in America, Asia and everywhere else around the globe. How did one address become so influential in, and such an icon of, American business? This course seeks to examine the Wall Street phenomenon, as well as its culture, influence and impact on specific components of American business. Issues under discussion may involve the nature of American business, its place in the national life (the business of America is business, affirmed President Coolidge), its code of ethics and failures to live by that code. Case studies will be drawn from the famous and infamous examples of American entrepreneurial spirit as they made headlines up to, and including, the 21st century. Furthermore, issues such as the rise of the Internet and the information age will be examined to explore the reversehow they shape Wall Street and the way business is conducted in America. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER1017.

Movieland: America on Hollywoods big screen (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Hollywood is known to spin dreams, visions and illusions but, caught in the big-screen experience, viewers often forget that these dreams and illusions are spun within particular social and cultural contexts. Films are woven into national myths, myths are woven into the society that builds them, and society is woven into the people that create and recreate America everyday as they live, work and go to the movies. This course will look at many of the biggest, most famous and most representative Hollywood blockbustersfilms and their movie-star iconsthat in many ways define American culture. Students will be introduced to various genres that have become synonymous with Hollywood, among them the action thriller, classic and revisionist western, MGM musical, film noir and police story, science fiction, romantic comedy, Disney animation and others. The experience of these films and their contexts will broaden our knowledge of American cultural values and help us critique these values, so that the reality of American life is explored alongside its ideals. The course will also aim to enhance critical and creative thinking as well as speaking and writing skills. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER1018.

From crime fiction to social document: Introduction to 20th-century American literature (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Humphrey Bogart, Robert Mitchum, James Caan, Jack Nicholson, Robert Eliot Gould... all these Hollywood actors played him: the tired gumshoe, the hired dick, the hardboiled detective, the gun for hire, the private eye. If youve seen them in action and liked what you saw, now is your chance to study the original novels on which the films were based. In this course we will read and analyze some of the classic novels of the genre which at various points has been labelled hardboiled fiction, tough guy fiction, or even noir, and what they tell us about life in America in the 20th century. We will begin with a socio-economic look at the several decades in American history crucial to the development of modern crime, crime-fighting forces and crime fiction, laying the foundations for a better understanding of the novels and films in the course and the social issues they touch on. Building on these opening lectures, we will trace the rise of the hardboiled story from pulp fictions of the 1920s and the emergence of the classic hero (the private eye) and heroine (the femme fatale), to the contemporary examples of the genre, including the police procedural and the legal/lawyer procedural. We will try to identify what is specific and recurrent about American crime fiction in terms of its structure and themes, and try to understand its portrayal of America then and now. Assessment: 100% coursework

Second and Third Years The Major In order to ensure reasonable coverage and interdisciplinary understanding, students who intend to pursue a major in American Studies must, in their second and third years, take a minimum of eight 6credit courses (or the equivalent) from the list below. Only in exceptional cases may a waiver be granted for a core course. 4 American Studies Core Courses (24 credits) AMER2030. AMER2031. AMER3004. AMER3005. Foundations of American studies, Part I (6-credit course in second year) Foundations of American studies, Part II (6-credit course in second year) Senior seminar in American studies: Part I (6-credit course in third year) Senior seminar in American studies: Part II (6-credit course in third year)

4 Courses from the following list of American Studies and departmental offerings (24 credits) American Studies AMER2002. AMER2014. AMER2015. AMER2018. AMER2021. AMER2022. AMER2029. AMER2033. AMER2035. AMER2037. AMER3006. The road in American culture (6 credits) A dream in the heart: varieties of Asian American culture (6 credits) The American city (6 credits) Show me the money: doing business with Americans (6 credits) On the road again: Field trip in American Studies (6 credits) Whats on TV? Television and American culture (6 credits) Current perspectives on the U.S. (6 credits) Asia on Americas screen (6 credits) Addicted to war? The US at home and abroad (6 credits) Institutions in American life: home, education, work and play (6 credits) Dissertation (12 credits)

English ENGL2040. ENGL2055. ENGL2059. ENGL2089. ENGL2090. ENGL2104. ENGL2105. Fine Arts FINE2020. History HIST2015. HIST2016. HIST2031. HIST2032. HIST2053. HIST2069. HIST2080. HIST2087. HIST2092. HIST2107. Music MUSI2031. American music (6 credits) The United States before 1900 (6 credits) The United States in the twentieth century (6 credits) History through film (6 credits) Case studies in womens history: Hong Kong and the U.S. (6 credits) The Cold War (6 credits) The history of American popular culture (6 credits) Classroom across the Pacific: American history and anthropology (6 credits) The Vietnam Wars (6 credits) The United States and Asia (6 credits) The Second World War in Asia and the Pacific, 1931-1952 (6 credits) American art (6 credits) Asian American literature (6 credits) American gothic: Haunted homes (6 credits) American drama and American film (6 credits) Making Americans: Literature as ritual and renewal (6 credits) The moving production of America: reading recent films (6 credits) Language in the USA (6 credits) Contemporary North American novelists (6 credits)

Politics and Public Administration POLI0044. POLI0047. POLI0087. American democracy (6 credits) United States foreign policy (6 credits) Globalization and world order (6 credits)

Not all of the above electives may be offered in a given year.

The Minor Students may take American Studies as a minor by completing 24 credits of second- and third-year courses. Of these courses, students must take:

2 American Studies Core Courses (12 credits) drawn from the following: AMER2030. AMER2031. AMER3004. AMER3005. Foundations of American Studies, Part I (6-credit course in second year) Foundations of American Studies, Part II (6-credit course in second year) Senior Seminar in American Studies: Part I (6-credit course in third year) Senior Seminar in American Studies: Part II (6-credit course in third year)

The remaining 2 courses (12 credits) may be drawn from the following: AMER2002. AMER2014. AMER2015. AMER2018. AMER2021. AMER2022. AMER2029. AMER2033. AMER2035. AMER2037. AMER3006. The road in American culture (6 credits) A dream in the heart: varieties of Asian American culture (6 credits) The American city (6 credits) Show me the money: doing business with Americans (6 credits) On the road again: Field trip in American Studies (6 credits) Whats on TV? Television and American culture (6 credits) Current perspectives on the U.S. (6 credits) Asia on Americas screen (6 credits) Addicted to war? The US at home and abroad (6 credits) Institutions in American life: home, education, work and play (6 credits) Dissertation (12 credits)

Second Year/Third Year American Studies AMER2002. The road in American culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The popular hit song, Hit the road, Jack, is as much a part of American culture and slang as Jack Kerouacs bestselling account of his life on the American highway, On the Road. For better or worse, North Americans have always been on the road, pushing westward towards California, Oregon and British Columbia, moving around the country in pursuit of the American Dream, or just driving along Route 66 to escape the mundane suburban life. This restlessness and the ease with which large segments of the population move and resettle characterizes many aspects of US and Canadian life, turning the road into one of the most powerful symbols in North American literature and culture. Through the analysis of various media forms, which may include film, fiction, music, material culture and architecture, this course will consider the road in America as reality and icon, extending it to the recent emergence of the Internet and the information highway. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER2014.

A dream in the heart: varieties of Asian American culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Like so many other immigrants to the United States, Asians Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, Vietnamese, Koreans, etc. were also drawn by the dream of Golden Mountain. Yet once in America, they would confront not only promise and possibility but the dreams betrayal: hostility, rejection and exclusion. This course will explore the varieties of Asian American cultures that emerge out of the painful, disruptive struggles between expectation and reality faced by these immigrants and their children, and the representation of their experiences in the arts, media, politics and popular culture. Asian Americans are frequently stereotyped as model minorities for striving after the American dream of education, wealth and political representation. We will examine and challenge this model minority idea in American life and politics, especially as it relates to inter-minority conflict and cooperation, as individual American minority groups attempt to achieve their own version of American success. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER2015.

The American city (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In 1800 only 6% of Americans lived in cities; in 2000 this number was more than 80%. As a center of growth, power and cultural diversity, the American city has always occupied a crucial place in Americas vision of itself as a new nation. A cruel city, but a lovely one, a savage city, yet it had such tendernessthis quote from Thomas Wolfes A Vision of the City is representative of the varied cultural representations of the American urban environment as a place where fortunes and lives are made or lost. Through an examination of literature, art, architecture, photography, film and music, this course will take a closer look at some of the greatest as well as the baddest American metropolises, looking for a way to understand the people who live, commute, work, create, govern, commit crime and conduct business in them. Assessment: 100% coursework AMER2018. Show me the money: doing business with Americans (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is designed to familiarize students with business practice in the United States and in American corporations operating in Hong Kong, laying foundations for a better understanding of the individuals and institutions driving the economy. Weekly sessions will include lectures and, whenever possible, discussions with members of the American business community in the Asia-Pacific region. Topics may include: U.S. business history and economic cycles, American entrepreneurs, the ethics and etiquette of U.S. corporate culture, government/business relationships, gender and business, glass ceilings and opportunities for advancement, and business and technological change. Assessment: 100% coursework AMER2021. On the road again: Field trip in American Studies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Concentrating on North American points of interest from cities to landscape to cultural sitesthis course will explore the variety and complexity of American life. Throughout the semester students will conduct group research and deliver presentations on the cities and locations to be visited in the summer, which will typically vary in the years the course is offered. In 2004, for example, the field trip will stretch from Los Angeles and the Star Walk of Hollywood, to San Francisco and its worldfamous Chinatown, to the metropolitan Seattle which both Bruce Lee and Bill Gates called home, to the Calgary stampede which every year enacts the cowboy rituals of the Wild West. Assessment: 100% coursework AMER2022. Whats on TV? Television and American culture (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Television has been a powerful force in US history and culture. American TV shows and programming styles have been exported globally, and are modified to suit diverse cultural settings, including Hong Kong. The United States exerts significant global influence, in part because of its success in marketing itself, both domestically and abroad, through media and entertainment. While many contest the content or perspective of American media, few are exempt from its impact. This course offers students a chance to consider the impact of television inside and outside of the US and explore how the American media-machine reaches into every facet of the nations life as well as into the lives of people around the world. Topics to be discussed in the course may include the history of television, strategies for critical viewing, war and TV, educational television, televisions domination of politics, youth culture and TV, the technology behind television programming, and finally TV programming in Hong Kong. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER2029.

Current perspectives on the U.S. (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Students in this course will be discussing current and past events as reported in newspapers, magazines, television, literature, films and on the internet. The course will focus on domestic issues facing Americans at home as well as on political, economic and cultural links between the United States and other nations. Pedagogy will be student-centered and require students to participate regularly in (and at times lead) discussions. Typical topics may include the analysis of the American political system and the presidency, the relationship between business and politics, the role of sports in American life, the fallout from September 11, the rise of rap and hip-hop, manufacturing media, regionalism, stand-up comedy and social satire, and the US university system. These and other issues will form the basis of the course taught, on occasion, with the help of representatives of various disciplines across the spectrum of the arts, humanities and social sciences. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER2030.

Foundations of American Studies: Part I (6 credits)

(This course is normally open only to second-year students and is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course and its companion, Foundations in American Studies: Part 2 (offered in the second semester), are requisite for all Majors in the American Studies Programme. Building on the introductory material from the first year, the course provides a mosaic of perspectives on the United States between 1600 and 1900 through an intensive series of lectures and discussions. Following an overview of and a general introduction to the United States, a number of invited experts will trace the development of American society from pre-Columbian times to the beginning of the 20th century. The lectures will range over a diverse but complementary array of viewpoints, and may include geography, history, sociology, business, education, art, music, theatre, language and literature. This unique approach will allow students to sample and compare multidisciplinary perspectives on such foundational issues in US history as the settlement, expansion, the War of Independence, laissez faire capitalism, slavery, the Civil War, and the countrys rising economic, political and military domination. The lectures will be enriched with discussions, film clips, music, and prints from this period in American life. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER2031.

Foundations of American Studies: Part II (6 credits)

(This course is normally open only to second-year students and is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course and its companion, Foundations in American Studies: Part 1 (offered in the first semester), are requisite for all Majors in the American Studies Programme. In this course we will focus exclusively on the 20th and 21st centuries and on the internal problems and international conflicts that shape the face of America today. Among the topics for study and discussion may be the flood of immigration at the turn of the 20th century, the gangster-friendly Jazz Age, the Great Depression, World War II, the worldwide Cold War and the conformist 50s, the psychedelic flower-power 60s, and the post-Vietnam decades in which the US increasingly lost touch with its ideals. Through lectures and class debates we will attempt to compare our popular knowledge of America with the sometimes different historical reality behind it. From documentary sources and literary nonfiction, through film, novels, comic books and rap music, we will lay foundations for a better understanding of the country which for better or worse continues to make the world headlines today. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER2033.

Asia on Americas screen (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The Orient has always held a dual attraction of romance and danger outside Asia, and this tradition has since been reinforced by Hollywood. The allure of wealth, trade and exoticism that brought millions of Americans across the Pacific provided rich material for movie drama. This combination of geographical attraction and cultural appeal was further reinforced during the wars the United States fought in Asia. War, violence and romance fill Americas movie screens, pulling in vast crowds and in the process shaping and mis-shaping Americas view of Asia. Asking what is Asia and how far it extends, this course will explore cinematic representations of the continent and its people as constructed by Hollywood during more than a century of selling romantic myths to a public that often has no first-hand experience of Asian culture and no firm grasp of its history. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER2035.

Addicted to war? The US at home and abroad (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The Vietnam War was the first war in the age of the television and the first war that America lost. The emotions aroused by the loss of American lives and the images of violence and brutality made TV and Hollywood important actors in the war for hearts and minds. This course will examine the multiple wars, police actions, military invasions, armed liberations, coups detats, political assassinations, regime changes and other euphemisms for military aggression and intervention on an international scale. Among other issues discussed may be international weapons trade, the Cold War, the two World Wars, international peace keeping, wars on drugs and/or terrorism, and the state of civil liberties in the US. In the process we will also examine the role of movies, television and journalistic reportage in shaping public opinion and thus indirectly the American perception and misperception of the rest of the world. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER2037.

Institutions in American life: home, education, work and play (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes and to nonmajors subject to the approval of the Programme Co-ordinator.) Institutions structure the lives of all Americans. While institutions can be thought of in terms of discreet organizationsHarvard University, the New York Stock Exchange, National Basketball Association, the Metropolitan Museum of Artor even the buildings in which these organizations are housed, in the broader sense, institutions are the forms into which social activity is organized. Among the most fundamental institutions of this latter type are the family, school, business and leisure. Each of them is associated with values, beliefs and practices which, taken together, help to constitute American culture. The course will examine these and other types of institutions in order to understand the origins of the values, beliefs and practices which they embody. We will also study how these values, beliefs and practices may have been influenced by such factors as ethnicity, race, class, religion and geographic region, and how the institutions and the ideas they embody have persisted or changed over time. In the process, we will seek to identify common themes, and to consider how certain tensionsfor example between individualism and community, democracy and excellence, service and profithave shaped each of these institutions, and through them, American society. Finally, we will consider the extension of these institutions, and their values and practices, beyond the United States, asking how American ideas about home, school, work and play have impacted and interacted with other cultures, including Asian. Assessment: 100% coursework

Third Year AMER3004. Senior seminar in American Studies: Part I (6 credits)

(This course is also open to non-majors subject to the approval of the Programme Co-ordinator.) This course is required of all Majors in the American Studies Programme and is designed to cap students university careers with a rigorous, interdisciplinary and theme-based program of study. The specific area of study may vary from year to year depending on students background, interests and the expertise of the instructor. Students will deepen their research and writing skills, conduct discussion sessions, participate in intensive group work, get involved in a mentoring program and continue to hone the critical thinking skills nurtured during their education in American Studies. The seminar will seek ways to prepare students to make the transition from the university setting to a variety of employment settings. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER3005.

Senior seminar in American Studies: Part II (6 credits)

(This course is also open to non-majors subject to the approval of the Programme Co-ordinator.) This course is required of all Majors in the American Studies Programme and is designed to cap students university careers with a rigorous, interdisciplinary and theme-based program of study. The specific area of study may vary from year to year depending on students background, interests and the expertise of the instructor. Students will deepen their research and writing skills, conduct discussion sessions, participate in intensive group work, get involved in a mentoring program and continue to hone the critical thinking skills nurtured during their education in American Studies. The seminar will seek ways to prepare students to make the transition from the university setting to a variety of employment settings. Assessment: 100% coursework

AMER3006.

Dissertation (12 credits)

This is a directed reading course aimed at top students in American Studies who would like to pursue an individualized program of research under the supervision of a mentor, typically (though not necessarily) an American Studies Programme instructor or an American Studies Board member. The student is responsible for approaching the instructor in advance and obtaining consent for supervision. The coursework will normally consist of designing the project around a topic relevant to the Programme, compiling a bibliography, research and reading, and finally writing the dissertation. A project proposal consisting of a thesis statement, preliminary outline of research (typically 3-5 pages), timetable for completion, and working bibliography will be filed with the Programme Coordinator no later than November 30. The full dissertation (approximately 40-80 pages) shall be completed and presented for examination by April 30 of the academic year in which the course is taken. Assessment: 100% coursework Other courses, offered from time to time by the component departments and approved by the Board of Studies in American Studies in conjunction with the department concerned, may be used to fulfill programme requirements. Students who wish to count courses towards the requirements of the American Studies major that are not listed in this syllabus need to seek special Faculty Board approval.

EUROPEAN STUDIES PROGRAMME The Programme in European Studies provides an interdisciplinary approach to the study of European civilisation. Rather than being based in a single department, the Programme is administered through the Faculty of Arts by a Board of Studies in European Studies comprised of representatives from ten departments and the Language Centre. Both rigorous and flexible, the Programme enables students to tailor their studies to suit their individual aims; students can develop the necessary skills for a wide range of pursuits related to the politics, history, culture and economy of Europe. Courses offered under the European Studies code are open to non-majors (except EUST2020). To major in European Studies, a student must take four out of five European Studies Core Courses (EUST1010, EUST2010 or EUST2011, EUST2020 and EUST3010); complete the second and third years of a Core Language (either French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, or Swedish); and take a minimum of eighteen credits from an approved list of second- and third-year optional courses, including courses from at least two disciplines/programmes (see below). In exceptional cases, a particular requirement may be waived. Students should note that to enter the second year of a language course, one must normally pass the first year of that language (refer to the School of Modern Languages and Cultures for further information). Students should also note that many of the departmental courses have prerequisites set by participating departments. Any European Studies student who successfully fulfills the requirements of the major in French, German, or Spanish or the minor in French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, or Swedish will be deemed to have satisfied the language requirement of the European Studies major. In such a case, the student will be required to make up the 24 credits in language core courses by taking an additional 24 credits in optional courses, other language core courses, or a combination of the two. A minor in European Studies shall consist of 24 credit units of second and third-year courses from the European Studies syllabus. As a pre-requisite, students must pass EUST1010. Foundations of European Studies (6 credits). The following two courses out of three are compulsory for the minor: EUST2010. European identity (6 credits) or EUST2011. Modern European lifestyle: fashion, food, music and sex (6 credits) and EUST3010. European political and economic institutions and processes (6 credits). The following courses are optional but highly recommended: EUST2012. Problem of contemporary European politics and society (6 credits), EUST2030. The modern imagination in Europe (6 credits), EUST3011. European values in conflict (6 credits), EUST3012. The EU as a global actor and Sino-European relations (6 credits), EUST3013. Linguistics of the European languages (6 credits) and EUST3014. Love in the European tradition (6 credits). Courses taken to fulfill the requirements of the students major may not be counted towards a minor in European Studies. EUROPEAN STUDIES COURSES FIRST YEAR COURSE EUST1010. Foundations of European Studies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This first year course serves as an introduction to European Studies. It is a core requirement for students wishing to major in European Studies, but it is also suitable for anyone seeking a broad understanding of European society and culture. The course examines the forces which have led to Europe becoming increasingly integrated (not the least being the sheer devastation of two world wars) as well as the subsequent tensions and objections to that process. We study the processes and structures of the specific institutions of the European Union and the Council of Europe as well as some of the major issues confronting the EU now, such as enlargement and the constitution. We will also look at some major European domestic concerns as well as divergent foreign policy issues between Europe and the USA.

The approach is multidisciplinary, embracing politics, economics, history, culture and religion. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination

SECOND AND THIRD YEAR COURSES EUST2010. European identity (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is required of all European Studies majors in their second year, will introduce students to the linkages between modern Europe, its historical foundations and its various national identities. Issues of identity will include history, politics, society, languages, religion and culture from the ancient to contemporary periods. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination

EUST2011.

Modern European lifestyle: fashion, food, music and sex in Europe (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course provides students with an in depth look at major issues surrounding some of the fundamentals of modern European lifestyle in Europe. The subject takes both a historical and contemporary approach, concentrating mainly, though not exclusively, on the change of habits that came out of the style revolution of the 1960s. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination

EUST2012.

Problems of contemporary European politics and society (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is an optional course aimed at second year undergraduate students. The course familiarises students with European political systems, examines current issues which shape public debate and illustrates the continents different cultural contexts. The aim of the course is not only to transmit factual knowledge about European politics and societies but also to strengthen the understanding of why Europeans act the way they do. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination

EUST2020.

European Studies in Europe (6 credits)

(This course is offered to European Studies majors only.) This summer course, conducted for three weeks in Europe, is offered to European Studies majors between their second and third years of study. This course gives students a direct experience of the culture and politics of parts of Europe. In addition to visiting a number of European countries we will be visiting key political European institutions in Brussels and Strasburg, and attending lectures by their representatives. We will also be hearing lectures from political analysts, university lecturers and representatives of other organizations. There will also be a range of cultural activities including visiting historical sites, museums and art galleries. Assessment: 100% coursework

EUST2030.

The modern imagination in Europe (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is an introduction to the modern imagination and changing aesthetic sensibility in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries in Europe. It emphasises some of the major stylistic innovations and intellectual currents that have transformed the way in which Europeans (and now increasingly the world at large) perceive and shape the world around them. The course combines examples from literature (including drama), visual art and film. We will explore how the styles, currents and works we are studying have emerged as creative responses to the great upheavals that have taken place in European society with the rise of modernity. Assessment: 100% coursework

EUST3003.

European Studies dissertation (12 credits)

Students in this course will be expected to submit a written dissertation based on research into an aspect of European politics, history, culture or economics. The dissertation must be supervised by a teacher, either in European Studies or in another department of the university. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in EUST3004. Assessment: 100% coursework

EUST3004.

European Studies research project (6 credits)

Students in this course pursue independent research and produce a research paper under the supervision of a teacher, either in European Studies or in another department of the university. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in EUST3003. Assessment: 100% coursework

EUST3010.

European political and economic institutions and processes (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course, which is required of all European Studies majors in their third year, will further familiarise students with the major international economic and political institutions in Europe such as the European Union and NATO. The organisation of the institutions will be explored along with the processes by which decisions are made and changes can be introduced. Included in the syllabus will be an examination of Europe in the international setting. Taught within a seminar type framework, students will be encouraged to select, in consultation with a staff member, subject areas within the area of focus for deeper examination. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination

EUST3011.

European values in conflict (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) While Western Europe has presently experienced a rare if not completely unprecedented period of prolonged peace, that peace is far from being assured as it faces serious divisions along ethnic, religious, cultural and political lines. We will be examining the hot spots and flash points today in Europe by taking account of the deep historical roots of these problems. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination

EUST3012.

The EU as a global actor and Sino-European relations (6 credits)

This is an optional course aimed at final year undergraduate students. The course sheds light on the history of the EU and the mechanisms and institutions through which it frames and administers its external relations. It also explores the problems and challenges the EU faces in making its voice heard in global affairs with particular attention being paid to the relations between the EU and China. Assessment: 50% coursework, 50% examination EUST3013. Linguistics of the European languages (6 credits)

The course is a comprehensive overview of comparative Indo-European linguistics and the branches of the Indo-European language family, covering both linguistic and cultural material. Major IndoEuropean branches covered: Germanic, Baltic, Slavic, Greek, Albanian, and Romance. Prerequisite: EUST 2010 European identity Assessment: 100% coursework EUST3014. Love in the European tradition (6 credits)

While it can be argued that in spite of variations of precisely what different peoples may mean by love and how they demonstrate it, it is as fundamental to human beings as the need to eat, sleep or procreate. In the European tradition love has been elevated by the Jewish and Christian faiths which worship a God of love, by philosophy which elevates love of wisdom to the highest pursuit of human beings, by poets, troubadours and folk and popular musicians who sing of the intoxicating and redemptive powers of love, as well as novelists and film makers who plot its various courses in our lives. In this course we will explore these difference aspects of love in the European tradition from its philosophical and religious sides through the romantic idea of love in the troubadour tradition to more contemporary and literary explorations of its presence, absence and misdirection. Assessment: 100% coursework THE MAJOR IN EUROPEAN STUDIES FIRST-YEAR REQUIREMENTS 1. EUROPEAN STUDIES CORE COURSE

EUST1010. Foundations of European Studies (6 credits) 2. LANGUAGE CORE COURSES

LANG1001. French I.1 (6 credits) and LANG1002. French I.2 (6 credits) or LANG1003. LANG1004. or LANG1007. LANG1008. or LANG1038. LANG1039. or German I.1 (6 credits) and German I.2 (6 credits) Italian I.1 (6 credits) and Italian I.2 (6 credits) Spanish language I.1 (6 credits) and Spanish language I.2 (6 credits)

LANG1023. LANG1024. or LANG1025. LANG1026.

Swedish for beginners Part I (6 credits) and Swedish for beginners Part II (6 credits) Portuguese for beginners Part I (6 credits) and Portuguese for beginners Part II (6 credits)

SECOND- AND THIRD-YEAR REQUIREMENTS A. 1. COMPULSORY COURSES EUROPEAN STUDIES CORE COURSES European identity (6 credits) OR Modern European lifestyle: fashion, food, music and sex in Europe (6 credits) European Studies in Europe (6 credits) European political and economic institutions and processes (6 credits)

EUST2010. EUST2011. EUST2020. EUST3010. 2.

LANGUAGE CENTRE CORE COURSES French II.1 (6 credits) and French II.2 (6 credits) French III.1 (6 credits) and French III.2 (6 credits) German II.1 (6 credits) and German II.2 (6 credits) German III.1 (6 credits) and German III.2 (6 credits) Italian II (12 credits) and Italian III (12 credits) Portuguese II (12 credits) and Portuguese III (12 credits) Spanish II.1 (6 credits) and Spanish II.2 (6 credits) Spanish III.1 (6 credits) and Spanish III.2 (6 credits) Swedish II (12 credits) and Swedish III (12 credits)

LANG2063. LANG2064. LANG3057. LANG3058. or LANG2086. LANG2087. LANG3080. LANG3081. or LANG2010. LANG3012. or LANG2024. LANG3026. or LANG2066. LANG2067. LANG3060. LANG3061. or LANG2023. LANG3025. B. 1.

OPTIONAL COURSES (European Studies majors must take eighteen credits from the following lists, including courses from at least two disciplines/programmes as listed below) EUROPEAN STUDIES COURSES Problems of contemporary European politics and society (6 credits) The modern imagination in Europe (6 credits) European Studies dissertation (12 credits) European Studies research project (6 credits) European values in conflict (6 credits) The EU as a global actor and Sino-European relations (6 credits)

EUST2012. EUST2030. EUST3003. EUST3004. EUST3011. EUST3012.

EUST3013. Linguistics of the European Languages (6 credits) EUST3014. Love in the European tradition (6 credits) 2. DEPARTMENTAL COURSES

Comparative Literature CLIT2003. CLIT2045. CLIT2058. CLIT2067. Modern European drama (6 credits) Colonialism/postcolonialism (6 credits) Histories of sexuality (6 credits) Re-placing Shakespeare (6 credits)

Economics and Finance ECON0107. ECON0301. ECON0302. ECON0406. English ENGL2003. ENGL2010. ENGL2011. ENGL2012. ENGL2045. ENGL2076. ENGL2078. ENGL2079. ENGL2080. ENGL2082. ENGL2084. Fine Arts FINE2012. FINE2013. FINE2025. FINE2026. FINE2027. FINE2028. FINE2029. FINE2032. FINE2033. FINE2035. FINE2036. Geography GEOG2080. Regional geography of Europe (6 credits) Italian Renaissance art (6 credits) Northern Renaissance art (6 credits) The art of the baroque (6 credits) The age of revolution: Art in Europe, 1750-1840 (6 credits) The formations of modernity: Art in Europe, 1840-1890 (6 credits) Vision in crisis (6 credits) Modernity and its discontents (6 credits) Art and the portrayal of women (6 credits) Cross-cultural interaction in the 19th century (6 credits) Photography and the nineteenth century (6 credits) Photography in the twentieth century (6 credits) The history of English (6 credits) English novel I (6 credits) English novel II (6 credits) Contemporary literary theory (6 credits) Travel writing (6 credits) Romanticism (6 credits) The novel today (6 credits) Shakespeare (6 credits) Women, feminism and writing II (6 credits) Modern literary criticism (6 credits) Modernism and short fiction (6 credits) History of economic thought (6 credits) Theory of international trade (6 credits) International finance (6 credits) The economy and the state (6 credits)

History
HIST2011. HIST2012. HIST2013. HIST2014. HIST2021. HIST2027. HIST2037. HIST2038. HIST2042. HIST2046. HIST2048. HIST2062. HIST2063. HIST2071. HIST2072. HIST2073. HIST2076. HIST2078. HIST2079. HIST2082. HIST2084. HIST2085. HIST2086. HIST2088. HIST2096. HIST2102. HIST2103. HIST2104. HIST2108. HIST2109. HIST2111. HIST3025. Nineteenth-century Europe, Part I: 1780-1850 (6 credits) Nineteenth-century Europe, Part II: 1850-1914 (6 credits) Twentieth-century Europe, Part I: the European Civil War, 1914-1945 (6 credits) Twentieth-century Europe, Part II: Europe divided and undivided, 1945-1991 (6 credits) Nineteenth-century Russia, 1800-1905 (6 credits) The foundation of international trade and finance in the modern world (6 credits) Germany between the two World Wars: The rise and fall of Adolf Hitler (6 credits) Germany, 1871-1990: From unification to reunification (6 credits) The history of sport (6 credits) The modern European city: Urban living and open spaces (6 credits) The history of young people in modern Europe (6 credits) From empire to EU: Culture, politics and society in twentieth century Britain (6 credits) Europe and modernity: Cultures and identities, 1890-1940 (6 credits) Joseph Stalin: His life, policies and historical assessment (6 credits) A history of modern European warfare (6 credits) Prussia in the age of absolutism and reform, 1648-1815 (6 credits) Germany and the Cold War (6 credits) Renaissance Europe 1453-1648 (6 credits) Early modern Europe 1648-1789 (6 credits) Europe and its other (6 credits) Sexing the spirit: The history of modern feminist challenge to Christianity (6 credits) The history of modern sexual identity and discourse (6 credits) Bismarck: The Iron Chancellor (6 credits) From communism to capitalism: Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union after 1980 (6 credits) History of European business in China (6 credits) Athens and Rome: Capitals of ancient empire (6 credits) Russian state and society in the 20th century (6 credits) Ancient historians and methodologies (6 credits) Empire and the making of modern France (6 credits) Modern France: Society, politics and culture (6 credits) War and medicine in Europe, 1800-1950 (6 credits) Hitler and the National Socialist ideology (6 credits)

Language Centre Optional Courses LANG2031. LANG2032. LANG2041. LANG2047. LANG2048. LANG2050. LANG2051. LANG2056. LANG2065. LANG2068. LANG2072. LANG2073. LANG2074. LANG2075. Italian reading course (3 credits) Italian and business (3 credits) Representations of contemporary German society in the media (3 credits) French reading course (3 credits) French songs and lyrics (3 credits) A profile of Italian literature I (3 credits) A profile of Italian literature II (Contemporary Italian literature) (3 credits) Understanding Germany and the Germans (3 credits) French culture and society (6 credits) Spanish culture and society (6 credits) A profile of contemporary France (6 credits) Introducing Germany and the Germans (3 credits) Introduction to Italian life and culture (3 credits) Italian classical roots of European civilization (3 credits)

LANG2077. Living in the land of the midnight sun towards an understanding of contemporary Scandinavia (3 credits) LANG2088. Introduction to Islam (6 credits) LANG2082. Spanish for business I (6 credits) LANG2083. Spanish workshop I (6 credits) LANG2084. Spanish workshop II (6 credits) LANG2085. Culture and civilization of the Sephardic and Italian Jews (6 credits) LANG3008. Reading course (3 credits) LANG3010. German project (3 credits) LANG3048. Fairytale princes, nature lovers and revolutionaries The German Romantics (3 credits) LANG3059. Modern French literature (6 credits) LANG3064. Hispanic film and literature (6 credits) LANG3069. French-speaking comic strip culture (6 credits) LANG3070. Conveying otherness: French imaginings of Asia (6 credits) LANG3071. Decoding commercials in French (6 credits) LANG3072. Francophone literatures and identities (6 credits) LANG3073. French and Francophone cinema (6 credits) LANG3074. Media watch: Tracking French news (6 credits) LANG3075. The art of brevity in French (6 credits) LANG3076. Kino! Studies in German cinema (6 credits) LANG3077. History of the German language and German linguistics (6 credits) LANG3078. Spanish for business II (6 credits) LANG3079. Spanish-American cultures and civilizations (6 credits) Music MUSI2035. MUSI2054 MUSI2057. MUSI2058. MUSI2063. Philosophy PHIL2002. PHIL2010. PHIL2011. PHIL2020. PHIL2025. PHIL2030. PHIL2035. PHIL2040. PHIL2060. PHIL2077. PHIL2080. PHIL2085. PHIL2090. PHIL2210. PHIL2360. PHIL2380. Early modern philosophy (6 credits) Plato (6 credits) Aristotle (6 credits) Descartes (6 credits) Hume (6 credits) Kants critical philosophy (6 credits) Philosophy of the Enlightenment (6 credits) Nietzsche (6 credits) Wittgenstein (6 credits) Habermas (6 credits) Marxist philosophy (6 credits) Contemporary European philosophy (6 credits) Foucault (6 credits) Metaphysics (6 credits) Political philosophy (6 credits) Philosophy and literature (6 credits) Love, sex and death in music of the ancient and modern world (6 credits) The piano (6 credits) Western music history 2: from the rise of opera to Beethoven (6 credits) Western music history 3: from Beethoven to the present (6 credits) The opera (6 credits)

Politics and Public Administration

POLI0004. POLI0005. POLI0009. POLI0010. POLI0067. POLI0087. POLI0091. Sociology SOCI0001. A history of social theory (6 credits) SOCI0024. Modern social theory (6 credits) Bureaucracy and the public (6 credits) Capitalism and social justice (6 credits) Comparative politics (6 credits) Democracy and its critics (6 credits) Liberalism and its limits (6 credits) Globalization and world order (6 credits) History of western political thoughts (6 credits)

JAPANESE STUDIES First Year To qualify for a major in Japanese Studies, students with no prior qualifications in the Japanese language must take a minimum of 18 credits of first year courses from List A below, and students with prior qualifications in the Japanese language must take a minimum of 18 credits of first year courses from List B below. As optional courses, JAPN1009. Introduction to Japanese linguistics is offered to students who wish to put greater emphasis on the study of the language itself, and JAPN1013. Situational Japanese conversation to students who wish to improve their conversational skills and Japanese pronunciation. List A JAPN1011. Introduction to Japanese studies (6 credits) JAPN1088. Japanese language I (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN1099. Japanese language I (Part 2) (6 credits) List B JAPN1011. Introduction to Japanese studies (6 credits) JAPN1188. Japanese language II (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN1199. Japanese language II (Part 2) (6 credits) First year students with prior qualifications in the Japanese language should contact the Schools general office for information on the date and time of the qualification examination, usually held in early September [The same applies to students who wish to take JAPN2044. Japanese language I(b) (Part 1) and JAPN2055. Japanese language I(b) (Part 2), JAPN3044. Japanese language II(b) (Part 1) and JAPN3055. Japanese language II(b) (Part 2), and JAPN3066. Japanese language III(a) (Part 1) and JAPN3077. Japanese language III(a) (Part 2)]. Compulsory Courses JAPN1011. Introduction to Japanese studies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Introduction to Japanese studies aims to provide students with a broad-based description of Japanese society and culture. The course will cover various aspects of the country, such as its history, geography, politics and government, religion and literature. Students will be assigned to a tutorial group either in the first or second semester.

This course is targeted primarily at those Faculty of Arts students who have enrolled in Japanese language courses, but students from other faculties may take the course subject to availability. Assessment: 100% coursework (presentations, essay assignments, etc.)

JAPN1088.

Japanese language I (Part 1) (6 credits)

This introductory course is designed for total beginners in the study of the Japanese language. The fundamentals of the language will be presented through a carefully graded syllabus. Equal emphasis will be placed on developing the four basic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing, thereby enabling students to establish a solid foundation in the language. Assessment: 100% coursework (including tests, quizzes, assignments/class performance and final oral test) N.B. For pedagogical reasons, some of the classes in this course will be taught in Cantonese. Non-Cantonese speakers should ensure that they are enrolled in a class where the medium of instruction is English. Since Chinese characters are an integral part of this course and will be given no separate introduction by the course instructors, students with no prior knowledge of Chinese characters should ensure that they discuss this issue with their class teacher at the beginning of the semester.

JAPN1099.

Japanese language I (Part 2) (6 credits)

This elementary Japanese course focuses on proficiency-based foreign language learning. While the emphasis is on a thorough understanding of basic Japanese grammar, it also aims to develop communicative competence in order to prepare students for a smooth transition to the study of Japanese at a more advanced level. Assessment: 100% coursework (including tests, quizzes, assignments/class performance and final oral test) Prerequisite: JAPN1088. Japanese language I (Part 1) N.B. Since Chinese characters are an integral part of this course and will be given no separate introduction by the course instructors, students with no prior knowledge of Chinese characters should ensure that they discuss this issue with their class teacher at the beginning of the semester.

JAPN1188.

Japanese language II (Part 1) (6 credits)

This course is open to first year students who have completed approximately 150 hours of Japanese language studies at other institutions prior to entering HKU, or who, at the time of their admission to HKU, have attained a level of Japanese proficiency equivalent to that of students who have successfully completed the course JAPN1099. Japanese Language I (Part 2). This course covers elementary Japanese grammar, and aims to provide Japanese language students with a solid grounding in the four areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening. Assessment: 100% coursework

JAPN1199.

Japanese language II (Part 2) (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of JAPN1188. Japanese language II (Part 1). The course is open to first year students who have successfully completed JAPN1188, or first year students who can demonstrate that they have attained a comparable level of ability in the Japanese language. It will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of basic Japanese grammar. Upon completion of the course, a successful learner should have acquired the necessary Japanese language abilities and study skills to progress to an intermediate level of Japanese proficiency, and show an increased aptitude for autonomous learning in the third year. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN1188. Japanese language II (Part 1)

Optional Courses JAPN1009. Introduction to Japanese linguistics (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is an introductory linguistics course with particular reference to the Japanese language. The language will be examined from both diachronic and synchronic perspectives and frequent cross linguistic comparisons will be made with Cantonese, Mandarin and English. The purpose of the course is to stimulate interest in the Japanese language, and facilitate the acquisitional process while at the same time promoting a general understanding of human language behaviour, an issue of great relevance to students of a second language. Assessment: 100% coursework (reading assignment summaries, test, presentation, midterm paper and term project)

JAPN1013.

Situational Japanese conversation (6 credits)

This course teaches basic Japanese conversational skills for use in such situations as may be encountered during short stays in Japan. The course also provides training in natural Japanese pronunciation to facilitate communication with native speakers. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN1088. Japanese language I (Part 1)

Second and Third Years Japanese Studies Programme 1. The Japanese Studies Programme course structure The Japanese Studies Programme consists of 3 components: (i) Japanese language courses: Japanese language forms the backbone of the programme in Japanese Studies. The courses that make up this component are designed to provide balanced training in reading, writing, speaking and listening and to take students from an elementary to an advanced level of competence in each of these skills.

(ii)

Japanese language-intensive courses: Courses in this category are used to back up the core language courses and are designed to broaden students knowledge of Japanese through the examination of a wide range of materials, including excerpts from novels, short stories, newspaper articles, essays, comic books, TV programmes, web pages and so on. The primary aim of these courses, however, is to make use of such materials to analyse and discuss various aspects of Japanese society and culture. All language-intensive courses require some knowledge of the Japanese language and are open to students who are taking Japanese language courses. Non-Japanese language course students who have attained a comparable level of proficiency in Japanese may also apply for admission to these courses. Japan-related interdisciplinary content courses: Interdisciplinary content courses are taught by members of the Japanese Studies programme along with members of other disciplines, such as Fine Arts, History, Geography, Music and Sociology, who employ different disciplinary approaches to aspects of Japanese Studies. The aim of these courses is to provide students with a deeper understanding of different facets of Japanese society and culture. Interdisciplinary content courses are open to all students in the Faculty of Arts as well as to students from other designated Faculties/Schools. Some courses are open to students from all faculties.

(iii)

2.

Major in Japanese Studies Programme

2A. A major in Japanese Studies consists of 54 credits in the Japanese Studies programme to be taken in the Second and Third years. To major in Japanese Studies, students who have no prior qualifications in the Japanese language and have completed JAPN1088. Japanese language I (Part 1) (6 credits), JAPN1099. Japanese language I (Part 2) (6 credits) and JAPN1011. Introduction to Japanese studies (6 credits) in the first year must normally take the following language courses in their second year: JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) (6 credits) Students who do not elect to participate in a one-year exchange programme to Japan must normally take the following courses in their third year. JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) (6 credits) Students who do elect to participate in a one-year exchange programme to Japan must normally take the following courses in their third year: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) (6 credits) Students who have prior qualifications in the Japanese language and have completed JAPN1188. Japanese language II (Part 1) (6 credits), JAPN1199. Japanese language II (Part 2) (6 credits) and JAPN1011. Introduction to Japanese studies (6 credits) in the first year must normally take the following language courses in their second and/or third year in order to major in Japanese Studies. JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) (6 credits)

However, students who have the applicable course instructors permission to do so can take JAPN3188 and JAPN3199 instead of/in addition to JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) and JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) as part of their requirement for a BA. In addition, all students must complete at least one Japanese language-intensive course (6 credits) (to be selected from List F at the end of this section) in each of their second and third years, and must also complete three interdisciplinary content courses (6 credits each) (to be selected from List G at the end of this section) during the two-year period that comprises their second and third years (completing at least one in each of their second and third years). 2B. Special Honours (SH) in Japanese Studies Goals and objectives of the SH programme The SH provides students with opportunities to achieve upper-advanced levels of Japanese language proficiency, along with superior critical and analytical understanding in their study of Japanese culture and society. By the end of the programme, students will be able to: Use Japanese with high levels of accuracy and fluency in most formal and informal contexts and in the discussion of practical, social and abstract topics. Communicate effectively, express opinions, and hypothesize in oral/written communication. Read and fully comprehend a variety of literary texts and passage/pieces of expository prose. Follow the essentials of complex discourse in academic/professional settings, in lectures, speeches and reports. Attain a superior understanding of a range of fields within Japanese Studies, sufficient to create a sound basis for postgraduate research in either an English-medium or Japanese-medium programme. Display the ability to articulate a sophisticated level of critical and analytical argument about Japan in Japanese, sufficient to create a sound basis for postgraduate research in a Japanesemedium programme. Eligibility Students who took part in a one-year exchange programme to Japan. Students who did not take part in a one-year exchange programme to Japan, but obtained grade A in JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) or JAPN1199. Japanese language II (Part 2) or JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2), and have a recommendation from a Japanese Studies teacher. Assessment for Special Honours Exit assessment based on course grades: an average grade of B or above in Japanese Studies major courses is required for the award of a Special Honours. Course/credit requirements The SH consists of 60 credit units as follows. Core language courses To obtain Special Honours in Japanese Studies, students must take one of the following five combinations of language courses.

A: Year 1: JAPN1088. Japanese language I (Part 1) JAPN1099. Japanese language I (Part 2) Year 2: JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) (with grade A in JAPN2099 and a teachers recommendation) Year 3: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) B: Year 1: JAPN1088. Japanese language I (Part 1) JAPN1099. Japanese language I (Part 2) Year 2: JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) (one-year exchange) Year 3: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) C: Year 1: JAPN1188. Japanese language II (Part 1) JAPN1199. Japanese language II (Part 2) Year 2: JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) (with grade A in JAPN2199 and a teachers recommendation) Year 3: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) D: Year 1: JAPN1188. Japanese language II (Part 1) JAPN1199. Japanese language II (Part 2) (one-year exchange) Year 2 or 3: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) E: Year 1: JAPN1188. Japanese language II (Part 1) JAPN1199. Japanese language II (Part 2) Year 2: JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) (one-year exchange) Year 3: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) Language-intensive courses 12 credits including at least 6 credits from the following courses. JAPN3016. Advanced business Japanese (6 credits) JAPN3025. Advanced media Japanese (6 credits) Non-SH students are normally not eligible to take the language intensive courses listed above. Exceptions can be made however, at the teachers discretion, should non-SH students wish to take these courses.

Content courses 24 credits including at least 12 credits from the following courses. JAPN3004. Contemporary Japanese fiction (6 credits) JAPN3006. Extended essay in Japanese studies (9 credits) (The essay must be written in Japanese) JAPN3008. Contemporary Japanese popular music (6 credits) JAPN3009. Japanese film (6 credits) JAPN3021. Communication and society (6 credits) Non-SH students are normally not eligible to take the content courses listed above, with the exception of JAPN3006. Exceptions can be made however, at the teachers discretion, should non-SH students wish to take these courses. Credit transfer Core language courses JAPN3188 (Part 1) and JAPN3199 (Part 2) are mandatory for SH students and credit transfer for these courses is not accepted. Language intensive courses and content courses Credit transfer can be considered in the case of students who have taken similar courses at other institutions. Students are required to submit detailed information about the course (ex: syllabus and course description, course materials, etc.) to programme coordinators in order to have their credit transfer request considered. 3. Minor in Japanese Studies Programme The Japanese Studies Programme (Disciplinary Minors) consists of 24 credit units as follows: 3A. Minor in Japanese Language A minor in Japanese Language shall consist of 24 credit units. Students with no prior qualifications in the Japanese language must take 24 credits from List C below. List C JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) (6 credits) JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) (6 credits) The pre-requisite courses are JAPN1088. Japanese language I (Part 1) (6 credits) and JAPN1099. Japanese language I (Part 2) (6 credits) Students with prior qualifications in the Japanese language must take 12 credits from List D below. List D JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) (6 credits) In addition, they must complete at least two third year Japanese language-intensive courses (6 credits each) (to be selected from List F at the end of this section) in the third year. The pre-requisite courses are JAPN1188. Japanese language II (Part 1) (6 credits) and JAPN1199. Japanese language II (Part 2) (6 credits).

3B.

Minor in Japanese Culture

A minor in Japanese Culture shall consist of 24 credit units of second and third-year interdisciplinary content courses from the Japanese Studies syllabus. Students must complete at least one interdisciplinary content course (6 credits) (to be selected from List G at the end of this section) in each of the second and third years. As a pre-requisite, students must pass 6 credits of first-year courses in the first or second semester. The pre-requisite course is JAPN1011. Introduction to Japanese studies (6 credits). The following courses cannot count towards a minor in Japanese culture: core language courses and language-intensive courses. Second Year Courses JAPN2002. Japan in Japanese (6 credits)

This tutorial-based content course is primarily a reading course. It is offered solely to second-year students who have successfully completed JAPN1088. Japanese language I (Part 1) and JAPN1099. Japanese language I (Part 2). The course aims to develop students reading skills through the guided reading of texts relating to Japanese culture and society. As students learn to read more fluently, not only will their linguistic abilities improve, their knowledge and awareness of Japanese culture will also be enhanced. Assessment: 100% coursework (weekly assignments, vocabulary quizzes, comprehension tests, project work (short report and presentation)) Co-requisite: JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) JAPN2007. Modern Japanese short stories (6 credits)

This is a tutorial-based language-intensive course for second year students. The course aims to introduce students to the richness of Japanese literature, through careful study of a number of modern short stories. Students will be required to read original Japanese texts written by authors representative of Japans long literary tradition. The themes and ideas present in each story will be thoroughly discussed. Literary styles and the techniques of individual writers will be analysed and contrasted in order to enhance students analytical and critical thinking abilities. Another aim of the course is to improve students reading and speaking skills through literary appreciation and discussion. Grammatical explanations will be provided during class in order to facilitate understanding. Assessment: 100% coursework (tests, presentation(s) and essay assignment) Co-requisite: JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) or JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) JAPN2008. Translation I (Japanese into English) (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This language-intensive course aims to equip students with the skills necessary to translate Japanese texts into English. Students will be taught to analyse Japanese sentences in detail and translate them accurately into idiomatic English. The course starts with simple texts, carefully selected to demonstrate a variety of sentence structures, and gradually progresses to more complicated texts, dealing with topics studied in some of the content courses. Various types of specialized vocabulary and different writing styles will be introduced as the course progresses. Students will be expected to prepare for class by working on texts beforehand. There will be a number of written assignments for which students will be required to analyse sentence structures and prepare written translations of short texts. Assessment: 100% coursework Co-requisite: JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) and JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2)

JAPN2009.

Translation I (Chinese/Japanese, Japanese/Chinese) (6 credits)

This language-intensive course aims to provide students with the basic skills required for translating Japanese texts into Chinese and vice versa. Students will translate short, simple texts, chosen to illustrate a range of sentence patterns in both Chinese and Japanese. Texts with more complex structures, that contain a wide variety of vocabulary and that typify different writing styles, will gradually be introduced to build up students translation skills. Students will be familiarised with a number of reference tools useful in Chinese/Japanese translation and will learn to make use of them in their work. Assessment: 70% coursework, 30% examination Examination: A two-hour written examination at the end of the second semester Co-requisite: JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) and JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) or JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) and JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) JAPN2032. The changing image of Hong Kong in Japanese writings (6 credits)

This is a tutorial-based language-intensive course for second year students. Throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, a large number of Japanese travellers visited Hong Kong. The reasons behind their visits were numerous, but Hong Kongs unique blend of modernity and colonialism never failed to make a very strong impression on them; Japanese records and articles about Hong Kong are therefore abundant. In this course, representative passages will be selected and studied in their original versions. Through the examination of these materials, the course aims to enhance students understanding of Hong Kong-Japan relations. The stereotypical images or views of Hong Kong apparent in many of these Japanese texts will be evaluated and discussed in light of the historical context in which they were written. Events such as the anti-Japan riots, the Diaoyutai issue and the phenomenonal popularity of Japanese culture among local youngsters, all of which have had, and in some cases continue to have, a significant influence on Hong Kong-Japan relations, will be looked at and discussed. As a language-intensive course, the aim is to further improve students reading abilities by exposing them to a variety of writing styles. Differences in writing techniques and in how arguments are presented to the reader will also be dwelt upon in order to strengthen students potential for analytical and critical thinking. Assessment: 100% coursework (quizzes, presentation(s) and essay assignment) JAPN2036. Japanese text analysis (3 credits)

This course will introduce a variety of short Japanese texts which will be read and explained during a series of interactive tutorials with the objective of training students in grammatical and textual analysis. The aim is to enhance students understanding of complex grammatical structures, to enable them to analyse, and differentiate between, different types of text, and for them to grasp the various elements that ensure the cohesion and coherence of a particular text. The course has no textbook other than materials prepared (and put on WebCT) by the teacher but students are expected to make use of Japanese grammar reference books and dictionaries in their preparations for the tutorials. Assessment: 100% coursework (50% participation, 50% tests and assignments) JAPN2041. Comprehensive basic grammar (6 credits)

This course aims to consolidate and further expand students grammatical knowledge. The course will start with a revision of basic grammar patterns taught in the first year, to ensure that they are fully understood. Following that, new patterns commonly used in daily life will be introduced. Though the courses focus will be on grammar, a wide range of vocabulary, listening and reading exercises will be incorporated to promote proficiency in these equally important areas.

Assessment: 100% coursework Co-requisite: JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) JAPN2042. Productive skills I (6 credits)

This course is designed for students who have completed approximately 150 hours of Japanese language studies, and thus have a basic knowledge of Japanese grammar. The course aims to develop/enhance students proficiency in Japanese and previously acquired language skills through various activities and actual usage of the language. Upon completion of the course, successful students will have mastered the basic language skills necessary to effectively communicate in local (i.e. Hong Kong) situations that call for the application of Japanese language skills. Students will undergo language training designed to improve their Japanese oral production skills (which include pronunciation, conversation and speech presentation) as well as writing skills. Assessment: 100% coursework Co-requisite: JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) JAPN2043. Productive skills II (6 credits)

This course aims to enhance students previously acquired Japanese language skills through various activities and tasks, assignments and exercises. In addition to providing further training in accurate pronunciation and intonation, the course will concentrate on improving students listening, reading and speaking skills. Using various pedagogical approaches, students will be introduced to the characteristics of written and spoken Japanese, as well as given instruction in how to master different means of expression, and in how to present their ideas verbally and in writing. Assessment: 100% coursework Co-requisite: JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of JAPN1099. Japanese language I (Part 2), and covers elementary Japanese grammar. It is a balanced course that involves reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. The course aims to provide students with a strong grounding in the Japanese language. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN1099. Japanese language I (Part 2) or equivalent N.B. This course is designed for students who do not have a thorough grounding in elementary Japanese grammar. Students with a strong/pre-existing Japanese language background (e.g. students who have attended language courses outside the university, have lived in Japan, or have Japanese parents) should check with the applicable teachers as to their suitability for the course before enrolling in it. Students may be required to take a qualifying examination. JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1), and basic grammar will be covered in depth. Additional training will be provided to enable students to successfully use the fundamental grammatical patterns already acquired to express themselves in natural and fluent Japanese. Readily available everyday learning materials will be used to encourage independent study. Upon completion of the course, a successful learner should have acquired the necessary Japanese language abilities and study skills to progress to an intermediate level of Japanese proficiency, and show an increased aptitude for autonomous learning in the third year. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1)

N.B. This course is designed for students who do not have a thorough grounding in elementary Japanese grammar. Students with a strong/pre-existing Japanese language background (e.g. students who have attended language courses outside the university, have lived in Japan, or have Japanese parents) should check with the applicable teachers as to their suitability for the course before enrolling in it. Students may be required to take a qualifying examination.

Third Year Courses JAPN3004. Contemporary Japanese fiction (6 credits)

This Japanese-medium interdisciplinary content course looks at selected works of fiction by post-war Japanese writers. Students will be expected to read, understand and analyse these works in their original, Japanese-language, version, and required to write a long essay about one of them. The themes, literary techniques and styles of these various fictional works will be critically evaluated and discussed at length, in line with the courses aim to provide students with a greater understanding and enjoyment of Japanese literature. Assessment: 100% coursework (essay assignment) Co-requisite: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) or JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2)

JAPN3006.

Extended essay in Japanese studies (9 credits)

This interdisciplinary content course may be taken only by third year students who have accumulated at least 54 credits as part of their BA in Japanese Studies, and who wish to specialize in a particular topic. Students must obtain their supervisors approval for their choice of topic, and the latter must be selected and discussed under their supervisors tutorial guidance, before it is written up in either English or Japanese as an extended research essay. The length of the essay cannot be less than 8,000 words in English, or 10,000 characters in Japanese. Assessment: 100% coursework

JAPN3007.

Translation II - Japanese English (6 credits)

This advanced translation course aims to help students acquire the necessary skills and to render a variety of Japanese texts into English. The first objective of the course is to improve students competence in both the original language (Japanese) and the target language (English). Students are expected to acquire the necessary grammatical and analytical tools to enable a grammatically and semantically correct understanding of the Japanese text. This objective will be attained through the completion of practical Japanese-into-English translation exercises, both in class and as homework. The second objective is to introduce students to a number of translation strategies and concepts which can help them evaluate their own translations and those of others. Various approaches to translation and their appropriateness to different types of texts will be discussed. This objective will be accomplished through lectures, reading course handouts and completion of practical exercises aimed at evaluating particular translations in terms of the theories introduced during the course. Assessment: 100% coursework Co-requisite: JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) and JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2), or JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) and JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2)

JAPN3008.

Contemporary Japanese popular music (6 credits)

This Japanese-medium interdisciplinary content course looks at the contemporary Japanese popular music scene since World War Two. The main approach used will be anthropological rather than musicological or ethno-musicological. The course will take a close look at how the Japanese popular music industry was established and developed. It will also examine how the images of particular popular singers and their songs were constructed by the music industry, and then revised to take into account audience response. It will also explore the social and historical circumstances that led to the popularity of a particular singer or song. Assessment: 100% coursework (assignment, quiz and test) Co-requisite: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) or JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part2)

JAPN3009.

Japanese film (6 credits)

This Japanese-medium interdisciplinary content course introduces students to contemporary Japanese filmmakers (e.g. Iwai Shunji, Furuhata Yasuo, etc.) and their works. Students will watch carefully selected films (with Japanese, English and/or Chinese subtitles) and discuss them in Japanese. The course aims to enhance students appreciation of Japanese films, to provide them with a general introduction to Japanese films and film directors, and to offer them the opportunity to discuss the content and style of these films in Japanese. Assessment: 100% coursework (essay and discussions) Co-requisite: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) or JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2)

JAPN3010.

Translation II (Chinese/Japanese, Japanese/Chinese) (6 credits)

This language-intensive course is a continuation of JAPN2009. Translation I (Chinese/Japanese, Japanese/Chinese). It aims to further develop students skills through the translation of more complex passages from Japanese into Chinese and vice versa. Excerpts in both languages and covering a variety of topics and themes will be selected from established sources. Assessment: 70% coursework, 30% examination Examination: A two-hour written examination at the end of the second semester Co-requisite: JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) and JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) or JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) and JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part2)

JAPN3011.

Japanese in popular culture (6 credits)

This language-intensive course takes a look at the distinctive Japanese terminology used in various forms of Japanese popular culture, including fairy tales, childrens songs, TV programmes, magazines, manga, anime, popular songs and poems. The course aims to provide students with an opportunity to immerse themselves in and gain a better understanding of Japanese popular culture and to enhance their Japanese language abilities in this specific context. Assessment: 100% coursework

JAPN3014.

Project in Japanese business (9 credits)

This interdisciplinary content course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge of Japanese language, society and culture to a project commissioned by a Japanese business organization. Through this project, students will gain real life experience in dealing with Japanese organizations at a managerial level, while perfecting their communication and interpersonal skills. Upon completion of their projects, students will make use of various theoretical frameworks to analyze the problems encountered during their tasks and will write these up in the form of an essay. Enrolment in this course involves a selection process and requires the approval of the course instructor. Assessment: 100% coursework (report, project portfolio, presentation, etc.) Co-requisite: Either JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) or JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1)

JAPN3015.

Business Japanese (3 credits)

This is a language-intensive course for third year students. Classes are held once a week. The course will concentrate on the acquisition of basic spoken business Japanese skills and on the behaviour appropriate to a Japanese business context. Students will learn the language styles, vocabulary and phraseology needed to deal with a variety of business situations. Students enrolled in JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) or JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) are not eligible to take this course. Assessment: 100% coursework (assignments, quizzes and oral interview test)

JAPN3016.

Advanced business Japanese (6 credits)

This is an advanced language-intensive course for students who are enrolled in JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2). Classes are held twice a week. The first class will concentrate on the reading and understanding of business correspondence and other business documents. Students will learn the formats required for proper Japanese business correspondence, and how to tailor business correspondence to a variety of topics. They will increase their knowledge of formal honorific written Japanese, as well as of specialized business vocabulary, allowing them to fully understand the format of these documents and draft their own. The second class will go beyond the basics of spoken business Japanese and focus on more advanced interactive skills. Students will learn with the appropriate language styles, vocabulary and phraseology to deal with a variety of business situations. Assessment: 100% coursework (assignments, written/ oral quizzes, discussions and presentations) Co-requisite: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) or JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2)

JAPN3020.

Advanced translation, Japanese to Chinese (6 credits)

This language-intensive course aims to promote students skills in translating Japanese texts into Chinese. Through discussions and regular practice, students will learn about the subtleties and complexities of Japanese expressions, and how to render them into fluent Chinese. To familiarize students with different genres of writings, newspaper articles, literary works and other kinds of Japanese texts will be introduced. A small translation project will be carried out during the course to enhance students language competence and translation skills. Assessment: 70% coursework, 30% examination Examination: A two-hour written examination at the end of the second semester Co-requisite: JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) and JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) or JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part1) and JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part2)

JAPN3021.

Communication and society (6 credits)

This Japanese-medium interdisciplinary content course explores the social behaviour of Japanese people embedded in their language use. A sociolinguistic approach to Japanese culture is promoted through students active participation in the empirical analyses of language variations such as dialects, gender differences and age markers. Coursework also includes the examination of problems that frequently occur in cross-cultural communication. Assessment: 100% coursework (project, presentation, journal writing and essays) Co-requisite: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) or JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) JAPN3025. Advanced media Japanese (6 credits)

This advanced language-intensive course is designed for students who are enrolled in JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) or JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2). The course aims to help students acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to evaluate information drawn from a variety of media sources. It will also provide them with the training necessary to extract factual information from both oral and written texts and increase their understanding of the ideas these texts convey. Assessment: 100% coursework (quizzes, project and presentation) Co-requisite: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) or JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) JAPN3044. Japanese language II(b) (Part 1) (3 credits)

This course is a continuation of JAPN2055. Japanese language I(b) (Part 2). The course aims to provide a quick and effective way of learning essential Japanese, thereby establishing a solid foundation for the study of Japanese at a more advanced level. To make the most of the course, students must commit themselves to doing a lot of work beyond what is accomplished in class, including the memorizing of new vocabulary and the completion of weekly written and listening exercises. The course is open to third year Faculty of Arts students. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN2055. Japanese language I(b) (Part 2) or equivalent JAPN3055. Japanese language II(b) (Part 2) (3 credits)

This course is a continuation of JAPN3044. Japanese language II(b) (Part 1). It aims to consolidate what students have learned in JAPN3044. Japanese language II(b) (Part 1). To make the most of the course, students must commit themselves to doing work beyond what is accomplished in class, including the memorizing of new vocabulary and the completion of weekly written and listening exercises. The course is open to third year Faculty of Arts students who have completed and passed the examination for JAPN3044. Japanese language II(b) (Part 1). Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN3044. Japanese language II(b) (Part 1) or equivalent JAPN3066. Japanese language III(a) (Part 1) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This language course is open to students who have successfully completed JAPN3055. Japanese language II(b) (Part 2). The course provides further training to students, with the aim of ensuring that they acquire a balanced range of language skills. In addition, the course is designed to enhance students understanding of Japanese society and culture so that they use these skills appropriately. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN3055. Japanese language II(b) (Part 2) or equivalent

JAPN3077.

Japanese language III(a) (Part 2) (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a continuation of JAPN3066. Japanese language III(a) (Part 1). It aims to consolidate students knowledge of Japanese through oral practice and other classroom activities, and to further develop their language skills. This course is open to students who have successfully completed JAPN3066. Japanese language III(a) (Part 1). Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN3066. Japanese language III(a) (Part 1) or equivalent JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) (6 credits)

This language course is designed for students who have taken part in a one-year exchange programme to Japan or who have a similar level of proficiency in Japanese. Students in the Japanese Studies Special Honours stream are required to complete this course. The course focuses evenly on all four language skills, i.e. listening, speaking, reading and writing, and aims to help students achieve upperadvanced levels of Japanese proficiency. JAPN3188s main focus is to provide students with the language skills necessary for them to carry out the course assignments required by JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2). Credit transfer for this course is not accepted. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: Course instructors approval JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2) (6 credits)

This language course is designed for students who took part in a one-year exchange programme to Japan or who have a similar level of proficiency in Japanese. Students in the Japanese Studies Special Honours stream are required to complete the course. The course introduces hands-on activities that allow students to put what they learned in JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) to practical use. Credit transfer for this course is not accepted. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) and the Course instructors approval Second and Third Year Courses JAPN2003. Introduction to Japanese literature (6 credits)

This general interdisciplinary content course offers an overview of Japanese novels, poems and plays. The aim of this course is to provide students with a strong foundation in the historical development of Japanese literature. The course will cover Japanese myth, monogatari, waka, renga and haiku. Assessment: 100% coursework (tests, presentation(s) and essay assignment) Prerequisite: Basic Japanese language knowledge is required JAPN2010. Japanese business: an anthropological introduction (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course - taught by means of lectures and tutorials - focuses on various aspects of Japanese business. It is particularly concerned with the social organization and culture of the Japanese salaryman, and deals with such varied topics as company socialization, decision-making, management procedures, gender relations, leisure activities, sake drinking and so on. The course is open to both second- and third-year Japanese Studies students, as well as to students from other departments and faculties who may have an academic interest in its contents. Assessment: 100% coursework (group projects and final essays)

JAPN2011.

Anthropology of Japan (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course - taught by means of lectures and tutorials - is designed to provide undergraduate students specializing in Japanese Studies with a comprehensive introduction to, and understanding of, certain aspects of contemporary Japanese society. As such it will focus on such themes as comics, tourism, sexuality and TV dramas. Assessment: 100% coursework (group projects and final essays) JAPN2014. China and Japan (6 credits)

This interdisciplinary course introduces students to the study of the history and politics of SinoJapanese relations in the context of the East Asia world order up to the early twentieth-first century. The course is divided into two parts: The first part of the course takes on a macro-historical approach, and examines the modernization process of Japan and China in a comparative perspective, and in the process dissects the complicated relationship that China and Japan had with each other up to end of the Cold War. The second part of the course examines post Cold War Sino-Japanese relations. Students are introduced to topics by means of two broad survey lectures, and are invited to examine in greater detail the various controversial issues within this set of bilateral relations. The course will examine the following themes from the perspective of Sino-Japanese relations: historical legacy, nationalism and identity, the Pinnacles (Senkaku/Diaoyutai) Islands dispute, the Taiwan issue, the Korean Peninsula crisis and the competition for energy sources. By the end of the course, students will hopefully be able to reach some sort of understanding as to whether China and Japan are destined to be rivals, or whether they can actually co-exist as great powers and promote peace and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. Assessment: 100% coursework (presentations and essays) JAPN2015. Japanese enterprise groupings (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course - taught by means of lectures and tutorials - concentrates on the study of Japanese enterprise groupings. It will start by introducing three major theoretical perspectives on economic organizations - structural, strategic and institutional so as to provide students with a theoretical understanding of these groupings. The histories of different enterprise groupings, their operation and the function they serve will then be examined. Analysis will focus on the roles played by major Japanese banks, general trading firms, insurance companies, core member corporations of the groupings, and on the so-called preferential trading between core large corporations and their peripheral companies. Finally, the discussion of these topics will be looked at in the context of Japanese and American trade disputes. Assessment: 100% coursework (group projects and final essays) JAPN2016. Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese I Comparative phonology (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course will detail the phonological components of Japanese and Cantonese through the extensive examination of current theories and the application of contrastive analysis. Besides introducing both features commonly found in all human language sound systems and characteristics specific to a select few, the course will help students familiarize themselves with the most common forms of transcription used in language teaching, including the most important of all, the International Phonetic Alphabets (IPA).

Assessment:

100% coursework (a series of transcription tests and a final project on comparative studies)

JAPN2018.

Popular culture and artistic activity in Japan (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course looks at various aspects of art and popular culture in Japan. It will mainly focus on contemporary Japan, looking at television, manga (comics), music, the tea ceremony and ceramic art, to name just a few of the topics covered. The main approach used will be anthropological/sociological. The course will look at the production and consumption of art and popular culture: considering how it is produced, by whom, and for whom. Who engages in these artistic or cultural activities, using what approach, and why? The course will examine what can be learned about Japanese society from looking at the way cultural and artistic activities are organized and engaged in. It will also consider examples of art and popular culture in contemporary Japan such as comics and television dramas and ask what these texts reveal about Japanese society. Coursework options include the analysis of these texts and their impact on other East Asian societies, including Hong Kong. It should be noted that this course requires a high standard of analytical thinking and that its theoretical content is significant. Assessment: 100% coursework (two essays, oral presentation and tutorial participation)

JAPN2024.

Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese III Syntactic features and pedagogical implications (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course initially focuses on a theoretical discussion of the grammatical peculiarities of the languages in question, from the perspective of two natural world languages with their own distinctive features. Next, these languages are examined and contrasted in relation to the potential problem areas that arise when they are considered either as the source language or the target language in the course of acquisition, i.e. the learning of Japanese by Cantonese native speakers or of Cantonese by Japanese native speakers. Assessment: 100% coursework (assessment portfolio including lecture and reading summaries, tests, presentation and term paper)

JAPN2026.

Japanese language III extended (6 credits)

This language-intensive course is designed for students who have spent one year studying in Japan or who have attained a comparable level of proficiency in Japanese*. The course introduces activities that integrate all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Coursework assignments include discussions, role-plays, debating, the summarizing of written documents, the expressing of opinions in the form of essays, oral presentations, etc. Some of the topics covered in the course include self-improvement, cultural comparisons, social issues and international relations. (*For these students, a recommendation from a Japanese Studies programme teacher is required.) Assessment: 100% coursework (classroom performance, homework, project)

JAPN2027.

Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese II Phonological transfer and pedagogy in foreign language acquisition (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course will highlight potential areas of native language interference in the acquisition of a second or third languages pronunciation system using the difficulties encountered by native Cantonese and Japanese speakers when learning another language as an example. The course will use theoretical discussions and knowledge gained from JAPN2016. Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese I as a basis for training students to predict these areas of interference. Languages such as English, Mandarin, French and Korean will serve as references. Assessment: 100% coursework (tutorial tasks, test and a final project on pedagogy) Prerequisite: JAPN2016. Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese I - Comparative phonology

JAPN2029.

Japanese popular music and Hong Kong society (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course examines the way in which Japanese popular music was integrated into the Hong Kong music scene in the 1980s, a time when Japanese popular music was at its most influential. To understand this phenomenon, the course will first take a close look at the popular music scene in Japan in the 1970s and the 1980s. Then, it will examine how socio-political developments in Hong Kong shaped the local popular music industry and affected the selection, import, and distribution of Japanese popular music in the territory. Lastly, the course will look at changes in the way Japanese popular music has been consumed in Hong Kong from the 1990s to the present. In so doing, it aims to provide students with an introduction to the contemporary popular music scene in both Hong Kong and Japan. The main approach used will be social scientific rather than musicological. Assessment: 100% coursework (quiz, test and essay)

JAPN2030.

Japanese business, culture and communication (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course focuses on intercultural communication involving Japanese professionals. The course will explore how and why members of different groups misunderstand each other in spoken, written and electronically mediated communication. It will consider the ways in which people use language to claim and display complex and often multiple identities. Rather than adopting a one-size-fits-all approach and applying it to both Japanese and Chinese professionals, the course will take a situation-based approach to the examination of professional communication across cultures. Assessment: 100% coursework (projects, presentations and essays)

JAPN2031.

The media and Japan (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This interdisciplinary content course introduces students to the workings of the electronic media in Japan. The course will focus on the following three areas: coverage of the Hong Kong handover; TV documentary features on international affairs; and Japanese TV entertainment programmes available

in Hong Kong. It will examine how the Japanese media covered the 1997 handover and will contrast its coverage of the event with that of other international media organisations. Students will watch and analyse feature-length documentaries whose broadcasting subsequently influenced the decisions of high-ranking Japanese Government officials. The course will also look at the distribution and consumption of Japanese cartoons, dramas and entertainment shows amongst the local Hong Kong Chinese population from the 1970s onwards. Assessment: 100% coursework (projects, presentations and essays) JAPN2034. Education in contemporary Japanese society (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Education in contemporary Japan has been both praised for being child-centred and humanistic, and criticized as pressurized and exam-focused. This course tries to sort out the myths from the realities. It will look at education from preschools to high schools, and find out how serious problems like bullying and exam pressure really are. It will also ask if Japanese education gives all children an equal chance, and look at how Japanese children who have lived overseas cope when they return. A visit to Hong Kongs Japanese schools will be arranged as part of the course, allowing students to witness Japanese education first hand. Assessment: 100% coursework (two essays, oral presentation and class participation) JAPN2035. Women in Japan and Hong Kong (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to provide students with a general understanding of gender issues in contemporary Japan and Hong Kong. It aims to help students develop an awareness of gender issues in daily life in their own society, as well as to gain knowledge of the historical and cultural backgrounds that underpin modern gender roles. The course encourages students to form independent opinions and ideas and to present them cogently and persuasively in speech and writing. Students are also expected to reflect on their own gender role and their assumptions about gender differences, as well as gender discrimination in their own society. Through lectures and tutorials the course will explore various aspects of womens lives in Japan comparing and contrasting them with those of women in Hong Kong. Assessment: 100% coursework (a research project, reflections, presentations and participation in group discussions) JAPN2038. Interpretation II (Putonghua and Cantonese Japanese) (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of Interpretation I. The aim of this course is to further enhance students ability in terms of reception and production of the target language. Assessment: 100% coursework Co-requisite: JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2) or JAPN3199. Japanese Language IV (Part 2). JAPN2039. Negotiation and conflict resolution: a cross-cultural perspective (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course introduces students to some powerful frameworks for analyzing and preparing for negotiations and for resolving conflicts. Students will practice applying these frameworks through inclass simulations and role plays. The course will make use of numerous cross-cultural cases and readings (particularly relating to Japan and mainland China) to help students develop an awareness of how the cultural contexts and the cultural backgrounds of negotiators could influence negotiations.

Assessment:

100% course work (class participation, negotiation planning documents, class diary and research paper or book review) Understanding Japanese business through novels (6 credits)

JAPN2040.

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will introduce students to a number of Japanese-language economic or business novels that have been translated into English. By understanding the feelings, attitudes and personalities of a wide variety of literary characters, students will be able to gain insights into the drama of working life from a Japanese perspective. They will also gain a deeper understanding of how certain significant economic events have impacted companies and their employees. Assessment: 100% course work (class participation and two analytical essays) Prerequisite: none, although JAPN2010 or a prior knowledge of Japanese business or the Japanese economy would be helpful JAPN2044. Japanese language I(b) (Part 1) (3 credits)

This course is open to second and third year BA students with no previous knowledge of the Japanese language. It aims to teach students the fundamentals of the Japanese language and is intended to help them build basic linguistic and communicative skills in Japanese. Assessment: 100% coursework N.B.: Since Chinese characters are an integral part of this course and will be given no separate introduction by the course instructors, students who have no prior knowledge of Chinese characters should ensure that they discuss this issue with their class teacher at the beginning of the semester, before the end of the add/drop period. JAPN2045. Sex, gender, and technology in Japan and East Asia (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This class will explore the social and material structures that have shaped understandings of sex and gender in East Asia, focusing on Japan, with some exploration of the Chinese and Korean situations. Technology is taken to be the sum of the techniques and practices that shape material, social, and cultural production and reproduction. This deliberately broad definition allows us to trace the interactions between social norms, political structures, and cultural change. Our source materials are similarly interdisciplinary: they are drawn from literature, memoirs, and anthropology as well as history. Assessment: 100% coursework (presentations, essay assignments, etc) JAPN2046. Critical inquiries into Japanese and East Asian modernities (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This seminar will examine the role of Japan in Asia, beginning with an Area Studies inquiry to investigate the boundaries and purposes of Japanese Studies and Asian Studies. This inquiry will lead to a further examination of how the modern experiences of Japan and Asia were seen by both non-Asians and Asian. What does it mean to be the first modern nation of Asia? What is the significance of Japans modern experience for Asia? The topic covered will include (but are not limited to): Japan, Orientalism, colonialism and decolonization, inventions of traditions, modernity, nationalism and identity. Assessment: 100% coursework (presentations, essay assignments, etc)

JAPN2047.

Japan and China as great powers in international security and global affairs (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second and third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to provide students with a theoretical as well as a policy-oriented introduction to the study of International Security and Global Affairs, paying special attention to the role of Japan and China as strategic and security actors in the world. The ascendancy of China and Japan in the post Cold War era has major repercussions as their economic clout, diplomatic stature and political influence are already felt way beyond the Asia-Pacific region. Their rise not only signifies the emergence of new global Great Powers, but heralds a new period in the history of both Japanese and Chinese foreign relations. For the first time in history, we witness a strong China co-existing next to a strong Japan. As both Japan and China seek to carve out new roles for themselves worldwide, this course invites students to re-examine how China and Japan could and should contribute to global affairs. In particular, this course examines how China and Japan are making their presence felt in various parts in the world. At the same time, students are invited to consider regional and international security through the study of Japanese and Chinese foreign relations by looking at their record of direct military and political participation, and also through their multilateral diplomacy and institution-building activities. Assessment: 100% coursework

JAPN2048.

Selected readings in Japanese Studies (6 credits)

This tutorial-based language-intensive course provides students with an opportunity to read and discuss Japanese-language texts related to specific aspects of Japanese language. It is open to second, third and fourth year students who have successfully completed JAPN1199 OR at least one 2000-level language intensive course. Assessment: 100% coursework (short quizzes, presentation(s) and essay assignment) Co-requisite: JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) or approval from the instructor

JAPN2049.

Media Japanese (6 credits)

This language-intensive course enhances students listening and reading capabilities in the Japanese language through the watching of Japanese TV programmes (primarily internet broadcasts), and the reading of Japanese newspapers and current affairs publications. It also introduces students to the most prominent Japanese media outlets. Assessment: 100% coursework (quizzes, project and presentation) Co-requisite: JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) or JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2)

JAPN2051.

Interpretation I (6 credits)

This elementary course in interpretation is skill-oriented (listening and speaking) with a focus on rendering Cantonese/English into Japanese and vice versa. Students are introduced to different practical and theoretical aspects of interpreting, modes of interpretation, as well as the skills necessary to provide consecutive interpretation in a variety of settings. Emphasis is placed on generating equivalent messages in Japanese and the target language(s) and on correctly interpreting the nuances arising from the cultural differences that exist between Hong Kong and Japan. Students are to be given opportunities to undertake practical training/ Interpreter Internships at selected Japanese institutions in Hong Kong.

Assessment: 100% coursework Co-requisite: JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) & JAPN2199. Japanese language III (Part 2), or JAPN3188. Japanese language IV (Part 1) & JAPN3199. Japanese language IV (Part 2)

JAPN2055.

Japanese language I(b) (Part 2) (3 credits)

This course is a continuation of JAPN2044. Japanese language I(b) (Part 1). Equal emphasis will be accorded to the four basic skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening, enabling students to further build on the Japanese language abilities they established in Part 1. Assessment: 100% coursework Prerequisite: JAPN2044. Japanese language I(b) (Part 1) or equivalent N.B.: Since Chinese characters are an integral part of this course and will be given no separate introduction by the course instructors, students who have no prior knowledge of Chinese characters should ensure they discuss this issue with their class teacher at the beginning of the semester, before the end of the add/drop period.

JAPN2188.

Japanese language III (Part 1) (6 credits)

This language course is a continuation of JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2), and continues to focus on developing a balanced range of language skills, but with additional emphasis on the applications of linguistic principles and methodology, as well as on reading skills, both general and specialized. Students who took part in a one-year exchange programme to Japan are not eligible to take this course. Credit transfer for this course is not accepted. Assessment: 100% coursework (test, quizzes, presentation and homework/portfolio) Prerequisite: JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) or JAPN1199. Japanese language II (Part 2) or equivalent

JAPN2199.

Japanese language III (Part 2) (6 credits)

This language course is a continuation of JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1) and again focuses on developing a balanced range of language skills, but with additional emphasis on the applications of linguistic principles and methodology, as well as on reading skills, both general and specialized. Students who have taken part in a one-year exchange programme to Japan are not eligible to take this course. Credit transfer for this course is not accepted. Assessment: 100% coursework (test, quizzes, presentation and homework/portfolio) Prerequisite: JAPN2188. Japanese language III (Part 1)

List E. Second Year

Japanese Language Courses

JAPN2088. Japanese language II (Part 1) (6 credits) JAPN2099. Japanese language II (Part 2) (6 credits)

Second and Third Years JAPN2044. JAPN2055. JAPN2188. JAPN2199. Third Year JAPN3044. JAPN3055. JAPN3066. JAPN3077. JAPN3188. JAPN3199. Japanese language II(b) (Part 1) (3 credits) Japanese language II(b) (Part 2) (3 credits) Japanese language III(a) (Part 1) (3 credits) Japanese language III(a) (Part 2) (3 credits) Japanese language IV (Part 1) (6 credits) Japanese language IV (Part 2) (6 credits) Japanese language I(b) (Part 1) (3 credits) Japanese language I(b) (Part 2) (3 credits) Japanese language III (Part 1) (6 credits) Japanese language III (Part 2) (6 credits)

List F. Second Year JAPN2007. JAPN2008. JAPN2009. JAPN2032. JAPN2036. JAPN2041. JAPN2042. JAPN2043.

Language-Intensive Courses

Modern Japanese short stories (6 credits) Translation I (Japanese into English) (6 credits) Translation I (Chinese/Japanese, Japanese/Chinese) (6 credits) The changing image of Hong Kong in Japanese writings (6 credits) Japanese text analysis (3 credits) Comprehensive basic grammar (6 credits) Productive skills I (6 credits) Productive skills II (6 credits)

Second and Third Years JAPN2026. JAPN2038. JAPN2048. JAPN2049. JAPN2051. Third Year JAPN3007. JAPN3010. JAPN3011. JAPN3015. JAPN3016. JAPN3020. JAPN3025. List G. Second Year JAPN2002. Japan in Japanese (6 credits) Translation II - Japanese English (6 credits) Translation II (Chinese/Japanese, Japanese/Chinese) (6 credits) Japanese in popular culture (6 credits) Business Japanese (3 credits) Advanced business Japanese (6 credits) Advanced translation, Japanese to Chinese (6 credits) Advanced media Japanese (6 credits) Interdisciplinary Content Courses Japanese language III extended (6 credits) Interpretation II (Putonghua and Cantonese Japanese) (6 credits) Selected readings in Japanese Studies (6 credits) Media Japanese (6 credits) Interpretation I (6 credits)

Second and Third Years JAPN2003. JAPN2010. JAPN2011. JAPN2014. JAPN2015. JAPN2016. JAPN2018. JAPN2024. JAPN2027. JAPN2029. JAPN2030. JAPN2031. JAPN2034. JAPN2035. JAPN2039. JAPN2040. JAPN2045. JAPN2046. JAPN2047. Third Year JAPN3004. JAPN3006. JAPN3008. JAPN3009. JAPN3014. JAPN3021. Contemporary Japanese fiction (6 credits) Extended essay in Japanese studies (9 credits) Contemporary Japanese popular music (6 credits) Japanese film (6 credits) Project in Japanese business (9 credits) Communication and society (6 credits) Introduction to Japanese literature (6 credits) Japanese business: an anthropological introduction (6 credits) Anthropology of Japan (6 credits) China and Japan (6 credits) Japanese enterprise groupings (6 credits) Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese I Comparative phonology (6 credits) Popular culture and artistic activity in Japan (6 credits) Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese III Syntactic features and pedagogical implications (6 credits) Comparative linguistics: Cantonese and Japanese II Phonological transfer and pedagogy in foreign language acquisition (6 credits) Japanese popular music and Hong Kong society (6 credits) Japanese business, culture and communication (6 credits) The media and Japan (6 credits) Education in contemporary Japanese society (6 credits) Women in Japan and Hong Kong (6 credits) Negotiation and conflict resolution: a cross-cultural perspective (6 credits) Understanding Japanese business through novels (6 credits) Sex, gender, and technology in Japan and East Asia (6 credits) Critical inquiries into Japanese and East Asian modernities (6 credits) Japan and China as great powers in international security and global affairs (6 Credits)

The following interdisciplinary content courses are available in other disciplines (although not all may be offered each year). Second and Third Years Fine Arts FINE2044. FINE2048. FINE2054. FINE2063. History HIST2008. HIST2009. HIST2026. HIST2040. HIST2105. Meiji Japan, 1868-1912 (6 credits) Modern Japan since 1912 (6 credits) Interpreting Japanese history through movies (6 credits) Life in Tokugawa Japan, 1603-1868 (6 credits) The rise of modern Japan, 1830s to the 1950s (6 credits) The whys of where: visual geographies of China and Japan (6 credits) Arts of Japan (6 credits) Visual culture of modern Japan (6 credits) Ink painting in Muromachi Japan (1392-1564) (6 credits)

HIST2106. Imperial Japan: Its modern wars and colonial empire (6 credits) HIST2107. The Second World War in Asia and the Pacific, 1931-1952 (6 credits) Department of Sociology SOCI0017. Japanese economic institutions (6 credits) SOCI0018. Japanese society (6 credits)

LANGUAGES The School of Modern Languages and Cultures, through its Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, and Thai sections, provides BA degree courses in Arabic, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, and Thai for the Arts Faculty. The School of Modern Languages and Cultures also offers some certificate and voluntary courses to students of all Faculties. The number of places in each group is limited in order to ensure an appropriate environment for language learning. Major in French Students enrolled in French courses in their first year may choose to major in French in their second and third years. The objective of the programme is to bring participants to a high level of proficiency in the language as well as to provide them with a sound knowledge of French society and culture. In order to declare a major in French, applicants must initially complete two foundation courses in their first year (LANG1001. French I.1 and LANG1002. French I.2, first and second semesters, 12 credits in all) and achieve grade C- minimum in French I.2 in order to declare a major in French. In addition, applicants will normally be required to take part in an intensive course offered by the School at the end of the second semester (usually in June). In their second and third years of study, students pursuing a major in French must take a total of 48 credits of French courses which should normally be distributed as follows: in the Second Year, 24 credits from courses at Level 200 (except LANG2072), of which 12 credits must be from the core language courses, i.e., LANG2063. French II.1 and LANG2064. French II.2; in the Third Year, 24 credits from courses at Level 300 (except LANG2072), of which 12 credits must be from the core language courses, i.e., LANG3057. French III.1 and LANG3058. French III.2 (See list of French courses). In addition, students will normally be required to take part in an intensive course offered by the School at the end of the fourth semester (usually in June). Alternatively, students will be strongly encouraged to participate in a linguistic stay in France during the summer. Major in German The B.A. Major in German provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of both spoken and written German. In addition to the acquisition of these linguistic skills students will be introduced to a wide range of aspects of contemporary German society and culture through the study of numerous multimedia materials and documents in the target language that will be included in courses in area studies, translation and literature in the Second and Third Year. All German Major Students are encouraged to attend an intensive summer language course (German in Germany) of 4 weeks duration at a university in Germany during the summer between their 2nd and 3rd year and successful completion of such a course at the appropriate level will count as 3 credits towards their major requirements. Longer stays of one to two semesters are also encouraged and can be arranged through the German Section.

The BA in German combines well with all other majors in the Faculty of Arts and in particular with courses and programmes on linguistics, literature, translation and area studies such as European Studies. Programme Requirements First Year In the First Year students will have to successfully complete a total of 12 credits in German language by enrolling in the courses LANG1003. German I.1 (6 credits/1st Semester) and LANG1004. German I.2 (6 credits/2nd Semester). Second Year In the Second Year students will have to complete a total of 24 credits of courses taught in German: LANG2086. German II.1 (6 credits), LANG2087. German II.2 (6 credits), and a total of 12 credits from the following courses: LANG2039. Translation exercise I (3 credits/1st semester), LANG2041. Representations of contemporary German society in the media (3 credits/1st semester), LANG2040. Translation exercise II (3 credits/2nd semester), LANG2042. Producing German texts I (3 credits/2nd semester), LANG2056. Understanding Germany and the Germans (3 credits/2nd semester) and LANG2061. German for Business I (3 credits/2nd semester). During the summer between Second and Third Years students are strongly encouraged to attend one of the summer language courses offered by universities in Germany. Successful completion of such a four-weeks course at late beginners/early intermediate level (based on the terminology used in Germany) can be counted as 3 credits towards the requirements for the German Major. Third Year In their final year BA majors will have to complete a total of 24 credits from the following courses taught in German: LANG3080. German III.1 (6 credits), LANG3081. German III.2 (6 credits), 3 credits from either LANG3048. Fairytale princes, nature lovers and revolutionaries The German Romantics (3 credits/2nd semester) or LANG3010. German project (3 credits/2nd semester) and a total of 9 credits from the following courses: LANG3008. Reading course (3 credits/1st semester), LANG3039. German in Germany (3 credits/taught during the summer between Year II & III), LANG3045. Translation exercise III (3 credits/1st semester), LANG3047. Producing German texts II (3 credits/1st semester), LANG3046. Translation exercise IV (3 credits/2nd semester), LANG3056. German for Business II (1st semester), LANG3076. Kino! Studies in German cinema (6 credits) and LANG3077. History of the German language and German linguistics (6 credits).

Major in Spanish Students enrolled in Spanish courses in their first year may choose to major in Spanish in their second and third years. The objective of the programme is to bring participants to a high level of proficiency in the language as well as to provide them with a sound knowledge of Spanish society and culture. In order to declare a major in Spanish, applicants must initially complete two foundation courses in their first year (LANG1038. Spanish language I.1 and LANG1039. Spanish language I.2, first and second semesters, 12 credits in all).

In their second and third years of study, students pursuing a major in Spanish must take a total of 48 credits of Spanish courses in Spanish which should normally be distributed as follows: in the Second Year, 24 credits from courses at level 200, of which 12 must be from the core language courses, i.e. LANG2066. Spanish II.1 and LANG2067. Spanish II.2; in the Third Year, 24 credits from courses at level 300, of which 12 must be from the core language courses, i.e. LANG3060. Spanish III.1 and LANG3061. Spanish III.2 (see the list of courses below). In addition, students will be strongly encouraged to participate in a linguistic stay in Spain.

Language Minors A language minor will provide students with a good command of the four different language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A language minor will also allow students to gain a deeper insight into the contemporary life and culture of the respective country. Languages combine well with all major programmes offered within the Arts Faculty and they also provide students with additional opportunities to pursue further studies overseas. In order to qualify for a Minor in a language, students must complete a total of 24 credits in their second (12 credits) and third (12 credits) years of studies in one of the languages listed below: Arabic, French, German, Greek, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish and Thai. The recommended courses for a language minor: (All these courses have prerequisites.) Arabic: LANG2052. Arabic II (12 credits) LANG3049. Arabic III (12 credits) French: LANG2063. French II.1 (6 credits) LANG2064. French II.2 (6 credits) LANG3057. French III.1 (6 credits) LANG3058. French III.2 (6 credits) German: LANG2086. German II.1 (6 credits) LANG2087. German II.2 (6 credits) LANG3080. German III.1 (6 credits) LANG3081. German III.2 (6 credits) Greek: LANG2079. Greek II.1 (6 credits) LANG2080. Greek II.2 (6 credits) LANG3067. Greek III.1 (6 credits) LANG3068. Greek III.2 (6 credits) Italian: LANG2010. Italian II (12 credits) LANG3012. Italian III (12 credits) Korean: LANG2070. Korean II (Part 1) (6 credits) LANG2071. Korean II (Part 2) (6 credits) LANG3065. Korean III (Part 1) (6 credits) LANG3066. Korean III (Part 2) (6 credits) Portuguese: LANG2024. Portuguese II (12 credits) LANG3026. Portuguese III (12 credits) Spanish: LANG2066. Spanish II.1 (6 credits) LANG2067. Spanish II.2 (6 credits) LANG3060. Spanish III.1 (6 credits) LANG3061. Spanish III.2 (6 credits) Swedish: LANG2023. Swedish II (12 credits) LANG3025. Swedish III (12 credits) Thai: LANG2022. Thai II (12 credits) LANG3024. Thai III (12 credits)

Arabic Courses First Year LANG1036. Arabic for beginners - Part I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The aim of this course is to help students learn to pronounce the sounds of Arabic letters and write its letters; to introduce to students a number of greetings, common phrases and basic vocabulary, as well as aspects of Arabic culture. That is to say the course will cover the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester. LANG1037. Arabic for beginners - Part II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a continuation of Part I. More vocabulary and grammar will be presented in a communicative way for a variety of situations; making introductions, leave taking, making telephone calls and so on. The emphasis will be on the spoken language, as well as on providing a foundation of basic Arabic script. Prerequisite: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG1037 without having previously completed LANG1036. Arabic for beginners Part I will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester. Second Year LANG2052. Arabic II (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and is a continuation of LANG1037. Arabic for beginners Part II. The aim of this course is to build further on the junior level work and widen the scope of exposure to more complex aspects of the language. The teaching will diversify through the use of more elaborate materials and a variety of teaching techniques including work with authentic audiovisual resources. Participants are expected to consolidate their understanding of Arabic, develop further their production and reception skills. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2052. Arabic II without having previously completed LANG1037. Arabic for beginners Part II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded. Examination: The examination for LANG2052. Arabic II consists of one written paper of 2-hour duration and a separate oral examination. LANG2088. Introduction to Islam (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course gives a general introduction on the formation and development of Islam. Historical and socio-political, as well as literary, judicial, and religious aspects of Islam will be analyzed.

Prerequisites: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of instruction: English No previous knowledge of Arabic and/or any other language are required. Texts and materials are in English and/or with facing English translations.

Third Year LANG3049. Arabic III (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and continues to build on the two previous years work on a more advanced level. The intention is to lead participants towards a fairly comprehensive understanding of the Arabic language through the study of a variety of documents (written, audio, Internet, and video). The selection of documents will also serve as a basis for discussion on some social issues regarding the contemporary Arabic-speaking world, as well as the history and cultural backgrounds. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3049. Arabic III without having previously completed LANG2052. Arabic II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded. Examination: The examination for LANG3049. Arabic III consists of one written paper of 3-hour duration and a separate oral examination.

LANG3050.

Arabic in an Arabic-speaking country (3 credits)

This course is taught and organized by several Middle Eastern universities and teaching institutions during the summer between the 2nd and 3rd Year of the Arabic B.A. programme. The course lasts about three to four weeks and is designed to build on and to reinforce the language competence acquired during the first two years of study. This course should also prepare the participants for more advanced work in the final year. Prerequisite: Students must have completed LANG2052. Arabic II. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3050 without having previously completed LANG2052. Arabic II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants will be requested to produce a statement with the mention of a grade from the host institution.

French Courses First Year LANG1001. French I.1 (6 credits)

This course is intended for complete beginners in French and does not require any previous knowledge of the language. Participants will acquire a basic knowledge in the four areas of competence (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with a particular emphasis on communicative skills. Classes will be conducted in small groups in order to ensure a high degree of interactivity between participants and teachers. Conversation groups and laboratory groups will also be arranged separately on a regular basis.

Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester. LANG1002. French I.2 (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of French I.1. It will further develop the four areas of competence with the view of expanding students linguistic, pronunciation, and communicative skills. As in French I.1, separate conversation and laboratory groups will be arranged to complement classroom tuition. In addition, participants will be asked to make use of a range of materials available in the Schools selfaccess facilities (which include audio, video, CD Rom and computer programmes), as well as take advantage of resources accessible through various Internet sites. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG1002 without having previously completed LANG1001. French I.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. Includes: (i) progress tests, (ii) participation in class and (iii) various assignments. This course will be offered in the second semester. Second Year LANG2035. Introduction to French/Chinese translation Part I (3 credits)

This course provides an introduction to the task of translating French into Chinese and, to a lesser extent, Chinese into French. Particular attention will be paid to the correction of common errors caused by cross-influences, especially at grammatical and syntactical levels, between French and Chinese. One important aim of this course is to consolidate and expand the participants knowledge of the grammar of French through a comparative study with Chinese on key areas, such as verbs and tenses, syntactic placement, pronouns and prepositions. This will be done through a large array of practical exercises focused on translating selected materials from French into Chinese and vice versa. Another important objective of this course is to provide the students with good skills in basic translation techniques. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2035 without having previously completed LANG1002 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework LANG2036. Introduction to French/English translation Part I (3 credits)

This course provides an introduction to the task of translating French into English and, to a lesser extent, English into French. Particular attention will be paid to the correction of common errors caused by cross-influences, at grammatical and lexical levels, between French and English. One important aim of this course is to consolidate and expand the participants knowledge of the grammar of French through a comparative study with English on key areas, such as verbs and tenses, syntactic placement, pronouns and prepositions. This will be done through a large array of practical exercises focused on translating selected materials from French into English and vice versa. Another important objective of this course is to provide students with good skills in basic translation techniques. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2036 without having previously completed LANG1002 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG2037.

Introduction to French/Chinese translation Part II (3 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG2035. Introduction to French/Chinese translation Part I taught in the first semester. The objective is to build on the initial work and to widen the scope of investigation regarding the task of translating French into Chinese and, to a lesser extent, Chinese into French. Particular attention will be paid again to the correction of common errors caused by crossinfluences, especially at grammatical and syntactical levels, between French and Chinese. One important aim of this course is to consolidate and expand the participants knowledge of the grammar of French through a comparative study with Chinese in key areas, such as verbs and tenses, syntactic placement, pronouns and prepositions. This will be done through a large array of practical exercises focused on translating selected materials from French into Chinese and vice versa. Another important objective of this course is to provide the students with good skills in basic translation techniques. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2037 without having previously completed LANG2035. Introduction to French/Chinese translation Part I will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework LANG2038. Introduction to French/English translation Part II (3 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG2036. Introduction to French/English translation Part I taught in the first semester. The objective is to build on the initial work and to widen the scope of investigation regarding the task of translating French into English and, to a lesser extent, English into French. Particular attention will be paid again to the correction of common errors caused by crossinfluences, at grammatical and lexical levels, between French and English. One important aim of this course is to consolidate and expand the participants knowledge of the grammar of French through a comparative study with English in key areas, such as verbs and tenses, syntactic placement, pronouns and prepositions. This will be done through a large array of practical exercises focused on translating selected materials from French into English and vice versa. Another important objective of this course is to provide students with good skills in basic translation techniques. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2038 without having previously completed LANG2036. Introduction to French/English translation Part I will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework LANG2045. French speech and sounds Part I (3 credits)

The general objectives of this course are as follows: i. to introduce the fundamental notions of French phonetics; ii. to account for typical pronunciation difficulties encountered by students due to the interference of French, Chinese, and English, and iii. to improve students perception and production of French sounds so as to step up their proficiency in spoken French. Class activities and tutorials will be organized in small groups. The course material will be in French, and French will be used as the medium of instruction. Prerequisites: LANG2045 is open to students who have successfully completed LANG1001. French I.1 and LANG1002. French I.2. Alternatively, students will be required to provide evidence that they have attained elsewhere a standard at least comparable to a pass in the prerequisite courses. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2045 without having previously completed LANG1002 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG2046.

French speech and sounds Part II (3 credits)

The general objectives of this course are as follows: i. to discuss important phonological aspects of the French language which generally cause difficulties of perception among students; ii. to improve students proficiency in French with respect to the spoken and aural dimensions; and iii. to prepare students for the period of time they are advised to spend in France during the summer. Discussion topics will cover various phonological phenomena in French connected speech, such as elision and assimilation, liaison and enchanement, as well as prosodic features and their paralinguistic implications. Class activities and tutorials will be organized in small groups. The course material will be in French, and French will be the medium of instruction. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2046 without having previously completed LANG2045. French speech and sounds - Part I will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG2047.

French reading course (3 credits)

The objective of this course is to present and discuss a range of genres and styles of writing (literary and non-literary) so as to reinforce reading skills in French. In this process, the participants will familiarize themselves with specific forms and conventions that relate to and/or define these genres. The investigation will also lead to the analysis of how important acts of communication and types of discourses (viz., descriptive, informative, narrative, prescriptive and argumentive) may appear in these various genres and /or mutate across several genres. This course is very practical in nature and will largely rely on small group activities. The teaching material used for this course will be in French, and the main medium of instruction will be French. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2047 without having previously completed LANG1002 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG2048.

French songs and lyrics (3 credits)

This course offers a review of key authors who have marked the popular music of the Frenchspeaking world (la Chanson franaise), from the early 20th century to the present day. Through a selection of representative works, the discussion will focus on the reading of texts, their reception by the public, the social context and how, in many instances, particular song lyrics have interacted with and been incorporated into the French language. The literary nature and the cultural dimension of these lyrics will be emphasized throughout the course. Short biographies of important authors will also be examined. In this course, participants will be able to enhance their proficiency in the language and will gain more understanding of French contemporary popular culture. The teaching material used for this course will be in French, and the main medium of instruction will be French. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2048 without having previously completed LANG1002 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG2063.

French II.1 (6 credits)

This course continues to build on the First Year work. The intention is to develop students proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French. In lectures participants will be encouraged to use the language creatively to solve problems. Various literary and non-literary texts from France and other French-speaking countries will be used, with the aim of stimulating critical reading and discussion. Linguistic activities will also be supported by audio-visual and web-based materials which will help students to familiarize themselves further with French and francophone cultures. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2063 without having previously completed LANG1002 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG2064.

French II.2 (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of French II.1. The intention is to develop students proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French. In lectures participants will be encouraged to use the language creatively to solve problems. Various literary and non-literary texts from France and other French-speaking countries will be used, with the aim of stimulating critical reading and discussion. Linguistic activities will also be supported by audio-visual and web-based materials which will help students to familiarize themselves further with French and francophone cultures. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2064 without having previously completed LANG2063. French II.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

LANG2065.

French culture and society (6 credits)

This course is designed to review key aspects of Frances society and culture as well as to offer a concise introduction to the main stages of the countrys historical and territorial development. Topics will include institutions and society (government, education, politics, economy, labour, media, etc.) and essential cultural features (festivals, customs, traditions, etiquette, colloquialisms, way of life, leisure, etc.). Major events that have contributed to the shaping of the country will also be presented and their significance discussed. The role and place of the regions within this historical process will be examined, so as to understand the correlation of distinct regional characteristics with related historical developments. The teaching material and resources used for this course will be in French, and the main medium of instruction will be French. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2065 without having previously completed LANG1002 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

Second/Third Year LANG2072. A profile of contemporary France (6 credits)

This course is intended to investigate current issues and debates taking place in France today, and to examine the way these issues are presented in the French and international media. The notions of French cultural identity and national citizenship will be looked at, as well as Frances relations with its European neighbors and with the rest of the world. To provide essential references in support of the discussions, the course will bring in background information on various aspects of France; its national iconography, its government and its political, social, demographic environment. At the same time, the course will relate these facts to significant moments of the countrys recent history, such as the postwar period of recovery, the decolonization process, the construction of the Francophone community, the European Union project, students and workers upheavals and the current debates related to immigration and integration. Prerequisites: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of instruction: English Third Year LANG3003. French/English translation: practical skills (3 credits)

The objective of this course is to reinforce students language skills in French while making them aware of problems arising from transferring meaning from French to English and conversely. Most of the work will focus on common translation difficulties between the two languages and will propose various ways of dealing with them. This course, very practical in nature, will make use of materials drawn from various sources, e.g. literature, press articles, movies, bilingual documents, business correspondence, etc. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3003 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework LANG3004. French/Chinese translation: practical skills (3 credits)

The objective of this course is to reinforce students language skills in French while making them aware of problems arising from transferring meaning from French to Chinese, and conversely. Most of the work will focus on common translation difficulties between the two languages and will propose ways of dealing with them. This course, very practical in nature, will make use of materials drawn from various sources, e.g. literature, press articles, movies, bilingual documents, business correspondence, etc. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3004 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework LANG3005. French and business (3 credits)

This course is an introduction to the use of French in a business context. A variety of topics and situations will be studied, such as the structure of a firm and the way it operates both internally and with its partners, job application, etc. The teaching materials used for this course will be drawn from actual sources and discussions will also focus on the local region, with the particular aim to provide the participants with first-hand facts and information on the business relationship between France and Hong Kong.

Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3005 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3034.

French essay writing (3 credits)

In this course, participants will receive tuition and guidance to complete an extended piece of writing in French based on a topic of their choice and in connection with France. Participants will also be encouraged to make use of any materials they may have collected in the course of their stay in the country. The objectives of this course are to increase students confidence in their handling of written French, to stimulate creative writing, and to enhance composition skills. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3034 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3038.

French in France (3 credits)

This course is taught and organized by several French universities and teaching institutions during the summer between the 2nd and 3rd Year of the French B.A. programme. The course lasts about three to four weeks and is designed to build on and to reinforce the language competence acquired during the first two years of study. This course should also prepare the participants for more advanced work in the final year. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3038 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants will be requested to produce a statement with the mention of a grade from the host institution.

LANG3057.

French III.1 (6 credits)

This course continues to build on the First and Second Year work. The intention is to develop students proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French. Class lectures will be based on communicative methods and approaches designed to encourage participants to be creative, problem-solving, and independent users of the language. Various literary and non-literary texts from France and other French-speaking countries will be used, with the aim of stimulating critical reading and discussion. Linguistic activities will also be supported by audio-visual and web-based materials which will help students to familiarize themselves further with French and francophone cultures. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3057. French III.1 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG3058.

French III.2 (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of French III.1. The intention is to develop students proficiency in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in French. Class lectures will be based on communicative methods and approaches designed to encourage participants to be creative, problem-solving, and independent users of the language. Various literary and non-literary texts from France and other French-speaking countries will be used, with the aim of stimulating critical reading and discussion. Linguistic activities will also be supported by audio-visual and web-based materials which will help students to familiarize themselves further with French and francophone cultures. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3058. French III.2 without having previously completed LANG3057. French III.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

LANG3059.

Modern French literature (6 credits)

This course offers a broad survey of French authors and literary movements from the 19th century to the present day. Emphasis will be placed on the literary ideas and styles that emerged during this period. The discussions will also cover the most important moments in French recent history as imagined and rendered by writers. In addition, through the close reading of selected passages of major works, the participants will be introduced to methods of textual analysis and critical appraisal of literary texts in various genres (novel and prose, poetry and drama). The medium of discussion will be French, and the supporting material (excerpts, press articles, films, iconography and notes) will be in French or, where appropriate, provided in translation. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3059 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3069.

French-speaking comic strip culture (6 credits)

This course offers a broad introduction to comic strip culture in the French language, known as BD (bande dessine). Students will learn about key aspects of its history, its various formats and its status in France, as well as in other French-speaking societies. In this process, students will become familiar with major authors, stories, and characters that have had an impact upon the consciousness of several generations of readers. Through a range of selected readings, the course will also focus on some of the important language features found in the BD and the links that can be established between the textual content and the drawings. The medium of discussion will be French, and the supporting material will be in French. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3069 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3070.

Conveying otherness: French imaginings of Asia (6 credits)

This course discusses the way French travelers, writers, and artists from the Renaissance to the 20th century have represented in their works countries such as India, China, Vietnam, and Japan commonly regrouped under the Euro-centered term of Extreme-Orient. Students shall investigate a selection of key novels, narratives, essays, travel logs, memoirs, journalistic reports, films, as well as works of art that depict discoveries, encounters, and experiences with the view of identifying underlying trends and recurrent themes. While the question of the construction of the Far East as Other and its subsequent orientalization by Western visitors will come into play in our readings, the extent to which these various accounts have inspired and influenced the aesthetics and the literary production in France will also be examined. The medium of discussion will be French, as well as all the material under investigation. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3070 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3071.

Decoding commercials in French (6 credits)

Commercial advertising is often regarded as an art form, to the point that some advertisement campaigns have earned cult status. This course will examine a wide range of contemporary advertisements and commercials from France as well as from other French-speaking societies in the form of print materials, posters, and film footages. In this process, students shall be exposed to some of the basic techniques used in advertisements and commercials (iconography, narratives, design and layout, puns and humor, catch lines and rhetorical devices) as well as to the various messages and constructs one finds subsumed in these creations: social mythologies and representations, genderbased stereotyping and characterization, racial exoticization, and class politics, among others. The medium of discussion will be French, as well as all the material under investigation. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3071 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3072.

Francophone literatures and identities (6 credits)

This course offers a broad introduction to leading authors from the French-speaking world outside France, with a special emphasis on Quebec, the Caribbean, the Maghreb, West Africa, and Vietnam. The discussions will be based on a selection of works involving the issues of race and minorities, identity and nationality, colonization and self-determination, native land and exile, as well as multilingualism and universality, modernity and tradition. In investigating the way these various themes appear in Francophone literary texts and essays, students shall aim to gain a better understanding of how the use of the French language as a medium of expression may facilitate creativity and reception or, on the contrary, distort or hinder cultural distinctiveness. The medium of discussion will be French, and the supporting material will be in French. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3072 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3073.

French and Francophone cinema (6 credits)

This course offers an introduction to French and Francophone cinema through a range of topics, such as its historical, cultural, economic development, popular genres, and major trends. These aspects will be discussed in relation to important issues in France and the rest of the Francophone world such as the question of identity, cultural policy and globalization. Additionally, students will analyze the position of French-speaking cinema and its standing in todays broader international context. The medium of instruction and most of the materials used will be in French. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3073 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3074.

Media watch: Tracking French news (6 credits)

This course focuses on the media industry in France and the management of information in relation to news and current affairs on the national scene. There will be a detailed scrutiny of the French press in its various forms: newspapers, periodicals, radio, TV, and Internet. Students shall compare and contrast how the different media process information and target their audience according to political, social or gender affiliation, commercial interest, and intended readership. By doing so they will also be keeping abreast with the countrys current affairs. The medium of instruction and all the materials used will be in French. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3074 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3075.

The art of brevity in French (6 credits)

This course focuses on the study of various forms of textual brevity in the French language, literary as well as non-literary. While short textual forms include a large range of distinct genres (e.g., poems, maxims, witticisms, aphorisms, proverbs, adages, idioms, idiomatic expressions, slogans, graffiti, telegrams, titles, catch phrases), they still share common goals: to achieve optimal impact upon the reader and to convey meaning concisely. In examining many examples from a large historical corpus, from Chamforts aphorisms to May 68 situationist graffiti, students shall also review some of the common rhetorical devices that support or reinforce condensed expression, such as ellipsis, brachylogy, zeugma, paradox, antanaclasis, euphemism, and alliteration, to name some of the most important forms. The medium of instruction and all the materials used will be in French. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3075 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3082.

French-Canadian culture and civilization (6 credits)

The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of French-Canadian civilization and culture from early presence in the 16th century to the present, with particular attention paid to Quebec. Students will explore four major concepts: biculturalism, bilingualism, self-identity, and sovereignty within the realm of Francophone Canada.

Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3082 without having previously completed LANG2064 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

German Courses First Year LANG1003. German I.1 (6 credits)

This beginners course in German language does not require any previous knowledge of German. Students will acquire basic linguistic and communicative skills in German in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Apart from their regular language classes students will be taught in small tutorial groups to ensure an environment highly conducive to practising language skills. Prerequisite: Nil. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG1004.

German I.2 (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of German I.1. It combines linguistic and communicative skills in German with a balanced emphasis on speaking, listening, reading and writing. Small tutorial groups, which will be arranged in addition to the regular language classes, will provide the students with an environment highly conducive to practising their language skills. The course will also encourage students to exploit resources available on the Internet and in the Schools self-practice facilities (Language Resource Centres and Practice Lab) which provide a wide range of materials for language practice, including audio and videotapes, CD-ROMs and computer programmes. Students intending to proceed to the second year will be provided with a range of self-access materials to maintain and enhance their skills during the summer break. Prerequisite: LANG1003. German I.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG1004 without having enrolled in LANG1003. German I.1 previously will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

LANG1040.

Contrastive language studies: German Chinese (3 credits)

This course looks at the major structural and lexical similarities and differences between the first (Chinese) and target (German) language. Students will be provided with a systematic comparison and exploration of the languages which cover various linguistic aspects such as phonology, morphology, syntax, etc. Special attention will be given to some typical difficulties and frequent mistakes of learning German for Chinese learners with the aim of avoiding those problems in their further studies. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

Second Year LANG2039. Translation exercise I (3 credits)

Students will practise written translations from German to Chinese and Chinese to German using a variety of texts written in different styles. The main aim is to make students aware of the major structural differences between German and Chinese and to provide them with additional information on contemporary German topics. Co-requisites: LANG2086. German II.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2039 without having enrolled in LANG2086. German II.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained the requisite standard elsewhere. Assessment: 100% coursework This course is taught in the first semester only.

LANG2040.

Translation exercise II (3 credits)

This course is taught in the second semester only. It is a continuation of Translation exercise I and students will practise additional structures and texts. Prerequisite: LANG2039. Translation exercise I Co-requisites: LANG2087. German II.2 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2040 without having enrolled in LANG2087. German II.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained the requisite standard elsewhere. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG2041.

Representations of contemporary German society in the media (3 credits)

This course will look at representations of various aspects of contemporary German society in the media over the past 50 years. Topics will include: The changing role of women in advertisements since the 50s, American influences on youth culture and everyday life, society in film, society in music and contemporary German comedians. For each topic students will study authentic materials in German such as advertisements, TV commercials, newspaper texts, songs, film clips, and movies. Co-requisites: LANG2086. German II.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2041 without having enrolled in LANG2086. German II.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained the requisite standard elsewhere. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG2042.

Producing German texts I (3 credits)

This course will provide students with the skills needed to produce texts of different styles such as postcards, personal letters, formal letters, short essays, etc. Co-requisites: LANG2087. German II.2 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2042 without having enrolled in LANG2087. German II.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained the requisite standard elsewhere. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

LANG2056.

Understanding Germany and the Germans (3 credits)

This course provides an introduction to geographical, political, social and cultural aspects of contemporary Germany. The topics will include: Germanys political system, contemporary life in the unified Germany, family and social life, German customs and traditions and multicultural aspects of Germany society. Emphasis will be given to topics that relate to major current events / developments in Germany. The aim is to assist students in developing a better understanding of contemporary life in Germany and its society as well as to broaden their vocabulary and enhance their German language skills. Guest speakers will be invited to give talks on selected topics. Students will be given the opportunity to discuss and raise in-depth questions during the talks. Classes will be conducted in German and English. Co-requisites: LANG2087. German II.2 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students may not enroll in LANG2056 without enrolling in LANG2087. German II.2 unless they have previously attained a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

LANG2061.

German for business I (3 credits)

The objective of this course is to provide students with the German vocabulary necessary to communicate efficiently in a wide range of business situations and to develop their communication and writing skills in this field. A variety of issues and situations will be addressed such as dealing with and entertaining customers, making contact and travelling, conducting negotiations, describing and introducing a company. In addition, students will be introduced to German commercial correspondence and German trading terminology. Authentic materials and video clippings will be used and field trips to German companies will be organised to provide students with insights into the actual business conduct in German companies not only in Germany but also in Hong Kong as well as with information about German-Hong Kong business relations. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

LANG2086.

German II.1 (6 credits)

This course builds on the first-year work. It offers a balanced range of the various language skills through further syntax acquisition: reading and text analysis, listening comprehension, composition, translation, oral expression and communicative skills. A wide variety of teaching techniques is used. Small tutorial groups are arranged throughout the semester to optimise opportunities for interactive practice. All students continuing their studies in the third year are strongly encouraged to attend a summer intensive immersion course in Germany. Prerequisites: LANG1004. German I.2 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2086 without having enrolled for LANG1004. German I.2 previously will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Assessment: 100% coursework.

LANG2087.

German II.2 (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG2086. German II.1. It offers a balanced range of the various language skills through further syntax acquisition: reading and text analysis, listening comprehension, composition, translation, oral expression and communicative skills. A wide variety of teaching techniques is used. Small tutorial groups are arranged throughout the semester to optimise opportunities for interactive practice. All students continuing their studies in the third year are strongly encouraged to attend a summer intensive immersion course in Germany. Prerequisites: LANG2086. German II.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2087 without having enrolled for LANG2086. German II.1 previously will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Assessment: 100% coursework.

Second/Third Years LANG2073. Introducing Germany and the Germans (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course provides an introduction to contemporary life in Germany. Topics to be covered include: The German Language, Outline of German History, Geographical Diversity, Housing and Urban Development, Federalism, Germanys Political System, Festivals, Family, Youth, Education, Arts and Music, Leisure Time and Sports, Protection of the Environment, Women and Society, and Cultural Representations in Advertising. All lectures will be conducted in English. Prerequisites: Nil. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester. Medium of instruction: English

Third Year LANG3008. Reading course (3 credits)

This course will only be offered during the first semester. It enhances and extends the language skills acquired during the first and second year through systematic study in the form of text analysis, discussion, translation, etc. of contemporary texts and documents written in different styles such as newspaper and magazine articles, songs, etc. drawn from current affairs and life in Germany. Prerequisites: LANG2087. German II. 2 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3008 without having enrolled in LANG2087. German II.2 previously will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Students may not enrol in LANG3008 without enrolling in LANG3080. German III.1 unless they have previously attained a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Assessment: Coursework assessment shall count 100% of the grade awarded for Reading course This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG3010.

German project (3 credits)

In this course students will study in depth an approved topic of their choice in German. They will present their findings in class and submit a written project of around 2,000 words in German at the end of the course. Students wishing to enrol in this course are encouraged to make use of their stay in Germany to collect materials for their project. Prerequisites: LANG3080. German III.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3010 without having enrolled in LANG3080. German III.1 previously will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Students may not enrol in LANG3010 without enrolling in LANG3080. German III.2 unless they have previously attained a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Assessment: Coursework assessment shall count 100% of the grade awarded for German project This course will be offered in the second semester.

LANG3039.

German in Germany (3 credits)

This course is taught and organized by several German universities and teaching institutions during the summer between the 2nd and 3rd Year of the German B.A. programme. The course lasts about three to four weeks and is designed to build on and to reinforce the language competence acquired during the first two years of study. This course should also prepare the participants for more advanced work in the final year. Prerequisite: Students must have completed LANG2087. German II.2. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3039 without having previously completed LANG2087. German II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants will be requested to produce a statement with the mention of a grade from the host institution.

LANG3045.

Translation exercise III (3 credits)

Students practise translations mainly from English to German using a variety of texts written in different styles. The texts discussed refer to contemporary life in Germany and other Germanspeaking countries and usually include the following topics: culture, politics and social life. The aim is to make students aware of the major structural and lexical differences between German and English as well as to provide them with some information on contemporary German topics and life-style. Co-requisites: LANG3080. German III.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3045 without having enrolled in LANG3080. German III.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained the requisite standard elsewhere. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester only.

LANG3046.

Translation exercise IV (3 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG3045. Translation exercise III enhancing and extending the acquired translation skills. Major topics to be discussed are: German customs and traditions, life experiences of foreigners studying or working in Germany, and integration of immigrants in Germany. Prerequisite: LANG3045. Translation exercise III

Co-requisites: LANG3081. German III.2 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3046 without having enrolled in LANG3081. German III.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained the requisite standard elsewhere. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester only.

LANG3047.

Producing German texts II (3 credits)

This course will enable students to produce longer texts such as critical essays, short stories, etc. It will provide students with strategies to structure texts of various styles and topics. Sessions will be divided into two parts: Part I will be a discussion and analysis of texts prepared by the students following the introduction of the topic in the previous session. Part II will introduce the topic of the following session. It will teach students how to approach the topic and how to structure their texts. This will be illustrated by a critical reading of sample texts. Co-requisites: LANG3080. German III.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3047 without having enrolled in LANG3080. German III.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained the requisite standard elsewhere. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester only.

LANG3048.

Fairytale princes, nature lovers and revolutionaries The German Romantics (3 credits)

This course explores one of the most popular periods in German literature - German Romanticism. While this period is well known for its emotional and imaginative descriptions of nature and expressions of feelings, many of its writers also had been deeply affected by the historical, political and social events of their times. The course begins with providing a short overview over the literary and historical developments leading up to and following this period, followed by an in-depth study of authentic texts from various authors representing the two main streams of German Romanticism and it concludes by tracing Romantic influences in modern society. Co-requisites: LANG3081. German III.2 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3048 without having enrolled in LANG3081. German III.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained the requisite standard elsewhere. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester only.

LANG3056.

German for business II (3 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG2061. German for business I. The objective of this course is to build on and enhance the competence and skills acquired in LANG2061. German for business I. Like in LANG2061. German for business I, authentic materials and video clippings will be used and field trips to German companies will be organised to provide students with insights into the actual business conduct in German companies not only in Germany but also in Hong Kong as well as with information about German-Hong Kong business relations. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester only.

LANG3076.

Kino! Studies in German cinema (6 credits)

Prerequisites: LANG2087. German II.2 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3076 without having passed LANG2087. German II.2 previously will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained the required standard elsewhere. Assessment: 100% coursework LANG3077. History of the German language and German linguistics (6 credits)

The goal of this course is to analyze German cinema from the first major German expressionist film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (Das Kabinett des Dr. Caligari) to the present time within a cultural and social framework so as to gain insight into some of the major shifts in life and culture in Germany.

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the major fields of history of the German language and German linguistics as they apply to Standard German. It will introduce students to the broad outlines of the historical development of the German language from the earliest times until the modern period. It will look at some of the key sound changes and at the grammatical developments which give the modern language its distinctive features. There will also be discussions on regional variation within the German-speaking world. The linguistic aspect of this course will cover the traditional branches of linguistic theory: phonology, the study of the sounds and sound systems; morphology, the study of word structure, and syntax, as well as the study of sentence structure. Prerequisites: LANG2086. German II.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3077 without having previously completed in LANG2086. German II.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework LANG3080. German III.1 (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG2087 German II.2. It offers a balanced range of language skills and furthers exploration of the various linguistic aspects of the language. Special attention will be given to language registers and patterns, specific terminology and structures used in a variety of fields (literature, press, business documents, etc.) to enable students to communicate at an advanced level in German. As in German II.2, small tutorial groups will be arranged to optimise opportunities for interactive practice. Prerequisites: LANG2087. German II.2 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3080 without having enrolled in LANG2087. German II.2 previously will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Assessment: 100% coursework. This course will be offered in the first semester. LANG3081. German III.2 (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG3080. German III.1. It offers a balanced range of language skills and furthers exploration of the various linguistic aspects of the language. Special attention will be given to language registers and patterns, specific terminology and structures used in a variety of fields (literature, press, business documents, etc.) to enable students to communicate at an advanced level in German. As in German III.1, small tutorial groups will be arranged to optimise opportunities for interactive practice.

Prerequisites: LANG3080. German III.1 or comparable level acquired elsewhere. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3081 without having enrolled in LANG3080. German III.1 previously will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester. Greek Courses First Year LANG1045. Greek I.1 (6 credits)

In this course students will acquire basic linguistic and communicative skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in Greek. Beginning with the Greek alphabet and grammar, the lessons will provide students with the ability to handle basic communication in a Greek-speaking environment. Through the study of this language at a basic level, students will also gain an insight into some aspects of Greek and Cypriot culture. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester. LANG1046. Greek I.2 (6 credits)

Building on Greek I.1, students will continue to expand their knowledge of Greek grammar and vocabulary. Through readings focusing on the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Greek-speaking world, students will continue to develop some insight into aspects of Greek and Cypriot culture. Prerequisite: LANG1045. Greek I.1. Students must have satisfactorily completed LANG1045. Greek I.1. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG1046 without having enrolled in LANG1045 Greek I.1 previously will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere a standard adequate to enable them to complete the course satisfactorily. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester. LANG1047. Introduction to Greek culture and society (6 credits)

(This course is offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.). This course provides an orientation for students of diverse backgrounds across the vast and immensely rich panorama of Greek and Hellenic/Hellenistic cultures. Beginning with art and religion, the course will then move onto literature: e.g., Homers Iliad and Odyssey, as well as archaic poetry and Athenian tragedy and comedy, among the others. (Topics, within this genre, will vary annually). The course combines detailed literary and artistic appreciation with an understanding of the cultural contexts in which Greek and Hellenic/Hellenistic art and literature flourished from ancient times to the present. Topics will include aspects such as: myth and religion, heroic values, the archaic world, the artistic and intellectual life of classical Athens and other Greek-speaking areas, the theatre, education, the transformations of Greek culture under Rome, the Hellenic/Hellenistic World, presentday Greece and Cyprus, and the Greek-speaking Diaspora in the world. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of instruction: English. Knowledge of Greek is not necessary.

Second Year LANG2079. Greek II.1 (6 credits)

Greek II.1 is a continuation of Greek I.1 and Greek I.2. The intention is to build further on the junior level work and widen the scope of exposure to more complex aspects of the Greek language. The course offers a balanced range of the various language skills through further syntax acquisition: reading and text analysis, listening comprehension, composition, translation, oral expression, and communicative skill. The teaching will diversify through the use of more elaborate material and a variety of teaching techniques including work with video and Internet. Participants are expected to consolidate their understanding of the Greek language and to further develop their production and reception skills. Small tutorial groups will be arranged throughout the semester to ensure maximum opportunities for interactive practice. Through continuing to study this language, students will gain further insight into aspects of Greek and Cypriot culture. Prerequisites: LANG1046. Greek II.1. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2079 without having previously completed LANG1046. Greek I.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG2080.

Greek II.2 (6 credits)

Greek II.2 is a continuation of Greek II.1. Students will begin the semester by briefly reviewing material from the previous semester, and will then build upon skills learned in semester 1, while adding new vocabulary and grammar fundamental to basic communication and writing skills and techniques. Speaking, listening and writing skills will be emphasized, and readings will be assigned as well. Small tutorial groups are arranged throughout the semester to ensure maximum opportunities for interactive practice. Students will continue to gain an insight into aspects of Greek and Cypriot culture. All students continuing their studies in the third year are strongly encouraged to attend a summer intensive immersion course in a Greek-speaking country. Prerequisites: LANG2079. Greek II.1. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2080 without having previously completed LANG2079. Greek II.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

Third Year LANG3067. Greek III.1 (6 credits)

This course enables students to build on the two previous years work to reach a more advanced level. The intention is to lead participants towards a fairly comprehensive understanding of the Greek language through the study of a variety of documents (written, audio, and video). The course emphasizes the use of correct spoken and written Greek at an advanced level with the aim of further stimulating reading abilities. Through readings focusing on the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Greek-speaking world, students will have an opportunity to develop their mastery of grammar, vocabulary, and the Greek language more generally. Students will also be introduced to culturespecific components of the Greek language and, through the study of the language, will continue to gain an insight into aspects of Greek and Cypriot culture.

Prerequisites: LANG2080. Greek II.2. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3067 without having previously completed LANG2080. Greek II.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG3068.

Greek III.2 (6 credits)

Greek III.2 is a continuation of Greek III.1. The emphasis of the second part of this third-year course is on the use of correct spoken and written Greek on an advanced level. As in Greek III.1, in Greek III.2 students will expand and develop their abilities to use Greek grammar and vocabulary, as well as will broaden their knowledge of the Greek language further. Students will continue to concentrate on speaking and writing Greek. Students will also be introduced to culture-specific components of the Greek language and, through the study of the language, will continue to gain an insight into aspects of Greek and Cypriot culture. Prerequisites: LANG3067. Greek III.1. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3068 without having previously completed LANG3067. Greek III.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

Italian Courses First Year LANG1007. Italian I.1 (6 credits)

This course is intended for complete beginners in Italian and does not require any previous knowledge of the language. Participants will acquire a basic knowledge in the four areas of competence (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) with a particular emphasis on communicative skills. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG1008.

Italian I.2 (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG1007. Italian I.1. It will further develop the four areas of competence with the view of expanding students linguistic, pronunciation, and communicative skills. Participants will be asked to make use of a range of materials available in the Schools self-access facilities (which include audio, video, CD Rom and computer programmes), as well as to take advantage of resources accessible through Internet. Prerequisite: Students must have satisfactorily completed LANG1007. Italian I.1. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG1008 without having previously completed LANG1007. Italian I.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the requisite standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

Second Year LANG2010. Italian II (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and is a continuation of LANG1008. Italian I.2. The intention is to build further on the junior level work and widen the scope of exposure to more complex aspects of the language. The teaching will diversify through the use of more elaborate material and a variety of teaching techniques including work with video. Participants are expected to consolidate their understanding of Italian language and develop further their production and reception skills. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2010 without having previously completed LANG1008. Italian I.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded. Examination: The examination for Italian II consists of one written paper of 2-hour duration and a separate oral examination. LANG2031. Italian reading course (3 credits)

This course is offered to the students at intermediate and advanced levels in order to improve their skills in textual analysis, discussion and translation of contemporary texts and documents such as magazines, newspaper, songs and articles related to current Italian life. Prerequisite: Students must have satisfactorily completed Italian I.2 or provide evidence that they have attained a comparable level elsewhere. Students may not enrol in the Italian reading course without enroling in Italian II. It is also open to students currently studying LANG3012. Italian III or an equivalent certificate course. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester. LANG2032. Italian and business (3 credits)

This course is offered to students at intermediate and advanced levels. It will focus on a variety of topics, such as commercial correspondence, marketing strategies, advertising campaigns, job applications, banking terminology, etc. Prerequisite: Students must have satisfactorily completed Italian I.2 or provide evidence that they have attained a comparable level elsewhere. Students may not enrol in the Italian and business course without enroling in Italian II. It is also open to students currently studying LANG3012. Italian III or an equivalent certificate course. Assessment: 100% coursework LANG2050. A profile of Italian literature I (3 credits)

This course presents a broad introduction to Italian Literature from the 13th to the 20th century. It will examine works of the prominent Italian writers through the study of excerpts and is particularly designed to enhance students reading and analytical skills in the Italian language. The medium of instruction and discussion will be Italian. Prerequisites: (i) the course is open to students who have successfully completed Italian I.2; (ii) students may not enrol without enroling in Italian II.1. It is also open to students currently studying LANG3012. Italian III or an equivalent certificate course. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG2051.

A profile of Italian literature II (Contemporary Italian literature) (3 credits)

This course offers an introduction to the major movements and authors of Italian Literature over the last fifty years. The selection of texts will also serve as a basis for discussion on some social issues regarding contemporary Italy. The medium of instruction and discussion will be Italian. Prerequisites: (i) the course is open to students who have successfully completed Italian I.2; (ii) students may not enrol without enroling in Italian II.1. It is also open to students currently studying LANG3012. Italian III or an equivalent certificate course. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester. Second/Third Years LANG2074. Introduction to Italian life and culture (3 credits)

(This course is offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.). This course gives a literary, social, and historical outline of Italian civilization and contemporary culture in its manifold aspects, ranging from the visual arts, history, music, Italian customs and traditions in the different regions and cities, to cinema and tourism, food, fashion, environment, education, sports, economy, and politics with particular focus on the youth world. The teacher will present a variety of subjects making use of videos and authentic materials (music, magazines, advertising, etc.), from which the students will choose topics and discuss them in discussion groups. Each group will then present, at the end of the course, a project on a particular subject. In case the students should be interested, some basic knowledge of the Italian language will be offered. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of instruction: English. Knowledge of Italian is not necessary. LANG2075. Italian classical roots of European civilization (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Touching upon different subjects such as Latin Language, Philosophy, Architecture, Law, Literature, History, Religion, and Politics, this course will examine how Europe was shaped by its Roman heritage and how the classical roots of the Roman Empire contributed to the creation of multifaceted, yet unique civilization. All lectures will be conducted in English. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of instruction: English LANG2085. Culture and civilization of the Sephardic and Italian Jews (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In this course, particular attention will be devoted to the cultural, social, and historical aspects of the Sephardim (Portuguese and Spanish Jews), and the Italkim (Italian Jews) before, during, and after the Iberian Expulsions (1492; 1497-1498), the forced conversion to Catholicism (1498), and the subsequent Diaspora throughout the world (1492-/1498-). As for the Italkim, their cultural, social, and historical presence in Italy, including Sardinia, Sicily, and Corsica (now part of France), will be studied from before the Roman destruction of the Second Temple of Israel (70 of the Common Era) to the present time. Particular attention will be devoted to the historical/social links of the Sephardim with the Italkim, from one side, as well as of the Italkim with the Sephardim and the Ashkenazi Jews, on the other.

Prerequisites: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of instruction: English No previous knowledge of Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and/or any other language is required. Texts and materials are in English and/or with facing English translations. Third Year LANG3012. Italian III (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and continues to build on the two previous years work on a more advanced level. The intention is to lead participants towards a fairly comprehensive understanding of the Italian language features through the study of a variety of documents (written, audio and video). The selection of documents will also serve as a basis for discussion on some social issues regarding contemporary Italy, as well as her history and cultural background. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3012 without having previously completed LANG2010. Italian II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded. Examination: The examination for LANG3012. Italian III consists of one written paper of 3-hour duration and a separate oral examination. LANG3040. Italian in Italy (3 credits)

This course is taught and organized by several Italian universities and teaching institutions during the summer between the 2nd and 3rd Year of the Italian B.A. programme. The course lasts about three to four weeks and is designed to build on and to reinforce the language competence acquired during the first two years of study. This course should also prepare the participants for more advanced work in the final year. Prerequisite: Students must have completed LANG2010. Italian II. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3040 without having previously completed LANG2010. Italian II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants will be requested to produce a statement with the mention of a grade from the host institution. Korean Courses First Year LANG1042. Korean I (Part 1) (6 credits)

This introductory course is part one of the two-part Korean I course. It is designed for complete beginners who are interested in learning the Korean language and gaining a basic understanding of Korean culture. The aim of the course is to provide students with a solid foundation in both spoken and written Korean, and a basic introduction to Korean culture, which will then enable them to progress to LANG1043. Korean I (Part 2). Upon completion of the course, students will be able to participate in and comprehend simple conversations, involving topics related to everyday life, and will have acquired a basic knowledge of the Korean languages written forms. Prerequisites: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework (class participation 20%, assignments 20% and tests 60%) This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG1043.

Korean I (Part 2) (6 credits)

This elementary Korean course continues to focus on proficiency-based Korean language learning, further developing the overall Korean language abilities students established in Korean I (Part 1). The aim of the course is to equip students with the necessary foundation in both spoken and written Korean, along with a more in depth analysis of Korean culture, so as to facilitate their undertaking of Korean language and culture studies at a more advanced level. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to express themselves with confidence in everyday life situations, and will have acquired a general understanding of the Korean languages written forms. Prerequisites: LANG1042. Korean I (Part 1). Students wishing to be admitted to LANG1043 without having previously completed LANG1042. Korean I (Part 1) will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework (class participation 20%, assignments 20% and tests 60%) This course will be offered in the second semester.

LANG1044.

Introduction to Korean culture and society (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to introduce students to Korean culture and society and provide them with a brief overview of the countrys history. The course will examine a wide range of socio-cultural issues characteristic of both traditional and contemporary Korea, and compare them with those faced by other East Asian countries. Upon completion of the course, students will have gained a strong understanding of Korean culture and customs, enabling them to better evaluate the nature of the sociocultural relationships existing between Korea and its various East Asian neighbours, and more specifically between Korea and China. Prerequisites: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework (presentation 30%, essays and tests 70%)

Second Year LANG2070. Korean II (Part 1) (6 credits)

The aim of this course is to build on the foundations established in LANG1042. Korean I (Part 1) and LANG1043. Korean I (Part 2), and to raise students proficiency in the use of spoken and written Korean to a pre-intermediate level. The course will also enable students to further develop their knowledge of Korean language and culture and will give equal weight to the four fundamental areas of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Upon completion of the course, students will have mastered basic grammatical structures, become familiar with essential vocabulary, and be able to compose short, grammatically correct essays in Korean. Students will be also able to participate in and comprehend conversations of a more advanced nature. Prerequisites: LANG1043. Korean I (Part 2). Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2070 without having previously completed LANG1043. Korean I (Part 2) will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework (class participation 20%, assignments 20% and tests 60%) This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG2071.

Korean II (Part 2) (6 credits)

The aim of this course is to continue the work undertaken in Korean II (Part 1) and to further develop students proficiency in the use of spoken and written Korean to an intermediate level. The course will also enable students to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Korean language and culture through continued emphasis on their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to compose short, grammatically correct essays in Korean, and will be equipped with the vocabulary and expressions necessary to participate in situational conversations involving topics related to everyday life, entertainment, and social activities. Prerequisites: LANG2070. Korean II (Part 1). Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2071. Korean II (Part 2) without having previously completed LANG2070. Korean II (Part 1) will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework (class participation 20%, assignments 20% and tests 60%) This course will be offered in the second semester. Second/Third Year LANG2081. Korean through Chinese poems (6 credits)

This course provides students with basic skills in translating Chinese poems into Korean. Students will be exposed to a wide variety of texts which describe the lives, the cultures, and the societies of Chinese and Korean peoples. A variety of vocabulary and different writing styles will be gradually introduced to build up students skills. Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped with the basic ability to translate Chinese into Korean and, at the same time, enjoy a variety of expressions uniquely used in poems. Students will learn to appreciate the differences and commonalities of Chinese and Korean languages and cultures. Prerequisites: LANG1042. Korean I (Part 1) and LANG1043. Korean I (Part 2). Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2081 without having previously completed LANG1042. Korean I (Part 1) and LANG1043. Korean I (Part 2) will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. Third Year LANG3065. Korean III (Part 1) (6 credits)

This course is designed for students who have completed LANG2070. Korean II (Part 1) and LANG2071. Korean II (Part 2) or who have attained a comparable level of proficiency in Korean. The aim of the course is to further develop students proficiency in the use of spoken and written Korean to an intermediate level. The course will also enable students to enhance their skills in and understanding of Korean language and culture through the staging of various activities, including role-plays, presentations, simulated conversations, and free discussions. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to draft grammatically complex essays in Korean, and, using intermediate level vocabulary and expressions, participate in situational conversations involving topics related to both social and cultural issues. Prerequisites: LANG2071. Korean II (Part 2). Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3065 without having previously completed LANG2071. Korean II (Part 2) will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework (class participation 20%, assignments 20% and tests 60%) This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG3066.

Korean III (Part 2) (6 credits)

This course is designed for students who have completed LANG3065. Korean III (Part 1) or who have attained a comparable level of proficiency in Korean. The aim of the course is to further develop students skills in and understanding of Korean language and culture to an advanced level of proficiency, through the staging of various activities, such as presentations, simulated conversations, and free discussions, along with the examination of relevant materials, including selected newspaper and magazine articles. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to draft grammatically complex essays in Korean, and, using advanced level vocabulary and expressions, participate in situational conversations involving topics related to current affairs, social and cultural issues. Prerequisites: LANG3065. Korean III (Part 1). Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3066 without having previously completed LANG3065. Korean III (Part 1) will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework (class participation 20%, assignments 20% and tests 60%) This course will be offered in the second semester. Portuguese Courses First Year LANG1025. Portuguese for beginners - Part I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) The aim of this course is to enable students to reach a basic communicative competence in Portuguese, while developing their listening, speaking, writing and reading skills. Development of self-learning strategies will also be introduced in the later part of the course. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester. LANG1026. Portuguese for beginners - Part II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a continuation of LANG1025. Portuguese for beginners Part I. Prerequisite: LANG1025. Portuguese for beginners Part I Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester. Second Year LANG2024. Portuguese II (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and is a continuation of LANG1026. Portuguese for beginners Part II. The intention is to build further on the junior level work and widen the scope of exposure to more complex aspects of the language. The teaching will diversify through the use of more elaborate material and a variety of teaching techniques including work with video. Participants are expected to consolidate their understanding of Portuguese language and develop further their production and reception skills. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2024 without having previously completed LANG1026. Portuguese for beginners Part II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded.

Examination: The examination for LANG2024. Portuguese II consists of one written paper of 2hour duration and a separate oral examination. Second/Third Year LANG2078. Portugal on the move (3 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course will focus on contemporary Portuguese life and popular culture. Lectures will cover a variety of aspects including music, food, fashion, architecture, sports, work and leisure, traditions and festivals. Students will be encouraged to draw comparisons with their own society and to reflect on the nature of popular culture. The course will be taught in English, no knowledge of Portuguese is required. Prerequisites: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes one summative test and two assignments. Medium of instruction: English LANG2085. Culture and civilization of the Sephardic and Italian Jews (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) In this course, particular attention will be devoted to the cultural, social, and historical aspects of the Sephardim (Portuguese and Spanish Jews), and the Italkim (Italian Jews) before, during, and after the Iberian Expulsions (1492; 1497-1498), the forced conversion to Catholicism (1498), and the subsequent Diaspora throughout the world (1492-/1498-). As for the Italkim, their cultural, social, and historical presence in Italy, including Sardinia, Sicily, and Corsica (now part of France), will be studied from before the Roman destruction of the Second Temple of Israel (70 of the Common Era) to the present time. Particular attention will be devoted to the historical/social links of the Sephardim with the Italkim, from one side, as well as of the Italkim with the Sephardim and the Ashkenazi Jews, on the other. Prerequisites: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of instruction: English No previous knowledge of Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, and/or any other language are required. Texts and materials are in English and/or with facing English translations. Third Year LANG3026. Portuguese III (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and continues to build on the two previous years work on a more advanced level. The intention is to lead participants towards a fairly comprehensive understanding of the Portuguese language through the study of a variety of documents (written, audio and video). The selection of documents will also serve as a basis for discussion on some social issues regarding contemporary Portugal, as well as her history and cultural background. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3026 without having previously completed LANG2024. Portuguese II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded. Examination: The examination for LANG3026. Portuguese III consists of one written paper of 3hour duration and a separate oral examination.

LANG3041.

Portuguese in Portugal (3 credits)

This course is taught and organized by several Portuguese universities and teaching institutions during the summer between the 2nd and 3rd Year of the Portuguese B.A. programme. The course lasts about three to four weeks and is designed to build on and to reinforce the language competence acquired during the first two years of study. This course should also prepare the participants for more advanced work in the final year. Prerequisite: Students must have completed LANG2024. Portuguese II. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3041 without having previously completed LANG2024. Portuguese II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants will be requested to produce a statement with the mention of a grade from the host institution. Spanish Courses First Year LANG1038. Spanish language I.1 (6 credits)

The main objective of the course is to teach students the basics of Spanish and to provide the participants with a firm foundation in the spoken and written language as well as to offer insights into Spanish culture. Through a communicative approach this course should quickly enable participants to engage in simple conversations and understand a variety of interactive situations at both linguistic and cultural levels. Emphasis will also be put on the acquisition of a sound grammar base for more advanced work. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes: i) progress tests, ii) other assignments and iii) participation in class. This course will be offered in the first semester. LANG1039. Spanish language I.2 (6 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG1038. Spanish language I.1. The objective of the course is to build on the work completed in the first semester so as to consolidate and broaden participants foundation in spoken and written Spanish. Emphasis will be put on expanding the four skills as well as on the development of autonomous learning. Prerequisite: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG1039 without having previously completed LANG1038. Spanish language I.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes: i) progress tests, ii) participation in class, iii) a brief oral test and iv) other assignments. This course will be offered in the second semester. LANG1048. Introduction to the culture of Spain (6 credits)

This course aims to give students an insight into Spanish culture and traditions with an emphasis on contemporary Spain. Through a series of lectures and talks, students will learn about Spanish history, in particular the Spanish Civil War and its consequences, geography, the political evolution of Spain in the 20th century with a special emphasis on the transition from a dictatorship to a democracy, the economy and challenges for the 21st century, etc. The course will also explore different aspects of Spanish society in relation to the family, religion, young people, education, unemployment and immigration, and cultural aspects related to Spanish customs, traditions and festivals.

Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of Instruction: English

LANG1049.

Introduction to the cultures of Spanish America (6 credits)

This course aims to give students an insight into the cultures and traditions of the Spanish-speaking countries of America, from Mexico and the Caribbean to Chile and Argentina. Through a series of lectures and talks, students will learn about the history and geography, the societies (politics, economy, education, etc.) and cultures (customs, festivals, family, etc.) of Spanish-speaking America. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of Instruction: English

Second Year LANG2059. Spanish phonetics I (3 credits)

The main aim of this course is to help improve the pronunciation and oral skills in Spanish of students whose mother tongue is Cantonese focusing on the particular difficulties that Cantonese speakers encounter when learning Spanish. Spanish Phonetics I is a multimedia-based course that covers a theoretical study of the basic concepts of phonetics and phonology of the Spanish language (focusing on individual sounds, accent, spelling and basic intonation patterns) as well as emphasizes the practice of pronunciation (making the students work with audio materials and recording facilities). This is mainly a practical course and no previous knowledge of Linguistics is required. Class activities will be organized in small groups allowing the teacher to work closely with each student. Teaching materials and medium of instruction will be Spanish. Prerequisites: (i) LANG2059. Spanish phonetics I is open to students who have successfully completed LANG1039. Spanish language I.2. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2059 without having previously completed LANG1039. Spanish language I.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. (ii) Students may not enroll in LANG2059. Spanish phonetics I without enrolling in LANG2066. Spanish II.1. Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes the following: progress tests (written and oral) and assignments such as internet based tasks (WebQuests) and blogs (podcasts) as well as class participation

LANG2060.

Spanish phonetics II (3 credits)

The main aim of this course is to help improve the pronunciation and oral skills in Spanish of students whose mother tongue is Cantonese focusing on the particular difficulties that Cantonese speakers encounter when learning Spanish. Spanish Phonetics II is a multimedia-based course that covers a theoretical study of the basic concepts of phonetics and phonology of the Spanish language (focusing on sounds, accent, pragmatic/expressive uses of intonation and variations of Spanish within the Spanish-speaking world) as well as emphasizes the practice of pronunciation (making students work with audio materials and recording facilities). This course is also predominately practical but a minimal knowledge of phonologic terminology will be an advantage. Teaching materials and medium of instruction will be Spanish.

Prerequisites: (i)

Assessment:

LANG2060. Spanish phonetics II is open to students who have successfully completed LANG2066. Spanish II.1 as well as LANG2059. Spanish phonetics I. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2060 without having previously completed LANG2066. Spanish II.1 or LANG2059. Spanish phonetics I will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. (ii) Students may not enroll in LANG2060. Spanish phonetics II without enrolling in LANG2067. Spanish II.2. 100% coursework. Coursework includes the following: progress tests (written and oral) and assignments such as internet based tasks (WebQuests) and blogs (podcasts) as well as class participation

LANG2066.

Spanish II.1 (6 credits)

This course is taught during the first semester and it builds further on the first years work and widens the scope of exposure to more complex aspects of the language. The teaching will diversify through the use of more elaborate material and a variety of teaching techniques including work with video. Participants are expected to consolidate their understanding of Spanish and develop further their production and reception skills. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2066. Spanish II.1 must have completed LANG1039. Spanish language I.2. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2066 without having previously completed LANG1039. Spanish language I.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes: i) progress tests, ii) other assignments, and iii) participation in class.

LANG2067.

Spanish II.2 (6 credits)

This course is taught during the second semester and is a continuation of LANG2066. Spanish II.1. The course builds further on the first semesters work and continues to expose students to more complex aspects of the language. Participants are expected to further consolidate their understanding of Spanish and develop their production and reception skills. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2067. Spanish II.2 must have completed LANG2066. Spanish II.1. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2067 without having previously completed LANG2066. Spanish II.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes: i) progress tests, ii) other assignments iii) an oral examination at the end of the semester and iv) participation in class.

LANG2068.

Spanish culture and society (6 credits)

The objective of this course is to give an introduction to contemporary Spain. Through a variety of texts, students will learn about Spanish society (politics, economy, education, etc.) and culture (customs, festivals, family, etc.) as well as important aspects of the Spanish language. The course will explore subjects such as the transition from dictatorship to democracy, the changes undergone by Spanish society during the twentieth century and the challenges faced by Spain in the twenty-first century. This course can help students intending to go to Spain in the summer to learn more about the country. Teaching materials and medium of instruction will be Spanish.

Prerequisites: (i) LANG2068 is open to students who have successfully completed LANG2066. Spanish II.1. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2068 without having previously completed LANG2066. Spanish II.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. (ii) Students may not enroll in LANG2068 without also enrolling in LANG2067. Spanish II.2 Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes: i) progress tests, ii) other assignments, and iii) participation in class. LANG2082. Spanish for business I (6 credits)

This is a Spanish for Specific Purposes course which aims to prepare students to interact effectively with Spanish-speaking commercial or governmental institutions. The course covers topics such as job applications and interviews, structure and organization of companies, cultural differences between Spanish-speaking and Chinese business environments, business meetings, international fairs and international commerce organizations. The topics are addressed in several ways: with topical readings from manuals used in business schools, as well as analyses of letters, office documents, and newspaper, magazine and Internet articles about business. Audiovisual materials are also used throughout the course. Guest speakers from Spanish-speaking institutions and companies located in Hong Kong are invited to visit the classes. Prerequisite: LANG2082. Spanish for business I is open to students who have successfully completed LANG2066. Spanish II.1 and are currently enrolled in LANG2067. Spanish II.2. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2082 without having previously completed LANG2066. Spanish II.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework LANG2083. Spanish-writing workshop I (6 credits)

The aim of the course is to develop students learning activities. Students will be familiarized with different writing constructions (biographies, decalogues, etc.). This knowledge of genres will lead to an understanding about how different purposes are commonly expressed within a discourse community. Another objective is to provide the students with good strategies when reading and writing in Spanish. This course is very practical and students are expected to work in class and also at home. Course materials will be selected according to the progress made by students in the core course (LANG2066) in order to further consolidate the students skills. Teaching materials are in Spanish and medium of instruction will be Spanish. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2083. Spanish writing workshop I must have completed LANG1039. Spanish Language I.2. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2083 without having previously completed LANG1039. Spanish language I.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. LANG2084. Spanish-writing workshop II (6 credits)

The aim of this course is to further improve on students reading and writing skills by looking at how different genres (literary and film) are written, how the writer can influence the reader and how to work with the target language in order to achieve a specific objective in their writing. Course materials will be selected according to the progress made by students in the core course (LANG2067) in order to further consolidate the students skills. This course has a distinct hands on approach which will require students to work in class as well as at home.

Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2084. Spanish writing workshop II must have completed LANG2066. Spanish II.1 and LANG2083. Spanish writing workshop I. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2084 without having previously completed LANG2083. Spanish writing workshop I will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. Second/Third Years LANG2085. Culture and civilization of the Sephardic and Italian Jews (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) Given that this course is taught in English, students wishing to Minor and/or to Major in Spanish cannot use this course to satisfy the necessary requirements. In this course, particular attention will be devoted to the cultural, social, and historical aspects of the Sephardim (Portuguese and Spanish Jews), and the Italkim (Italian Jews) before, during, and after the Iberian Expulsions (1492; 1497-1498), the forced conversion to Catholicism (1498), and the subsequent Diaspora throughout the world (1492-/1498-). As for the Italkim, their cultural, social, and historical presence in Italy, including Sardinia, Sicily, and Corsica (now part of France), will be studied from before the Roman destruction of the Second Temple of Israel (70 of the Common Era) to the present time. Particular attention will be devoted to the historical/social links of the Sephardim with the Italkim, from one side, as well as of the Italkim with the Sephardim and the Ashkenazi Jews, on the other. Prerequisites: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of instruction: English No previous knowledge of Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and/or any other language are required. Texts and materials are in English and/or with facing English translations. Third Year LANG3042. Spanish in Spain (3 credits)

This course is taught and organized by several Spanish universities and teaching institutions during the summer between the 2nd and 3rd Year of the Spanish B.A. programme. The course lasts about three to four weeks and is designed to build on and to reinforce the language competence acquired during the first two years of study. This course should also prepare the participants for more advanced work in the final year. Prerequisite: Students must have completed LANG2067. Spanish II.2. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3042 without having previously completed LANG2067. Spanish II.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants will be requested to produce a statement with the mention of a grade from the host institution. LANG3060. Spanish III.1 (6 credits)

This course is taught in the first semester and it continues to build on the two previous years work at a more advanced level. The intention is to lead participants towards a fairly comprehensive understanding of the Spanish language through the study of a variety of documents (written, audio and video). The selection of documents will also serve as a basis for discussion on some social issues regarding contemporary Spain, as well as her history and culture.

Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3060. Spanish III.1 must have completed LANG2067. Spanish II.2. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3060 without having previously completed LANG2067. Spanish II.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes: i) progress tests, ii) other assignments and iii) participation in class.

LANG3061.

Spanish III.2 (6 credits)

This course is taught during the second semester. The objective is to progress towards a more advanced level of understanding of the Spanish language and the Spanish-speaking cultures. Through the use of a selection of authentic materials (written and audiovisual) students will learn more about the complexities of the target language and the similarities and differences between their culture and that of the target language. The selection of documents will also serve as a basis for discussion on some social issues regarding the contemporary Spanish-speaking world. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3061 without having previously completed LANG3060. Spanish III.1 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes: i) progress tests, ii) other assignments, and iii) an oral examination at the end of the semester and iv) participation in class.

LANG3062.

Translation Spanish-English I (3 credits)

This course is an introduction to translating texts from Spanish to English and, to a lesser extent, from English to Spanish. Special attention will be paid to the particular problems created by differences in grammar and other common errors such as false friends and influences from the mother tongue. The aim of this course is to provide students with basic translation skills and to develop their understanding of Spanish grammar and syntax. Course materials will be selected according to the topics covered in the core course (LANG3060. Spanish III.1) in order to further consolidate the students knowledge of Spanish grammar and sentence structure. This is not a theoretical course and students will be expected to do practical work in class as well as at home. Prerequisite: (i) This course is open to students who have successfully completed LANG2067. Spanish II.2 and are currently enrolled in LANG3060. Spanish III.1. (ii) Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3062 without having previously completed LANG2067. Spanish II.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG3063.

Translation Spanish-English II (3 credits)

This course is a continuation of LANG3062. Translation Spanish-English I and will continue to provide students with basic translation skills and a further understanding of Spanish grammar and syntax. Course materials will be selected according to the topics covered in the core course (LANG3061. Spanish III.2) in order to further consolidate the students knowledge of Spanish grammar and sentence structure. This is not a theoretical course and students will be expected to do practical work in class as well as at home.

Prerequisite: (i) This course is open to students who have successfully completed LANG3060. Spanish III.1 and are currently enrolled in LANG3061. Spanish III.2.

(ii) Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3063 without having previously completed LANG3062. Translation Spanish-English I will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester. LANG3064. Hispanic film and literature (6 credits)

The goal of this course is to introduce Spanish and Latin American Cinema and Literature to students, as well as to improve their analytical and critical thinking skills. The course is also aimed at improving the students level of Spanish through reading, viewing, and discussing literary and filmic texts. The course objectives will be tackled in two ways: a) by analysing a selection of representative cinematographic and literary texts; and b) with a focus on Film and Literature as a representation of Hispanic culture. A selection of films and written texts will be presented by the teacher for analysis and discussion. Literary and cinematographic texts and their authors will be discussed as representative of the art produced in their times, in order for the students to understand, not only the specific features of an individual author or work, but also of a generation, genre or movement. Whenever possible, comparisons between the literary text and its cinematographic representation will be made. Throughout the course, students will have to interact with the lecturer and classmates in order to create new knowledge. Writers and filmmakers from the Spanish-speaking world may be invited as guest speakers. Prerequisite: (i) This course is open to students who have successfully completed LANG3060. Spanish III.1 and are currently enrolled in LANG3061. Spanish III.2. (ii) Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3064 without having previously completed LANG3060. Spanish III.1, will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. Coursework includes: i) written assignments (70%), ii) class attendance and participation (10%) and iii) an oral presentation (20%). This course will be offered in the second semester. LANG3078. Spanish for business II (6 credits)

This course builds on the subjects and skills covered in the course Spanish for Business I at a more advanced level. It aims to further prepare students to interact effectively with Spanish-speaking commercial or governmental institutions. It also introduces new topics such as product promotion and publicity, oral and written business transactions (offers, requests, complaints, etc.), banking transactions, major Spanish and Latin American companies, natural resources and existing forums for conducting business exchanges with the Spanish-speaking world. Audiovisual materials are used throughout the course. A number of short internships in Spanish-speaking companies and institutions are arranged, to give students the opportunity to learn outside the classroom environment. Guest speakers from Spanish-speaking institutions and companies located in Hong Kong are regularly invited to visit the classes. Prerequisite: LANG3078 is open to students who have successfully completed LANG2082. Spanish for Business I, or equivalent and are currently enrolled in LANG3060. Spanish III.1. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3078 without having previously completed LANG2082. Spanish for Business I, or equivalent, will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

LANG3079.

Spanish-American cultures and civilizations (6 credits)

This course adds a New World dimension to the already existing courses on Spanish language and culture currently on offer. It focuses on the Spanish-speaking countries of Latin America (Mxico, Guatemala, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras, Panam, Repblica Dominicana, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Per, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina and Chile) where Spanish is also the official language (19 of the 21 Spanish-speaking countries in the world are located in central and south America). The course will explore different aspects of their cultures and civilizations, from the discovery of America and the establishment of colonies to the fight for independence and the development of the different nations. Topics will include history (from PreColumbian civilizations up to contemporary developments), geography, politics, economy, society, art and traditions of a selected number of countries. These will be examined with a view towards understanding contemporary cultural patterns and their historical antecedents. Teaching materials will be in Spanish and medium of instruction will be Spanish. Prerequisite: This course is open to students who have successfully completed LANG2067. Spanish II.2 and are currently enrolled in LANG3060. Spanish III.1. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3079 without having previously completed LANG2067. Spanish II.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework

Swedish Courses First Year LANG1023. Swedish for beginners - Part I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is for beginners of Swedish and will introduce the students to the essentials of the Swedish language through a communicative approach. The course will cover speaking, listening, reading and writing but with emphasis on speaking. Students will learn how to interact in everyday situations such as shopping, taking the bus, asking for directions, making a phone call, etc. Apart from using textbooks, additional classroom materials, such as videos and other audio-visuals will be used. The course will also give students an insight to Swedish culture and society. Since Sweden, Norway, and Denmark are closely related in culture and language, the course will also give a wider understanding of Scandinavia. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester.

LANG1024.

Swedish for beginners - Part II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a continuation of LANG1023. Swedish for beginners Part I. Prerequisite: LANG1023. Swedish for beginners Part I Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester.

Second Year LANG2023. Swedish II (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and is a continuation of LANG1024. Swedish for beginners Part II. The intention is to build further on the junior level work and widen the scope of exposure to more complex aspects of the language. The teaching will diversify through the use of more elaborate material and a variety of teaching techniques. Participants are expected to consolidate their understanding of Swedish language and develop further their production and reception skills. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2023 without having previously completed LANG1024. Swedish for beginners Part II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded. Examination: The examination for Swedish II consists of one written paper of 2-hour duration and a separate oral examination.

Second/Third Year LANG2077. Living in the land of the midnight sun towards an understanding of contemporary Scandinavia (3 credits)

This course will introduce the region of Scandinavia, which includes Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, and Iceland, through the main themes of its history and culture. It will explore features common to Scandinavia as a whole as well as aspects unique to each country. It will also take a look at Sino-Scandinavian relations and draw comparisons between the contrasting lifestyles of Scandinavia and Hong Kong. Students can expect to gain an understanding of a region famous for balancing the demands of an advanced and highly competitive economy with one of the worlds most comprehensive social welfare systems. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework Medium of instruction: English

Third Year LANG3025. Swedish III (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and continues to build on the two previous years work on a more advanced level. The intention is to lead participants towards a fairly comprehensive understanding of the Swedish language features through the study of a variety of documents (written, audio and video). The selection of documents will also serve as a basis for discussion on some social issues regarding contemporary Sweden, as well as her history and cultural background. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3025 without having previously completed LANG2023. Swedish II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded. Examination: The examination for LANG3025. Swedish III consists of one written paper of 3-hour duration and a separate oral examination.

LANG3043.

Swedish in Sweden (3 credits)

This course is taught and organized by several Swedish universities and teaching institutions during the summer between the 2nd and 3rd Year of the Swedish B.A. programme. The course lasts about three to four weeks and is designed to build on and to reinforce the language competence acquired during the first two years of study. This course should also prepare the participants for more advanced work in the final year. Prerequisite: Students must have completed LANG2023. Swedish II. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3043 without having previously completed LANG2023. Swedish II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants will be requested to produce a statement with the mention of a grade from the host institution. Thai Courses First Year LANG1021. Thai for beginners - Part I (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course aims to teach complete beginners the basics of Thai with respect to the four linguistic skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Students will also be introduced to Thai culture and society. Vocabulary and grammar will be presented in a communicative way for a variety of situations, e.g. making introductions, leave-taking, giving directions, buying things, making telephone calls and so on. The emphasis will be on the spoken language, as well as on providing a secure foundation for basic Thai. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the first semester. LANG1022. Thai for beginners - Part II (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This course is a continuation of LANG1021. Thai for beginners Part I. Prerequisite: LANG1021. Thai for beginners Part I. Assessment: 100% coursework This course will be offered in the second semester. Second Year LANG2022. Thai II (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and is a continuation of LANG1022. Thai for beginners Part II. The intention is to build further on the junior level work and widen the scope of exposure to more complex aspects of the language. The teaching will diversify through the use of more elaborate material and a variety of teaching techniques including work with video. Participants are expected to consolidate their understanding of Thai language and develop further their production and reception skills. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG2022 without having previously completed LANG1022. Thai for beginners Part II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard.

Assessment:

One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded. Examination: The examination for Thai II consists of one written paper of 2-hour duration and a separate oral examination.

Third Year LANG3024. Thai III (12 credits)

This course is taught throughout the year and continues to build on the two previous years work on a more advanced level. The intention is to lead participants towards a fairly comprehensive understanding of the Thai language features through the study of a variety of documents (written, audio and video). The selection of documents will also serve as a basis for discussion on some social issues regarding contemporary Thailand, as well as her history and cultural background. Prerequisites: Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3024 without having previously completed LANG2022. Thai II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: One examination and a coursework element which shall count 60% and 40% respectively of the final grade awarded. Examination: The examination for LANG3024. Thai III consists of one written paper of 3-hour duration and a separate oral examination.

LANG3044.

Thai in Thailand (3 credits)

This course is taught and organized by several Thai universities and teaching institutions during the summer between the 2nd and 3rd Year of the Thai B.A. programme. The course lasts about three to four weeks and is designed to build on and to reinforce the language competence acquired during the first two years of study. This course should also prepare the participants for more advanced work in the final year. Prerequisite: Students must have completed LANG2022. Thai II. Students wishing to be admitted to LANG3044 without having previously completed LANG2022. Thai II will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School of Modern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the required standard. Assessment: 100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants will be requested to produce a statement with the mention of a grade from the host institution.

MODERN CHINA STUDIES Modern China Studies is an interdisciplinary programme aimed at giving students a broad-based education on modern Chinaits language, culture, history, society, economy, governance, environment, and people. The programme combines the perspectives and curricular strengths of a variety of disciplines, including literature, linguistics, art history, history, philosophy, religion, anthropology, sociology, geography, politics, economics, journalism and communications. Graduates will be prepared to enter a wide range of careers in the public and private sectors in which a comprehensive and sophisticated understanding of China is essential to success. Modern China Studies is ideal for students whose interest in China crosses over disciplinary divides, as well as for international students who would like to learn the Chinese language and pursue a major or minor in China studies. It is also an ideal second major for those pursuing degrees in law, medicine, education, business, journalism, and social work.

Prospective majors and minors in Modern China Studies must pass the prerequisite course MCSP1001 in their first year. Prospective majors are also required to pass the language requirement in their first year, either by: 1. 2. completing CHIN1112 and/or CHIN1113, subject to their level of Chinese language proficiency; or demonstrating the required level of Chinese language proficiency (by presenting evidence that they had graduated from a Chinese-medium secondary school, or studied Chinese language for a minimum of three years prior to matriculation, or passed Level 2 of the Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK).

The Major A major in Modern China Studies consists of 48 credits taken in the second and third years of the programme, consisting of 12 credits of core courses (MCSP2001 and MCSP2002), and a further 36 credits of elective courses as listed below (including at least 18 credits from the Faculty of Arts and 12 credits from the Faculty of Social Sciences and up to 6 credits from the Faculty of Education or Faculty of Business and Economics) with no more than 6 credits to be taken in Hong Kong-themed courses (marked with *).

The Minor A minor in Modern China Studies consists of second- and third-year courses totaling 24 credits, including 12 credits of core courses (MCSP2001 and MCSP2002) and a further 12 credits of elective courses as listed below, excluding Hong Kong-themed courses (marked with*), with at least 6 credits to be taken in non-Arts courses.

MODERN CHINA STUDIES COURSES FIRST YEAR COURSE MCSP1001. China: the long twentieth century (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to first and second year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is a topical course that adopts multi-disciplinary perspectives to examine significant and complex issues in Chinas modern century. It serves as a gateway course that introduces students to the interdisciplinary approach to China studies and showcases the best of contemporary international scholarship on China. Topics vary from term to term. Topics for 08-09 are: Tiananmen Square, the Great Wall, and the Three Gorges Dam. We will examine both fictional (including audiovisual) and scholarly materials that deal with the historical, political, social, and artistic aspects of these three sites in order to understand modern China at its politico-cultural core, in its relations with the outside world, and as it seeks to modernize while coping with human and ecological consequences. Prerequisite: Nil Assessment: 100% coursework

SECOND AND THIRD YEAR COURSES MCSP2001. China in the world: from sinology to China studies (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second or third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is the first part of a sequence of two courses required of all students intending to major or minor in Modern China Studies. The sequence surveys the history of the international scholarship on China from the early missionary and sinological endeavors to contemporary critiques and trends. Emphasising methodological issues and disciplinary dialogues, the course encourages students to reflect on the historical and political conditions of knowledge production while training students in innovative and boundary-crossing modes of inquiry. In Part I, we begin with early modern European myths about China and trace the origins and evolution of sinology as a subset of Oriental/Orientalist studies. We also examine the development of Japanese sinology and the launching of China area studies in the U.S. during the Cold War. Prerequisite: MCSP1001 Assessment: 100% coursework

MCSP2002.

China in the world: critical paradigms (6 credits)

(This course is also offered to second or third year non-BA students for inter-Faculty broadening purposes.) This is the second part of a sequence of two courses required of all students intending to major or minor in Modern China Studies. The sequence surveys the history of the international scholarship on China from the early missionary and sinological endeavors to contemporary critiques and trends. Emphasising methodological issues and disciplinary dialogues, the course encourages students to reflect on the historical and political conditions of knowledge production while training students in innovative and boundary-crossing modes of inquiry. In Part II, we turn our attention to the new critical paradigms that have emerged in the last 50 years or so in major academic centres in North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia. We explore how these new paradigms have transformed China studies and brought the field into productive engagements with broader intellectual currents and debates. Prerequisite: MCSP2001 Assessment: 100% coursework

FIRST-YEAR PREREQUISITES Major in Modern China Studies Students intending to declare a major in Modern China Studies in their second and third years must complete the following course(s) in their first year of study: MCSP1001. China: the long twentieth century (6 credits) Language Requirement: Students are also required to pass the language requirement in their first year, either by: 1. completing CHIN1112. Beginning Chinese as a foreign language, Part I (6 Credits) and/or CHIN1113. Beginning Chinese as a foreign language, Part II (6 Credits), subject to their level of Chinese language proficiency; or

2.

demonstrating the required level of Chinese language proficiency (by presenting evidence that they had graduated from a Chinese-medium secondary school, or studied Chinese language for a minimum of three years prior to matriculation, or passed Level 2 of the Chinese Language Proficiency Test (HSK).

Minor in Modern China Studies Students intending to declare a minor in Modern China Studies in their second and third years must complete the following course in their first year of study: MCSP1001. China: the long twentieth century (6 credits)

SECOND- AND THIRD-YEAR C. CORE COURSES

The following core courses are compulsory for all students taking the major or the minor: MCSP2001. China in the world: from sinology to China studies (6 credits) MCSP2002. China in the world: critical paradigms (6 credits) D. ELECTIVE COURSES Majors must select courses totaling 36 credits from the following list of electives, ensuring that at least 18 credits to be taken in courses from the Faculty of Arts and 12 credits from the Faculty of Social Sciences, and up to 6 credits from the Faculty of Education or the Faculty of Business and Economics. Students cannot count more than 6 credits from Hong Kong-themed courses (marked with *) toward the major. Minors must select courses totaling 12 credits from the following list of electives, with at least 6 credits in non-Arts courses. Students cannot count any credits from Hong Kong-themed courses (marked with *) toward the minor. {Note: Not all courses are offered in a given semester; students should check with individual units on course availability; students should also check on course prerequisites and other enrollment restrictions.} I. Faculty of Arts School of Chinese (All School of Chinese courses require advanced knowledge of Chinese) Language and literature CHIN2129. Modern Chinese literature (1917-1949) I (6 credits) CHIN2130. Modern Chinese literature (1917-1949) II (6 credits) CHIN2131. Contemporary Chinese literature (since 1949) I (6 credits) CHIN2132. Contemporary Chinese literature (since 1949) II (6 credits) CHIN2133. Contemporary Chinese literature (since 1949) III (6 credits) CHIN2138. Chinese etymology (6 credits) CHIN2140. Modern Chinese language I (6 credits) CHIN2143. Modern Chinese language II (6 credits) CHIN2144. Functional Chinese (6 credits)

History and culture CHIN2243. History of Chinese science and civilization (6 credits) CHIN2261. Buddha and Bodhisattva worship in Chinese Buddhism (3 credits) CHIN2265. Childhood in late imperial China (3 credits) CHIN2267. Jews in China (3 credits) Translation CHIN2314. Translation in practice I (English-Chinese) (3 credits) CHIN2315. Translation in practice II (Chinese-English) (3 credits) CHIN2316. Translation theory (3 credits) CHIN2331. Choice of words in translation (6 credits) CHIN2332. Translation in Hong Kong society (3 credits) CHIN2333. Culture and translation (6 credits) CHIN2337. Journalistic translation (3 credits) CHIN2338. Translation of promotional material (3 credits) CHIN2339. Translation for administration and business (3 credits) CHIN2340. Film translation workshop (6 credits) CHIN2341. Translating writing on art (3 credits) School of English ENGL2075. The idea of China (6 credits) ENGL2097. Imagining Hong Kong (6 credits)* School of Humanities African Studies AFRI2005. Africa-China relations (6 credits) Comparative Literature CLIT2037. Gender and sexuality in contemporary Chinese literature and film (6 credits) CLIT2052. Chinese urban culture (6 credits) CLIT2064. Hong Kong culture: popular culture (6 credits)* CLIT2065. Hong Kong culture: representations of identity in literature and film (6 credits)* CLIT2074. Film and ideology in post-Mao China (6 credits) CLIT2085. Hong Kong: community and cultural policy in the global context (6 credits)* CLIT2087. Modern Chinese culture and society: rebellions and revolutions (6 credits) Fine Arts FINE2044. The whys of where: visual geographies of China and Japan (6 credits) FINE2049. Art and gender in China (6 credits) FINE2051. Art, politics, and society in modern China (6 credits) FINE2055. Crossing cultures: China and the outside world (6 credits) FINE2061. Contemporary Chinese art (6 credits) FINE2062. Land and garden in Chinese art (6 credits) History HIST2003. Twentieth-century China, Part I: from revolution to revolution, 1900-1949 (6 credits) HIST2004. Twentieth-century China, Part II: from revolution to modernization, 1949 to present (6 credits) HIST2005. History of Hong Kong, Part I (6 credits)*

HIST2006. History of Hong Kong, Part II (6 credits)* HIST2018. The foreign relations of China since 1949 (6 credits) HIST2024. A century of business in Hong Kong, 1842-1949 (6 credits)* HIST2025. British Hong Kong and China 1895-1945 (6 credits)* HIST2032. Case studies in womens history: Hong Kong and the U.S. (6 credits)* HIST2034. An introduction to the history of education in Hong Kong (6 credits)* HIST2035. The bauhinia and the lotus: culture and history of the two SARS (6 credits)* HIST2052. Social issues in Hong Kong history (6 credits)* HIST2053. The Cold War (6 credits) HIST2064. Sweat and abacus: overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia (6 credits) HIST2066. Narcotic culture: a history of drugs (6 credits) HIST2067. Sex, gender and modernity in China (6 credits) HIST2068. The intellectual history of twentieth-century China (6 credits) HIST2096. The history of European business in China (6 credits) HIST2097. Mao (6 credits) HIST2098. A history of modern Taiwan (6 credits) HIST2110. China and the West (6 credits) HIST3024. Writing Hong Kong history (6 credits)* Linguistics LING2010. Language and dialect (6 credits) LING2033. Contrastive grammar of English and Chinese (6 credits) Music MUSI2010. Music of China (6 credits) MUSI2016. Music of contemporary Hong Kong (6 credits)* MUSI2055. Chinese opera (6 credits) MUSI2060. Red is the colour: music and politics in post-1949 China (6 credits) Philosophy PHIL2420. Chinese philosophy: metaphysics (6 credits) PHIL2430. Chinese philosophy: ethics (6 credits) PHIL2451. Philosophers views of China in early-modern Europe (6 credits) PHIL2460. Philosophical Chinese (6 credits) PHIL2480. Confucianism and the modern world (6 credits) School of Modern Languages and Cultures JAPN2014. China and Japan (6 credits) JAPN2035. Women in Japan and Hong Kong (6 credits)* II. Faculty of Social Sciences GEOG2054. Urban planning in practice in Hong Kong (6 credits)* GEOG2082. Economic development in rural China (6 credits) GEOG2086. Chinas tourism resources and management (6 credits) GEOG2088. China: environment and sustainable development (6 credits) GEOG2095. Globalizing China II: economy, society, and regional development (6 credits) GEOG2101. Globalizing China I: resources, politics, and population (6 credits) POLI0006. China and Hong Kong: the politics of transition (6 credits)* POLI0012. East Asian political economy (6 credits) POLI0019. Hong Kong and the world (6 credits)*

POLI0020. Hong Kong politics (6 credits)* POLI0022. Governing China (6 credits) POLI0023. Issues in contemporary Chinese politics (6 credits) POLI0031. Politics of economic reform in China (6 credits) POLI0033. Problems of the Third World (6 credits) POLI0034. Public administration in China (6 credits) POLI0035. Public administration in Hong Kong (6 credits)* POLI0051. Issues in Chinese political philosophy (6 credits) POLI0052. International relations of East Asia (6 credits) POLI0059. China and the world (6 credits) POLI0061. Hong Kong and south China: the political economy of regional development and cooperation (6 credits)* SOWK0012. Social welfare in China (6 credits) SOWK0023. Social policy issues in Hong Kong (6 credits)* SOWK0050. Government and politics of social services in Hong Kong (6 credits)* SOWK0091. Current welfare issues in Hong Kong (6 credits)* SOCI0002. Class, wealth and poverty: inequality and injustice in Hong Kong (6 credits)* SOCI0003. Contemporary Chinese society (6 credits) SOCI0013. Gender in Chinese societies (6 credits) SOCI0015. Hong Kong popular culture (6 credits)* SOCI0016. Hong Kong society (6 credits)* SOCI0036. Social anthropology of Hong Kong and Guangdong (6 credits)* SOCI0052. Traditional Chinese society (6 credits) SOCI0054. Triads and organized crime (6 credits) SOCI0066. The Asian economic miracles and beyond (6 credits) SOCI0070. Chinese identities and global networks (6 credits) SOCI0075. Hong Kong: community and cultural policy in the global context (6 credits)* SOCI0077. Media, culture and communication in contemporary China (6 credits) III. Faculty of Education and Faculty of Business and Economics Education EDUC1002. Hong Kong education: systemic features and social approaches (6 credits)* Business and Economics ECON0601. Economic development in China (6 credits) ECON0602. Foreign trade and investment in China (6 credits) ECON0603. The Economic system of Hong Kong (6 credits)* ECON0605. Economic history of China (6 credits) FINA0501. Asian financial institutions (6 credits)

Major in Astronomy 1 (for students admitted to the first year in 2008 or thereafter)
The 21st century is the golden age for astronomy as space-based telescopes are beginning to explore the Universe in all parts of the electromagnetic spectrum, including X-ray, ultraviolet, and infrared. The Major in Astronomy is intended for the students who would like to acquire a solid foundation on the subject. A large selection of elective courses is provided for students to pursue their interest specialization in the subject, including observational astronomy, planetary science, stellar physics, and interstellar medium. Students would attain professional knowledge in astronomy, research experience and the training of analytical thinking and quantitative reasoning during their studies. In addition to preparing students for postgraduate studies as professional astronomers, astronomy training can also lead to local careers in museums, weather services, and the education sectors. Beyond Hong Kong, astronomy graduates have challenging careers in aerospace, communications, energy, and computer industries, as well as in astronomical observatories and space research centers.

Objectives :

Learning Outcomes: a. Students should be able to identify and describe astrophysical phenomena with their professional knowledge. (By means of coursework and tutorial classes in the curriculum) Students should have developed their scientific intuition, abilities and techniques to tackle astrophysical problems either theoretical or observational in nature. (By means of coursework, tutorial classes, and frequent opportunities in field activities in the curriculum) Students should be able to analyze astrophysical problems qualitatively and quantitatively. (By means of coursework, tutorial classes and research-based projects in the curriculum) Students should be able to communicate and collaborate with people effectively in scientific issues. (By means of group projects, tutorial sessions and presentation opportunities in the curriculum) Students should be able to apply scientific and quantitative methods in tackling problems in research or real-world setting. (By means of projects, directed studies, local and foreign internships attached to universities, research centers, government bodies, NGOs and influential companies.)

b.

c.

d.

e.

Minimum Entry Requirement :

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; and HKCEE Additional Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or AL Pure Mathematics; or a pass in PHYS0114 Fundamental physics I and PHYS0115 Fundamental physics II or equivalent 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Minor in Astronomy

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Two of the following three courses: BIOL0602 Origins of life and astrobiology PHYS0001 Nature of the universe I: introduction to observational astronomy and the solar system PHYS0002 Nature of the universe II: stars, galaxies and cosmology for beginners Plus at least 6 credits of the following courses: MATH1805 University mathematics B PHYS1315 Method in physics I Plus at least 6 credits of the following courses: PHYS1414 General physics I PHYS1415 General physics II PHYS1417 Basic physics 2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) PHYS2021 PHYS2022 PHYS2627 Plus MATH2601 PHYS2222 PHYS2227 PHYS2321 PHYS2322 PHYS2323 PHYS2325 PHYS2626 The Physical universe Observational astronomy Introductory quantum physics 2 Numerical analysis Wave and optics Laser & spectroscopy Introductory electromagnetism Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics Introductory quantum mechanics Theoretical physics Introductory classical mechanics 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6

at least 12 credits of the following courses, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Plus at least 12 credits of the following courses, subject to prerequisite requirements. PHYS2039 Principles of astronomy PHYS3031 Astrophysics PHYS3033 General relativity PHYS3035 Stellar atmosphere PHYS3036 Interstellar medium PHYS3037 Selected topics in astrophysics PHYS3038 Planetary science PHYS3040 Stellar physics Plus at least 6 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

3. Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) * Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: * PHYS2533 Directed studies in physics PHYS3531 Physics project PHYS3987 Quantitative tools in physics PHYS3988 Physics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 (non-credit bearing) 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

If the extra-learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level physics course (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level) 1 2 For students having major-major, or major-minor combinations of Astronomy-Physics, a major-major combination of Astronomy-Mathematics/Physics, a set of replacement courses from the Departments of Mathematics and Physics will be made available so that there will be no overlap with the core courses in this major. Students may consider taking PHYS2627 as early as possible to allow for maximum flexibility in course selection for advanced level courses.

Note:

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biochemistry (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Biochemistry, strengthened with molecular biology, is a field with enormous applications to our daily lives. It also is a discipline of sublime fascination. Our understanding of the biochemical bases of various life processes has greatly improved human welfare, particularly the medical and nutritional aspects. Further advances in this rapidly expanding field of knowledge, including building and establishing new conceptual frameworks, development of novel methodologies and techniques, should pave way to even more spectacular insights into nature and lead to a better control of our destiny. The Major in Biochemistry offered by the Department of Biochemistry is designed to provide students with both basic and advanced knowledge in modern biochemistry and molecular biology. Our goal is to develop and equip students with enough critical thinking and analytical skills so that they can embark on a career in biochemical sciences. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Chemistry or equivalent 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Minor in Biochemistry

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) Basic biochemistry Introduction to molecular genetics General and analytical chemistry
1

BIOC1001 BIOC1003 CHEM1206 Plus

6 6 OR CHEM1301 Basic inorganic chemistry

2

one of the following courses: Fundamentals of organic chemistry 3 Basic organic chemistry
3

CHEM1401 CHEM1406

6 6

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits)

At least 48 credits of the following courses: BIOC2601 BIOC2603 BIOC2604 BIOC2616 BIOC3608 BIOC3610 BIOC3611 BIOC3613 BIOC3615 BIOL2301 Metabolism Principles of molecular genetics Essential techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology Directed studies in biochemistry Introduction to bioinformatics Advanced biochemistry I Advanced biochemistry II Molecular biology of the gene Advanced techniques in biochemistry & molecular biology Protein structure and function 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Note:

1 2 3

For students admitted in 2006. For students admitted in 2004 or 2005. CHEM1401 and CHEM1406 are mutually exclusive.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biochemistry (for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or thereafter)

Objectives :

The Major in Biochemistry offered by the Department of Biochemistry aims to provide students with both basic and advanced knowledge in contemporary biochemistry and molecular biology. Core courses in the curriculum emphasize equipping students with a general understanding of the fundamental ideas, principles and theories of biochemistry with particular focus on the relevance of biochemistry, molecular biology and genomics to biology, human health and disease. Elective courses extend this core knowledge to provide students with specialized insight into both basic and applied scientific endeavour in biochemistry, bioinformatics, molecular biology and molecular genetics. Throughout the curriculum there is emphasis on experiential learning through laboratory practicals, problem-solving exercises, group-based learning, industrial experience, overseas exchange and research-based projects. These experiences are designed to develop students ability to read and interpret scientific data, to integrate knowledge with wider scientific theory, and to improve logical thinking and communication skills. The ultimate goal is to provide a comprehensive degree-level biochemistry education that equips students with the critical thinking, communication and analytical skills essential to play a leading role in society in the future.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students would be able to describe the principles of biomolecular structure, metabolism, molecular interactions, molecular processes and their regulation, genetics and systems biology critical to contemporary biochemistry and molecular biology (by means of coursework and experiential learning) Students would be able to apply biochemical, bioinformatics and molecular genetics technologies for new observations, measurements and analyses; and to design experiments that bring discovery and insight into the unknown (by means of laboratory-based and research project-based learning) Students would be able to interpret and communicate scientific data and literature using appropriate scientific language (by means of literature-based coursework and debate) Students would be able to work effectively as a team and synergize with their colleagues in a supportive manner (by means of group-based learning and by group-based problem solving) Students would be able to recognize the interconnections of biochemistry with other disciplines in science, medicine and engineering, humanities and ethics, which are relevant for diverse working environment in the society (by means of multidisciplinary-based research projects, internship and debate)

b.

c.

d.

e.

Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Chemistry or a pass in CHEM0004#/CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry or equivalent Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Minor in Biochemistry

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Basic biochemistry Introduction to molecular genetics Basic organic chemistry OR CHEM1401 6 6 6

BIOC1001 BIOC1003 CHEM1406 2.

Fundamentals of organic chemistry

Advanced level courses (48 credits)

At least 48 credits of the following courses: BIOC2601 BIOC2603 BIOC2604 BIOC3608 BIOC3610 BIOC3611 BIOC3613 BIOC3615 BIOL2301 3. Metabolism Principles of molecular genetics Essential techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology Introduction to bioinformatics Advanced biochemistry I Advanced biochemistry II Molecular biology of the gene Advanced techniques in biochemistry & molecular biology Protein structure and function 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOC2616 Directed studies in biochemistry BIOC3614 Biochemistry project BIOC3988 Biochemistry internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra- ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biochemistry course (BIOC2000 or BIOC3000 level) Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biology (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Biology has developed into a broad and diverse field of study. This Major explores many aspects of the biological sciences, thereby providing a good general background in biology relevant for a wide range of job options. In their third year, students will be able to select from a range of interesting courses to suit their own interests.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL Biology or equivalent 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biotechnology; Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection; Food & Nutritional Science Minor in Biology

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: BIOL1106 BIOL1107 BIOL1119 BIOL1121 BIOL1122 BIOL0601 (ECOL0020) BIOL0603 (ECOL0040) # BIOL0604 (ECOL0041) BIOL0605 (ECOL0042) 2. Genetics Introduction to developmental biology & reproduction Introductory microbiology Animal form and functions Functional biology Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution Evolutionary diversity Ecology field course 3 3 6 3 6 3 6 6 3

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Introduction to molecular biology Environmental microbiology 1 OR Molecular biology ECOL2022 Biodiversity 2 6 6

BIOL2303 BIOL2606 (ECOL2004) Plus

OR

at least one of the following courses: Plant physiology Animal physiology 6 6

BIOL2112 BIOL2215 Plus

at least 30 credits of advanced level courses (BIOL2000, BIOL3000, ECOL2000 or ECOL3000 level) of which 12 credits at BIOL2000 or ECOL2000 level and 12 credits at BIOL3000 or ECOL3000 level, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

# 1 2

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. For students admitted in 2005 or 2006. For students admitted in 2004.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biology (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)

Biology has developed into a broad and diverse field of study. This Major provides students with a solid foundation in key biological subject areas, and then allows freedom to choose from a wide variety of interesting courses in year two and three. Students may select courses on molecular, physiological or organismal biology, plus applied aspects such as biotechnology, conservation, food science and environmental protection. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biotechnology; Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection; Food & Nutritional Science Microbiology Minor in Biology

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Functional biology 6

BIOL1122

Plus at least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL0129 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604 BIOL1106 Introductory microbiology Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity Genetics BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 3 6 6 3

OR

(students are strongly recommended to take BIOC1001 Basic Biochemistry or BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry as an elective) 2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology 6

BIOL2303 Plus 3.

42 credits of BIOL2000 or 3000 level course, with at least 18 credits at 3000 level Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biology (for students admitted to the first year in 2008)

Biology has developed into a broad and diverse field of study. This Major provides students with a solid foundation in key biological subject areas, and then allows freedom to choose from a wide variety of interesting courses in year two and three. Students may select courses on molecular, physiological or organismal biology, plus applied aspects such as biotechnology, conservation, food science and environmental protection. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biotechnology; Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection; Microbiology Minor in Biology; Biotechnology; Ecology & Biodiversity

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Functional biology 6

BIOL1122

Plus at least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL0129 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604 BIOL1106 Introductory microbiology Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity Genetics BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 3 6 6 3

OR

(students are strongly recommended to take BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry as an elective) 2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology 6

BIOL2303 Plus 3.

42 credits of BIOL2000 or 3000 level course, with at least 18 credits at 3000 level Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biology (for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)
Objectives : The aim of this major is to provide students with a gratifying learning experience in biology. Biology is a multidisciplinary broad-based subject that forms the foundation for all life sciences in modern days. The curriculum places strong emphasis in major aspects of biology including genetics, evolution, and molecular, cellular and organismic biosystems. The program provides trainings in fundamental laboratory skills with complementary core courses. In addition, students also have the flexibility to choose from a variety of elective courses so that they may specialize in certain discipline of their own interests. Specialization is currently possible in 1) genetics and evolution, 2) molecular and cellular biology, and 3) physiology and systems biology. The curriculum also places strong emphasis on experiential learning, which includes internship programs, undergraduate directed studies and research projects. Students graduate from the program should be able to meet all the requirements for higher degree in M.Phil. and Ph.D. of various disciplines in biology and biotechnology, as well as professional programs including medicine and dentistry.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students will be able to develop scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate problems in order to develop solutions. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based and/or research-based learning in the curriculum) Students will be able to understand broader scientific concepts, and be able to relate these to scientific issues of significance in their daily lives and also of more global significance. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based and/or research-based learning in the curriculum) Students will be able to communicate (oral and written), and gain confidence in interacting with their peers and professors individually and as part of a team. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning, group project and presentation opportunities in the curriculum) Students will be able to understand and apply key concepts in genetics, evolution, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, physiology and ecosystem. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based and/or research-based learning in the curriculum) Students will be able to acquire laboratory techniques essential to engaging in experimental studies involving protein, DNA and micro-organisms. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based and/or research-based learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

d.

e.

Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Minor in Biology

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Evolutionary diversity Functional biology Biological sciences laboratory course 6 6 6

BIOL0604 BIOL1122 BIOL1133

(students are strongly recommended to take BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry as an elective) 2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) Plant physiology Cell biology & cell technology Genetics I Animal physiology Molecular biology 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2112 BIOL2115 BIOL2116 BIOL2215 BIOL2303 Plus

18 credits of BIOL2000 or 3000 level course

Students are recommended to take the following courses: BIOL2117 BIOL2207 BIOL2210 BIOL2611 3. Genetics II Endocrinology: human physiology II Evolution Systematics & phylogenetics 6 6 6 6

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level)

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biotechnology (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
As the 21st Century opens, advances in biotechnology are accelerating at a remarkable pace. There are many exciting discoveries that have improved modern society, in terms of health, nature and economic development. This Major will first equip you with a solid background in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry and cell biology. Based on your interests, you will then further acquire knowledge in the specialized fields of medicine, diagnostics, agriculture, aquaculture, etc, from the advanced courses. Employment opportunities in various sectors of industry and Government, including R&D, manufacturing, sales, and customer service, are available to our students. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biology; Food & Nutritional Science Minor in Biotechnology

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) Basic biochemistry OR BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry Biological techniques, instrumentation and data processing Genetics Introduction to developmental biology & reproduction Introductory microbiology Functional biology 6 6 3 3 6 6

At least 24 credits of the following courses: BIOC1001 BIOL0128 # BIOL1106 BIOL1107 BIOL1119 BIOL1122 2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Cell Biology & cell technology Protein structure and function Introduction to molecular biology Animal biotechnology Plant biotechnology Microbial biotechnology 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2115 BIOL2301 BIOL2303 BIOL3315 BIOL3316 BIOL3317 Plus BIOL2004 BIOL2111 BIOL2114 BIOL2116 BIOL2202 BIOL2203 BIOL2205 BIOL2207 BIOL2209 # BIOL2215 BIOL2217 BIOL2302 BIOL2515 BIOL3212 BIOL3213 BIOL3214 BIOL3307 BIOL3522 # Note:
# 1 2

OR

Molecular biology

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Bioexploitation of filamentous fungi Molecular microbiology Plant biochemistry and molecular biology Genetics I General parasitology 1 Reproduction & reproductive biotechnology Basic immunology OR Immunology Endocrinology OR Endocrinology: human physiology II Developmental biology Animal physiology General parasitology 2 Fermentation technology Food microbiology Applied immunology OR BIOL3219 Clinical microbiology and applied immunology Advanced techniques and instrumentation in animal biology General virology The biotechnology industry OR Biotechnology industry Nutrigenomics (3) OR BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. For students admitted in 2004, BIOL2202 will not be offered from 2006-07. For students admitted in 2005 or 2006.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biotechnology (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)

As the 21st Century opens, advances in biotechnology are accelerating at a remarkable pace. There are many exciting discoveries that have improved modern society, in terms of health, nature and economic development. This Major will first equip you with a solid background in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry and cell biology. Based on your interests, you will then further acquire knowledge in the specialized fields of medicine, diagnostics, agriculture, aquaculture, etc, from the advanced courses. Employment opportunities in various sectors of industry and Government, including R&D, manufacturing, sales, and customer service, are available to our students. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biology; Food & Nutritional Science Minor in Biotechnology

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Basic biochemistry Introductory microbiology Genetics Functional biology OR BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry 6 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 BIOC1001 BIOL0129 BIOL1106 BIOL1122 2. BIOL2115 BIOL2301 BIOL2303 BIOL3315 BIOL3316 BIOL3317 Plus BIOL2111 BIOL2112 BIOL2116 BIOL2203 BIOL2205 BIOL2207 BIOL2209 # BIOL2215 BIOL2217 BIOL2302 BIOL2515 BIOL3212 BIOL3214 BIOL3307 BIOL3522 # 3.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Cell biology & cell technology Protein structure and function Introduction to molecular biology Animal biotechnology Plant biotechnology Microbial biotechnology

OR

Molecular biology

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Molecular microbiology Plant physiology Genetics I Reproduction & reproductive biotechnology Basic immunology OR Immunology Endocrinology OR Endocrinology: human physiology II Developmental biology Animal physiology General parasitology Fermentation technology Food microbiology Applied immunology OR BIOL3219 Clinical microbiology and applied immunology General virology The biotechnology industry OR Biotechnology industry Nutrigenomics (3) OR BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
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Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biotechnology (for students admitted to the first year in 2008)

As the 21st Century opens, advances in biotechnology are accelerating at a remarkable pace. There are many exciting discoveries that have improved modern society, in terms of health, nature and economic development. This Major will first equip you with a solid background in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry and cell biology. Based on your interests, you will then further acquire knowledge in the specialized fields of medicine, diagnostics, agriculture, aquaculture, etc, from the advanced courses. Employment opportunities in various sectors of industry and Government, including R&D, manufacturing, sales, and customer service, are available to our students. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biology; Minor in Biology; Biotechnology

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Introductory microbiology Genetics Functional biology Introduction to biochemistry Biological techniques, instrumentation and data processing Cell biology & cell technology Protein structure and function Introduction to molecular biology Animal biotechnology Plant biotechnology Microbial biotechnology 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 BIOL0129 BIOL1106 BIOL1122 BIOL1125 BIOL0128 # 2. BIOL2115 BIOL2301 BIOL2303 BIOL3315 BIOL3316 BIOL3317 Plus BIOL2111 BIOL2112 BIOL2116 BIOL2203 BIOL2205 BIOL2207 BIOL2209 # BIOL2215 BIOL2217 BIOL2302 BIOL2515 BIOL3212 BIOL3214 BIOL3307 BIOL3522 # 3.

Alternative course possible in the case of students taking Majors/Minors with an overlap of core courses:

Advanced level courses (48 credits)

OR

Molecular biology

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Molecular microbiology Plant physiology Genetics I Reproduction & reproductive biotechnology Basic immunology OR Immunology Endocrinology OR Endocrinology: human physiology II Developmental biology Animal physiology General parasitology Fermentation technology Food microbiology Applied immunology OR BIOL3219 Clinical microbiology and applied immunology General virology The biotechnology industry OR Biotechnology industry Nutrigenomics (3) OR BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
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Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Biotechnology (for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)

Objectives :

The Biotechnology curriculum trains students to use the advantage of biological insights and apply them to medicine, agriculture and environment. Biotechnology students will be equipped with solid background knowledge in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and cell biology. Based on further interests, they will acquire knowledge in the specialized fields of medicine, diagnostics, drug development, agriculture, aquaculture, etc., from the advanced courses. Biotechnology graduates are prepared to enter various sectors of industry and Government, including R&D, manufacturing, and sales and inspectors, or continue their education in professional programs or graduate school. The curriculum places strong emphasis on combining lecture courses with experiential learning, which includes laboratory studies, internship programs, and research projects, to enhance the students knowledge in biotechnology, to improve their thinking and communication skills, and to apply their science knowledge to real-world situations.

Learning Outcomes: a. Describe key concepts in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology, and cell biology. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based and/or research-based opportunities in the curriculum) Acquire and apply laboratory techniques essential to biotechnology. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based and/or research-based opportunities in the curriculum) Cooperate and work with other students. (by means of coursework, research-based learning and group project in the curriculum) Communicate in written and oral communication skills. (by means of coursework, research-based learning and presentation opportunities in the curriculum) Develop scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate problems in the field and develop solutions. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based and/or research-based opportunities in the curriculum) Gain insight into real-life experience in the applications of biotechnology. (by means of coursework, laboratory-based and experiential learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Minor in Biotechnology

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Functional biology Introduction to biochemistry Biological sciences laboratory course 6 6 6 BIOL1122 BIOL1125 BIOL1133 2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Cell biology & cell technology Protein structure and function Molecular biology Animal biotechnology Plant biotechnology Microbial biotechnology 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2115 BIOL2301 BIOL2303 BIOL3315 BIOL3316 BIOL3317 Plus

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Molecular microbiology Genetics I Reproduction & reproductive biotechnology Immunology Fermentation technology Food microbiology Molecular biology and nutrigenomics Biometrics General virology Clinical microbiology and applied immunology Biotechnology industry 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2111 BIOL2116 BIOL2203 BIOL2205 BIOL2302 BIOL2515 BIOL2530 BIOL2608 BIOL3214 BIOL3219 BIOL3307 3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level)

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Chemistry (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
The dictionary defines chemistry as the scientific study of the structure of substances, how they react when combined or in contact with one another, and how they behave under different conditions. How chemists actually do this to investigate the properties and reactions of matter vary widely and are constantly undergoing change as new methods are discovered, new equipment is invented, and new techniques are developed. Chemistry is a central science, which interacts with many other disciplines. The aim of this Major is to provide students with a solid training in the basic areas of chemistry such as physical, inorganic, organic, applied and analytical chemistry. Through a variety of training, the Major can equip students with skills and experience in both theoretical and experimental investigations that are very important for their future career goals in the hi-tech and knowledge-based economy.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL Chemistry or equivalent 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Minor in Chemistry

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) General and analytical chemistry Basic inorganic chemistry Basic organic chemistry Basic physical chemistry OR CHEM1401 Fundamentals of organic chemistry 6 6 6 6

CHEM1206 CHEM1301 CHEM1406 CHEM1506

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Chemical instrumentation Intermediate inorganic chemistry Intermediate organic chemistry Intermediate physical chemistry Principles and applications of spectroscopic techniques OR CHEM2510 Principles and applications of spectroscopic techniques 6 9 9 9 6

CHEM2202 CHEM2302 CHEM2402 CHEM2503 CHEM2507

Plus

at least 9 credits of advanced level Chemistry courses (CHEM2000 or CHEM3000 level) of which 6 credits must be at CHEM3000 level, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Chemistry (for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or thereafter)

Objectives :

The Chemistry curriculum at the University of Hong Kong aims to provide students with a solid training in the major areas of chemistry. The curriculum includes core courses covering topics in physical, inorganic, organic, analytical and applied chemistry. A wide selection of elective courses, for instance, food and water analysis, medicinal chemistry and computational chemistry, is also available to provide students with practical knowledge and training to help them meet the dynamic and ever-changing challenges in science and technology. Graduates of the Chemistry-Major programme will be proficient in the principles and experimental skills of chemistry. The Chemistry-Major programme will also equip students with transferable skills in both theoretical and experimental investigations in sciences that are very crucial for their future careers in a knowledge-based economy. Our curriculum emphasizes both theory and application. Chemical principles and concepts covered in the curriculum can be easily applied to many aspects of life, such as the collection and analysis of forensic evidence, knowledge of drugs and diseases, and the analysis and identification of hazardous substances in consumer products such as pesticide residues in vegetables and food additives. It is expected that our graduates will be able to meet local and regional requirements in the industrial, commercial, government or education sectors and will become future leaders of these sectors.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students would acquire and apply knowledge in different fields of chemistry, such as physical, inorganic, organic, applied and analytical chemistry. (by means of coursework, laboratory-based, research-based and learning activities in the curriculum) Students would acquire and apply knowledge in modern chemistry laboratory operations, and receive solid hands-on experience to practise the experimental skills and use instrumentation in various fields of chemistry. (by requiring no less than 100 hours of laboratory classes in the curriculum) Students would acquire and apply major techniques in chemical synthesis, analysis, and characterization by means of chemical instrumentation. (by means of coursework, laboratory-based and research-based learning in the curriculum) Students would gain insight into the operation of local chemical industries and other chemistry careers. (by participating in student field trip opportunities in the curriculum) Students would be able to personally experience the real-life industrial or research environment, and develop their initiative and interpersonal skills (by arrangement for student internship opportunities or directed studies of no less than three weeks with chemistry-related companies or research laboratories.)
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b.

c.

d.

e.

Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Chemistry or equivalent or a pass in CHEM0004 /CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Minor in Chemistry

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Chemistry: principles and concepts Chemistry: the molecular world Chemistry: an experimental science I 6 6 6

CHEM1002 CHEM1003 CHEM1004 2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Chemical instrumentation Intermediate inorganic chemistry Intermediate organic chemistry Intermediate physical chemistry Principles and applications of spectroscopic and analytical techniques 6 9 9 9 6

CHEM2202 CHEM2302 CHEM2402 CHEM2503 CHEM2510 Plus

at least 9 credits of advanced level Chemistry courses (CHEM2000 or CHEM3000 level) of which 6 credits must be at CHEM3000 level, subject to prerequisite requirements. 1 Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

3.

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: CHEM2111 Directed studies in chemistry CHEM3105 Chemistry project CHEM3988 Chemistry internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level chemistry course (CHEM2000 or CHEM3000 level)

Note:

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Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Students who wish to specialize in a certain area are recommended to choose courses from the following lists. (a) For students who are interested in Analytical Chemistry: CHEM2102, CHEM2207, CHEM3203, CHEM3204. (b) For students who are interested in Applied Chemistry: CHEM2103, CHEM3107, CHEM3110, CHEM3204. (c) For students who are interested in Medicinal Chemistry: CHEM3403, CHEM3404, CHEM3405, CHEM3407. (d) For students who are interested in Pure Chemistry: CHEM3106, CHEM3303, CHEM3403, CHEM3504/CHEM3513.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Earth Sciences (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
In Earth Sciences, we study the nature and evolution of our planet. Geoscientists use their knowledge to increase our understanding of Earth processes and resources to improve the quality of human life. The Earth Science Major offers students an opportunity to learn about local and regional geological and environmental problems. The primary objective is to give students a robust training in the basics of Earth sciences as well as technical skills in certain specialized areas. Both theoretical and applied subjects such as mineralogy (the study of minerals), petrology (the study of rocks), geophysics, geochemistry, surficial processes, sedimentology, earth history, structural geology, fieldwork, regional geology, earth resources, environmental geology, hydrogeology and engineering geology are offered.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Minor in Earth Sciences

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) Maps, mapping and field geology Earth through time Introduction to physical geology Introduction to petrology 6 6 6 6

EASC0101 EASC0105 EASC0116 EASC1106

2. Any

Advanced level courses (48 credits) 48 credits of advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Earth Sciences (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)
In Earth Sciences, we study the nature and evolution of our planet. Geoscientists use their knowledge to increase our understanding of Earth processes and resources to improve the quality of human life. The Earth Science Major offers students an opportunity to learn about local and regional geological and environmental problems. The primary objective is to give students a robust training in the basics of Earth sciences as well as technical skills in certain specialized areas. Both theoretical and applied subjects such as mineralogy (the study of minerals), petrology (the study of rocks), geophysics, geochemistry, surficial processes, sedimentology, earth history, structural geology, fieldwork, regional geology, earth resources, environmental geology, hydrogeology and engineering geology are offered. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Minor in Earth Sciences

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Earth Through Time Blue Planet Solid Earth 6 6 6 EASC0105 EASC0118 EASC0119 2. Any 3.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) 48 credits of advanced-level Earth Sciences courses 1. Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: EASC2301 Field Camps EASC2307 Directed Studies in Earth Sciences EASC3308 Earth Sciences Project EASC3988 Earth sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level earth sciences course (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level) Note:
1

Students may optionally follow one of the following themes in Earth Sciences: (a) Geology theme Objective: for students demanding an education in the principles and practice of geology. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to become a practicing geologist. EASC2108; EASC2109; EASC2113; EASC2124; EASC2125; EASC2126; plus any 12 credits advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level) Students intending for a career in engineering geology are advised to take the following courses as electives: EASC2004; EASC2201; EASC3202; EASC3203 Students intending for a career in mining geology are advised to take the following course as elective: EASC3133 (b) Environmental Geology theme Objective: for students interested in environmental geology, application of chemistry and physics to studying pollution and environmental toxicology. EASC2112; EASC2126; EASC2127; EASC2130; EASC2201; EASC3133; plus any 12 credits advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level) (c) Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies theme Objective: for students interested in studying the dynamics of atmospheres and oceans. Minimum requirements: EASC2005; EASC2127; EASC2128; EASC2129; EASC2130; EASC2131; plus any 12 credits advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level)

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Earth Sciences (for students admitted to the first year in 2008 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Earth Sciences curriculum at the University of Hong Kong aims to enhance students understanding of the nature of Earth systems and Earth processes. This includes studies of the solid earth, the atmosphere, the oceans, the biosphere, and their interactions as well as impacts of human activities on Earths natural environment. Core courses in the curriculum emphasize fundamental knowledge and skills in the Earth Sciences, while elective courses provide either training in specific Earth Science disciplines or an extension of knowledge aimed to give students the technical skills in certain specialized or applied areas including resource development, environmental management and geotechnical applications, so that they might follow a variety of career options. Throughout the curriculum there is consistent emphasis on experiential learning through fieldwork, laboratory studies, field camps, industrial training, and research-based learning, designed to enhance the students knowledge in earth science, improve their thinking and communication skills, outlook and attitude, and increase their ability to improvise in unforeseen situations.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students would be able to describe the key concepts in the conventional areas of the geosciences, covering the areas of earth systems, physical geology, historical geology, atmospheric system, oceanography, geochemistry, geophysics, and earth resources. (by means of coursework and learning activities in the major or minor curriculum) Students would have acquired the ability to make observation, description, measurement and analysis of common geological features and experience with geological mapping on 1:10,000 scale. (by requiring of no less than 56 days of field work in the major) Students would be able to cooperate and work with other students in an effective manner and have learned to accept and appreciate different cultures. (by means of requiring students to attend at least one overseas field camp in which students have to live and work together for 3 weeks consecutively) Students would have improved their communication skills. (by means of frequent opportunities and occasions in major in which students have to give oral and posters presentations to a peer audience. ) Students would have gained some insights in the real-life industrial environment and developed connection within the geosciences profession. (by arrangement for students internship opportunities of no less than three weeks with companies or government.)

b.

c.

d.

e.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Nil Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Minor in Earth Sciences

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Earth through time Introduction to physical geology Blue planet 6 6 6

EASC0105 EASC0116 EASC0118 2. Any 3.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) 48 credits of advanced-level Earth Sciences courses 1: Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: - EASC2301 - EASC2307 - EASC3308 - EASC3988 - SCNC2005 Field camps Directed studies in earth sciences Earth sciences project Earth sciences internship Career development for science students 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

- Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) - Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level earth sciences course (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level) Note:
1

Students may optionally follow one of the following themes in Earth Sciences: (a) Geology theme Objective: for students demanding an education in the principles and practice of geology. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to become a practicing geologist. EASC2108; EASC2109; EASC2113; EASC2124; EASC2125; EASC2126; plus any 12 credits advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level) Students intending for a career in engineering geology are advised to take the following courses as electives: EASC2004; EASC2201; EASC3202; EASC3203 Students intending for a career in mining geology are advised to take the following course as elective: EASC3133 (b) Environmental Geology theme Objective: for students interested in environmental geology, application of chemistry and physics to studying pollution and environmental toxicology. EASC2112; EASC2126; EASC2127; EASC2130; EASC2201; EASC3133; plus any 12 credits advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level) (c) Atmospheric and Oceanic Studies theme Objective: for students interested in studying the dynamics of atmospheres and oceans. Minimum requirements: EASC2005; EASC2127; EASC2128; EASC2129; EASC2130; EASC2131; plus any 12 credits advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level)

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Ecology & Biodiversity

(for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Understanding biological diversity, the relationships between animals and their environments, and how humans interact with both is critical for conserving the social and economic benefits yielded by the natural world, without irreversibly destroying or degrading it. This Major introduces biodiversity at all levels, genes, species and ecosystems, provides a strong academic background for studying and researching in these topics. It also fosters an appreciation for the richness of local and regional biodiversity. There are many opportunities, both within Hong Kong and internationally, for graduates in this field. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biology; Environmental Protection Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity Ecology field course OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 3 6 6 3 3 6 6 6

BIOL0601 (ECOL0020) BIOL0603 (ECOL0040) # BIOL0604 (ECOL0041) BIOL0605 (ECOL0042) Plus BIOL0602 (ECOL0036) BIOL1119 CHEM1001 EASC0105 2.

at least 9 credits of the following courses: Origins of life and astrobiology Introductory microbiology Chemical principles for earth and life sciences Earth through time

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Biometrics Molecular ecology Systematics & phylogenetics Conservation biology 1 6 6 6 6

BIOL2608 (ECOL2006) BIOL2609 (ECOL2007) BIOL2611 (ECOL2013) BIOL2612 (ECOL2014) Plus

OR

ECOL2022

Biodiversity 2

24 credits from one of the following options: Environmental microbiology Freshwater ecology Coastal ecology Terrestrial ecology Fish biology Biological oceanography Coastal ecology Fisheries and mariculture Bioexploitation of filamentous fungi Molecular microbiology Food microbiology Environmental microbiology Fungal diversity Environmental toxicology 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6

Either Ecology option: BIOL2606 (ECOL2004) BIOL2615 (ECOL2023) BIOL2617 (ECOL2028) BIOL2619 (ECOL2032) Or Marine Biology option: BIOL2607 (ECOL2005) BIOL2610 (ECOL2011) BIOL2617 (ECOL2028) BIOL3621 (ECOL3018) Or Microbiology option: BIOL2004 BIOL2111 BIOL2515 BIOL2606 (ECOL2004) BIOL2613 (ECOL2015-3 credits) BIOL2614 (ECOL2016) Note:
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Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. For students admitted in 2005 or 2006. For students admitted in 2004.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Ecology & Biodiversity (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)
Understanding biological diversity, the relationships between organisms and their environments, and how humans interact with both is critical for conserving the social and economic benefits yielded by the natural world, without irreversibly destroying or degrading it. This Major explores the biodiversity of microorganisms, plants and animals, with particular reference to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Natural ecological interactions between these organisms and their environment are considered, along with how the problems associated with environmental degradation and management can be approached from a scientific viewpoint. There are many opportunities, both within Hong Kong and internationally, for graduates in this field. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biology; Environmental Protection Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Introductory microbiology Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity Ecology field course OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 3 6 6 3 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 BIOL0129 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604 BIOL0605 Plus BIOL0601 BIOL0602 CHEM1007 # EASC0105 2. BIOL2608 BIOL2611 BIOL2612 Plus BIOL2210 BIOL2606 BIOL2607 BIOL2610 BIOL2615 BIOL2616 BIOL2617 BIOL2618 # BIOL2619 BIOL3621 3.

Required courses (72 credits)

at least 3 credits of the following courses: Ecology of Hong Kong Origins of life and astrobiology Basic chemistry for biological sciences Earth through time Biometrics Systematics & phylogenetics Conservation biology Evolution Environmental microbiology Fish biology Biological oceanography Freshwater ecology Plant structure and evolution Coastal ecology How humans evolved Terrestrial ecology Fisheries and mariculture

OR

CHEM1009

Basic chemistry

Advanced level courses (48 credits)

at least 30 credits of the following courses 1:

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience. 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
# 1

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Students who wish to specialize in a certain area are recommended to choose courses from the following lists. (a) For students who are interested in ecology & evolution: BIOL2210, BIOL2606, BIOL2615, BIOL2616, BIOL2617, BIOL2618, BIOL2619. (b) For students who are interested in marine biology: BIOL2607, BIOL2610, BIOL2617, BIOL3621.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Ecology & Biodiversity (for students admitted to the first year in 2008)
Understanding biological diversity, the relationships between organisms and their environments, and how humans interact with both is critical for conserving the social and economic benefits yielded by the natural world, without irreversibly destroying or degrading it. This Major explores the biodiversity of microorganisms, plants and animals, with particular reference to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia. Natural ecological interactions between these organisms and their environment are considered, along with how the problems associated with environmental degradation and management can be approached from a scientific viewpoint. There are many opportunities, both within Hong Kong and internationally, for graduates in this field. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biology; Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity;

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity Ecology field course OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 3 6 6 3 3 6 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 BIOL0601 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604 BIOL0605 Plus BIOL0120 BIOL0126 BIOL0129 BIOL1106 CHEM1007 # EASC0105 2. BIOL2608 BIOL2611 BIOL2612 Plus BIOL2210 BIOL2606 BIOL2607 BIOL2610 BIOL2615 BIOL2616 BIOL2617 BIOL2618 # BIOL2619 BIOL3621 3.

at least 3 credits of the following courses: The gene Fundamentals of biology Introductory microbiology Genetics Basic chemistry for biological sciences Earth through time Biometrics Systematics & phylogenetics Conservation biology Evolution Environmental microbiology Fish biology Biological oceanography Freshwater ecology Plant structure and evolution Coastal ecology How humans evolved Terrestrial ecology Fisheries and mariculture

OR

CHEM1009

Basic chemistry

Advanced level courses (48 credits)

at least 30 credits of the following courses 1:

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience. 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
# 1

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Students who wish to specialize in a certain area are recommended to choose courses from the following lists. (a) For students who are interested in ecology & evolution: BIOL2210, BIOL2606, BIOL2615, BIOL2616, BIOL2617, BIOL2618, BIOL2619. (b) For students who are interested in marine biology: BIOL2607, BIOL2610, BIOL2617, BIOL3621.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Ecology & Biodiversity

(for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)
Objectives : This major is directed at teaching students about the 'rules of existence' for organisms in nature. Special reference is made to Hong Kong and Asia; the ways in which humans have impacted upon natural environments; and, the approaches used to manage or ameliorate those impacts. Considerable emphasis is placed on the use of IT and student centred learning through the Learning Support Centre of the Division of Ecology & Biodiversity. This major is based around a first year-core, which emphasizes plant and animal biology and includes a compulsory week-long residential field trip. The second and third year of the major teaches students about the ecology and biodiversity of different ecosystems (e.g. marine and freshwater environments) with an emphasis on field work, introduces the use of statistical and molecular techniques in ecology, and focuses on certain applied topics such as environmental impact assessment, ecotoxicology, fisheries and mariculture, and biodiversity conservation. In addition, students can conduct either a small research project or produce a dissertation under the close supervision of individual staff members. Apart from the fundamental knowledge and skills in understanding and managing biodiversity offered in the core courses of this major, strong emphasis is placed upon experiential learning such as overseas field expedition and work placement in environmental sector. Biodiversity conservation requires scientific input as well as passion. Through the range of formal field-based courses as well as extra-curricular activities offered, students taking this major will have opportunities to participate in research, field conservation and education projects both locally and internationally. Assistance will be provided so that students can develop expertise in one or a few groups of plants or animals, as familiarity with species identification is an essential prerequisite of biodiversity scientists or conservation biologists.

Learning Outcomes: a. understand and appreciate the major living and non-living components of the regional and global environment, and how they interact; identify of the threats to them; and know how these threats can be mitigated; (by means of coursework, laboratory-based, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) understand and appreciate the variety of life in Hong Kong's natural habitats, and equipped to understand, study, manage and protect that diversity; (by means of coursework, laboratory-based, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) have sufficient experience of the basic techniques of modern ecological science to prepare to learn new ones for specific tasks; (by means of coursework, laboratory-based, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) are able to use IT tools appropriately, and access and evaluate materials from libraries, archives and the internet; (by means of coursework, laboratory-based, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) demonstrate of original, independent and critical thinking, with mastery of a range of communication skills; (by means of coursework, project-based and presentation opportunities in the curriculum) have the skill and knowledge to pursue postgraduate ecological research or to develop their careers in nature conservation and environmental education, especially in Hong Kong and southern China; (by means of coursework, tutorial classes, project-based and research-based learning in the curriculum) are motivated and sufficiently equipped to be able to apply the knowledge solve local, regional and global environmental problems. (by means of coursework, laboratory-based, tutorial classes, experiential learning and/or project-based learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

g.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Nil Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity;

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Ecology of Hong Kong Evolutionary diversity Ecology field course Ecology and evolution 3 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 BIOL0601 BIOL0604 BIOL0605 BIOL0625

The following introductory courses are recommended as Faculty electives: BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology BIOL1133 Biological sciences laboratory course CHEM1009 Basic chemistry EASC0105 Earth through time 2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) Biometrics Systematics & phylogenetics Conservation biology

BIOL2608 BIOL2611 BIOL2612 Plus

6 6 6

at least 30 credits of the following courses 1: Evolution Environmental microbiology Fish biology Biological oceanography Freshwater ecology Plant structure and evolution Coastal ecology Terrestrial ecology Fisheries and mariculture 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6

BIOL2210 BIOL2606 BIOL2607 BIOL2610 BIOL2615 BIOL2616 BIOL2617 BIOL2619 BIOL3621 3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience. 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level)

Note:

Students who wish to specialize in a certain area are recommended to choose courses from the following lists. (a) For students who are interested in ecology & evolution: BIOL2210, BIOL2606, BIOL2615, BIOL2616, BIOL2617, BIOL2618, BIOL2619. (b) For students who are interested in marine biology: BIOL2607, BIOL2610, BIOL2617, BIOL3621.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Environmental Protection

(for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Humans are responsible for modification and degradation of nature yet it is only by human actions that we can protect habitats, ecosystems and the organisms that they contain for future generations. This Major helps students understand the causes of environmental degradation, and the ways in which they can be reduced or mitigated, including topics such as environmental impact assessment, ecotoxicology and bioremediation. Conservation biology and fisheries are also important components of this Major, which aims to provide the intellectual and practical skills needed for professionals working in environmental protection and related jobs. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biology; Ecology & Biodiversity Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) Ecology of Hong Kong
#

BIOL0601 (ECOL0020) BIOL0603 (ECOL0040) BIOL0604 (ECOL0041) BIOL0605 (ECOL0042) BIOL1119 Plus

3 OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 6 6 3 6

Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity Ecology field course Introductory microbiology

at least one of the following courses: Origins of life and astrobiology Chemical principles for earth and life sciences Earth through time 3 6 6

BIOL0602 (ECOL0036) CHEM1001 EASC0105

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits)

At least 48 credits of the following courses: BIOL2606 (ECOL2004) BIOL2608 (ECOL2006) BIOL2609 (ECOL2007) BIOL2612 (ECOL2014) BIOL2614 (ECOL2016) BIOL3621 (ECOL3018) BIOL3622 (ECOL3027) BIOL3624 (ECOL3034) CHEM2002 CHEM2102 ECOL2022 Environmental microbiology Biometrics Molecular ecology Conservation biology Environmental toxicology Fisheries and mariculture Environmental impact assessment Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques Instrumental chemical analysis Environmental chemistry Biodiversity 1 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Note:

# 1

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. For students admitted in 2004.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Environmental Protection (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)
Humans are responsible for modification and degradation of nature yet it is only by human actions that we can protect habitats, ecosystems and the organisms that they contain for future generations. This Major helps students understand the causes of environmental degradation, and the ways in which they can be reduced or mitigated, including topics such as environmental impact assessment, ecotoxicology and bioremediation. Conservation biology and fisheries are also important components of this Major, which aims to provide the intellectual and practical skills needed for professionals working in environmental protection and related jobs. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biology; Ecology & Biodiversity Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits)

At least 18 credits of the following courses: BIOL0129 BIOL0601 BIOL0602 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604 BIOL0605 CHEM1007 # EASC0105 2. Introductory microbiology Ecology of Hong Kong Origins of life and astrobiology Ecology and evolution (3) OR Evolutionary diversity Ecology field course Basic chemistry for biological sciences Earth through time 3 3 3 6 6 3 6 6

BIOL0625

Ecology and evolution

OR

CHEM1009

Basic chemistry

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Conservation biology Environmental impact assessment Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques Chemical process industries and analysis Earth-ocean-atmosphere interactions 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2612 BIOL3622 BIOL3624 CHEM2103 EASC2128 Plus

at least 18 credits of the following courses: Environmental microbiology Biometrics Biological oceanography Environmental toxicology Freshwater ecology Coastal ecology Fisheries and mariculture Fundamental of organic chemistry Environmental chemistry Chemical instrumentation Food and water analysis Global changes: anthropogenic impact Physical oceanography Earth resources 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2606 BIOL2608 BIOL2610 BIOL2614 BIOL2615 BIOL2617 BIOL3621 CHEM1406 CHEM2102 CHEM2202 CHEM2207 EASC2127 EASC2129 EASC3132

to be continued

3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project EASC3308 Earth sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Environmental Protection (for students admitted to the first year in 2008)
Humans are responsible for modification and degradation of nature yet it is only by human actions that we can protect habitats, ecosystems and the organisms that they contain for future generations. This Major helps students understand the causes of environmental degradation, and the ways in which they can be reduced or mitigated, including topics such as environmental impact assessment, ecotoxicology and bioremediation. Conservation biology and fisheries are also important components of this Major, which aims to provide the intellectual and practical skills needed for professionals working in environmental protection and related jobs. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL or AS Chem or equivalent or a pass in CHEM0004#/CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biology; Minor in Environmental Protection

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Basic chemistry for biological sciences OR CHEM1009 Basic chemistry 6 CHEM1007 # Plus

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Introductory microbiology Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) OR Ecology field course Chemistry: the molecular world Blue planet Earth, environmental and society Renewable energy 3 3 6 3 6 6 6 6

BIOL0129 BIOL0601 BIOL0603 # BIOL0605 CHEM1003 EASC0118 EASC0120 PHYS0628

BIOL0625

Ecology and evolution

Alternative courses possible in the case of students taking Majors/Minors with an overlap of core courses: CHEM1003 EASC0135 EASC0136 2. Chemistry: the molecular world Introduction to atmospheres and oceans Introduction to climatology 6 3 3

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Conservation biology Environmental impact assessment Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques Chemical process industries and analysis Earth-ocean-atmosphere interactions 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2612 BIOL3622 BIOL3624 CHEM2103 EASC2128 Plus

at least 18 credits of the following courses: Environmental microbiology Biometrics Biological oceanography Environmental toxicology Freshwater ecology Coastal ecology Fisheries and mariculture Fundamental of organic chemistry Environmental chemistry Chemical instrumentation Food and water analysis Global changes: anthropogenic impact Physical oceanography Earth resources 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2606 BIOL2608 BIOL2610 BIOL2614 BIOL2615 BIOL2617 BIOL3621 CHEM1406 CHEM2102 CHEM2202 CHEM2207 EASC2127 EASC2129 EASC3132

to be continued

3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship EASC3308 Earth sciences project SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 12 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Environmental Science

(for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Environmental Science curriculum in the Faculty of Science aims to provide students with a strong scientific and technological background for understanding and addressing the environmental issues faced by humankind. This includes a flexible teaching and learning programme so that students can explore environmental issues from a range of aspects. Core courses in the curriculum emphasize fundamental knowledge in life and environment, physical and sustainable environment, pollution, monitoring and management. Throughout the curriculum, students are encouraged to undertake their own independent study from primary and secondary sources to incorporate critical thinking, field and laboratory work, documentary and archive scholarship, as integrated elements of relevant courses. By completing the curriculum, students are expected to have enhanced their knowledge in environmental science and have improved their problem-solving ability, communication and social skills. Students will be prepared to work in industries and government agencies, where they will help manage wisely the resources for which they are responsible.

Learning Outcomes: a. b. c. Knowledge to identify and describe the nature, and context of key issues in environmental science; (by means of lectures, coursework, and tutorial classes in the curriculum) Knowledge to use and to critically analyze a range of forms and sources of environmental data; (by means of lectures, coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Skills to observe, describe, measure and analyze physical, biological and chemical characteristics of natural and man-made environments; (by means of lectures, coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Advanced level of ability in scientific inquiry and effective communications. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Nil 78 credits (24 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Nil

d.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (78 credits)

1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) ENVS0001 Plus
1

Credits 6

Introduction to environmental science

18 credits of the following courses: Environmental life science Fundamental chemistry Blue planet Physics by inquiry OR OR OR BIOL0126 CHEM1009 PHYS1417 Fundamentals of biology Basic chemistry Basic physics 6 6 6 6

ENVS1002 CHEM0008 EASC0118 PHYS0625

2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) 2 Students must take a minimum of 8 courses from at least 3 of the following 4 key areas. The key areas that are suggested in order to help prepare students for potential career pathways. To meet the interdisciplinary objectives of the Environmental Science major and foster the development of transferable skills a maximum of 3 courses can only be credited from any given area. Students can take more than 3 courses from each area only if they have taken more than the minimum 8 courses. Area 1: Life and Environment This area includes courses on Earths ecological environment and biological resources. BIOL2606 BIOL2610 BIOL2612 BIOL2615 BIOL2617 BIOL2619 BIOL3621 ENVS2003 ENVS3013 Environmental microbiology Biological oceanography Conservation biology Freshwater ecology Coastal ecology Terrestrial ecology Fisheries and mariculture Demographic principles in population and evolutionary biology Ecological demography in changing environments 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Area 2: Physical and Sustainable Environment This area includes courses related to the Earths physical environment, climatic changes, and energy, water and mineral resources. EASC2113 EASC2127 EASC2128 EASC2129 EASC2131 EASC3132 ENVS2007 ENVS2010 Sedimentology Global change: anthropogenic impact Earth-ocean-atmosphere interactions Physical oceanography A cool world: ice ages and climate change Earth resources Natural hazards and mitigation Sustainable energy and environment 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Area 3: Pollution and Remediation This area includes courses related to the chemical environment, anthropogenic hazards, air and water quality and waste management. BIOL2614 CHEM2102 CHEM2103 CHEM2202 CHEM2207 CHEM2510 ENVS2006 ENVS2008 ENVS2009 Environmental toxicology Environmental chemistry Chemical process industries and analysis Chemical instrumentation Food and water analysis Principles and applications of spectroscopic and analytical techniques Environmental radiation Pollution Remediation 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Area 4: Monitoring and Management This area includes courses that deal with data and risk analysis, modeling, environmental planning and policies. BIOL3622 EASC2130 ENVS2004 ENVS2005 ENVS3012 ENVS3014 MATH2408 MATH2901 STAT2311 Environmental impact assessment Earth observation and remote sensing Environment and society Environmental policies and planning Business, economics and the environment Environmental risk assessment and management Computational methods and differential equations with applicants Operations research I Computer-aided data analysis 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

3. Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) Students must take the following compulsory course to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: ENVS3016 Environmental science in practice 6

Other experiential learning courses/activities are also available as electives: ENVS2011 Directed studies in environmental science ENVS3015 Environmental science project ENVS3988 Environmental science internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience
1 2

6 12 6 non-credit bearing non-credit bearing non-credit bearing

Note:

Students taking these introductory level courses would have satisfied Block B The Physical World, and Block C Life & Living. Availability of the advanced level courses is subject to change.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Food & Nutritional Science

(for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
This is a challenging area of interdisciplinary study. The science of food and nutrition aims at improving the quality of life through the understanding of interactions among food, environment and the human body. This Major will appeal to those who have a genuine interest in the food system and/or nutrition. Beginning with a handful of core courses, you will be able to mix and match advanced courses that suit your personal interest, be it food product development and analysis, metabolism and body function or nutrient-gene interaction. In the era where food safety, and diet and health take up news headlines this Major has been extremely popular. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology and AL / AS Chemistry or equivalent 75 credits (27 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biology; Biotechnology Minor in Food & Nutritional Science

Required courses (75 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (27 credits) Basic biochemistry OR BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry Introduction to food and nutritional science Functional biology Food chemistry (3) OR BIOL1528 Food chemistry Food science laboratory Nutrition and metabolism 6 3 6 6 3 6

BIOC1001 BIOL0002 BIOL1122 BIOL1123 # BIOL1513 # BIOL1514 2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Food processing and preservation Food safety and quality management Food microbiology Food analysis Laboratory in nutritional science Essential nutrients & functional foods Advanced laboratory in nutritional science 6 6 6 3 3 6 3

BIOL2501 + BIOL2505/BIOL3527 BIOL2515 BIOL2517 + BIOL2518 + BIOL2519 + BIOL3526 + Plus

at least 15 credits of the following courses: Bioexploitation of filamentous fungi General parasitology 1 Basic immunology OR Immunology Animal physiology General parasitology 2 Fermentation technology Grain production & utilization Meat and dairy science Food toxicology (3) OR BIOL2529 Food and nutritional toxicology Food engineering Nutrition and brain function Nutrigenomics (3) OR BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics Principles of Chinese medicated diet (3) OR BIOL2531 Principles of Chinese medicinal diet Diet and disease (3) OR BIOL2532 Diet and disease Food product development (3) OR BIOL3538 Food product development 3 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 3 3 6 6 6 6

BIOL2004 BIOL2202 BIOL2205 BIOL2215 BIOL2217 BIOL2302 BIOL2503 BIOL2507 BIOL2520 # BIOL2521 + BIOL3516 + BIOL3522 # BIOL3523 # BIOL3524 # BIOL3525 # Note:
# + 1 2

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Not available in 2010-2011 or thereafter. For students admitted in 2004, BIOL2202 will not be offered from 2006-07. For students admitted in 2005 or 2006.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Food & Nutritional Science (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)
This is a challenging area of interdisciplinary study. The science of food and nutrition aims at improving the quality of life through the understanding of interactions among food, environment and the human body. This Major will appeal to those who have a genuine interest in the food system and/or nutrition. Beginning with a handful of core courses, you will be able to mix and match advanced courses that suit your personal interest, be it food product development and analysis, metabolism and body function or nutrient-gene interaction. In the era where food safety, and diet and health take up news headlines this Major has been extremely popular. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology and AL / AS Chemistry or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology and CHEM0004#/CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biology; Biotechnology Minor in Food & Nutritional Science Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) 6 6 3 6 BIOC1001 Basic biochemistry OR BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry OR CHEM1401 Fundamentals of organic chemistry OR CHEM1406 Basic organic chemistry Food chemistry (3) OR BIOL1528 Food chemistry BIOL1123 # Food science laboratory BIOL1513 # BIOL1514 Nutrition and metabolism (students are strongly recommended to take BIOL1122 Functional biology as an elective) 2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) Food processing and preservation Food safety and quality management Food microbiology Food analysis Laboratory in nutritional science Essential nutrients & functional foods Advanced laboratory in nutritional science 6 6 6 3 3 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 6 6 6 6 6 BIOL2501 + BIOL2505/BIOL3527 BIOL2515 BIOL2517 + BIOL2518 + BIOL2519 + BIOL3526 +

Required courses (72 credits)

Plus at least 15 credits of the following courses: BIOL2205 Basic immunology OR Immunology BIOL2207 Endocrinology BIOL2215 Animal physiology BIOL2218 Human physiology BIOL2302 Fermentation technology BIOL2303 Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology BIOL2503 Grain production & utilization BIOL2507 Meat and dairy science Food toxicology (3) OR BIOL2529 Food and nutritional toxicology BIOL2520 # Food engineering BIOL2521 + Nutrition and brain function BIOL3516 + Nutrigenomics (3) OR BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics BIOL3522 # Principles of Chinese medicated diet (3) OR BIOL2531 Principles of Chinese medicinal diet BIOL3523 # Diet and disease (3) OR BIOL2532 Diet and disease BIOL3524 # Food product development (3) OR BIOL3538 Food product development BIOL3525 # PBSL2229 Exercise physiology 3. Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: - BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course 6 - BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences 6 - BIOL3321 Biological sciences project 12 - BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship 6 - SCNC2005 Career development for science students (non-credit bearing) - Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) (non-credit bearing) - Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of (non-credit bearing) experiential learning experience * If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
# +

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Not available in 2010-2011 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Food & Nutritional Science

(for students admitted to the first year in 2008)

This is a challenging area of interdisciplinary study. The science of food and nutrition aims at improving the quality of life through the understanding of interactions among food, environment and the human body. This Major will appeal to those who have a genuine interest in the food system and/or nutrition. Beginning with a handful of core courses, you will be able to mix and match advanced courses that suit your personal interest, be it food product development and analysis, metabolism and body function or nutrient-gene interaction. In the era where food safety, and diet and health take up news headlines this Major has been extremely popular. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology and AL / AS Chemistry or equivalent or a pass in CHEM0004#/CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Minor in Food & Nutritional Science

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Introduction to biochemistry OR CHEM1406 Basic organic chemistry OR CHEM1401 Fundamentals of organic chemistry Food chemistry (3) OR BIOL1528 Food chemistry Food science laboratory Nutrition and metabolism 6 6 3 6 BIOL1125 BIOL1123 # BIOL1513 # BIOL1514

Alternative courses possible in the case of students taking Majors / Minors with an overlap of core courses: BIOL0002 Introduction to food and nutritional science BIOL1122 Functional biology (these courses are also strongly recommended as electives) 2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) Food processing and preservation Food microbiology Food analysis Laboratory in nutritional science Essential nutrients & functional foods Advanced laboratory in nutritional science Food safety and quality management 6 6 3 3 6 3 6 3 6

BIOL2501 + BIOL2515 BIOL2517 + BIOL2518 + BIOL2519 + BIOL3526 + BIOL3527 Plus

at least 15 credits of the following courses: Basic immunology OR Immunology Endocrinology Animal physiology Human physiology Fermentation technology Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology Grain production & utilization Meat and dairy science Food toxicology (3) OR BIOL2529 Food and nutritional toxicology Food engineering Nutrition and brain function Nutrigenomics (3) OR BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics Principles of Chinese medicated diet (3) OR BIOL2531 Principles of Chinese medicinal diet Diet and disease (3) OR BIOL2532 Diet and disease Food product development (3) OR BIOL3538 Food product development Exercise physiology 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 3 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2205 BIOL2207 BIOL2215 BIOL2218 BIOL2302 BIOL2303 BIOL2503 BIOL2507 BIOL2520 # BIOL2521 + BIOL3516 + BIOL3522 # BIOL3523 # BIOL3524 # BIOL3525 # PBSL2229

to be continued

3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
# +

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Not available in 2010-2011 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Food & Nutritional Science

(for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)

Objectives :

The Food and Nutritional Science Major at the University of Hong Kong aims to offer an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment to prepare the students for career opportunities in food and nutritional science. The goals of the programme are to provide the students with: A detailed critical knowledge and understanding of the theoretical and practical aspects of food science and technology and nutrition and their relationship to human health. A critical knowledge and understanding on the relationship between food safety and a wide range of social, legal, technological and environmental factors. A curriculum meeting the requirements for higher degree in M.Phil and PhD and or the taught Master of Science degrees in the field of Food industry: Management and Marketing, Food Safety and Toxicology and the postgraduate diploma in dietetics. The mission is to provide a progressive and effective program that integrates theoretical and experiential learning to better prepare students for the challenges of the workplace. Throughout the curriculum, there is consistent emphasis on experiential learning through laboratory studies, internship training, research-based learning, debate and presentations, designed to enhance the students critical thinking, communication and collaboration, tackling of ill-defined problems, development of individual learning objectives and self-evaluation of performance. Internship experiences can be gained in medical centers, schools, industries, government and community setting. Students majoring in this program are prepared for diverse careers in the food industry, government or private-sector food and nutrition agencies, and scientific research laboratories, health-care and fitness facilities, hospitals, nutrition edition and communication enterprises.

Learning Outcomes: a. Understand the science underpinning food and nutrition as applied to diet and health, and to commercial food production. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Discuss controversial food related issues such as GM foods, nutritional labeling and food security. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Understand ethical perspectives and practice in all areas of food product development, food safety and public health nutrition, and appreciate and identify the need for ethical standards and professional codes of conduct. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Apply and disseminate scientific knowledge obtained from food, nutrition and related biosciences for the understanding of the influences of nutrition in health and disease, using a range of formats and approaches. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Apply independent thinking and the principles of scientific enquiry to conduct a small research project to test a food- and/or nutrition-related hypothesis. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes, laboratory-based and project-based learning in the curriculum) Demonstrate teamwork skills necessary to working in a multi-disciplinary environment. (by means of coursework and group-project learning in the curriculum) AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology and AL / AS Chemistry or equivalent or a pass in CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Minor in Food & Nutritional Science

b. c.

d.

e.

f.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Introduction to biochemistry OR CHEM1406 Basic organic chemistry OR CHEM1401 Fundamentals of organic chemistry Nutrition and metabolism Food chemistry 6 6 6 BIOL1125 BIOL1514 BIOL1528

Alternative courses possible in the case of students taking Majors / Minors with an overlap of core courses: BIOL0002 Introduction to food and nutritional science BIOL1122 Functional biology (these courses are also strongly recommended as electives) 2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) 1 3 6

At least 12 credits of the following courses:

BIOL2535 BIOL2536 BIOL2537 BIOL3539 Plus BIOL2218 BIOL2302 BIOL2503 BIOL2507 BIOL2515 BIOL2529 BIOL2530 BIOL2531 BIOL2532 BIOL2533 BIOL2534 BIOL3527 BIOL3538 BIOL3540 PBSL2229 3. Food processing and engineering laboratory course Food and nutrients analysis laboratory course Laboratory in nutritional science Food safety and toxicology laboratory course Human physiology Fermentation technology Grain production & utilization Meat and dairy science Food microbiology Food and nutritional toxicology Molecular biology and nutrigenomics Principles of Chinese medicinal diet Diet and disease Nutrition and life cycle Nutrition and public health Food safety and quality management Food product development Diet, brain function and behaviour Exercise physiology 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

at least 36 credits of the following courses:

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological sciences internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
1

Students who wish to specialize in a certain area are recommended to choose courses from the following lists: (a) Food Science and Technology: BIOL2302, BIOL2503, BIOL2507, BIOL2515, BIOL2535, BIOL2536, BIOL3527, BIOL3538, BIOL3539. (b) Nutrition and Health Science: BIOL2218, BIOL2529, BIOL2530, BIOL2531, BIOL2532, BIOL2533, BIOL2534, BIOL2536, BIOL2537, BIOL3540, PBSL2229. (c) Food Safety and Toxicology: BIOL2218, BIOL2515, BIOL2529, BIOL2536, BIOL3527, BIOL3539.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Mathematics (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Mathematics has been referred to as "our invisible culture". Most people agree mathematics finds applications ranging from traditional ones in the physical sciences and engineering to more recent ones in the life sciences, economics, finance and management. Yet, many are dazzled by achievements mathematics helps to bring about that they forget about mathematics itself! A Major in Mathematics provides a solid comprehensive undergraduate education in the subject and will nurture quantitative reasoning, logical and analytical thinking, meticulous care to work, ability to conceptualize, problem-solving skill and innovative imagination.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL Pure Mathematics or equivalent 78 credits (30 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Minor in Mathematics

Required courses (78 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (30 credits) Fundamental concepts of mathematics 1 Linear algebra I Linear algebra II Calculus I Calculus II OR MATH1800 Elements of discrete mathematics 2 6 6 6 6 6

MATH1001 MATH1101 MATH1102 MATH1201 MATH1202

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Algebra I Analysis I 6 6

MATH2301 MATH2401

Plus

at least 36 credits of advanced level Mathematics courses (MATH2XXX or MATH3XXX level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

1 2

For students admitted in 2006. For students admitted in 2004 or 2005.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Mathematics (for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or thereafter)

Objectives :

The Mathematics Major provides the students with a solid and comprehensive undergraduate education in the subject. It aims to nurture quantitative reasoning, logical, analytical and critical thinking, innovative imagination, meticulous care to work, ability to conceptualize, skills for problem-solving, and capability to tackle novel situations and ill-defined problems. Core courses in the curriculum emphasize fundamental knowledge and concepts in Mathematics. Elective courses provide training in both pure and applied aspects of Mathematics. Throughout the curriculum there is also emphasis on experiential learning through guided studies, projects, seminars and summer internships. With diverse variety of courses, various specializations are available. These will lead to careers in a wide range of sectors including education, economics and finance, logistics, management, research and further studies, etc.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students should be able to describe and present fundamental concepts in mathematics. (by means of coursework and learning activities in the major or minor curriculum) Student should be able to apply mathematical theory and techniques to different areas of Sciences. (by means of coursework and learning activities in the major or minor curriculum) Students should be able to communicate in mathematical language and present scientific arguments. (by means of coursework, seminars, guided studies and projects.) Students should be able to collaborate and work with other students in an effective manner. (by means of guided studies, projects and seminars) Students should be able to appreciate the beauty and power of mathematics. (by means of guided studies, projects and seminars)

c.

d.

e.

# Minimum Entry Requirement : 1. HKCEE Additional Mathematics and AS Mathematics and Statistics; or 2. AL Pure Mathematics; or 3. a pass in MATH0201 Basic calculus (for those with HKCEE Math only) or a pass in MATH1804 University mathematics A (for those with AS Math & Stat only) Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Major in Mathematics/Physics Minor in Mathematics

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Fundamental concepts of mathematics Linear algebra Multivariable calculus 6 6 6

MATH1001 MATH1111 MATH1211 2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Introduction to mathematical analysis Algebra I Analysis I 6 6 6

MATH2201 MATH2301 MATH2401 Plus

at least 18 credits of the following courses 1: Introduction to number theory Functions of a complex variable Differential equations Discrete mathematics Numerical analysis Probability theory Operational research I Introduction to optimization Game theory and strategy 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

MATH2304 MATH2403 MATH2405 MATH2600 MATH2601 MATH2603 MATH2901 MATH2904 MATH2911 Plus

at least 12 credits of advanced level Mathematics courses (MATH2XXX or MATH3XXX level), subject to prerequisite requirements. Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

3.

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: MATH2002 Mathematics seminar 2 MATH2999 Directed studies in mathematics MATH3988 Mathematics internship MATH3999 Mathematics project SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 6 12 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level mathematics course (MATH2XXX or MATH3XXX level)

Note:

# 1

Students with different mathematics background must consult the Department of Mathematics for advice on the bridging courses. Students who wish to specialize in a certain area are recommended to choose courses from the following lists. (a) For students who are interested in pure mathematics: MATH2303, MATH2304, MATH2402, MATH2403, MATH3302, MATH3310, MATH3404, MATH3501, MATH3502. (b) For students who are interested in computational mathematics, logistics, and/or operations research: MATH2303, MATH2600, MATH2601, MATH2603, MATH2901, MATH2904, MATH2905, MATH3602, MATH3902, MATH3903. (c) For students who are interested in economics and finance, and plan to take some professional examinations in related fields: MATH2906, MATH2907, and non-mathematics courses BUSI1002, FINA1001, FINA2802, ECON0701, ECON2101, ECON2102. MATH2002 is for first year BSc students only.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Mathematics/Physics 1 (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)

The Major in Mathematics/Physics is intended for students who would like to acquire a solid foundation in both the subjects of physics and mathematics. This major is catered especially for students interested in the more theoretical aspects of physics. With the comprehensive training received, graduates from this major are expected to be well-prepared to go on further studies and to pursue careers in a many fields of science and engineering. Minimum Entry Requirement# : 1. AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; and 2. HKCEE Additional Mathematics and AS Mathematics and Statistics, or AL Pure Mathematics; or 3. a pass in PHYS0625 Physics by inquiry or (PHYS0114 Fundamental physics I and PHYS0115 Fundamental physics II); and pass in MATH0201 Basic calculus (for those with HKCEE only) or a pass in MATH1804 University mathematics A (for those with AS Math & Stat only) 78 credits (24 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Mathematics; Physics Minor in Mathematics; Physics

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (78 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) 2 MATH1111 Linear algebra MATH1211 Multivariable calculus PHYS1414 General physics I PHYS1415 General physics II 2. Advanced level courses (48 credits) 3 MATH2201 Introduction to mathematical analysis MATH2301 Algebra I MATH2403 Functions of a complex variable MATH2405 Differential equations PHYS2321 Introductory electromagnetism PHYS2322 Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics PHYS2626 Introductory classical mechanics PHYS2627 Introductory quantum physics 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

3. Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) * Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: MATH2002 Mathematics seminar 5 MATH2999 Directed studies in mathematics MATH3988 Mathematics internship MATH3999 Mathematics project PHYS2533 Directed studies in physics PHYS3531 Physics project PHYS3987 Quantitative tools in physics PHYS3988 Physics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 6 12 6 12 (non-credit bearing) 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level mathematics / physics course (MATH2XXX or MATH3XXX or PHYS2533 or PHYS3531 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level) Note:
# 1 2 3 4 5

Students with different mathematics background must consult the Department of Mathematics for advice on the bridging courses. Students would have already satisfied requirements from Blocks A and B with this curriculum. Students are recommended to take also MATH1001. Students who intend to pursue further studies in Mathematics/Physics are recommended to take also MATH2401, MATH3501, PHYS3331, and PHYS3332. Students may consider taking PHYS2627 as early as possible to allow for maximum flexibility in course selection for advanced level courses. MATH2002 is for first year BSc students only.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Mathematics/Physics 1
(for students admitted to the first year in 2008 or thereafter)

Objectives :

The Major in Mathematics/Physics is aimed to provide students with a solid foundation in both the subjects of physics and mathematics. This major is catered especially for students interested in the more theoretical aspects of physics. It covers a wide range of core areas in both disciplines which form the blocks of fundamental knowledge for further specializations, e.g. quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, classical mechanics, electrodynamics, linear algebra, mathematical analysis, abstract algebra, complex variables, differential equations, modern differential geometry, etc. A large selection of elective courses is provided for students to pursue a broad spectrum of professional knowledge in mathematical and theoretical physics. Analytical thinking, quantitative reasoning and innovative ideas are fostered through the effective design of courses and research projects. The curriculum emphases experiential learning through internships, field studies and research projects with experts and peers, etc. With the comprehensive training received, graduates are expected to be well-prepared to go on further studies and to pursue careers in many fields of science and engineering.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students should be able to identify and describe physical systems with a rigorous representation using their professional knowledge. (By means of coursework and tutorial classes in the curriculum) Students should have developed their scientific intuition, abilities and techniques to tackle physical problems with intellectual rigor theoretically. (By means of coursework, tutorial classes and assessments in the curriculum) Students should be able to apply mathematical theory and techniques to analyze physical problems qualitatively and quantitatively. (By means of coursework, tutorial classes and research-based projects in the curriculum) Students should be able to communicate and collaborate with people effectively in scientific issues. (By means of group projects, tutorial sessions and presentation opportunities in the curriculum) Students should be able to apply scientific and quantitative methods in tackling problems in research or real-word setting. (By means of projects, directed studies, local and foreign internships attached to universities, research centers, government bodies, NGOs and influential companies.)

b.

c.

d.

f.

# Minimum Entry Requirement : 1. AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; and 2. HKCEE Additional Mathematics and AS Mathematics and Statistics, or AL Pure Mathematics; or 3. a pass in PHYS0114 Fundamental physics I and PHYS0115 Fundamental physics II and pass in MATH0201 Basic calculus (for those with HKCEE only) or a pass in MATH1804 University mathematics A (for those with AS Math & Stat only) Minimum Credit Requirement : 78 credits (24 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Major in Mathematics; Physics Minor in Mathematics; Physics

Required courses (78 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) 2 Linear algebra Multivariable calculus General physics I General physics II 6 6 6 6

MATH1111 MATH1211 PHYS1414 PHYS1415 2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) 3 Introduction to mathematical analysis Algebra I Functions of a complex variable Differential equations Introductory electromagnetism Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics Introductory classical mechanics Introductory quantum physics 4 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

MATH2201 MATH2301 MATH2403 MATH2405 PHYS2321 PHYS2322 PHYS2626 PHYS2627 3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: MATH2002 Mathematics seminar 5 MATH2999 Directed studies in mathematics MATH3988 Mathematics internship MATH3999 Mathematics project PHYS2533 Directed studies in physics PHYS3531 Physics project PHYS3987 Quantitative tools in physics PHYS3988 Physics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 6 12 6 12 (non-credit bearing) 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level mathematics / physics course (MATH2XXX or MATH3XXX or PHYS2533 or PHYS3531 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level)

Note:

# 1 2 3 4 5

Students with different mathematics background must consult the Department of Mathematics for advice on the bridging courses. Students would have already satisfied requirements from Blocks A and B with this curriculum. Students are recommended to take also MATH1001. Students who intend to pursue further studies in Mathematics/Physics are recommended to take also MATH2401, MATH3501, PHYS3331, and PHYS3332. Students may consider taking PHYS2627 as early as possible to allow for maximum flexibility in course selection for advanced level courses. MATH2002 is for first year BSc students only.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Microbiology (for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or 2008)
Microbiology is at the forefront of many exciting developments in modern biology, biochemistry, medicine, environmental science and biotechnology. This Major provides a thorough training in microbiology with a strong emphasis on modern molecular and biochemical approaches. Study involves a range of core subjects but students also have the opportunity to select courses to match their own interests and career goals. Specialization is currently possible in immunology and basic medical microbiology, molecular microbiology, environmental microbiology and also applied aspects such as biotechnology and food microbiology. This Major is designed to appeal to students looking for st a thorough training in a scientific discipline recognized as of key importance in the 21 Century. The skills learned during this degree will create graduates that will be highly sought after as professional scientists. Career paths include medical laboratory and diagnostic science, public and environmental health (including civil service), forensic science, food production and quality assurance, biotechnology, government, industrial and academic research. Others may seek to use the relevant skills learned in this major to pursue postgraduate study or professional training in healthcare. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent, or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Biology Minor in Microbiology

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Introductory microbiology Basic medical microbiology Practical microbiology Introduction to biochemistry 3 3 3 6 BIOL0129 BIOL0131 BIOL0132 # BIOL1125 Plus

OR

BIOC1001

Basic biochemistry

at least 3 credits of the following courses: Introduction to the biotechnology industry Origins of life and astrobiology 3 3

BIOL0130 BIOL0602

Alternative courses possible in the case of students taking Majors/Minors with an overlap of core courses: BIOL0128 # BIOL1106 2. Biological techniques, instrumentation and data processing Genetics 6 3

Advanced level courses (48 credits)

BIOL2111 BIOL2205 BIOL2303 BIOL2515 BIOL2606 BIOL3317

Basic immunology

Molecular microbiology OR OR Immunology Molecular biology

Introduction to molecular biology Food microbiology Environmental microbiology Microbial biotechnology

6 6 6 6 6

Alternative courses possible in the case of students taking Majors/Minors with an overlap of core courses: Any from the list below: Plus at least 12 credits of the following courses: General parasitology Fermentation technology Food processing and preservation Food safety and quality management Extremophiles Applied immunology OR BIOL3219 Clinical microbiology and applied immunology General virology The biotechnology industry OR Biotechnology industry Molecular microbial ecology Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques 3 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 3 6

BIOL2217 BIOL2302 BIOL2501 + BIOL2505/BIOL3527 BIOL2620 # BIOL3212 BIOL3214 BIOL3307 BIOL3323 # BIOL3624

to be continued

3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological science internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level) Note:
# +

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Not available in 2010-2011 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Microbiology (for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)
Objectives : The aim of this major is to provide students with a stimulating, valuable and enjoyable learning experience in microbiology, a key life science discipline for the 21st century. Microbiology lies at the heart of understanding human health and disease, environmental processes and protection and advances in biotechnology and industrial microbiology. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on modern molecular approaches and analytical techniques. Core courses provide training in fundamental scientific skills and students also have the flexibility to choose form a variety of elective courses so that they may pursue their own interests in microbiology. Specialization is currently possible in medical microbiology, food microbiology, environmental microbiology and microbial biotechnology. Students interact closely with professors in a variety of interactive learning opportunities including laboratory classes and fieldtrips, seminars, tutorials and group activities. The critical thinking and communication skills emphasized during learning in this major are highly sought-after by employers.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students will acquire the ability to clearly describe the key concepts and advances in microbiology including: the evolution and diversity of microbial life, microbial physiology, the occurrence and role of microorganisms in natural environments, the role of microorganisms in disease and medicine, food production and spoilage, plus their applications in biotechnology. (achieved through lectures and interactive learning experiences) Students will develop an understanding of broader scientific concepts, and be able to relate these to scientific issues of significance in their daily lives and also of more global significance. (achieved through lectures and interactive learning experiences) Students will develop their skills in critical thinking and the ability to recognize real-world situations where they may apply these skills. (achieved through problem-based learning experiences) Students will improve their oral and written communication skills, and gain confidence in interacting with their peers and professors individually and as part of a team. (achieved through interactive learning experiences) Students will gain an insight into the professional work of scientists and have exposure to potential employers during project work or placement. (achieved through experiential learning)

b.

c.

d.

e.

Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Biology or equivalent, or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Minor in Microbiology

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Introductory microbiology Basic medical microbiology Introduction to biochemistry OR Biological science laboratory course 3 3 6 6

BIOL0129 BIOL0131 BIOL1125 BIOL1133 2.

BIOC1001

Basic biochemistry

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Molecular microbiology 6

BIOL2111 BIOL2205 BIOL2303 BIOL2324 Plus

Immunology
Molecular biology Microbial physiology and biochemistry

6
6 6

at least 24 credits of the following courses: Fermentation technology Food microbiology Environmental microbiology General virology Clinical microbiology and applied immunology Microbial biotechnology Molecular phylogenetics and evolution Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2302 BIOL2515 BIOL2606 BIOL3214 BIOL3219 BIOL3317 BIOL3325 BIOL3624 3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: BIOL2318 Biological sciences field course BIOL2320 Directed studies in biological sciences BIOL3321 Biological sciences project BIOL3988 Biological science internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level biological sciences course (BIOL2000 or BIOL3000 level)

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Physics (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
The Major in Physics is intended for students who would like to acquire a well-rounded foundation on the subject. It covers a wide range of basic courses in theoretical and experimental physics to prepare students for future careers which require a professional knowledge in physics, such as the semiconductor industry, education, and research. A large selection of elective courses is provided for students to pursue a wide range of topics from the small scale of nanomaterials to the large scale of astrophysics.

Minimum Entry Requirement :

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

1. AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; and 2. HKCEE Additional Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or AL Pure Mathematics; or equivalent 78 credits (30 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Minor in Physics

Required courses (78 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (30 credits) Introduction to mechanics Electricity and magnetism Heat, light and waves Modern physics 6 6 6 6

PHYS1111 PHYS1112 PHYS1113 PHYS1314

Plus

at least one of the following courses: Introductory experimental physics Electronics 6 6

PHYS1411 PHYS1412

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Introductory electromagnetism Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics Introductory quantum mechanics Classical mechanics 6 6 6 6

PHYS2321 PHYS2322 PHYS2323 PHYS3336/PHYS2324

Plus

at least 24 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level) of which 12 credits must be at PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Physics (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)

The Major in Physics is intended for students who would like to acquire a well-rounded foundation on the subject. It covers a wide range of basic courses in theoretical and experimental physics to prepare students for future careers which require a professional knowledge in physics, such as the semiconductor industry, education, and research. A large selection of elective courses is provided for students to pursue a wide range of topics from the small scale of nanomaterials to the large scale of astrophysics. Minimum Entry Requirement : 1. AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; and HKCEE Additional Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or AL Pure Mathematics; or 2. A pass in PHYS0625 Physics by inquiry or (PHYS0114 Fundamental physics I and PHYS0115 Fundamental physics II); or equivalent 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Mathematics/Physics Minor in Physics

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) General physics I General physics II 6 6

PHYS1414 PHYS1415 Plus

at least 6 credits of introductory level Physics courses (PHYS0000 or PHYS1000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements. Advanced level courses (48 credits) 1 Introductory quantum physics 2 6

2.

PHYS2627 Plus

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Introductory electromagnetism Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics Introductory quantum mechanics Introductory classical mechanics 6 6 6 6

PHYS2321 PHYS2322 PHYS2323 PHYS2626 Plus

at least 30 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements. Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

3.

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: PHYS2533 Directed studies in physics PHYS3531 Physics project PHYS3987 Quantitative tools in physics PHYS3988 Physics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 (non-credit bearing) 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level physics course (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level) Note:
1 2

Students who intend to pursue further studies in Physics are recommended to take also PHYS3331 and PHYS3332 Students may consider taking PHYS2627 as early as possible to allow for maximum flexibility in course selection for advanced level courses.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Physics (for students admitted to the first year in 2008 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Major in Physics is aimed to provide students a solid foundation on the subject. It covers a wide range of core courses which form the blocks of fundamental knowledge to learn specialization, e.g. quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, classical mechanics and electrodynamics. A large selection of elective courses is provided for students to pursue a wide range of topics from the very small scale (i.e. subatomic particles) to the large scale (i.e. cosmology). Students would attain professional knowledge in physics, research experience and the training of analytical thinking and quantitative reasoning during their studies. Graduates are expected to have acquired the broad training which can equip them well for further studies in multiple science and technology disciplines and for work in their specialized area.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students should be able to identify and describe physical systems with their professional knowledge. (By means of coursework and tutorial classes in the curriculum) Students should have developed their scientific intuition, abilities and techniques to tackle problems either theoretical or experimental in nature. (By means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory works in the curriculum) Students should be able to analyze problems qualitatively and quantitatively. (By means of coursework, tutorial classes and research-based projects in the curriculum) Students should be able to communicate and collaborate with people effectively in scientific issues. (By means of group projects, tutorial sessions and presentation opportunities in the curriculum) Students should be able to apply scientific and quantitative methods in tackling problems in research or real-word setting. (By means of projects, directed studies, local and foreign internships attached to universities, research centers, government bodies, NGOs and influential companies.)

b.

c.

d.

e.

Minimum Entry Requirement :

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

1. AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; and HKCEE Additional Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or AL Pure Mathematics; or 2. A pass in PHYS0114 Fundamental physics I and PHYS0115 Fundamental physics II; or equivalent 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Mathematics Physics Minor in Physics

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) General physics I General physics II 6 6

PHYS1414 PHYS1415 Plus

at least 6 credits of introductory level Physics courses (PHYS0000 or PHYS1000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) 1 Introductory quantum physics 2 6

PHYS2627 Plus

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Introductory electromagnetism Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics Introductory quantum mechanics Introductory classical mechanics 6 6 6 6

PHYS2321 PHYS2322 PHYS2323 PHYS2626 Plus

at least 30 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: PHYS2533 Directed studies in physics PHYS3531 Physics project PHYS3987 Quantitative tools in physics PHYS3988 Physics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 (non-credit bearing) 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level physics course (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level)

Note:

1 2

Students who intend to pursue further studies in Physics are recommended to take also PHYS3331 and PHYS3332 Students may consider taking PHYS2627 as early as possible to allow for maximum flexibility in course selection for advanced level courses.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Risk Management (for students admitted to the first year in 2005 or before)
The Major in Risk Management enables students to gain an intellectual understanding of both financial and investment risks. Exposure to various statistical techniques for risk modelling is provided, with specific applications to financial and insurance problems. Career opportunities are available in financial institutions and large corporations including banks and consulting firms. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Pure Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or equivalent 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Major in Statistics Minor in Risk Management; Statistics

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II Data management 6 6 6

STAT1301 STAT1302 STAT1303

Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Basic mathematics II Basic mathematics III OR OR MATH1804 MATH1805 University mathematics A University mathematics B 6 6

MATH0802 MATH1803

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Linear statistical analysis Probability modelling The statistics of investment risk Risk Management and insurance Practical mathematics for investment Time-series analysis Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

STAT2301 STAT2303 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2315 STAT3301 STAT3305 # STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317
#

Market risk analysis

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Risk Management (for students admitted to the first year in 2006)
The Major in Risk Management enables students to gain an intellectual understanding of both financial and investment risks. Exposure to various statistical techniques for risk modelling is provided, with specific applications to financial and insurance problems. Career opportunities are available in financial institutions and large corporations including banks and consulting firms. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Pure Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or equivalent 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Major in Statistics Minor in Risk Management; Statistics

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II Data management 6 6 6

STAT1301 STAT1302 STAT1303 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Basic mathematics II OR MATH1804 University mathematics A Basic mathematics III OR MATH1805 University mathematics B 1 Design and analysis of sample surveys Introduction to demography 1 OR STAT1323 Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics 6 6 6 6

MATH0802 MATH1803 STAT1304 STAT1305 #

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Linear statistical analysis The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Time-series analysis 6 6 6 6

STAT2301 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT3301 Plus

at least 24 credits of the following courses: Probability modelling Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Financial economics OR STAT2812 Financial economics I Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Market risk analysis Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR STAT3821 Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

STAT2303 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2806 # STAT3305 # STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3812 #

Note:

1 #

Only for students majoring in Mathematics. Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Risk Management (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)
The Major in Risk Management enables students to gain an intellectual understanding of both financial and investment risks. Exposure to various statistical techniques for risk modelling is provided, with specific applications to financial and insurance problems. Career opportunities are available in financial institutions and large corporations including banks and consulting firms. Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Pure Mathematics or AS Mathematics & Statistics or equivalent, or a pass in STAT0301 Elementary statistical methods or a pass in MATH0211 Basic applicable mathematics 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Statistics Minor in Risk Management; Statistics

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II 6 6 STAT1301 STAT1302 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys Introduction to demography OR STAT1323 6 6 6

STAT1303 STAT1304 STAT1305 # 2.

Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Linear statistical analysis The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Time-series analysis Probability modelling Data mining Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Financial economics OR STAT2812 Financial economics I Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Market risk analysis Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Credit risk analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR STAT3821 Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

STAT2301 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT3301 Plus STAT2303 STAT2312 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2806 # STAT3305 # STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3321 STAT3812 # 3.

at least 24 credits of the following courses:

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: STAT2318 Directed studies in statistics STAT3319 Statistics project STAT3988 Statistics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level statistics course (STAT2000 or STAT3000 level) Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Risk Management (for students admitted to the first year in 2008)
The Major in Risk Management enables students to gain an intellectual understanding of both financial and investment risks. Exposure to various statistical techniques for risk modelling is provided, with specific applications to financial and insurance problems. Career opportunities are available in financial institutions and large corporations including banks and consulting firms. Minimum Entry Requirement : A pass in AL Pure Mathematics or or equivalent, or MATH0211 Basic applicable mathematics Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Major in Statistics Minor in Risk Management; Statistics

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II 6 6 STAT1301 STAT1302 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys Introduction to demography OR STAT1323 6 6 6

STAT1303 STAT1304 STAT1305 # 2.

Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Linear statistical analysis The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Time-series analysis 6 6 6 6

STAT2301 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT3301 Plus

at least 24 credits of the following courses: Probability modelling Data mining Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Financial economics OR STAT2812 Financial economics I Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Market risk analysis Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Credit risk analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR STAT3821 Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

STAT2303 STAT2312 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2806 # STAT3305 # STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3321 STAT3812 # 3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: STAT2318 Directed studies in statistics STAT3319 Statistics project STAT3988 Statistics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level statistics course (STAT2000 or STAT3000 level) Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Risk Management

(for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)

Objectives :

The Risk Management curriculum at the University of Hong Kong aims to provide students with the skills and expertise to enable them to competently and confidently undertake risk management using an integrated approach. It is designed to provide solid training in the concepts of the risk management process, statistical models and methods of risk management, and good risk management practice. Core courses in the curriculum emphasize fundamental concepts and nature of risk assessment, risk management and governance from different standpoints while elective courses provide either training in specific Risk Management disciplines or an extension of knowledge aiming to give students more modeling, technical and analytical skills in risk management, including discrete-time models in finance, stochastic calculus with financial applications, and financial time series modeling. Through participating in experiential learning activities including research-based projects, industrial internships and overseas exchanges, students could enhance their knowledge in risk management and exposure in managing risk in practice, and improve their thinking and communication skills.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students would be able to identify and categorize the various risks faced by an organization and be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of generic risk management issues and techniques. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) Students would be able to analyze and assess risk management situations, and be able to deal with qualitative as well as quantitative aspects appropriate to the situation. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) Students would be able to critically evaluate and make effective use of models and techniques for risk assessment and management. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) Students would be able to make informed risk management decisions, employ any techniques necessary to acquire and interpret relevant data and information from different sources and the factors that influence their perceptions of risk identification, risk reduction, risk mitigation and risk transfer. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) Students would gain insights into current advances in risk management through either project or industrial training. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes, project-based and/or experiential learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

d.

e.

Minimum Entry Requirement : A pass in AL Pure Mathematics or equivalent, or MATH0211 Basic applicable mathematics Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Major in Statistics Minor in Risk Management; Statistics

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II 6 6

STAT1301 STAT1302 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics 6 6 6

STAT1303 STAT1304 STAT1323

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Linear statistical analysis The statistics of investment risk Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Time-series analysis 6 6 6 6

STAT2301 STAT2309 STAT2320 STAT3301 Plus

at least 24 credits of the following courses: Probability modelling Risk management and insurance Data mining Practical mathematics for investment Financial economics I Financial engineering Credit risk analysis Market risk analysis Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

STAT2303 STAT2310 STAT2312 STAT2315 STAT2812 STAT3308 STAT3321 STAT3322 STAT3821

3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: STAT2318 Directed studies in statistics STAT3319 Statistics project STAT3988 Statistics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level statistics course (STAT2000 or STAT3000 level)

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Statistics (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
The Major in Statistics equips students with powerful mathematical, analytic and computational skills, which are in great demand in many practical areas. It establishes for students a strong background in statistical concepts, and aims to provide a broad and solid training in applied statistical methodologies. Career opportunities are available in business, finance, industry, computing, marketing, communications, environmental protection, health organizations, as well as in scientific and academic research. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Pure Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or equivalent 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) Major in Risk Management Minor in Risk Management; Statistics

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys Introduction to demography OR STAT1323 6 6 6 6 6 STAT1301 STAT1302 Plus STAT1303 STAT1304 STAT1305 # Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses:

Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics University mathematics A University mathematics B

at least 6 credits of the following courses (for students not majoring in Mathematics): Basic mathematics II Basic mathematics III OR OR MATH1804 MATH1805 6 6 6 6 6 6

MATH0802 MATH1803 2. STAT2301 STAT3301 STAT3302 STAT3304 Plus

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Linear statistical analysis Time-series analysis Multivariate data analysis Computer-aided statistical modelling

at least 24 credits from Lists A and B, among which at least 12 credits from List A: Statistical inference Probability modelling Statistical genetics Data mining Marketing engineering Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Selected topics in statistics Project in statistics Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Survival analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR Design and analysis of experiments Quality control and management Business logistics Statistics in clinical medicine & bio-medical research The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Life contingencies Credibility theory and loss distributions Financial economics OR STAT2812 Risk theory 6 6 6 6 6 Market risk analysis 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 STAT3821 Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

List A: STAT2302 STAT2303 STAT2308 STAT2312 STAT2313 STAT3305 # STAT3306 STAT3307 STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3811 STAT3812 # List B: STAT2304 STAT2305 STAT2306 STAT2307 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2801 STAT2805 STAT2806 # STAT3810 Note:
#

Financial economics I

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Statistics (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)

The Major in Statistics equips students with powerful mathematical, analytic and computational skills, which are in great demand in many practical areas. It establishes for students a strong background in statistical concepts, and aims to provide a broad and solid training in applied statistical methodologies. Career opportunities are available in business, finance, industry, computing, marketing, communications, environmental protection, health organizations, as well as in scientific and academic research. Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Pure Mathematics or AS Mathematics & Statistics or equivalent, or a pass in STAT0301 Elementary statistical methods or a pass in MATH0211 Basic applicable mathematics 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Major in Risk Management Minor in Risk Management; Statistics

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II 6 6 STAT1301 STAT1302 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys Introduction to demography OR STAT1323 6 6 6

STAT1303 STAT1304 STAT1305 #

Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Linear statistical analysis Time-series analysis Multivariate data analysis Computer-aided statistical modelling 6 6 6 6

STAT2301 STAT3301 STAT3302 STAT3304 Plus List A: STAT2302 STAT2303 STAT2308 STAT2312 STAT2313 STAT3305 # STAT3306 STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3811 STAT3812 # List B: STAT2304 STAT2305 STAT2306 STAT2307 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2801 STAT2805 STAT2806 # STAT3810

at least 24 credits from Lists A and B, among which at least 12 credits from List A:

Statistical inference Probability modelling Statistical genetics Data mining Marketing engineering Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Market risk analysis Selected topics in statistics Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Survival analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR STAT3821 Financial economics II

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Design and analysis of experiments Quality control and management Business logistics Statistics in clinical medicine & bio-medical research The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Life contingencies Credibility theory and loss distributions Financial economics OR STAT2812 Risk theory

Financial economics I

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

to be continued

3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: STAT2318 Directed studies in statistics STAT3319 Statistics project STAT3988 Statistics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level statistics course (STAT2000 or STAT3000 level) Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Statistics

(for students admitted to the first year in 2008)

The Major in Statistics equips students with powerful mathematical, analytic and computational skills, which are in great demand in many practical areas. It establishes for students a strong background in statistical concepts, and aims to provide a broad and solid training in applied statistical methodologies. Career opportunities are available in business, finance, industry, computing, marketing, communications, environmental protection, health organizations, as well as in scientific and academic research. Minimum Entry Requirement : A pass in AL Pure Mathematics or equivalent, or MATH0211 Basic applicable mathematics Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Major in Risk Management Minor in Risk Management; Statistics

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II 6 6 STAT1301 STAT1302 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys Introduction to demography OR STAT1323 6 6 6

STAT1303 STAT1304 STAT1305 # 2.

Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Linear statistical analysis Time-series analysis Multivariate data analysis Computer-aided statistical modelling 6 6 6 6

STAT2301 STAT3301 STAT3302 STAT3304 Plus List A: STAT2302 STAT2303 STAT2308 STAT2312 STAT2313 STAT3305 # STAT3306 STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3811 STAT3812 # List B: STAT2304 STAT2305 STAT2306 STAT2307 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2801 STAT2805 STAT2806 # STAT3810

at least 24 credits from Lists A and B, among which at least 12 credits from List A:

Statistical inference Probability modelling Statistical genetics Data mining Marketing engineering Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Market risk analysis Selected topics in statistics Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Survival analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR STAT3821 Financial economics II

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Design and analysis of experiments Quality control and Management Business logistics Statistics in clinical medicine & bio-medical research The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Life contingencies Credibility theory and loss distributions Financial economics OR STAT2812 Risk theory

Financial economics I

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

to be continued

3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: STAT2318 Directed studies in statistics STAT3319 Statistics project STAT3988 Statistics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level statistics course (STAT2000 or STAT3000 level) Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Statistics
Objectives :

(for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)

The Major in Statistics curriculum centres on the study of statistics, a scientific discipline characterized by the development and applications of analytic and quantitative tools which involve logical thinking, problem formulation, probability reasoning and intensive data analyses. The programme aims to equip students with powerful mathematical, analytic and computational skills, which are in great demand in practical areas where data are obtained for the purpose of finding information in support of decision making. It establishes for students a strong background in statistical concepts, and provides broad and solid training in applied statistical methodologies. The curriculum is constantly revised to meet a steadily rising demand for specialist statisticians or quantitative analysts in government, business, finance, industry, as well as in research and teaching in local and overseas institutions.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students would receive solid training in probability and statistics, gain insight into their underlying theory and be acquainted with their state-of-the-art applications in the modern world. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) Students would be able to conduct meticulous data analyses, supported by rigorous statistical reasoning, to make informed decisions in the face of uncertainty that arises in all sorts of institutions and companies. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) Equipped with hands-on experience in data analysis using commercial statistical software, students would be competent for data-analytic jobs which require advanced computational skills. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) Students would be highly motivated to explore cross-disciplinary applications of statistics in a broad variety of academic or professional areas including, in particular, mathematics, natural sciences, economics, finance, business, risk management, actuarial work, social sciences and engineering. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and/or project-based learning in the curriculum) Through the understanding and application of statistical concepts and techniques, students would gain confidence to meet challenges posed by increasingly complicated real-life problems encountered in the modern era in a creative and rational manner. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes, project-based and/or experiential learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

d.

e.

Minimum Entry Requirement : A pass in AL Pure Mathematics or equivalent, or MATH0211 Basic applicable mathematics Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Major in Risk Management Minor in Risk Management; Statistics

Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II 6 6 STAT1301 STAT1302 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics 6 6 6

STAT1303 STAT1304 STAT1323 2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Linear statistical analysis Time-series analysis Multivariate data analysis Computer-aided statistical modelling 6 6 6 6

STAT2301 STAT3301 STAT3302 STAT3304 Plus List A: STAT2302 STAT2303 STAT2308 STAT2312 STAT2313 STAT3306 STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3322 STAT3811 STAT3821 List B: STAT2304 STAT2305 STAT2306 STAT2307 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2801 STAT2805 STAT2812 STAT3810 3.

at least 24 credits from Lists A and B, among which at least 12 credits from List A:

Statistical inference Probability modelling Statistical genetics Data mining Marketing engineering Selected topics in statistics Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Market risk analysis Survival analysis Financial economics II

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Design and analysis of experiments Quality control and Management Business logistics Statistics in clinical medicine & bio-medical research The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Life contingencies Credibility theory and loss distributions Financial economics I Risk theory

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: STAT2318 Directed studies in statistics STAT3319 Statistics project STAT3988 Statistics internship SCNC2005 Career development for science students Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of experiential learning experience 6 12 6 (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing) (non-credit bearing)

* If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level statistics course (STAT2000 or STAT3000 level) Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Actuarial Studies (for students admitted to the first year in 2005 or before)
Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, and other Science majors who are taking a lot of mathematics and had very strong Advanced Level Pure Mathematics grades are suitable for choosing this Minor.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL Pure Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Nil

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 or 18 credits) Probability and statistics I 1 Probability and statistics II Probability and statistics: foundations of actuarial science Financial mathematics Probability modelling 6 6 6 6 6

STAT1301 * STAT1302 * STAT1801 STAT1802 STAT2303 *

* Students majoring in Statistics or Risk Management should take the following two courses in place of the above: STAT1305 # STAT2306 Introduction to demography Business logistics OR STAT1323 Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics 6 6

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: STAT2801 STAT2805 STAT3810 STAT3811 STAT3812 Life contingencies Credibility theory and loss distributions Risk theory Survival analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR 6 6 6 6 STAT3821 Financial economics II 6

Note:

The credits of this course would not be counted for this minor if a student also selects the Risk Management or Statistics minors. If such a situation arises, the required total credits becomes 12. Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Actuarial Studies

(for students admitted in 2006 or 2007 or 2008)

Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, and other Science majors who are taking a lot of mathematics and had very strong Advanced Level Pure Mathematics grades are suitable for choosing this Minor.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL Pure Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or equivalent 36-42 credits (12-18 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Nil

Required courses (36 or 42 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 or 18 credits)

For students majoring in Risk Management or Statistics (12 credits) STAT1305 # STAT1802 STAT2303 STAT2306 Introduction to demography Financial mathematics Probability modelling Business logistics OR STAT1323 Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics 6 6 6 6

For students minoring in Risk Management or Statistics (12 credits) STAT1302 STAT1801 STAT1802 STAT2303 Probability and statistics II Probability and statistics: foundations of actuarial science Financial mathematics Probability modelling 6 6 6 6

For students not belonging to the above two categories (18 credits) STAT1301 STAT1302 STAT1801 STAT1802 STAT2303 2. Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II Probability and statistics: foundations of actuarial science Financial mathematics Probability modelling 6 6 6 6 6

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: STAT2801 STAT2805 STAT2806 # STAT2807 STAT3810 STAT3811 STAT3812 Life contingencies Credibility theory and loss distributions Financial economics OR STAT2812 Financial economics I Corporate finance for actuarial science Risk theory Survival analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR STAT3821 Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Actuarial Studies

Objectives :

(for students admitted in 2009 or thereafter)

The Minor in Actuarial Studies aims to provide interested students with an introduction to the basic concepts and methodologies in Actuarial Science. The minor curriculum is designed particularly for students from different majors to enhance their interest in Actuarial Science and to strengthen their confidence and potential in solving mathematical, financial, economical and investment-related problems.

Learning Outcomes: a. to understand and apply the methods used by actuaries to solve problems of insurance, investment, pension, financial risk management and demography (by means of coursework and tutorial classes and/or research-based project in the curriculum) to develop and apply problem-solving skills appropriate to the level of the preliminary education component specified by international actuarial bodies such as the Society of Actuaries (by means of coursework and tutorial classes and/or research-based project in the curriculum) AL Pure Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or equivalent 36-42 credits (12-18 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Nil

b.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (36 or 42 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 or 18 credits)

For students majoring in Risk Management or Statistics (12 credits) STAT1323 STAT1802 STAT2303 STAT2306 Introduction to demographic and socio-economic statistics Financial mathematics Probability modelling Business logistics 6 6 6 6

For students minoring in Risk Management or Statistics (12 credits) STAT1302 STAT1801 STAT1802 STAT2303 Probability and statistics II Probability and statistics: foundations of actuarial science Financial mathematics Probability modelling 6 6 6 6

For students not belonging to the above two categories (18 credits) STAT1301 STAT1302 STAT1801 STAT1802 STAT2303 2. Probability and statistics I Probability and statistics II Probability and statistics: foundations of actuarial science Financial mathematics Probability modelling 6 6 6 6 6

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: STAT2801 STAT2805 STAT2812 STAT2807 STAT3810 STAT3811 STAT3821 Life contingencies Credibility theory and loss distributions Financial economics I Corporate finance for actuarial science Risk theory Survival analysis Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Astronomy (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Have you ever enjoyed a beautiful starry night and wondered it came to be like that? The Minor in Astronomy is intended for students who would like to acquire some appreciation of the beauties of the universe. Students are offered the opportunity to receive training in both the theoretical and practical aspect of astronomy.

Minimum Entry Requirement :

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

1. AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; and 2. HKCEE Additional Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or AL Pure Mathematics; or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Nil 1

* Refer to the Physics Department website http://www.physics.hku.hk for suggested curriculum.

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Nature of the universe I: introduction to observational astronomy and the solar system Nature of the universe II: stars, galaxies and cosmology for beginners 3 3

PHYS0001 PHYS0002 Plus

at least 6 credits of introductory level Physics course (PHYS0000 or PHYS1000 level) 2

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000) level, out of which at least 12 credits are of the following courses: PHYS2021 PHYS2022 PHYS2023/PHYS3040 PHYS2024 PHYS3031 PHYS3033 PHYS3034 The physical universe Observational astronomy Stellar physics Introduction to cosmology Astrophysics General relativity Cosmology 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Note:

For students having major/minor combination of Physics / Astronomy, or Materials Science / Astronomy, any single introductory or advanced level Physics course can be used to satisfy a major or minor requirement only once. Students are strongly advised to take at least one of the following courses: PHYS1111, PHYS1112, and PHYS1314 to allow for maximum flexibility in selection for advanced level Physics courses.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Astronomy (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)

Have you ever enjoyed a beautiful starry night and wondered it came to be like that? The Minor in Astronomy is intended for students who would like to acquire some appreciation of the beauties of the universe. Students are offered the opportunity to receive training in both the theoretical and practical aspect of astronomy.
1

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Nil 2

* Refer to the Physics Department website http://www.physics.hku.hk for suggested curriculum.

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Nature of the universe I: introduction to observational astronomy and the solar system Nature of the universe II: stars, galaxies and cosmology for beginners 3 3

PHYS0001 PHYS0002 Plus

at least 6 credits of introductory level Physics course (PHYS0000 or PHYS1000 level) 3

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000) level, out of which at least 12 credits are of the following courses: PHYS2021 PHYS2022 PHYS2023/PHYS3040 PHYS3031 PHYS3033 PHYS3034 The physical universe Observational astronomy Stellar physics Astrophysics General relativity Cosmology 6 6 6 6 6 6

Note:

Students without AL/AS Physics are strongly advised to take PHYS1413 to allow for maximum flexibility in selection of advanced level Physics courses. Students without HKCEE Physics are strongly advised to take PHYS0625 or PHYS0114 and PHYS0115 and PHYS1413 to allow for maximum flexibility in selection of advanced level Physics courses. For students having major/minor combination of Physics / Astronomy, or Materials Science / Astronomy, any single introductory or advanced level Physics course can be used to satisfy a major or minor requirement only once. Students are advised to take at least one of the following courses: PHYS1413/PHYS1417, PHYS1414, or PHYS1415 to allow for maximum flexibility in selection for advanced level Physics courses.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Astronomy (for students admitted to the first year in 2008 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Minor in Astronomy is intended to provide interested students a fundamental outlook on the subject. Students would acquire a taste of the subject through a large selection of elective courses to allow them to pursue their interest in the subject and to establish connections between the field of astronomy and other science disciplines.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students should be able to identify and describe astrophysical phenomena with fundamental knowledge in physics. (By means of coursework and tutorial classes in the curriculum) Students should have developed their scientific intuition, abilities and techniques to tackle astrophysical problems either theoretical or observational in nature. (By means of coursework, tutorial classes, and opportunities of field activities in the curriculum) Students should be able to communicate and collaborate with people effectively in scientific issues. (By means of group projects, tutorial sessions and presentation opportunities in the curriculum) Nil 1 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Astronomy 2

b.

c.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

* Refer to the Physics Department website http://www.physics.hku.hk for suggested curriculum.

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Nature of the universe I: introduction to observational astronomy and the solar system Nature of the universe II: stars, galaxies and cosmology for beginners 3 3 PHYS0001 PHYS0002 Plus 2.

at least 6 credits of introductory level Physics course (PHYS0000 or PHYS1000 level) 3 Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000) level, out of which at least 12 credits are of the following courses: PHYS2021 PHYS2022 PHYS3031 PHYS3033 PHYS3034 PHYS3040 Note:
1

The physical universe Observational astronomy Astrophysics General relativity Cosmology Stellar physics

6 6 6 6 6 6

Students without AL/AS Physics are strongly advised to take PHYS1417 to allow for maximum flexibility in selection of advanced level Physics courses. Students without HKCEE Physics are strongly advised to take PHYS0114 and PHYS0115 and PHYS1417 to allow for maximum flexibility in selection of advanced level Physics courses. For students having major/minor combination of Physics / Astronomy, or Materials Science / Astronomy, any single introductory or advanced level Physics course can be used to satisfy a major or minor requirement only once. Students are advised to take at least one of the following courses: PHYS1414, PHYS1415, or PHYS1417 to allow for maximum flexibility in selection for advanced level Physics courses.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biochemistry (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Biochemistry, strengthened with molecular biology, is a field with enormous applications to our daily lives. It also is a discipline of sublime fascination. Our understanding of the biochemical bases of various life processes has greatly improved human welfare, particularly the medical and nutritional aspects. Further advances in this rapidly expanding field of knowledge, including building and establishing new conceptual frameworks, development of novel methodologies and techniques, should pave way to even more spectacular insights into nature and lead to a better control of our destiny. The Minor in Biochemistry offered by the Department of Biochemistry is designed to provide students with both basic and advanced knowledge in modern biochemistry and molecular biology. Our goal is to develop and equip students with enough critical thinking and analytical skills so that they can embark on a career in biochemical sciences.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL Biology or AS Chemistry or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biochemistry

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Basic biochemistry Introduction to molecular genetics 6 6

BIOC1001 BIOC1003

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Protein structure and function 6

BIOL2301

Plus

at least 6 credits of BIOC2000 level courses and at least 12 credits of BIOC3000 level courses, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biochemistry (for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Minor in Biochemistry offered by the Department of Biochemistry is designed to provide students from all backgrounds with a multidisciplinary perspective on contemporary biochemistry and molecular biology. This minor curriculum incorporates significant flexibility to allow students to selects courses that will compliment the individual students Major.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students would be able to describe the fundamentals of biochemistry and molecular biology, and apply biochemical knowledge appropriately and effectively. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Students would be able to integrate knowledge regarding the structure and function of biological molecules and how they come together to form the systems that make up life. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Students would be able to develop a general interest in biochemistry and recognize the inter-relationship of biochemistry with other disciplines. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum)
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b.

c.

Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Biology or AS Chemistry or a pass in CHEM0004 CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry or equivalent Minimum Credit Requirement : 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Impermissible Combination : Major in Biochemistry

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Basic biochemistry Introduction to molecular genetics 6 6

BIOC1001 BIOC1003

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Protein structure and function 6

BIOL2301

Plus

at least 6 credits of BIOC2000 level courses and at least 12 credits of BIOC3000 level courses, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biology (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
What is biology and why is it important? This Minor provides students with a foundation in the biological sciences. Students are offered a broad range of options that should suit all interests, from genetics to microbiology, ecology to morphology and biodiversity to physiology. This is a good choice for a non-scientist who wants to know what biology is all about, as well as for non-biological scientists to explore the living side of science. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biology

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits)

At least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL0601 (ECOL0020) BIOL0603 (ECOL0040) # BIOL0604 (ECOL0041) BIOL0605 (ECOL0042) BIOL1106 BIOL1107 BIOL1119 BIOL1121 BIOL1122 Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution Evolutionary diversity Ecology field course Genetics Introduction to developmental biology & reproduction Introductory microbiology Animal form and functions Functional biology OR BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 3 6 6 3 3 3 6 3 6

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL2112 BIOL2115 BIOL2303 BIOL2606 (ECOL2004) Plus Plant physiology OR Cell biology & cell technology Introduction to molecular biology Environmental microbiology 1 OR BIOL2215 OR ECOL2022 Animal physiology Molecular biology Biodiversity 2 6 6 6 6

at least 12 credits of advanced level courses (BIOL2000, BIOL3000, ECOL2000 or ECOL3000 level) of which 6 credits at BIOL3000 or ECOL3000 level, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

# 1 2

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. For students admitted in 2005 or 2006. For students admitted in 2004.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biology (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)

The discipline of biology applies to every aspect of our existence on Earth, so an understanding of biological principles helps to enrich our appreciation of life. Biology is also a complementary subject to many other disciplines including the physical sciences and humanities.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biology;

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Functional biology 6

BIOL1122

Plus at least 6 credits of the following courses: BIOL0129 BIOL0602 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604 BIOL1106 Introductory microbiology Origins of life and astrobiology Ecology and evolution (3) OR Evolutionary diversity Genetics 3 3 6 6 3

BIOL0625

Ecology and evolution

(Students are strongly recommended to take BIOC1001 Basic Biochemistry or BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry as an elective)

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology 6

BIOL2303 Plus

at least 18 credits of advanced level courses (BIOL2000 and BIOL3000 level) of which 6 credits at BIOL3000 level, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biology (for students admitted to the first year in 2008)

The discipline of biology applies to every aspect of our existence on Earth, so an understanding of biological principles helps to enrich our appreciation of life. Biology is also a complementary subject to many other disciplines including the physical sciences and humanities.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biology; Biotechnology Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Functional biology 6

BIOL1122

Plus at least 6 credits of the following courses: BIOL0129 BIOL0602 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604 BIOL1106 Introductory microbiology Origins of life and astrobiology Ecology and evolution (3) OR Evolutionary diversity Genetics 3 3 6 6 3

BIOL0625

Ecology and evolution

(Students are strongly recommended to take BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry as an elective)

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology 6

BIOL2303 Plus

at least 18 credits of advanced level courses (BIOL2000 and BIOL3000 level) of which 6 credits at BIOL3000 level, subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biology (for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)
Objectives : The aim of this minor is to provide students with a gratifying learning experience in biology. Biology is a multidisciplinary broad-based subject that forms the foundation for all life sciences in modern days. The curriculum places strong emphasis in major aspects of biology including genetics, evolution, and molecular, cellular and organismic biosystems. The program provides trainings in fundamental laboratory skills with complementary core courses. In addition, students also have the flexibility to choose from a variety of elective courses so that they may specialize in certain discipline of their own interests. Specialization is currently possible in 1) genetics and evolution, 2) molecular and cellular biology, and 3) physiology and systems biology.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students will be able to develop scientific inquiry and critical thinking skills, including the ability to understand, analyze, and evaluate problems in order to develop solutions. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Students will be able to understand broader scientific concepts, and be able to relate and apply these to scientific issues of significance in their daily lives and also of more global significance. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Students will be able to improve their oral and written communication skills, and gain confidence in interacting with their peers and professors individually and as part of a team. (by means of group projects, tutorial sessions and presentation opportunities in the curriculum) Students will be able to understand and apply key concepts in genetics, evolution, molecular biology, biochemistry, cell biology, physiology and ecosystem. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

d.

Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology Minimum Credit Requirement : 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Impermissible Combination : Major in Biology Required courses (36 credits)
Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) At least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL0604 BIOL1122 BIOL1133 Evolutionary diversity Functional biology Biological sciences laboratory course 6 6 6

(Students are strongly recommended to take BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry as an elective) 2. Advanced level courses (24 credits) Molecular biology 6

BIOL2303 Plus

at least 18 credits of advanced level courses (BIOL2000 and BIOL3000 level)

Students are recommended to take the following courses: BIOL2112 BIOL2115 BIOL2116 BIOL2117 BIOL2207 BIOL2210 BIOL2215 BIOL2611 Plant physiology Cell biology & cell technology Genetics I Genetics II Endocrinology: human physiology II Evolution Animal physiology Systematics & phylogenetics 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biotechnology (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Technology leads our future. Biotechnology is relevant to many business sectors and our daily life. Students who are interested in the developments of biological sciences are highly recommended to take this Minor. You will learn the scientific principles underlying current biotechnological advances and will become literate in biotechnology business and advancements. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biotechnology

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Functional biology 6

BIOL1122 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Basic biochemistry Genetics Introduction to developmental biology & reproduction Introductory microbiology OR BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry 6 6 3 3 6

BIOC1001 BIOL0128 # BIOL1106 BIOL1107 BIOL1119 2.

Biological techniques, instrumentation and data processing

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology 6

BIOL2303 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Animal biotechnology Plant biotechnology Microbial biotechnology 6 6 6

BIOL3315 BIOL3316 BIOL3317 Plus

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Bioexploitation of filamentous fungi Molecular microbiology Cell biology & cell technology Basic immunology Developmental biology Protein structure and function Fermentation technology Food microbiology Advanced techniques and instrumentation in animal biology General virology Biotechnology industry Nutrigenomics (3) OR OR Biotechnology industry BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics OR Immunology 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2004 BIOL2111 BIOL2115 BIOL2205 BIOL2209 # BIOL2301 BIOL2302 BIOL2515 BIOL3213 BIOL3214 BIOL3307 BIOL3522 # Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biotechnology (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)

Technology leads our future. Biotechnology is relevant to many business sectors and our daily life. Students who are interested in the developments of biological sciences are highly recommended to take this Minor. You will learn the scientific principles underlying current biotechnological advances and will become literate in biotechnology business and advancements. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biotechnology

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits)

At least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOC1001 BIOL0129 BIOL1106 BIOL1122 2. Basic biochemistry Introductory microbiology Genetics Functional biology OR BIOL1125 Introduction to biochemistry 6 3 3 6

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology 6

BIOL2303 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Animal biotechnology Plant biotechnology Microbial biotechnology 6 6 6

BIOL3315 BIOL3316 BIOL3317 Plus

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Molecular microbiology Plant physiology Genetics I Reproduction & reproductive biotechnology Basic immunology Endocrinology Developmental biology Animal physiology General parasitology Fermentation technology Food microbiology Applied immunology General virology Biotechnology industry
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BIOL2111 BIOL2112 BIOL2116 BIOL2203 BIOL2205 BIOL2207 BIOL2209 # BIOL2215 BIOL2217 BIOL2302 BIOL2515 BIOL3212 BIOL3214 BIOL3307 BIOL3522 Note:
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6 6 6 6 OR OR Immunology 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 OR BIOL3219 Clinical microbiology and applied immunology OR OR Biotechnology industry 6 6 6 6 BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics

Endocrinology: human physiology II

Nutrigenomics (3)

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biotechnology (for students admitted to the first year in 2008)

Technology leads our future. Biotechnology is relevant to many business sectors and our daily life. Students who are interested in the developments of biological sciences are highly recommended to take this Minor. You will learn the scientific principles underlying current biotechnological advances and will become literate in biotechnology business and advancements. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biology; Biotechnology

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits)

At least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL0129 BIOL1106 BIOL1122 BIOL1125 Introductory microbiology Genetics Functional biology Introduction to biochemistry 3 3 6 6

Alternative course possible in the case of students taking Majors/Minors with an overlap of core courses: BIOL0128 # 2. Biological techniques, instrumentation and data processing 6

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology 6

BIOL2303 Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Animal biotechnology Plant biotechnology Microbial biotechnology 6 6 6

BIOL3315 BIOL3316 BIOL3317 Plus

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Molecular microbiology Plant physiology Genetics I Reproduction & reproductive biotechnology Basic immunology OR Immunology Endocrinology OR Endocrinology: human physiology II Developmental biology Animal physiology General parasitology Fermentation technology Food microbiology Applied immunology OR BIOL3219 Clinical microbiology and applied immunology General virology Biotechnology industry OR Biotechnology industry Nutrigenomics (3) OR BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2111 BIOL2112 BIOL2116 BIOL2203 BIOL2205 BIOL2207 BIOL2209 # BIOL2215 BIOL2217 BIOL2302 BIOL2515 BIOL3212 BIOL3214 BIOL3307 BIOL3522 # Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Biotechnology (for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Biotechnology Minor is aimed to provide students a fundamental understanding of biotechnology which is relevant to many business sections and our daily life. Students will learn the scientific principles underlying current biotechnological advances and will become literate in biotechnology business and advancements.

Learning Outcomes: a. Develop and apply basic technical and knowledge-based skills in biotechnology. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Develop and apply skills of critical inquiry, teamwork, and effective communication. (by means of group projects, tutorial classes and presentation opportunities in the curriculum) Understand and describe the issues and concerns fundamental to the field. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biotechnology

b.

c.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits)

At least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL1122 BIOL1133 BIOL1125 2. Functional biology Biological sciences laboratory course Introduction to biochemistry 6 6 6

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Molecular biology 6

BIOL2303 Plus

at least 18 credits of the following courses: Molecular microbiology Genetics I Reproduction & reproductive biotechnology Immunology Fermentation technology Food microbiology General virology Clinical microbiology and applied immunology Biotechnology industry Animal biotechnology Plant biotechnology Microbial biotechnology Molecular biology and nutrigenomics 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2111 BIOL2116 BIOL2203 BIOL2205 BIOL2302 BIOL2515 BIOL3214 BIOL3219 BIOL3307 BIOL3315 BIOL3316 BIOL3317 BIOL2530

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Chemistry (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Why study Chemistry? Chemistry is both interesting and important. It is involved in almost everything you do. Chemistry occupies a central role in the natural sciences, it overlaps with other fields, and provides a fruitful source for important discoveries. For example, new discoveries in material sciences such as nanoscale materials cannot be realized without chemists. Astronomers now use results from chemical laboratories to search for new compounds in distant galaxies. Geologists analyse the structures of minerals and transformations between different forms of matter in the Earths crust by using chemical principles of bonding and thermodynamics. Biologists try to understand the life process by chemical language in the field like molecular biology and chemical genetics. Therefore, the Chemistry Department offers this Minor for those students who need a knowledge of chemistry for their major subjects or those who have an interest in studying chemistry at a higher level. Students are required to take introductory courses in general and analytical chemistry and one other chemistry course from selected areas. The advanced courses emphasize instrumental analysis and spectroscopic techniques. In addition, students may also choose specialized courses in different areas of chemistry such as organic, synthetic, materials, medicinal, environmental, or industrial chemistry as their electives in the second and third years. The Minor is essential to students who major in science-related subjects such as the biological, medical, material and environmental sciences. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Chemistry or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Chemistry

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) General and analytical chemistry 6

CHEM1206 Plus

at least one of the following courses: Chemical principles for earth and life sciences Basic inorganic chemistry Fundamentals of organic chemistry 1 Basic organic chemistry 1 Basic physical chemistry 6 6 6 6 6

CHEM1001 CHEM1301 CHEM1401 CHEM1406 CHEM1506

2. Any

Advanced level courses (24 credits) 24 credits of advanced level Chemistry courses (CHEM2000 or CHEM3000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

CHEM1401 and CHEM1406 are mutually exclusive.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Chemistry (for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or 2008)
Why study Chemistry? Chemistry is both interesting and important. It is involved in almost everything you do. Chemistry occupies a central role in the natural sciences, it overlaps with other fields, and provides a fruitful source for important discoveries. For example, new discoveries in material sciences such as nanoscale materials cannot be realized without chemists. Astronomers now use results from chemical laboratories to search for new compounds in distant galaxies. Geologists analyse the structures of minerals and transformations between different forms of matter in the Earths crust by using chemical principles of bonding and thermodynamics. Biologists try to understand the life process by chemical language in the field like molecular biology and chemical genetics. Therefore, the Chemistry Department offers this Minor for those students who need a knowledge of chemistry for their major subjects or those who have an interest in studying chemistry at a higher level. Students are required to take introductory courses in general and analytical chemistry and one other chemistry course from selected areas. The advanced courses emphasize instrumental analysis and spectroscopic techniques. In addition, students may also choose specialized courses in different areas of chemistry such as organic, synthetic, materials, medicinal, environmental, or industrial chemistry as their electives in the second and third years. The Minor is essential to students who major in science-related subjects such as the biological, medical, materials and environmental sciences. AL Chemistry or a pass in CHEM0004#/CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Chemistry

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits)

12 credits of the following courses: CHEM1002 CHEM1003 CHEM1007 # CHEM1406 2. Any Chemistry: principles and concepts 1 Chemistry: the molecular world Basic chemistry for biological sciences 1 OR CHEM1009 Basic chemistry 1 Basic organic chemistry OR CHEM1401 Fundamentals of organic chemistry 6 6 6 6

Advanced level courses (24 credits) 24 credits of advanced level Chemistry courses (CHEM2000 or CHEM3000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

# 1

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. CHEM1002 and CHEM1007/CHEM1009 are mutually exclusive

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Chemistry (for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Chemistry minor is aimed to provide students who are interested in chemistry with an introduction to the fundamental concepts of chemistry. The minor curriculum is designed to provide students from different science majors with a high degree of flexibility of selecting courses to enhance their knowledge and interest in chemistry.

Learning Outcomes: a. to understand and apply the basic concepts of chemistry; (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) to apply chemistry concepts in other subjects; (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) to transfer the basic concepts to complement their major of study. (by means of coursework and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Chemistry or a pass in CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry or equivalent Minimum Credit Requirement : 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Impermissible Combination : Major in Chemistry

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits)

12 credits of the following courses: CHEM1002 CHEM1003 CHEM1009 CHEM1406 2. Any Chemistry: principles and concepts 1 Chemistry: the molecular world Basic chemistry 1 Basic organic chemistry OR CHEM1401 6 6 6 6

Fundamentals of organic chemistry

Advanced level courses (24 credits) 24 credits of advanced level Chemistry courses (CHEM2000 or CHEM3000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

CHEM1002 and CHEM1009 are mutually exclusive

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Earth Sciences (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
To provide interested students an introduction to the different aspects of the discipline which may or may not be relevant to their major field of interest. Courses in physical geology and Earth history are offered in the first year followed by more advanced courses in the second and third year. A wide range of Earth Science courses are offered. A Minor in Earth Sciences is particularly suitable for students majoring in biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computing, ecology, economics, geography, mathematics, statistics, physics and zoology.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Earth Sciences

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Introduction to physical geology 6

EASC0116 Plus

at least one of the following courses: Earths past and future Earth through time 6 6

EASC0001 EASC0105

2. Any

Advanced level courses (24 credits) 24 credits of advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Earth Sciences (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)
To provide interested students an introduction to the different aspects of the discipline which may or may not be relevant to their major field of interest. Courses in physical geology and Earth history are offered in the first year followed by more advanced courses in the second and third year. A wide range of Earth Science courses are offered. A Minor in Earth Sciences is particularly suitable for students majoring in biochemistry, botany, chemistry, computing, ecology, economics, geography, mathematics, statistics, physics and zoology.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Earth Sciences

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Any Introductory level courses (12 credits) two of the following three courses: Earth through time Blue planet Solid earth 6 6 6

EASC0105 EASC0118 EASC0119

2. Any

Advanced level courses (24 credits) 24 credits of advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Earth Sciences (for students admitted to the first year in 2008 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Earth Sciences minor is aimed to provide interested students an introduction to the fundamental structure, process and history of the Earth. The minor curriculum is designed particularly to provide students from different majors the flexibility to select courses to enhance their interest in Earth Sciences or to complement their major of study.

Learning Outcomes: a. to understand and describe the methods used by Earth scientists to study the Earth systems (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and field-based learning in the curriculum) to understand and describe the basic nomenclature used in Earth Sciences (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and field-based learning in the curriculum) to discuss and comment critically issues related to the Earth Sciences in media reports (by means of coursework, group projects and presentation opportunities in the curriculum)

b.

c.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Nil Minimum Credit Requirement : 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Impermissible Combination : Major in Earth Sciences

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Any Introductory level courses (12 credits) two of the following three courses: Earth through time Introduction to physical geology Blue planet 6 6 6

EASC0105 EASC0116 EASC0118

2. Any

Advanced level courses (24 credits) 24 credits of advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity

(for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)

Southeast Asia is extremely diverse in plants and animals, and Hong Kong has, for its size, a remarkable biodiversity. This Minor is an ideal introduction to the natural world, the species and ecosystems it comprises and the biological rules it follows. Students will first learn about general ecological principles and the local flora and fauna of the region. They will then be able to build upon this basic knowledge by selecting from among a wide range of courses that offer learning opportunities through practical and field work, traditional and virtual teaching, in more specialized areas of ecology and biodiversity.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection Minor in Environmental Protection

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 3 6 6

BIOL0601 (ECOL0020) BIOL0603 (ECOL0040) # BIOL0604 (ECOL0041) The following is also recommended: BIOL0605 (ECOL0042)

Ecology field course

2. Plus

Advanced level courses (24 credits) at least 24 credits of the following courses: Environmental microbiology Fish biology Molecular ecology Biological oceanography Systematics & phylogenetics Conservation biology Fungal diversity Freshwater ecology Plant structure and evolution How humans evolved Terrestrial ecology Biodiversity * Biogeography * 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 3

BIOL2606 (ECOL2004) BIOL2607 (ECOL2005) BIOL2609 (ECOL2007) BIOL2610 (ECOL2011) BIOL2611 (ECOL2013) BIOL2612 (ECOL2014) BIOL2613 (ECOL2015-3 credits) BIOL2615 (ECOL2023) BIOL2616 (ECOL2024) BIOL2618 (ECOL2029) # BIOL2619 (ECOL2032) ECOL2022 ECOL3033

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. * Not offered from 2006.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)
Southeast Asia is extremely diverse in plants and animals, and Hong Kong has, for its size, a remarkable biodiversity. This Minor is an ideal introduction to the natural world, the species and ecosystems it comprises and the biological rules it follows. Students will first learn about general ecological principles and the local flora and fauna of the region. They will then be able to build upon this basic knowledge by selecting from among a wide range of courses that offer learning opportunities through practical and field work, traditional and virtual teaching, in more specialized areas of ecology and biodiversity.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection Minor in Environmental Protection

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 6 6 3

BIOL0601 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604

The following is also recommended: BIOL0605 Ecology field course 3

2. Plus

Advanced level courses (24 credits) at least 24 credits of the following courses: Environmental microbiology Fish biology Biometrics Biological oceanography Systematics & phylogenetics Conservation biology Freshwater ecology Plant structure and evolution Coastal ecology
#

BIOL2606 BIOL2607 BIOL2608 BIOL2610 BIOL2611 BIOL2612 BIOL2615 BIOL2616 BIOL2617 BIOL2618 BIOL2619

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6

How humans evolved Terrestrial ecology

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity

(for students admitted to the first year in 2008)

Southeast Asia is extremely diverse in plants and animals, and Hong Kong has, for its size, a remarkable biodiversity. This Minor is an ideal introduction to the natural world, the species and ecosystems it comprises and the biological rules it follows. Students will first learn about general ecological principles and the local flora and fauna of the region. They will then be able to build upon this basic knowledge by selecting from among a wide range of courses that offer learning opportunities through practical and field work, traditional and virtual teaching, in more specialized areas of ecology and biodiversity.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Biology; Ecology & Biodiversity; Minor in Biology

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 3 6 6

BIOL0601 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604

The following is also recommended: BIOL0605 Ecology field course 3

2. Plus

Advanced level courses (24 credits) at least 24 credits of the following courses: Environmental microbiology Fish biology Biometrics Biological oceanography Systematics & phylogenetics Conservation biology Freshwater ecology Plant structure and evolution Coastal ecology How humans evolved Terrestrial ecology 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6

BIOL2606 BIOL2607 BIOL2608 BIOL2610 BIOL2611 BIOL2612 BIOL2615 BIOL2616 BIOL2617 BIOL2618 # BIOL2619

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity

(for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)
Objectives : This minor is an ideal introduction to the natural world, the species and ecosystems it comprises and the biological rules it follows. It aims to allow students to learn about general ecological principles and the local flora and fauna of the region, and the conservation challenges that will need to be addressed in a rapidly-changing world. Students of this minor will then be able to build upon this basic knowledge by selecting from among a wide range of courses that offer learning opportunities through practical and field work, as well as traditional and virtual teaching, in more specialized areas of ecology and biodiversity.

Learning Outcomes: a. appreciate and describe the importance of ecology and biodiversity, and the importance of the variety of life to humans; (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) understand and describe the impacts of environmental change and the causes and consequences of biodiversity loss; (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) appreciate and describe the ecological principles underlying different policies and plans for biodiversity conservation and sustainable development in Hong Kong and elsewhere. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Nil Minimum Credit Requirement : 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Impermissible Combination : Major in Ecology & Biodiversity Required courses (36 credits)
Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) At least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL0601 BIOL0604 BIOL0605 BIOL0625 2. Plus Ecology of Hong Kong Evolutionary diversity Ecology field course Ecology and evolution 3 6 3 6

Advanced level courses (24 credits) at least 24 credits of the following courses: Environmental microbiology Fish biology Biometrics Biological oceanography Systematics & phylogenetics Conservation biology Freshwater ecology Plant structure and evolution Coastal ecology Terrestrial ecology 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6

BIOL2606 BIOL2607 BIOL2608 BIOL2610 BIOL2611 BIOL2612 BIOL2615 BIOL2616 BIOL2617 BIOL2619

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Environmental Protection

(for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)

Managing and conserving the environment is increasingly recognized as an important and necessary challenge for modern Society. Preserving biological diversity, whether species, genes, populations or ecosystems, requires an understanding of a range of exciting new areas in the life sciences. This Minor will provide students with an appreciation of the depth and breadth of this important developing field. The lectures are enhanced by valuable laboratory and practical experience that should be applicable to a wide range of careers, and contribute to a better understanding of the world we live in.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL Biology or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Ecology of Hong Kong
#

BIOL0601 (ECOL0020) BIOL0603 (ECOL0040) BIOL0604 (ECOL0041)

3 OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 6 6

Ecology and evolution (3) Evolutionary diversity

The following is also recommended: BIOL0605 (ECOL0042) Ecology field course 3

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Environmental impact assessment Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques 6 6

BIOL3622 (ECOL3027) BIOL3624 (ECOL3034) Plus

at least 12 credits of the following courses: Environmental microbiology Biometrics Conservation biology Environmental toxicology Terrestrial ecology 1 OR ECOL2022 Biodiversity 2 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2606 (ECOL2004) BIOL2608 (ECOL2006) BIOL2612 (ECOL2014) BIOL2614 (ECOL2016) BIOL2619 (ECOL2032)

Note:

# 1 2

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter For students admitted in 2005 or 2006. For students admitted in 2004.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Environmental Protection (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)
Managing and conserving the environment is increasingly recognized as an important and necessary challenge for modern Society. Preserving biological diversity, whether species, genes, populations or ecosystems, requires an understanding of a range of exciting new areas in the life sciences. This Minor will provide students with an appreciation of the depth and breadth of this important developing field. The lectures are enhanced by valuable laboratory and practical experience that should be applicable to a wide range of careers, and contribute to a better understanding of the world we live in. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Ecology & Biodiversity; Environmental Protection Minor in Ecology & Biodiversity

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) At least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL0601 BIOL0603 # BIOL0604 CHEM1007 # Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) OR BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution Evolutionary diversity Basic chemistry for biological sciences OR CHEM1009 Basic chemistry 3 6 6 6

The following is also recommended: BIOL0605 Ecology field course 3

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Chemical process industries and analysis 6

CHEM2103 Plus

at least 18 credits of the following courses: Biological oceanography Conservation biology Environmental toxicology Freshwater ecology Coastal ecology Fisheries and mariculture Environmental impact assessment Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques Environmental chemistry Chemical instrumentation Food and water analysis Mineralogy and geochemistry Earth-ocean-atmosphere interactions resources Earth resources 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2610 BIOL2612 BIOL2614 BIOL2615 BIOL2617 BIOL3621 BIOL3622 BIOL3624 CHEM2102 CHEM2202 CHEM2207 EASC2126 EASC2128 EASC3132

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Environmental Protection

(for students admitted to the first year in 2008)
Managing and conserving the environment is increasingly recognized as an important and necessary challenge for modern Society. Preserving biological diversity, whether species, genes, populations or ecosystems, requires an understanding of a range of exciting new areas in the life sciences. This Minor will provide students with an appreciation of the depth and breadth of this important developing field. The lectures are enhanced by valuable laboratory and practical experience that should be applicable to a wide range of careers, and contribute to a better understanding of the world we live in. AL or AS Chem or equivalent or a pass in CHEM0004#/CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Environmental Protection

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Basic chemistry for biological sciences OR CHEM1009 Basic chemistry 6 CHEM1007 # Plus

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Ecology of Hong Kong Ecology and evolution (3) Blue planet 3 6 6

BIOL0601 BIOL0603 # EASC0118

OR

BIOL0625

Ecology and evolution

Alternative courses possible in the case of students taking Majors/Minors with an overlap of core courses: BIOL0605 CHEM1003 EASC0120 2. Ecology field course Chemistry: the molecular world Earth, environmental and society 3 6 6

Advanced level courses (24 credits) Chemical process industries and analysis 6

CHEM2103 Plus

at least 18 credits of the following courses: Biological oceanography Conservation biology Environmental toxicology Freshwater ecology Coastal ecology Fisheries and mariculture Environmental impact assessment Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques Environmental chemistry Chemical instrumentation Food and water analysis Mineralogy and geochemistry Earth-ocean-atmosphere interactions resources Earth resources 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2610 BIOL2612 BIOL2614 BIOL2615 BIOL2617 BIOL3621 BIOL3622 BIOL3624 CHEM2102 CHEM2202 CHEM2207 EASC2126 EASC2128 EASC3132 Note:
#

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Food & Nutritional Science

(for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)

This Minor is ideal for those who simply want to learn more about diet as part of their quest to promote personal health or for those who see knowledge in food and nutrition as complementary to their major study, be it biotechnology, chemistry, business or social science. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology* and AL / AS Chemistry or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Food & Nutritional Science

* Students without AL Biology must take BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology as a qualifying course.

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Introduction to food and nutritional science Food chemistry (3) OR BIOL1528 Food chemistry Nutrition and metabolism 3 6 6

BIOL0002 BIOL1123 # BIOL1514

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: BIOL2004 BIOL2215 BIOL2302 BIOL2501 BIOL2503 BIOL2505/BIOL3527 BIOL2507 BIOL2515 BIOL2517 BIOL2519 BIOL2520 BIOL2521 BIOL3516 BIOL3522 BIOL3523
+ + # + + # # +

Bioexploitation of filamentous fungi Animal physiology Fermentation technology Food processing and preservation Grain production & utilization Food safety and quality management Meat and dairy science Food microbiology Food analysis Essential nutrients & functional foods Food toxicology (3) OR Food engineering Nutrition and brain function Nutrigenomics (3) Diet and disease (3) OR BIOL2522 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics OR BIOL2532 Diet and disease Principles of Chinese medicated diet (3) OR BIOL2531 Principles of Chinese medicinal diet Food product development (3) OR BIOL3538 Food product development BIOL2529 Food and nutritional toxicology

3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 3 3 6 6 6 6

BIOL3524 # BIOL3525 #

Note:

# +

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Not available in 2010-2011 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Food & Nutritional Science

(for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or 2008)

This Minor is ideal for those who simply want to learn more about diet as part of their quest to promote personal health or for those who see knowledge in food and nutrition as complementary to their major study, be it biotechnology, chemistry, business or social science. Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology and AL / AS Chemistry or equivalent or a pass in CHEM0004#/CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Food & Nutritional Science

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Introduction to food and nutritional science
#

BIOL0002 BIOL1123 BIOL1514

3 6 6

Food chemistry (3) Nutrition and metabolism

OR

BIOL1528 Food chemistry

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: BIOL2215 BIOL2218 BIOL2302 BIOL2501 BIOL2503 BIOL2505/BIOL3527 BIOL2507 BIOL2515 BIOL2517 BIOL2520 BIOL2521 BIOL3516 BIOL3522 BIOL3523 BIOL3524 BIOL3525
+ +

Animal physiology Human physiology Fermentation technology Food processing and preservation Grain production & utilization Food safety and quality management Meat and dairy science Food microbiology Food analysis Essential nutrients & functional foods Food toxicology (3) Food engineering Nutrition and brain function Nutrigenomics (3) Diet and disease (3) OR BIOL2530 Molecular biology and nutrigenomics BIOL2532 Diet and disease OR BIOL3538 Food product development Principles of Chinese medicated diet (3) OR BIOL2531 Principles of Chinese medicinal diet OR Food product development (3) OR BIOL2529 Food and nutritional toxicology

6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 3 3 6 6 6 6

BIOL2519 +
# + + # # # #

Note:

# +

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Not available in 2010-2011 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Food & Nutritional Science

(for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Food and Nutritional Science minor aims to provide a comprehensive education in food, nutrition and related sociological and technological topics, enabling graduates to develop their interest in food and nutrition and have a wide range of employment and progression options.

Learning Outcomes: a. b. Demonstrate broad knowledge in the field of food and nutritional science. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Recognize and describe the health risks associated with food and specific nutrients, and discuss how to prevent these risks (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Understand and describe ethical perspectives and practice in food product development, food safety and public health nutrition. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) Synthesize and summarize information from a wide range of sources and draw reasoned conclusions with particular reference to food and nutritional sciences and related global and commercial issues. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) AL Biology or equivalent or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology and AL / AS Chemistry or equivalent or a pass in CHEM0008 Fundamental chemistry 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Food & Nutritional Science

c.

d.

Minimum Entry Requirement :

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Nutrition and metabolism Food chemistry 6 6 3 BIOL1514 BIOL1528

The following course is strongly recommended as Faculty elective: BIOL0002 Introduction to food and nutritional science 2. Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: BIOL2218 BIOL2302 BIOL2503 BIOL2507 BIOL2515 BIOL2529 BIOL2530 BIOL2531 BIOL2532 BIOL2533 BIOL2534 BIOL2535 BIOL2536 BIOL3527 BIOL3538 BIOL3540 Human physiology Fermentation technology Grain production & utilization Meat and dairy science Food microbiology Food and nutritional toxicology Molecular biology and nutrigenomics Principles of Chinese medicinal diet Diet and disease Nutrition and life cycle Nutrition and public health Food processing and engineering laboratory course Food and nutrients analysis laboratory course Food safety and quality management Food product development Diet, brain function and behavious 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in General Science

Science is an indispensable component of this modern world, with a significant impact to our daily lives. Be it the interaction between animals and their natural environment, the food in our daily diet, the synthesis of new materials (nanomaterials, polymeric and semiconducting materials), the mystery of the human gene, or the application of mathematics to solve problems. This Minor is suitable for non-Science students who are interested in exploring science and learning how scientists study the real world. The scientific knowledge, quantitative reasoning, logical and analytical thinking and sense of numeracy will be useful in various fields of finance, business, social sciences, arts and education. Students have the flexibility to gather courses in any area of interest. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Nil (This Minor is only offered to non-Faculty of Science students.)

Required courses (36 credits)

1.

Introductory level courses (12 credits)

At least 12 credits of any introductory level Science courses (level 0 & 1), subject to prerequisite requirements.

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of any advanced level Science courses (level 2 & 3), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Global Climate Change

(for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or 2008)

Global Climate Change is one of the most pressing issues affecting all mankind in todays world. Is this a new phenomenon or can we learn from past changes? How far and fast is climate likely to change and how will Earths inhabitants be affected? Students are offered the opportunity to receive a scientific foundation upon which they can develop an understanding of how our Planets climate system evolves. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Nil 1

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Earths climate past and future 3

EASC0121 Plus

at least 9 credits from the following courses: Ecology and evolution 2 (3) OR Ecology field course Earth through time Blue planet Earth, environment and society Weather today BIOL0625 Ecology and evolution 6 3 6 6 6 3

BIOL0603 BIOL0605 EASC0105 EASC0118 EASC0120 PHYS0610 2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000)including: EASC2127 EASC2131 Plus Global change: anthropogenic impact A cool world: ice ages and climate change 6 6

at least 12 credits from the following courses: Biological oceanography Conservation biology Environmental chemistry Meteorology Earth systems Earth-ocean-atmosphere interactions Physical oceanography Earth observation and remote sensing Introductory atmospheric physics 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2610 BIOL2612 CHEM2102 EASC2005 EASC2112 EASC2128 EASC2129 EASC2130 PHYS2624

Note:

1 2

For students having major / minor combination of Earth Sciences / Global Climate Change, any single introductory or advanced level Earth Sciences course can be used to satisfy a major or minor requirement only once. Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Global Climate Change

(for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)

Objectives :

Global Climate Change is one of the most pressing issues affecting all mankind in todays world. The Global Climate Change minor is aimed to provide interested students an introduction to the phenomenon of global climate change, its impact on Earths inhabitants, and various anthropogenic and natural factors, which cause the change. The curriculum of this minor is designed particularly to provide students from different majors the flexibility to select courses to enhance their interest in Global Climate Change or to complement their major of study.

Learning Outcomes: a. to recognize, explain and connect the basic principles, concepts, theories, pertaining to the global climate change debate using appropriate scientific language (by means of coursework, tutorial and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) to describe and interpret the evolution of Earths climate system (by means of coursework, tutorial and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) to communicate, analyse and explain the past and possible future effects of global climate change on Earths inhabitants (by means of coursework, tutorial and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum) to describe and compare anthropogenic and natural factors responsible for climate change at different timeframes. (by means of coursework, tutorial and laboratory-based learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

d.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) 1 Nil

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Earths climate past and future Introduction to climatology 3 3

EASC0121 EASC0136 Plus

at least 6 credits from the following courses: Ecology field course Ecology and evolution Earth through time Blue planet Earth, environment and society Weather today 3 6 6 6 6 3

BIOL0605 BIOL0625 EASC0105 EASC0118 EASC0120 PHYS0610

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of advanced level Earth Sciences courses (EASC2000 or EASC3000)including: EASC2127 EASC2131 Plus Global change: anthropogenic impact A cool world: ice ages and climate change 6 6

at least 12 credits from the following courses: Biological oceanography Conservation biology Environmental chemistry Meteorology Earth systems Earth-ocean-atmosphere interactions Physical oceanography Earth observation and remote sensing Introductory atmospheric physics 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

BIOL2610 BIOL2612 CHEM2102 EASC2005 EASC2112 EASC2128 EASC2129 EASC2130 PHYS2624

Note:

For students having major / minor combination of Earth Sciences / Global Climate Change, any single introductory or advanced level Earth Sciences course can be used to satisfy a major or minor requirement only once.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Mathematics (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
Mathematics has been referred to as "our invisible culture". Most people agree mathematics finds applications ranging from traditional ones in the physical sciences and engineering to more recent ones in the life sciences, economics, finance and management. Yet, many are dazzled by achievements mathematics helps to bring about that they forget about mathematics itself! A Minor in Mathematics provides an initiation into the subject and will nurture quantitative reasoning, logical and analytical thinking, meticulous care to work, ability to conceptualize, problem-solving skill and innovative imagination. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : HKCEE Mathematics or AL Pure Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Mathematics

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Either MATH0801 MATH0802 Basic mathematics I Basic mathematics II 6 6 Introductory level courses (12 credits)

Or MATH1803 Plus Or MATH1811 MATH1812 Mathematics I Mathematics II 6 6 Basic mathematics III 6

at least 6 credits of Mathematics course

Or MATH1813 Plus Or MATH1201 MATH1202 Calculus I 1 Calculus II 1 6 6 Mathematical methods for actuarial science 6

at least 6 credits of Mathematics course

2. Any

Advanced level courses (24 credits) 24 credits of advanced level Mathematics courses (MATH2XXX or MATH3XXX level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

Students selecting this option are strongly advised to take also MATH1101 and MATH1102.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Mathematics (for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Mathematics Minor provides the students with fundamental undergraduate education in the subject. It is specifically designed for students who are interested in the subject and those whose majors require sophisticated mathematical skills. It aims to nurture quantitative reasoning, logical, analytical and critical thinking, innovative imagination, meticulous care to work, ability to conceptualize, skills for problem-solving, and capability to tackle novel situations and ill-defined problems.

Learning Outcomes: a. to be able to understand and describe fundamental concepts of mathematics (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and project-based learning in the curriculum) to be able to apply mathematical methods and analysis to real life problems (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and project-based learning in the curriculum) to be able to communicate and discuss scientific issues related to mathematics (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and presentation opportunities in the curriculum)

b.

c.

# Minimum Entry Requirement : 1. HKCEE Additional Mathematics and AS Mathematics and Statistics; or 2. AL Pure Mathematics; or 3. a pass in MATH0201 Basic calculus (for those with HKCEE Math only) or a pass in MATH1804 University mathematics A (for those with AS Math & Stat only) Minimum Credit Requirement : 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Impermissible Combination : Major in Mathematics Mathematics/Physics

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) 1 Linear algebra 6

MATH1111 Plus

one of the following courses: Multivariable calculus University mathematics B Mathematical methods for actuarial science 6 6 6

MATH1211 MATH1805 MATH1813

2. Any

Advanced level courses (24 credits) 24 credits of advanced level Mathematics courses (MATH2XXX or MATH3XXX level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

# 1

Students with different mathematics background must consult the Department of Mathematics for advice on the bridging courses. Students are strongly advised to take also MATH1001.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Microbiology (for students admitted to the first year in 2007 or 2008)
Microbiology is at the forefront of many exciting developments in modern biology, biochemistry, medicine, st environmental science and biotechnology. It is recognized as a key science of the 21 Century. This Minor provides training in microbiology with a strong emphasis on modern molecular and biochemical approaches. It is particularly suited as a complementary subject to those taking Majors in Food and Nutritional Science, Biotechnology, Biochemistry or Environmental Protection. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : AL Biology or equivalent, or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Microbiology

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL0129 BIOL0132 # BIOL1125 Introductory microbiology Practical microbiology Introduction to biochemistry 3 3 6

OR

BIOC1001

Basic biochemistry

Alternative courses possible in the case of students taking Majors/Minors with an overlap of core courses: BIOL0130 BIOL0131 BIOL0602 Introduction to the biotechnology industry Basic medical microbiology Origins of life and astrobiology 3 3 3

2. Advanced level courses (24 credits) BIOL2111 BIOL2205 Molecular microbiology Basic immunology 6 6

OR

Immunology

Alternative courses possible in the case of students taking Majors/Minors with an overlap of core courses: BIOL2515 BIOL2606 BIOL3212 Plus Food microbiology Environmental microbiology Applied immunology 6 6 6

at least 12 credits of the following: General parasitology Fermentation technology Introduction to molecular biology OR Molecular biology Food processing and preservation Food safety and quality management Food microbiology Environmental microbiology Extremophiles Applied immunology OR BIOL3219 Clinical microbiology and applied immunology General virology The biotechnology industry OR Biotechnology industry Microbial biotechnology Molecular microbial ecology Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 3 6

BIOL2217 BIOL2302 BIOL2303 BIOL2501 + BIOL2505/BIOL3527 BIOL2515 BIOL2606 BIOL2620 # BIOL3212 BIOL3214 BIOL3307 BIOL3317 BIOL3323 # BIOL3624 Note:
# +

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Not available in 2010-2011 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Microbiology (for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)

Objectives :

The aim of this minor is to provide students with a stimulating, valuable and enjoyable learning experience in microbiology, a key life science discipline for the 21st century. Microbiology lies at the heart of understanding human health and disease, environmental processes and protection and advances in biotechnology and industrial microbiology. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on modern molecular approaches and analytical techniques. Core courses provide training in fundamental scientific skills and students also have the flexibility to choose form a variety of elective courses so that they may pursue their own interests in microbiology. Specialization is currently possible in medical microbiology, food microbiology, environmental microbiology and microbial biotechnology. Students interact closely with professors in a variety of interactive learning opportunities including laboratory classes and fieldtrips, seminars, tutorials and group activities. The critical thinking and communication skills emphasized during learning in this major are highly sought-after by employers in.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students will acquire the ability to clearly describe selected concepts and advances in microbiology including: the evolution and diversity of microbial life, microbial physiology, the occurrence and role of microorganisms in natural environments, the role of microorganisms in disease and medicine, food production and spoilage, plus their applications in biotechnology. (achieved through lectures and interactive learning experiences) Students will develop an understanding of broader scientific concepts, and be able to relate these to scientific issues of significance in their daily lives and also of more global significance. (achieved through lectures and interactive learning experiences) Students will develop their skills in critical thinking and the ability to recognize real-world situations where they may apply these skills. (achieved through problem-based learning experiences) Students will improve their oral and written communication skills, and gain confidence in interacting with their peers and professors individually and as part of a team. (achieved through interactive learning experiences)

b.

c.

d.

Minimum Entry Requirement : AL Biology or equivalent, or a pass in BIOL0126 Fundamentals of biology Minimum Credit Requirement : 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Impermissible Combination : Major in Microbiology

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits)

12 credits of the following courses: BIOL0129 BIOL0131 BIOL1125 BIOL1133 2. Introductory microbiology Basic medical microbiology Introduction to biochemistry OR BIOC1001 Basic biochemistry Biological science laboratory course 3 3 6 6

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 12 credits of the following courses: BIOL2111 BIOL2205 BIOL2303 BIOL2324 Plus Molecular microbiology Immunology Molecular biology Microbial physiology and biochemistry 6 6 6 6

at least 12 credits of the following: Food microbiology Environmental microbiology Clinical microbiology and applied immunology Microbial biotechnology 6 6 6 6

BIOL2515 BIOL2606 BIOL3219 BIOL3317

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Physics (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
The Minor in Physics is intended for students who would like to acquire a taste of the subject. The curriculum is designed with the flexibility for students with and without HKAL Physics/Pure Mathematics background. A large selection of elective courses is provided for students to pursue a wide range of topics from the small scale of nanomaterials to the large scale of astrophysics.

Minimum Entry Requirement :

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

1. AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; and 2. HKCEE Additional Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or AL Pure Mathematics; or equivalent 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Physics

* Refer to the Physics Department website http://www.physics.hku.hk for suggested curriculum.

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Modern physics 6

PHYS1314 Plus

at least 6 credits of introductory level Physics course (PHYS0000 or PHYS1000 level) 1

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

Any

24 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

Students are strongly advised to take at least one of the following courses: PHYS1111, PHYS1112 and PHYS1113 to allow for maximum flexibility in course selection for advanced level Physics courses.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Physics (for students admitted to the first year in 2007)

The Minor in Physics is intended for students who would like to acquire a taste of the subject. The curriculum is designed with the flexibility for students with and without HKAL Physics/Pure Mathematics background. A large selection of elective courses is provided for students to pursue a wide range of topics from the small scale of nanomaterials to the large scale of astrophysics.

Minimum Entry Requirement :

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; or a pass in PHYS0625 Physics by inquiry or (PHYS0114 Fundamental physics I and PHYS0115 Fundamental physics II) 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Mathematics/Physics Physics

* Refer to the Physics Department website http://www.physics.hku.hk for suggested curriculum.

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Physics in a nutshell OR PHYS1417 Basic Physics 6

PHYS1413 Plus Or PHYS1414 PHYS1415

at least 6 credits of introductory level Physics course (PHYS0000 or PHYS1000 level) 1

General physics I General physics II

6 6

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

Any

24 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Note:

Students are strongly advised to take at least one of the following courses: PHYS1414 or PHYS1415 to allow for maximum flexibility in course selection for advanced level Physics courses.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Physics (for students admitted to the first year in 2008 or thereafter)
Objectives : The Minor in Physics is intended to provide interested students a fundamental outlook on the subject. Students would acquire a taste of the subject through a large selection of elective courses which provides them to pursue a wide range of topics from the very small scale of nanomaterials to the large scale of astrophysics.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students should be able to identify and describe physical systems with fundamental knowledge in physics. (By means of coursework and tutorial classes in the curriculum) Students should be able to analyze some physics problems qualitatively and quantitatively. (By means of coursework, tutorial classes and laboratory works in the curriculum) Students should be able to communicate and collaborate with people effectively in scientific issues. (By means of group projects, tutorial sessions and presentation opportunities in the curriculum)

b.

c.

Minimum Entry Requirement :

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; or a pass in PHYS0114 Fundamental physics I and PHYS0115 Fundamental physics II 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Mathematics/Physics Physics

* Refer to the Physics Department website http://www.physics.hku.hk for suggested curriculum.

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Basic physics 6

PHYS1417 Plus Or PHYS1414 PHYS1415

at least 6 credits of introductory level Physics course (PHYS0000 or PHYS1000 level) 1

General physics I General physics II

6 6

2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits) 24 credits of advanced level Physics courses (PHYS2000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements.

Any

Note:

Students are strongly advised to take at least one of the following courses: PHYS1414 or PHYS1415 to allow for maximum flexibility in course selection for advanced level Physics courses.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Risk Management (for students admitted to the first year in 2008 or before)
The Minor in Risk Management enables students to gain exposure to financial and investment risks, and to various statistical techniques for modeling them. Specific attention is given to applications in financial and insurance problems. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Risk Management; Statistics Minor in Statistics

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Probability and statistics I Introductory statistics Business statistics 6 6 6

STAT1301 Or STAT1306 Or STAT0302 Plus STAT1302 Or STAT1303 Or

Probability and statistics II Data management

6 6 6

One of the advanced level courses listed below 2. Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2311 STAT2312 STAT2314 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2806 # STAT3301 STAT3305 # STAT3308 STAT3321 STAT3812 # The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Computer-aided data analysis Data mining Business forecasting Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Financial economics OR STAT2812 Financial economics I Time-series analysis Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Market risk analysis Financial engineering Credit risk analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR STAT3821 Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Risk Management

(for students admitted to the first year in 2009 or thereafter)

Objectives :

The Risk Management minor aims to provide interested students with basic concepts of risk management and fundamental skills of employing various statistical techniques for managing risk. The minor curriculum is particularly designed for students from different majors to enhance their interest in Risk Management or to complement their major of study.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students would acquire basic understanding and identify the generic risk management issues and techniques. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and project-based learning in the curriculum) Students would be able to apply elementary methods and models for risk assessment and management. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and project-based learning in the curriculum) Students would be able to acquire and interpret relevant data and information for risk management. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and project-based learning in the curriculum)

b.

c.

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Risk Management; Statistics Minor in Statistics

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) Probability and statistics I Introductory statistics Business statistics 6 6 6

STAT1301 Or STAT1306 Or STAT0302 Plus STAT1302 Or STAT1303 Or

Probability and statistics II Data management

6 6 6

One of the advanced level courses listed below 2. Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2311 STAT2312 STAT2314 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2812 STAT3301 STAT3308 STAT3321 STAT3322 STAT3821 The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Computer-aided data analysis Data mining Business forecasting Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Financial economics I Time-series analysis Financial engineering Credit risk analysis Market risk analysis Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Statistics (for students admitted to the first year in 2006 or before)
The Minor in Statistics introduces to students important statistical concepts and provides them with exposure to applied statistical methodologies. A broad spectrum of courses is available for selection, covering topics which find applications in areas like business, finance, risk management, survey research, insurance, industry, medicine or computing. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Risk Management; Statistics Minor in Risk Management

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) One of the following courses: STAT0301 STAT1301 STAT1306 Plus STAT1302 STAT1303 STAT1304 2. Elementary statistical methods Probability and statistics I Introductory statistics Probability and statistics II Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys 6 6 6 6 6 6

at least 6 credits of the following courses:

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: STAT2301 STAT2302 STAT2303 STAT2304 STAT2305 STAT2306 STAT2307 STAT2308 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2311 STAT2312 STAT2313 STAT2314 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2806 # STAT3301 STAT3302 STAT3304 STAT3305 # STAT3306 STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3811 STAT3812 # Linear statistical analysis Statistical inference Probability modelling Design and analysis of experiments Quality control and management Business logistics Statistics in clinical medicine & bio-medical research Statistical genetics The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Computer-aided data analysis Data mining Marketing engineering Business forecasting Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Financial economics OR STAT2812 Time-series analysis Multivariate data analysis Computer-aided statistical modelling Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Selected topics in statistics Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Survival analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Financial economics I 6 6 6 6 Market risk analysis 6 6 6 6 6 6 STAT3821 Financial economics II 6

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Statistical theory and research methodology: STAT1301, STAT1302, STAT2301, STAT2302, STAT2303, STAT3316, STAT3301, STAT3302. Finance and investment: STAT1303, STAT2301, STAT2309, STAT2310, STAT2311, STAT2314, STAT2315, STAT2320, STAT2806/STAT2812, STAT3301, STAT3305/STAT3322, STAT3308, STAT3812/STAT3821. Business and management: STAT1303, STAT1304, STAT2301, STAT2305, STAT2306, STAT2311, STAT2312, STAT2313, STAT2314, STAT3302. Biological sciences: STAT1303, STAT2301, STAT2303, STAT2304, STAT2307, STAT2308, STAT2311, STAT3811. Information technology: STAT1303, STAT2311, STAT2312, STAT3317, STAT3304, STAT3305/STAT3322.

The following combinations of courses are recommended for students interested in more focused areas:
1

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Statistics (for students admitted in 2007 or 2008)

The Minor in Statistics introduces to students important statistical concepts and provides them with exposure to applied statistical methodologies. A broad spectrum of courses is available for selection, covering topics which find applications in areas like business, finance, risk management, survey research, insurance, industry, medicine or computing. Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination : Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Risk Management; Statistics Minor in Risk Management

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits) One of the following courses: STAT0301 STAT0302 STAT1301 STAT1306 Plus Elementary statistical methods Business statistics Probability and statistics I Introductory statistics 6 6 6 6

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Probability and statistics II Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys 6 6 6

STAT1302 STAT1303 STAT1304 2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: STAT2301 STAT2302 STAT2303 STAT2304 STAT2305 STAT2306 STAT2307 STAT2308 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2311 STAT2312 STAT2313 STAT2314 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2806 # STAT3301 STAT3302 STAT3304 STAT3305 # STAT3306 STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3811 STAT3812 # Linear statistical analysis Statistical inference Probability modelling Design and analysis of experiments Quality control and management Business logistics Statistics in clinical medicine & bio-medical research Statistical genetics The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Computer-aided data analysis Data mining Marketing engineering Business forecasting Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Financial economics OR STAT2812 Time-series analysis Multivariate data analysis Computer-aided statistical modelling Financial data analysis OR STAT3322 Selected topics in statistics Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Survival analysis Stochastic calculus with financial applications OR 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Financial economics I 6 6 6 6 Market risk analysis 6 6 6 6 6 6 STAT3821 Financial economics II 6

to be continued

Note:

Not available in 2009-2010 or thereafter. Statistical theory and research methodology: STAT1301, STAT1302, STAT2301, STAT2302, STAT2303, STAT3316, STAT3301, STAT3302. Finance and investment: STAT1303, STAT2301, STAT2309, STAT2310, STAT2311, STAT2314, STAT2315, STAT2320, STAT2806/STAT2812, STAT3301, STAT3305/STAT3322, STAT3308, STAT3812/STAT3821. Business and management: STAT1303, STAT1304, STAT2301, STAT2305, STAT2306, STAT2311, STAT2312, STAT2313, STAT2314, STAT3302. Biological sciences: STAT1303, STAT2301, STAT2303, STAT2304, STAT2307, STAT2308, STAT2311, STAT3811. Information technology: STAT1303, STAT2311, STAT2312, STAT3317, STAT3304, STAT3305/STAT3322.

The following combinations of courses are recommended for students interested in more focused areas:
1

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Minor in Statistics (for students admitted in 2009 or thereafter)

Objectives : The curriculum of the Statistics minor is structured specifically to cater for the general need of non-statistical disciplines and provide basic training in statistical methodologies and their applications to practical problems. It aims to provide students with a strong and rigorous sense of quantitative reasoning that has become an indispensable skill in nearly all disciplines.

Learning Outcomes: a. Students would acquire basic statistical knowledge alongside their major disciplines, with emphases on correct applications of statistical methods and insightful interpretations of statistical findings. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and project-based learning in the curriculum)

b.

Students would be equipped with computational skills essential to conducting complete data analyses. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes, project-based learning and presentation opportunities in the curriculum)

c.

Students would be able to participate proactively in large-scale, multi-disciplinary studies, determine objective findings, and provide guidance on all aspects of data collection and analyses. (by means of coursework, tutorial classes and project-based learning in the curriculum)

Minimum Entry Requirement : Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Nil 36 credits (12 credits introductory level & 24 credits advanced level courses) Major in Risk Management; Statistics Minor in Risk Management

Required courses (36 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (12 credits)

One of the following courses: STAT0301 STAT0302 STAT1301 STAT1306 Plus Elementary statistical methods Business statistics Probability and statistics I Introductory statistics 6 6 6 6

at least 6 credits of the following courses: Probability and statistics II Data management Design and analysis of sample surveys 6 6 6

STAT1302 STAT1303 STAT1304 2.

Advanced level courses (24 credits)

At least 24 credits of the following courses: STAT2301 STAT2302 STAT2303 STAT2304 STAT2305 STAT2306 STAT2307 STAT2308 STAT2309 STAT2310 STAT2311 STAT2312 STAT2313 STAT2314 STAT2315 STAT2320 STAT2812 STAT3301 STAT3302 STAT3304 STAT3306 STAT3308 STAT3316 STAT3317 STAT3322 STAT3811 STAT3821 Note: Linear statistical analysis Statistical inference Probability modelling Design and analysis of experiments Quality control and management Business logistics Statistics in clinical medicine & bio-medical research Statistical genetics The statistics of investment risk Risk management and insurance Computer-aided data analysis Data mining Marketing engineering Business forecasting Practical mathematics for investment Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance Financial economics I Time-series analysis Multivariate data analysis Computer-aided statistical modelling Selected topics in statistics Financial engineering Advanced probability Computational statistics Market risk analysis Survival analysis Financial economics II 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

The following combinations of courses are recommended for students interested in more focused areas:
1

Statistical theory and research methodology: STAT1301, STAT1302, STAT2301, STAT2302, STAT2303, STAT3316, STAT3301, STAT3302. Finance and investment: STAT1303, STAT2301, STAT2309, STAT2310, STAT2311, STAT2314, STAT2315, STAT2320, STAT2806/STAT2812, STAT3301, STAT3305/STAT3322, STAT3308, STAT3812/STAT3821. Business and management: STAT1303, STAT1304, STAT2301, STAT2305, STAT2306, STAT2311, STAT2312, STAT2313, STAT2314, STAT3302. Biological sciences: STAT1303, STAT2301, STAT2303, STAT2304, STAT2307, STAT2308, STAT2311, STAT3811. Information technology: STAT1303, STAT2311, STAT2312, STAT3317, STAT3304, STAT3305/STAT3322.

Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. Courses which appear in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.

Major in Materials Science (for candidates admitted in 2006 or before) In the past few decades, we have witnessed a rapid development in technology that has had a major impact on the way we live. For example, synthetic fabrics have revolutionalized the clothing industry, and the on-board computers that helped guide the Apollo 11 mission to the moon were less powerful than the personal computers that sit on the desks in every office and in many homes today. All these changes were due to the fact that new materials were developed, which was the collective effort of scientists from many different areas. Materials science is an interdisciplinary subject that involves studies of the chemical and physical properties of materials. In this Major, students will be required to takes basic courses in chemistry and physics. The chemistry of materials synthesis (e.g. organic and inorganic materials) and their physical properties (mechanical, electrical, and optical properties) will be introduced. In the second and third years, advanced courses will focus on polymeric materials, nanomaterials, semiconducting materials, and their characterization techniques. In addition, students are required to take advanced physics and chemistry courses as electives. The Major is designed for students who are interested in materials sciences and technology for postgraduate studies. Minimum Entry Requirement : 1. AL Chemistry; and 2. AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; and 3. HKCEE Additional Mathematics or AS Mathematics and Statistics or AL Pure Mathematics; or equivalent : 72 credits (24 credits introductory level & 48 credits advanced level courses) : Nil

Minimum Credit Requirement Impermissible Combination Required courses (72 credits)

Credits 1. Introductory level courses (24 credits) General and analytical chemistry Modern physics 6 6 CHEM1206 PHYS1314

Plus at least one of the following courses: CHEM1301 CHEM1406 Basic inorganic chemistry Basic organic chemistry OR CHEM1401 Fundamentals of organic chemistry 6 6

Plus at least one of the following courses: PHYS1111 PHYS1112 Introduction to mechanics Electricity and magnetism 6 6

2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Introduction to materials chemistry 6 Principles and applications OR CHEM2510 Principles and applications 6 of spectroscopic techniques of spectroscopic techniques Advanced materials 6 Solid state devices 6 Thin film physics 6 Physics of nanomaterials 6

CHEM2109 CHEM2507 CHEM3110 PHYS2225 PHYS2229 PHYS2235

Plus at least one of the following courses:

PHYS2221 PHYS2323

Introductory solid state physics Introductory quantum mechanics

6 6

Plus at least 6 credits of advanced level Chemistry courses (CHEM2000 or CHEM3000 level), subject to prerequisite requirements. Note: For students having major/major, or major/minor combinations of Materials Science / Chemistry, or Materials Science / Physics, a set of replacement courses from the Departments of Chemistry and Physics will be made available so that there will be no overlap with the core courses in this major. Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. For the same course which appears in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once. Major in Materials Science (for candidates admitted in 2007) In the past few decades, we have witnessed a rapid development in technology that has had a major impact on the way we live. For example, synthetic fabrics have revolutionalized the clothing industry, and the on-board computers that helped guide the Apollo 11 mission to the moon were less powerful than the personal computers that sit on the desks in every office and in many homes today. All these changes were due to the fact that new materials were developed, which was the collective effort of scientists from many different areas. Materials science is an interdisciplinary subject that involves studies of the chemical and physical properties of materials. In this Major, students will be required to takes basic courses in chemistry and physics. The chemistry of materials synthesis (e.g. organic and inorganic materials) and their physical properties (mechanical, electrical, and optical properties) will be introduced. In the second and third years, advanced courses will focus on polymeric materials, nanomaterials, semiconducting materials, and their characterization techniques. In addition, students are required to take advanced physics and chemistry courses as electives. The Major is designed for students who are interested in materials science and technology for postgraduate studies. 1. AL Chemistry; and AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; or 2. a pass in PHYS0625 Physics by Inquiry or (PHYS0114 Fundamental physics I and PHYS0115 Fundamental physics II); and CHEM0004 Fundamental chemistry; or equivalent Minimum Credit Requirement : 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Impermissible Combination : Nil Minimum Entry Requirement :

Required courses (72 credits) Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Chemistry: principles and concepts Introduction to materials science Physics in a nutshell OR PHYS1417 Basic Physics 6 6 6 CHEM1002 CHEM1005 PHYS1413 2.

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Introduction to materials chemistry 6 Principles and applications of spectroscopic and analytical techniques 6

CHEM2109 CHEM2510

PHYS2627

Introductory quantum physics

Plus 12 credits of the following courses, of which at least 6 credits must be at the CHEM3000 level: CHEM2103 CHEM2202 CHEM3107 CHEM3110 Chemical process industries and analysis Chemical instrumentation Interfacial science and technology Advanced materials 6 6 6 6

Plus 18 credits of the following physics courses: PHYS2221 PHYS2222 PHYS2227 PHYS2235 PHYS2236 3. Introductory solid state physics Waves and optics Laser & spectroscopy Physics of nanomaterials Device physics 6 6 6 6 6

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: - CHEM2111 Directed studies in chemistry 6 - CHEM3105 Chemistry project 12 - CHEM3988 Chemistry internship 6 - PHYS2533 Directed studies in physics 6 - PHYS3531 Physics project 12 - PHYS3988 Physics internship 6 - SCNC2005 Career development for science students (non-credit bearing) - Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) (non-credit bearing) - Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of (non-credit bearing) experiential learning experience * If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level chemistry / physics course (CHEM2000 or PHYS2000 or CHEM3000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level) Note: For students having major/major, or major/minor combinations of Materials Science / Chemistry, or Materials Science / Physics, a set of replacement courses from the Departments of Chemistry and Physics will be made available so that there will be no overlap with the core courses in this major. Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. For the same course which appears in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once. Major in Materials Science (for candidates admitted in 2008) In the past few decades, we have witnessed a rapid development in technology that has had a major impact on the way we live. For example, synthetic fabrics have revolutionalized the clothing industry, and the on-board computers that helped guide the Apollo 11 mission to the moon were less powerful than the personal computers that sit on the desks in every office and in many homes today. All these

changes were due to the fact that new materials were developed, which was the collective effort of scientists from many different areas. Materials science is an interdisciplinary subject that involves studies of the chemical and physical properties of materials. In this Major, students will be required to takes basic courses in chemistry and physics. The chemistry of materials synthesis (e.g. organic and inorganic materials) and their physical properties (mechanical, electrical, and optical properties) will be introduced. In the second and third years, advanced courses will focus on polymeric materials, nanomaterials, semiconducting materials, and their characterization techniques. In addition, students are required to take advanced physics and chemistry courses as electives. The Major is designed for students who are interested in materials science and technology for postgraduate studies. Minimum Entry Requirement : 1. AL Chemistry; and AL / AS Physics or AL Engineering Science; or 2. a pass in PHYS0114 Fundamental physics I and PHYS0115 Fundamental physics II; and CHEM0004 Fundamental chemistry; or equivalent 72 credits (18 credits introductory level, 54 credits advanced level courses including experiential learning requirement) Nil

Minimum Credit Requirement : Impermissible Combination :

Required courses (72 credits) Credits 1. Introductory level courses (18 credits) Chemistry: principles and concepts Basic physics 6 6 CHEM1002 PHYS1417

Plus at least 6 credits of the following courses: CHEM1003 CHEM1005 PHYS1315 2. Chemistry: the molecular world Introduction to materials science Methods in physics I 6 6 6

Advanced level courses (48 credits) Introduction to materials chemistry 6 Principles and applications of spectroscopic and analytical techniques 6 Introductory quantum physics 6

CHEM2109 CHEM2510 PHYS2627

Plus 12 credits of the following courses, of which at least 6 credits must be at the CHEM3000 level: CHEM2103 CHEM2202 CHEM3107 CHEM3110 Chemical process industries and analysis Chemical instrumentation Interfacial science and technology Advanced materials 6 6 6 6

Plus 18 credits of the following physics courses: PHYS2221 PHYS2222 PHYS2227 PHYS2235 PHYS2236 Introductory solid state physics Waves and optics Laser & spectroscopy Physics of nanomaterials Device physics 6 6 6 6 6

3.

Experiential learning requirement (6 credits) *

Students must take at least one of the following forms of extra-ordinary learning experience to fulfill the experiential learning requirement: - CHEM2111 Directed studies in chemistry 6 - CHEM3105 Chemistry project 12 - CHEM3988 Chemistry internship 6 - PHYS2533 Directed studies in physics 6 - PHYS3531 Physics project 12 - PHYS3988 Physics internship 6 - SCNC2005 Career development for science students (non-credit bearing) - Exchange programme via HKU World Wide Exchange Programme (1 semester or 1 year) (non-credit bearing) - Any other activities determined by the Faculty to conform to the spirit of (non-credit bearing) experiential learning experience * If the extra-ordinary learning experience is fulfilled by non-credit bearing activities, students must take an additional 6-credit advanced level chemistry / physics course (CHEM2000 or PHYS2000 or CHEM3000 or PHYS3000 or PHYS6000 level) Note: For students having major/major, or major/minor combinations of Materials Science / Chemistry, or Materials Science / Physics, a set of replacement courses from the Departments of Chemistry and Physics will be made available so that there will be no overlap with the core courses in this major. Important! Ultimate responsibility rests with students to ensure that the required pre-requisites and co-requisite of selected courses are fulfilled. Students must take and pass all required courses in the selected major or/and minor in order to satisfy the degree graduation requirements. For the same course which appears in 2 or more majors or minors will only be counted once.majors or minors will only be counted once.

FACULTY OF SCIENCE Department of Biochemistry BIOC1001 Basic biochemistry (6 credits)

This course is designed to present an overview of biochemistry and to provide an understanding of the basic mechanisms underlying life processes. It is an independent course which can be taken by students from various disciplines. The course also prepares students for further studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.

BIOC1003

Introduction to molecular genetics (6 credits)

The objectives of this course are to provide students with basic and up-to-date knowledge on the structures and functions of nucleic acids, to give students a general picture of the molecular process of gene expressions, and to introduce students to recombinant DNA technology.

BIOC2601

Metabolism (6 credits)

This course aims to provide the basic concepts of metabolism: the events and their importance in relation to the survival of living organisms. Taken together with BIOC1001 and BIOC2602, this will lay the foundation for the more advanced courses offered in the Biochemistry discipline.

BIOC2602

Understanding metabolic diseases (6 credits)

To widen and deepen knowledge and understanding of metabolism. By using a problem-based learning (PBL) approach, students are trained in critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will be able to grasp the major effects on metabolic integration and control and they can use these concepts with greater confidence and success in approaching new problems and new areas of study.

BIOC2603

Principles of molecular genetics (6 credits)

To provide basic knowledge on molecular genetics, illustrating modern concepts with current experimental approaches and computer-assisted programmes. Together with BIOC3613 and BIOC3609 taken in the second year, a comprehensive background is provided for advanced study and/or research in molecular biology.

BIOC2604

Essential techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology (6 credits)

To give students a general overview of different experimental approaches and model systems, and to provide students with hands-on experience in basic biochemical and molecular techniques.

BIOC2616

Directed studies in biochemistry (6 credits)

To enhance the students knowledge of a particular topic and the students self-directed learning and critical thinking skills.

BIOC3608

Introduction to bioinformatics (6 credits)

This course will examine existing programs and services available on the World Wide Web for DNA and protein sequence analysis. Students will also learn how to use the sequence analysis EMBOSS package installed locally. The underlying principles of these analysis programs and services will be presented. Students will learn how to retrieve, analyze, and compare protein and DNA sequence similarities. A basic introduction to protein modeling will also be presented.

BIOC3609

Molecular medicine (6 credits)

To provide up-to-date knowledge of the molecular and genetic basis of human diseases including cancer, thereby preparing the students for a career in medical molecular biology, biotechnological, pharmaceutical and genome research.

BIOC3610

Advanced biochemistry I (6 credits)

This is part of the advanced series designed to bring students to the understanding of current concepts, physicochemical bases and techniques in modern Biochemistry. The aim is to help students to develop critical thinking and analytical skills thus equipping them for beginning research projects or professional training in biomedical sciences.

BIOC3611

Advanced biochemistry II (6 credits)

This is part of the advanced series designed to bring students to the understanding of current concepts, physicochemical bases and techniques in modern biochemistry. Hence to equip them for beginning research projects or professional training in biomedical sciences.

BIOC3613

Molecular biology of the gene (6 credits)

To provide an up-to-date knowledge of molecular biology, especially with respect to the regulation of eukaryotic gene expression, molecular embryology.

BIOC3614

Biochemistry project (12 credits)

To enable students to acquire the basic skills in scientific research: literature search, critical reasoning, communication, teamwork and time management. The course is particularly useful for those students who intend to pursue a career in life science.

BIOC3615

Advanced techniques in biochemistry and molecular biology (6 credits)

This is an advanced experimental-based course for students majoring in Biochemistry and related disciplines. The aim is to provide the necessary training for students to pursuit postgraduate research education and potential employment in a scientific laboratory/industry environment.

BIOC3988

Biochemistry internship (6 credits)

This course aims to offer students the opportunities to gain work experience in the industry related to their major of study. The workplace learning experience would be of great benefits to the students to apply their knowledge gained in the study to the real work environments. Students have to take on at least 120 hours of internship work either within the University or outside the University arranged by the School/Departments. (1) Within the university: The student will be supervised by a staff member (Supervisor), working on a project or various tasks as instructed by the Supervisor. (2) Outside the university: The student will work in an external agency related to the major of study. The student will be supervised under a staff member of the external agency (the External Supervisor) and a staff member of the Department/School of the student (the Internal Supervisor). The work to be performed by the student will normally be instructed by the External Supervisor, with prior agreement of the Internal Supervisor.

School of Biological Sciences BIOL0002 Introduction to food and nutritional science (3 credits)

The course enables students to gain an appreciation of the scope of Food Science as a discipline. This is an independent course which can be taken by students from various disciplines. It also prepares students for further studies in Food and Nutritional Science.

BIOL0118

Bioethics (6 credits)

The aim is to explore the ethical implications of the latest major advances in biology and medicine.

BIOL0120

The gene (3 credits)

The objective of the course is to expose students to the impacts of gene to the modern society. With the completion of the human genome in the next three years not only promises a better quality of life, it also brings lots of technical and ethical issues that the general public need to deal with. The goal of the course is designed to open up students from all backgrounds to this basic unit of inheritance called gene and its impact on various other scientific and social disciplines. Outline includes but not limited to the chemical basis of gene, gene evolution, gene chips, animal cloning, gene and disease, human genome and computer science, gene and behavior, genetic implications to law and society.

BIOL0126

Fundamentals of biology (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide students a general concept of the various disciplines of experimental biology and prepare them for further intermediate and advanced courses in biology. It takes a systematic approach to look at the key principles that govern the survival of life forms.

BIOL0127

Contemporary nutrition: insights and controversies (3 credits)

What you eat greatly affects your well-being, and this is especially true in recent years when nutrition has become one of the hottest topics in town for men and women of all ages. What food is good for our health? How much do we need to eat? Which dietary plan is scientifically sound and effective? Everywhere we go, we are bombarded by different messages, from vitamins to functional food products, on how food components or treatments impact on body functions and health. How reliable is the information from the mass media? Are these facts or myths? This course aims to provide health

conscious individuals with fundamental knowledge to decipher information related to nutrition and health. Such knowledge is vital to everyone not just in a trendy fashion or for a short term dietary plan, it is essential to the building of good eating habits that could promote health for a lifetime.

BIOL0129

Introductory microbiology (3 credits)

To introduce students to the diversity, function and importance of microorganisms in the natural environment, disease and public health, food production and spoilage and the biotechnology industry.

BIOL0130

Introduction to the biotechnology industry (3 credits)

Through an introduction to the history and technology of some of the most successful biotechnology companies, students will be able to understand the recent advances in the biotechnology industry.

BIOL0131

Basic medical microbiology (3 credits)

To introduce students to the microorganisms associated with infectious diseases, response to infection, and how disease spreads and is controlled.

BIOL0601

Ecology of Hong Kong (3 credits)

The aims of this course are to explore the ecology and biodiversity of terrestrial, marine and freshwater environments in Hong Kong, including its physical environments, habitats, and organisms, and the efforts being made to conserve them. BIOL0602 Origins of life and astrobiology (3 credits)

To consider the origins of life on Earth, what makes a planet suitable for life and the influence of life on Earths biosphere. To review evidence for the existence of other planets that could support life and the concept that life can be transported across inter-planetary distances. To examine the challenges that face mankind if he is to consider life in space or on other planets.

BIOL0604

Evolutionary diversity (6 credits)

To provide students with an introduction to the diversity of plant and animal life. Recent research has resulted in fundamental changes in our understanding of evolutionary history (phylogeny). Current evolutionary trees will be used as the basis for a survey of different groups in phylogenetic sequence, and for understanding how structures, processes and behaviours have changed through time.

BIOL0605

Ecology field course (3 credits)

This 5-day residential field course, including lectures and briefing sessions, provides students with an opportunity to visit a variety of habitats in Hong Kong, and to observe directly the main environmental factors that prevail in each of them. Emphasis will be placed on guiding students to become familiar with common local plants and animals and their habitats.

BIOL0625

Ecology and evolution (6 credits)

This course explains how the ecology and behaviour of plants and animals has been shaped by evolution, and demonstrates how we can understand and explain the significance of what we see in nature using scientific methods. The course objectives are as follows: Introduce the application of scientific methods (hypothesies, experiments, comparisons) to the study of ecology and evolution. Explain how the environment affects organisms in terms of their present-day ecology (determining where they live and how many can survive there) and, through natural selection acting over past generations, influences their form and adaptations. Introduce the basic principles of ecology and evolution, showing how they are linked to the environment by the phenomenon of adaptation. Describe the patterns of interactions among individuals (e.g. mating systems and reproduction, social behaviour, competition, and predation), and explain some of the simple principles that under their occurrence and evolution. Introduce the basic principles of population growth, density dependence and regulation of population size. Describe the ecological niche of early humans, and explain how their primate ancestry (and adaptations to life in trees) contributed to evolutionary and ecological success. Illustrate the 'branching' pattern of the human evolutionary 'tree' by describing the main species in the human fossil record, their order of appearance, antiquity and distinguishing features. Introduce the concept of biodiversity, how it is generated by adaptive radiation, how it is estimated, and its importance to humans.

BIOL1106

Genetics (3 credits)

The objective of the course is to provide an introduction to the various aspects of genetics. At the end of the course students are expected to know the fundamentals of classical, population and molecular genetics.

BIOL1122

Functional biology (6 credits)

The course is designed to provide an introduction to modern developments in experimental biology through an integrated approach. Life processes will be examined at the molecular, cellular and organismic level.

BIOL1133

Biological sciences laboratory course (6 credits)

This course provides students a comprehensive training in experimental design and basic laboratory techniques used in modern biological studies. The course will cover a number of techniques used by molecular biologists and microbiologists to conduct scientific research. Upon completion of the course, students should have gained an understanding of how and why certain techniques or methods are used in a research setting, and be able to carry out essential experimental procedures.

BIOL1125

Introduction to biochemistry (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide undergraduate (non-biochemistry major) an overview of fundamental concepts in biochemistry as well as hands-on experience in biochemical techniques.

BIOL1514

Nutrition and metabolism (6 credits)

This is an independent course compulsory for students in the Food & Nutritional Science programme, but also opens to students in other life sciences disciplines. The fundamental concepts in nutrition will be introduced. An integrated approach will be used in discussing the interactions between diet and intermediary metabolism.

BIOL1528

Food chemistry (6 credits)

The course is designed to give students a basic understanding of chemistry of the major and minor components in food systems and practical training related to food science and nutrition.

BIOL2109

Economic botany (6 credits)

To provide an understanding of the scientific principles, processes, and practices involved in the utilization of crops and other economics plants. At the end of the course students are expected to be scientifically knowledgeable on the plants and plant products they encounter everyday.

BIOL2111

Molecular microbiology (6 credits)

This course is intended for biology, biotechnology and biochemistry students who would like to understand the modern fundamentals of microbiology. At the end of the course the students are expected to know the physiological, biochemical and molecular aspects of microbiology.

BIOL2112

Plant physiology (6 credits)

To give an understanding of plant processes such as plant growth and development and their regulatory mechanisms.

BIOL2115

Cell biology & cell technology (6 credits)

To provide a coherent understanding of the structure and function of cells, and the principles and applications of cell culture and instrumentation in biology and biotechnology.

BIOL2116

Genetics I (6 credits)

This is the first of an integrated pair of courses, Genetics I and Genetics II, aiming to provide balanced coverage of many areas in genetics. The focus of Genetics I is on the basic principles of genetics. Genetics II will cover more advanced topics of modern genetics.

BIOL2117

Genetics II (6 credits)

This is the second of an integrated pair of courses, Genetics I and Genetics II, aiming to provide balanced coverage of many areas in genetics. The focus of Genetics I is on the basic principles of genetics. Genetics II covers more advanced topics of genetics.

BIOL2203

Reproduction & Reproductive Biotechnology (6 credits)

To provide comprehensive overview on modern concepts and recent advancements in reproductive biology & biotechnology.

BIOL2205

Immunology (6 credits)

To provide a broad understanding of the animal immune system. Topics will also include the application of a variety of immunological methods to research and disease diagnosis.

BIOL2207

Endocrinology: human physiology II (6 credits)

To provide an advanced course on hormones and regulation of metabolism.

BIOL2210

Evolution (6 credits)

Since the publication of Darwins Origin of Species in 1859, the science of evolutionary biology and genetics have developed together during the 20th century, leading to the Modern Synthesis of Evolutionary Theory. Evolution provides a framework for understanding all the features of living things. Students will learn the origin of genetic variation in natural populations, how populations evolve, and how new species arise over time, resulting in the amazing biological diversity we see today.

BIOL2215

Animal physiology (6 credits)

The course covers the major aspects of animal physiology for adaptation in different habitats. Stress will be given to the functional interactions between animals and the environment, especially on the mechanisms by which animals obtain resources for survival from the environment, detect environmental changes via sensory structures, and respond to adversities in the environment by altering their body forms & functions.

BIOL2217

General parasitology (3 credits)

The course is aimed to provide students with a broad basic knowledge on major aspects of general parasitology. Students will be exposed to the general concepts of parasitology, taxonomy of parasites: from protozoa, to nematode, to Platyhelminthes. The lectures will also focus on the growth cycles of parasites, their means of infection, reproductive strategies, diagnosis of parasitic diseases and the host-parasite interactions.

BIOL2218

Human physiology (6 credits)

The course covers major aspects of the physiology of the human body using an integrated approach. After completing this course, students will have acquired fundamental principles of how the body works. Students interested in nutrition and human biology will find this course most useful.

BIOL2301

Protein structure and function (6 credits)

To provide students with a good understanding of protein structure, how structure subserves function, and the methods for study of both. This course provides a strong foundation for advanced courses in biochemistry and biotechnology.

BIOL2302

Fermentation technology (6 credits)

To introduce the key concepts and principles involved in fermentation technology, and discuss how fermentation technology is used in the food and biotechnology industries.

BIOL2303

Molecular biology (6 credits)

To provide students with basic knowledge in molecular biology and gene cloning techniques with emphasis on manufacturing of cell products. This course will give Biological Sciences students a broad picture of recent developments and applications in gene technology and prepare Biotechnology students for further advanced course in genetic engineering.

BIOL2318

Biological sciences field course (6 credits)

This course is offered as an experiential learning experience and will require intense study of a topic during a field course, inside or outside Hong Kong.

BIOL2320

Directed studies in biological sciences (6 credits)

Students will undertake a dissertation on an agreed topic or carry out a small scale project in biological sciences. The student will develop scientific writing and presentation skills.

BIOL2324

Microbial physiology and biochemistry (6 credits)

Microbial physiology and biochemistry serves as a basis for many of the sub-disciplines of microbiology, including mycology, virology, immunology, medical microbiology, and food and industrial microbiology. This course is designed for students to obtain a profound understanding of how microbial cells function in their diverse habitats and how the metabolic diversity of microbial organisms be employed in biotechnological industry and medicine. After completing this course, students will have acquired fundamental principles of microbial physiology and be able to relate the knowledge to practical application of microbes in industry and medicine. Students interested in biotechnology and medical microbiology will find this course most useful.

BIOL2501

Food processing and preservation (6 credits)

An introduction to the basic principles and methodology of food processing and preservation technology with emphasis on major methods including high and low temperature processing, concentration and dehydration, and food packaging.

BIOL2503

Grain production & utilization (6 credits)

To provide a broad understanding of the utilization and significance of the major grains in the food industry and in human health and nutrition.

BIOL2507

Meat and dairy science (6 credits)

To provide a broad understanding on modern practice and technology of meat and dairy production, processing and marketing.

BIOL2515

Food microbiology (6 credits)

This course provides the key concepts and principles of food microbiology with special emphasis on the interaction between microorganisms and food. Microbial food production, microbial food spoilage and foodborne diseases will be discussed in detail.

BIOL2517

Food analysis (3 credits)

To introduce the key concepts in professional food analysis in an industry context. To discuss the choice of analytical methods and the interpretation of results. Major instrumental techniques used in food analysis will be covered.

BIOL2518

Laboratory in nutritional science (3 credits)

To provide students a comprehensive training on laboratory techniques, experimental approaches and the use of different model systems in nutritional sciences. This course aims to equip students with the basic skills in conducting nutritional studies.

BIOL2519

Essential nutrients & functional foods (6 credits)

The course has two interrelated parts. First, the functional roles of essential micronutrients in physiologic and metabolic processes will be presented. Second, the concept of functional foods and their role in disease risk reduction will be discussed. The course would appeal to students who have interest in the science, marketing and regulatory aspects of health foods and dietary supplements.

BIOL2521

Food engineering (6 credits)

This course is intended for students planning to enter the food industry. This course offers an introduction to physical and engineering principles relevant to the food industry, and an in-depth analysis of selected methods and problems in food processing and preservation.

BIOL2529

Food and nutritional toxicology (6 credits)

This course will provide students basic principles of food and nutritional toxicology with primary emphasis on absorption, metabolism and excretion of food toxins, allergenic and toxic constituents in plant, animal, marine and fungal origin, the role of diet and nutrients in mutagenesis and carcinogenesis, food processing induced toxins and the procedures, laws and regulation of safety assessment of foods including food additives, environmental contaminants, pesticides and antibiotic residues.

BIOL2530

Molecular biology and nutrigenomics (6 credits)

The emergence of a new science called Nutrigenomics has increased our understanding of how nutrients modulate gene expression and ultimately influence cellular metabolism. Nutrigenomics will lead to evidence-based diet intervention approach for the maintenance of health and disease prevention. The course supports two learning goals: 1) to provide students with the knowledge on the principles of molecular biology and gene regulation and 2) for students to develop an understanding of genomics with respect to diet.

BIOL2531

Principles of Chinese medicinal diet (6 credits)

This course aims to provide basic knowledge on Chinese medicated diet. Illustrating historical and modern concepts of Chinese Medicated diet and encourage research and development with current experimental approaches. This is a valuable course for students in the Food and Nutritional Science programme, but also opens to students in other programmes.

BIOL2532

Diet and disease (6 credits)

This course aims to provide the students the knowledge on diseases associated with diet and basic dietetics.

BIOL2533

Nutrition and life cycle (6 credits)

Identifying the unique nutritional differences among the various stages of aging is becoming even more important as the life span of the population increase. This course aims to provide the students the significance of nutrition during specific times of growth, development, and aging.

BIOL2534

Nutrition and life cycle (6 credits)

This course aims to provide the students with the understanding of nutrition care process starting with the population in general and methods for dietary planning. The students will learn about nutrition care process, methods of nutrition support, counselling, guidelines for dietary planning, and drug-nutrient interaction. The use of herbs and photochemical in complementary therapy by the general public will also be discussed because of the rapidly growing interest and knowledge of this field.

BIOL2535

Food processing and engineering laboratory course (6 credits)

To provide students with basic principles and methodology of food processing and preservation technology as well as physical and engineering principles relevant to the food industry. Students will be able to gain hand on experience with food processing and preservation techniques.

BIOL2536

Food and nutrients analysis laboratory course (6 credits)

Through an introduction of some basic principles and practical training related to food and nutrient analysis, students will be able to analyze the major and minor food components as well as some food

adulterants. Student will understand the principles behind analytical techniques associated with food to be able to select the appropriate methods when presented with a practical problem. These techniques are useful for students interested in food science and health industry.

BIOL2537

Laboratory in nutritional science (6 credits)

To provide students a comprehensive training on laboratory techniques, experimental approaches and the use of different model systems in nutritional sciences. With emphasis on human nutrition related techniques, this course will provide students the necessary knowledge to pursuit postgraduate research education as well as potential employment as a nutritionist in public and private sectors.

BIOL2538

Food product development (6 credits)

To introduce the key concepts and techniques used in food product development. Students will work in small groups to design, develop and produce a new food product. Appropriate for students in Food and Nutritional Science Programme or Major.

BIOL2606

Environmental microbiology (6 credits)

To familiarize students with the role of microorganisms in natural processes which affect our environment such as the recycling of chemical elements, interactions with plants and animals, and the ways in which they carry out biodegradation of environmentally important pollutants. Key concepts are illustrated with local case studies and practical classes.

BIOL2607

Fish biology (6 credits)

To acquaint students with the principles governing interrelationships among fishes as well as with the biotic and abiotic aspects of their environment thereby to provide an understanding of the factors determining species population dynamics and multispecies interactions. Special emphasis will be placed on coral reef assemblages with an introduction to local reef fishes.

BIOL2608

Biometrics (6 credits)

To introduce students to experimental design and statistical data analysis at an elementary to intermediate level, with an emphasis on practical applications of statistical methods to experimental and observational data in biology and ecology. A range of topics will be addressed, particularly those involving descriptions of populations and communities, biodiversity, ecophysiology and ecological impacts associated with pollution. To illustrate each statistical method, examples will be drawn from real cases, with consideration of the biological or ecological background of the problem and appropriate experimental design, statistical analysis and interpretation. Use will be made of statistical software such as SPSS, SAS and PRIMER for statistical computing. SPSS is powerful and easy to use, and available on HKU networked computers. Computer laboratories will be organised to familarise students with statistical computation using the software.

BIOL2610

Biological oceanography (6 credits)

This course provides an introduction to the physical, chemical, geological and biological processes that occur in oceans and explains the importance of the oceans to all life on earth. The emphasis is on how

marine organisms interact with each other and with their environment by considering various ecosystems, as well as the adaptations of marine life to their particular habitats Specific examples from South East Asia, the South China Sea and Hong Kong will be included.

BIOL2611

Systematics & phylogenetics (6 credits)

To give students an understanding of the principles of systematics and phylogenetics and an appreciation of current trends and controversies. Systematics forms an invaluable grounding for many fields of biology (including anatomy, ecology, population biology and evolutionary biology), and enables the integration of a wide range of techniques (including anatomy, biochemistry, chemistry, molecular biology, cytology, palaeontology and ethology).

BIOL2612

Conservation biology (6 credits)

To introduce students to the theory and practice of biological conservation.

BIOL2614

Environmental toxicology (6 credits)

To introduce students to the basic principles of environmental and ecological toxicology. Specific cases from the current literature will be used and analyzed. Emphasis will be on aquatic ecosystems. Freshwater ecology (6 credits)

BIOL2615

Introduce, illustrate and explain the physical and biological processes that occur in drainage basins, their importance to human populations and biodiversity, and the impacts and management of freshwater resources subject to multiple uses. Examples from the monsoonal East Asia, the Mekong River Basin and/or Hong Kong are used to illustrate to human dependence on freshwater ecosystems and the important role that they play in sustaining livelihoods. Plant structure and evolution (3 credits)

BIOL2616

To survey the form and function of the vascular plant body, with particular emphasis on the evolutionary significance of various structures. This forms a basis for understanding plant physiology, ecology, systematics and phylogeny. Coastal ecology (6 credits)

BIOL2617

To examine the communities of coastal systems: their distribution, composition and the factors which regulate them. This course will examine, using an experimental approach, patterns exhibited by a range of shores and the deterministic and stochastic processes that create and sustain them. Hong Kong shores will be used as examples but comparisons will be drawn from the coastlines of the world. Terrestrial ecology (6 credits)

BIOL2619

To enable motivated students to acquire the knowledge and skills needed to solve real problems in terrestrial ecology.

BIOL3214

General virology (6 credits)

This Course provides the fundamental principles of virology so that students can understand the pathogenesis of major viral diseases that affect animal health. The course will prepare students for profession or graduate work in virology, medicine and biotechnology.

BIOL3219

Clinical microbiology and applied immunology (6 credits)

The aim is to provide the knowledge on the practical applications of Immunology and Microbiology in biological research, clinical analysis and disease diagnosis.

BIOL3307

Biotechnology industry (6 credits)

This course provides an overview of the various fields of biotechnologies, the development of a biotechnology product, and the operation of biotechnology companies.

BIOL3315

Animal biotechnology (6 credits)

This course discusses the key concepts and principles involved in animal biotechnology, and their applications in animal industry and molecular medicine.

BIOL3316

Plant biotechnology (6 credits)

This course covers the principles and applications of plant biotechnology. The significance of plant biotechnology in agriculture and its emerging role in molecular farming for production of biopharmaceuticals and other high-value proteins will be discussed.

BIOL3317

Microbial biotechnology (6 credits)

This course is intended for students who would like to understand the application of modern microbiology in biotechnology. The microbial systems being used include different types of viruses, bacteria, fungi and algae. At the end of the course the students are expected to know the parameters and conditions that affect the yield of production and the systems available for the expression of vaious types of biotechnology products.

BIOL3321

Biological sciences project (12 credits)

To provide experience of biological research by planning and carrying out a project under the supervision of a member of staff.

BIOL3325

Molecular phylogenetics and evolution (6 credits)

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive overview of state-of-the-art molecular systematics and phylogenetic research, focusing on in depth coverage of the latest techniques in molecular systematics. The treatment of theoretical issues in formal lectures is coupled with practical

workshops. - computer based DNA sequence assembly - DNA sequence alignment - acquisition of DNA sequences from GenBank, database searches - phylogeny reconstruction using parsimony, distance based, and maximum likelihood approaches - introduction to relevant software for phylogenetics - statistical methods for the evaluation of phylogenetic trees - interpretation of phylogenies to answer biological questions in various fields is emphasized - the use of DNA fingerprinting techniques in population biology, conservation genetics, and forensics

BIOL3516

Nutrition and brain function (3 credits)

To highlight the impact of nutrient provision on brain function and to discuss various effects of nutrition and diet on mental function and behaviour.

BIOL3526

Advanced laboratory in nutritional science (3 credits)

This course is a follow-up to BIOL2518. The emphasis will be on human nutrition related techniques. Taken together, the two courses will provide students the necessary knowledge to pursuit postgraduate research education as well as potential employment as a nutritionist in public and private sectors.

BIOL3527

Food safety and quality management (6 credits)

To provide exposure to some key management concepts used to produce safe high-quality food products that will succeed in the marketplace. To introduce students to the use of the business case-study method in individual, team and class-based learning.

BIOL3539

Food safety and toxicology laboratory course (6 credits)

To introduce students to different methods used in assessing the toxicity of food contaminants, and develop their confidence in handling and interpretation of toxicological data. Students will also be introduced to the basic concepts of toxicological evaluation and criteria for setting guidance values for dietary and non-dietary exposure to chemicals. Students will understand the role of biochemical, metabolic and toxicokinetic studies in toxicological evaluation. This course aims to equip students with the basic skills in conducting food toxicological studies.

BIOL3540

Diet, brain function and behaviour (6 credits)

To highlight the impact of nutrient provision on brain function and to discuss various effects of nutrition and diet on mental function and behaviour.

BIOL3621

Fisheries and mariculture (6 credits)

Theoretical and practical aspects of marine fisheries and mariculture will be covered to provide an understanding of the condition of global and local fishery resources as well as the importance of biological and ecological studies to their management. The role of mariculture in global fish supply will be examined and local fishery and mariculture examples provided.

BIOL3622

Environmental impact assessment (6 credits)

The basic aim of this course is to introduce students to the principles and problems of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). An understanding of EIA is an essential prerequisite for a job as an environmental scientist. EIA is albeit a global requirement but the principles and practices of EIA vary greatly between different parts of the world. In this course, you will acquire a general understanding of EIA, which will be useful anywhere in the world. In addition, this course - along with Conservation Biology - provides an applied synthesis of much of what you have learned in other Ecology and Biodiversity courses.

BIOL3624

Environmental monitoring and remediation techniques (6 credits)

To introduce the standard parameters in environmental monitoring, and the scientific basis of practical monitoring techniques. The focus of the course will be on both the analysis and application of new environmental technology. Local examples will be used to illustrate the power of environmental monitoring and identification of pollution sources, as well as the success of implementation of treatment techniques.

BIOL3988

Biological sciences internship (6 credits)

This course aims to offer students the opportunities to gain work experience in the industry related to their major of study. The workplace learning experience would be of great benefits to the students to apply their knowledge gained in the study to the real work environments. Students have to take on at least 120 hours of internship work either within the University or outside the University arranged by the School/Departments. (1) Within the university: The student will be supervised by a staff member (Supervisor), working on a project or various tasks as instructed by the Supervisor. (2) Outside the university: The student will work in an external agency related to the major of study. The student will be supervised under a staff member of the external agency (the External Supervisor) and a staff member of the Department/School of the student (the Internal Supervisor). The work to be performed by the student will normally be instructed by the External Supervisor, with prior agreement of the Internal Supervisor.

Department of Chemistry CHEM0003 Chemistry and daily life (3 credits)

This general education course is designed as an elective for students in all disciplines and all years without strong chemistry background. It gives an overview of some important chemical aspects that we encounter in our daily life.

CHEM0008

Fundamental chemistry (6 credits)

To provide students, who are interested in Chemistry but lack the AL/AS Chemistry background or equivalent, a foundation course in general chemistry. It covers the essential knowledge of Chemistry on various topics. Students who have taken the course will have a foundation to study other chemistry courses at introductory level offered by the Department of Chemistry.

CHEM1002

Chemistry: principles and concepts (6 credits)

To provide basic knowledge of modern chemistry. This course is a pre-requisite for the advanced chemistry courses.

CHEM1003

The molecular world (6 credits)

To provide students with the basic principles and knowledge of inorganic and organic chemistry and to introduce their relevance to biological processes and materials science. This course provides the foundation for further studies in both inorganic and organic chemistry.

CHEM1004

Chemistry: an experimental science I (6 credits)

To cover the principles and applications of basic chemical laboratory techniques. This course is required for Chemistry Majors and highly recommended for Chemistry Minors. Prerequisite AL or AS Chemistry or equivalent

CHEM1005

Introduction to materials science (6 credits)

The course provides an introductory and coherent treatment of materials of current importance. It provides physical and chemistry basis for the diverse properties of materials. Materials of the course will be delivered by instructors from both the Physics and Chemistry Departments.

CHEM1006

Introduction to forensic science (3 credits)

This course is designed as an elective course to provide a basic foundation in the field of forensic science for students with general science or equivalent background. Without having to be major in chemistry, the students are allowed to learn and experience the various methods used in investigating crimes.

CHEM1009

Basic chemistry (6 credits)

This course is designed for non-chemistry major students covering basic principles of chemistry.

CHEM1401

Fundamentals of organic chemistry (6 credits)

To introduce the basic concepts of organic chemistry for students who have chosen to not major in chemistry.

CHEM2003

Introductory instrumental chemical analysis (6 credits)

This course is designed for non-chemistry major students covering basic principles of separation and spectroscopy for chemical analysis. This course provides a general foundation for further studies in pharmacology, life and environmental sciences.

CHEM2102

Environmental chemistry (6 credits)

This course introduces students to Environmental Chemistry and enables them to understand the chemical principles involved in various environmental phenomena and processes.

CHEM2103

Chemical process industries and analysis (6 credits)

To familiarize with typical chemical industries important in local and global economy. To understand the technology of chemicals manufacturing and chemical processes in general industry.

CHEM2109

Introduction to materials chemistry (6 credits)

This course provides an introduction to materials chemistry. Some basic material characterization techniques will also be introduced. This course is essential for students who wish to take advanced materials course.

CHEM2111

Directed studies in chemistry (6 credits)

This course is designed for second year students who would like to take an early experience on research. It offers students an opportunity to carry out small scale chemical projects by themselves.

CHEM2202

Chemical instrumentation (6 credits)

To cover the basic principles and applications of chemical instrumentation. This course aims to provide a good working knowledge, in addition to the principles, of instruments that are commonly used in a chemical laboratory.

CHEM2207

Food and water analysis (6 credits)

To cover areas in the application and new methodology development in Analytical Chemistry with focus on food and water analysis.

CHEM2302

Intermediate inorganic chemistry (9 credits)

This course aims to provide a more detailed treatment of general inorganic chemistry suited to the needs of those intending to extend their studies in chemistry.

CHEM2402

Intermediate organic chemistry (9 credits)

This course is a continuation from Basic Organic Chemistry. Together they provide a solid foundation of organic chemistry.

CHEM2503

Intermediate physical chemistry (9 credits)

This course presents a more detailed treatment of general physical chemistry topics in order to provide a

solid foundation for those students intending to extend their studies in chemistry further. This course would stand on its own.

CHEM2509

Principles of chemical biology (6 credits)

To understand how to use chemical approaches to emulate biological system to study natural molecules and generate new functional molecules. Useful as an introduction to research in areas of chemical biology, medicinal chemistry and biotechnology.

CHEM2510

Principles and applications of spectroscopic techniques (6 credits)

To cover the principles and applications of modern practical spectroscopic and analytical techniques. This course is a pre-requisite for the advanced chemistry courses.

CHEM2512

Chemistry: An experimental science II (6 credits)

To cover some major techniques in chemical synthesis and characterization, and chemical instrumentation. This course is strongly recommended for chemistry major students and students in any other science disciplines who want to be equipped with essential laboratory skills for future development.

CHEM3105

Chemistry project (12 credits)

To provide experience of research techniques by working on a short project under the direct supervision of a member of staff. This course would prepare students for graduate school work in chemistry.

CHEM3106

Symmetry, group theory and applications (6 credits)

To introduce the concepts of symmetry and group theory and to apply them in solving chemical problems. This course also provides an introductory treatment of bonding theories, inorganic electronic and vibrational spectroscopy. This course is essential for students who wish to take advanced courses in inorganic chemistry and all types of spectroscopy.

CHEM3107

Interfacial science and technology (6 credits)

To understand the science and technology of interfacial phenomena and processes often appeared in high value added products and modern technologies.

CHEM3110

Advanced materials (6 credits)

This course is a continuation from Introduction to Materials Chemistry. It provides a more comprehensive overview on materials chemistry and application of materials in advanced technology. The most recent development in materials chemistry will also be introduced.

CHEM3203

Analytical chemistry (9 credits)

To cover the principles and methodologies of Analytical Chemistry and its use in the analysis of gas, liquid and solid samples.

CHEM3204

Modern chemical instrumentation and applications (6 credits)

The aim of the course is to provide an understanding of modern instrumentation, covering both fundamental principles and practical aspects of instrument design. The course will be of particular benefit to those pursuing a higher research degree or a career in technical sales/service.

CHEM3303

Advanced inorganic chemistry (9 credits)

To give further, more detailed, treatment to topics mentioned in Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry and to develop new areas of interest. The course also aims to prepare students for graduate work in inorganic chemistry.

CHEM3304

Organometallic chemistry (6 credits)

To give further, more detailed, treatment to organometallic chemistry mentioned in Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry. The course also aims to introduce and familiarize students with advanced laboratory techniques, and to prepare students for graduate work in inorganic and organometallic chemistry.

CHEM3403

Integrated Organic synthesis (9 credits)

This course covers aspects of modern synthetic methods, develops the concept of synthetic planning, with relevance and in the context of drug synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and bioorganic chemistry, so as to provide an integrated approach to this subject.

CHEM3404

Advanced organic chemistry (6 credits)

To provide students with knowledge in organic chemistry reaction mechanisms and organic compound structure determination.

CHEM3405

Organic chemistry of life (6 credits)

To understand molecules and reactions of life sciences. Useful as an introduction to research in areas of bioorganic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, and biotechnology.

CHEM3407

Medicinal chemistry (6 credits)

This course covers the chemical principles of drug design and drug action. Useful as an introduction to research in areas of bioorganic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry, and biotechnology.

CHEM3505

Molecular spectroscopy (6 credits)

This course provides a unifying treatment of the theories and applications of some important types of spectroscopy. Essential for graduate work in all branches of chemistry.

CHEM3506

Computational chemistry (6 credits)

This course covers topics in computational chemistry including first-principles methods and molecular dynamics methods. It is offered to undergraduate and postgraduate students interested in computational chemistry, computational physics and computational biology.

CHEM3513

Advanced physical chemistry (6 credits)

This course covers advanced topics in physical chemistry. It is offered for students majoring in physical chemistry and for students who are interested in postgraduate studies.

CHEM3988

Chemistry internship (6 credits)

This course aims to offer students the opportunities to gain work experience in the industry related to their major of study. The workplace learning experience would be of great benefits to the students to apply their knowledge gained in the study to the real work environments. Students have to take on at least 120 hours of internship work either within the University or outside the University arranged by the School/Departments. (1) Within the university: The student will be supervised by a staff member (Supervisor), working on a project or various tasks as instructed by the Supervisor. (2) Outside the university: The student will work in an external agency related to the major of study. The student will be supervised under a staff member of the external agency (the External Supervisor) and a staff member of the Department/School of the student (the Internal Supervisor). The work to be performed by the student will normally be instructed by the External Supervisor, with prior agreement of the Internal Supervisor.

Department of Earth Sciences EASC0002 Peaceful use of nuclear technologies (3 credits)

To provide students with the basic knowledge on application of nuclear technologies in daily life and to invoke an awareness of current applications of nuclear sciences by case studies.

EASC0003

Natural hazards and geological risk (6 credits)

In many parts of Asia natural hazards such as volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis, typhoons, floods, droughts, wildfires and landslides pose potential threats to increasing human populations. Climate changes influences the impact of some of these risks. The course aims to develop an awareness and understanding of the scale of these and other geological risks and their driving forces in order to develop risk mitigation strategies.

EASC0105

Earth through time (6 credits)

To introduce the concepts of geological time and uniformitarianism. To provide an understanding of the fossil record, and the integration of Earth Systems and plate tectonics. To gain an appreciation of our place in the Universe, an understanding of the evolution of Earth and life on Earth through time.

EASC0116

Introduction to physical geology (6 credits)

The course, intended for students taking their first course in earth science, provides a basic overview of the earths structure, material and internal and external processes.

EASC0117

Geological heritage of Hong Kong (3 credits)

To give an overview of the geology of Hong Kong, potential geological resources for tourism and the role of geology in the development of Hong Kongs infrastructure.

EASC0118

Blue planet (6 credits)

The aim is to provide those students who are taking a first course in Earth Sciences with a fundamental knowledge of how our diverse and living planet Earth works with weaving together an understanding of the dynamic and interactive processes in the Earths lithosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere. In addition, students should become familiar with the way the study of Earth Sciences blends observation, information, hypothesis, communication and decision making for a better understanding of the future of our planet.

EASC0120

Earth, environment and society (6 credits)

This course provides an introduction to how the Earths environment affects the well-being of human society and major issues of human impacts on the environment.

EASC0121

Earths climate past and future (3 credits)

This course provides an introduction to the study of global climate change by investigating the histories of past climates preserved in the geological record. We look at modern research methods that are used in paleoclimatic and paleoenvironmental reconstructions and discuss how this information can be used to model possible climatic trends, such as global warming.

EASC0135

Introduction to atmosphere and oceans (3 credits)

An understanding of the interaction between the ocean and atmosphere is fundamental to even the basic understanding of how weather systems work. This course will explain the interaction of the ocean and atmospheric system.

EASC0136

Introduction to climatology (3 credits)

The course provides a basic overview of the earths global weather system, processes that control the temporal and spatial variations in earths climate.

EASC1123

Planetary geology (6 credits)

This course provides students with an introduction to the origin, evolution, structure, composition and distribution of matter in the Solar System condensed in the form of planets, satellites, comets, asteroids and rings with particular emphasis on surface features, internal structures and histories from a geological point of view. The course incorporates the findings from recent space investigations, planetary imagery, remote sensing and Earth analogues to extraterrestrial features into a fascinating portrayal of the geological activities and histories in our Solar System.

EASC2004

Geophysics (6 credits)

An overview of the geophysical characteristics and processes of the solid earth, the atmosphere and the oceans, as well as the methodologies for studying geophysical data.

EASC2005

Meteorology (6 credits)

The course is a survey of the earths atmospheric structure and behaviour, instrument of observation, application of remote sensing to meteorological studies, weather elements and weather systems.

EASC2108

Structural geology (6 credits)

The course covers the mechanical properties of rocks and how they are deformed, geological maps and their use in interpreting structure.

EASC2109

Igneous and metamorphic petrology (6 credits)

To provide a comprehensive coverage of the principles and techniques used in the study of igneous and metamorphic rocks and rock-forming processes.

EASC2112

Earth systems (6 credits)

To provide students who have a fundamental background of Earth Sciences with a more in depth appreciation of the Earth System and the interfaces between its component parts, in order that they might appreciate how informed decisions can be made on the future exploitation and preservation of the planet. To provide a forum for discussion of global issues facing earth scientists.

EASC2113

Sedimentology (6 credits)

The course deals with sedimentary rocks and processes, and facies models pertaining to various depositional environments.

EASC2124

Geological maps and air photographs (6 credits)

This course is a hands-on field and class-based course that introduces basic geological field and mapping techniques and the use of geological equipment and air photographs as well as presenting an

overview of the geology of Hong Kong.

EASC2125

Global tectonics (6 credits)

This course is intended to provide students with an understanding of the driving forces of Earth processes and the global outcome of these processes through an examination of direct and indirect observations, the evolution of hypotheses, and critical thinking.

EASC2126

Mineralogy and geochemistry (6 credits)

To provide the fundamentals and principles of geochemistry and mineralogy. It gives the basis for understanding the petrography of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks. To introduce geochemical principles, including trace elements and isotopes.

EASC2127

Global change: anthropogenic impact (6 credits)

This course will explore the role of humans in global change and the environmental responses to such changes. It will also take a look at human evolution and migration from a paleoenvironmental perspective.

EASC2128

Earth-ocean-atmosphere interactions (6 credits)

To examine the complex interactions between geosphere, hydrosphere and atmosphere.

EASC2129

Physical oceanography (6 credits)

To investigate oceans and their dynamics and the processes, which have shaped them. Ocean composition and movement, waves, tides, beaches, interactions with the atmosphere and human exploitation of the non-living resources. To demonstrate how various physical elements of the marine environment interrelate to help form the complex system we know as the world's oceans.

EASC2130

Earth observation and remote sensing (6 credits)

This course will provide an introduction to the theory and techniques of remote sensing and GIS in Earth and Planetary Observation. This course introduces the theory and techniques of remote sensing and their application to environmental analysis. Remote sensing deals with the acquisition of information using techniques that do not require actual contact with the object or area being observed. Examples of remotely sensed data include aerial photography, infrared thermometry, and passive microwave sensing.

EASC2131

A cool world: ice ages and climate change (6 credits)

This course set out to provide students with an understanding of how dynamics Earth is and how it has changed over the past 2.5 million years.

EASC2201

Hydrogeology (6 credits)

To study the role of ground water in subsurface geological process and its environmental and geotechnical importance.

EASC2301

Field camps (6 credits)

The aims of a geological field camp are to provide 1) essential training and experience in geological mapping techniques and 2) opportunities to study at first-hand areas of particular geological interest and importance, especially outside Hong Kong.

EASC2307

Directed studies in earth sciences (6 credits)

To enhance the students knowledge of a particular topic and the students self-directed learning and critical thinking skills.

EASC3132

Earth resources (6 credits)

To provide students with knowledge about the classification of mineral deposits and their basic features; to understand the processes that lead to their formation; to gain hand on experience with mining procedures.

EASC3133

Applied geochemistry (6 credits)

To present key concepts of geochemistry and their application to environmental and earth science problems.

EASC3134

Regional geology (6 credits)

To cover the tectonic evolution of mainland East Asia and SE Asia, with a specific focus on the geology of Hong Kong.

EASC3202

Soil and rock mechanics (6 credits)

To provide a basic knowledge of soil and rock mechanics for those wishing to consider further studies on a career in engineering geology/geotechnics.

EASC3203

Engineering geology (6 credits)

To present some of the concepts and skills of importance in the profession of Engineering Geology and illustrate their use by case histories.

EASC3302

Advanced topics in geosciences (6 credits)

To provide students with insights into current issues in geosciences, and options to specialize in

particular subject areas.

EASC3308

Earth sciences project (12 credits)

To enhance the students knowledge, ability and interest in advanced studies in the Earth Sciences by providing the student with an opportunity to be engaged in an advanced research project.

EASC3988

Earth sciences internship (6 credits)

This course aims to offer students the opportunities to gain work experience in the industry related to their major of study. The workplace learning experience would be of great benefits to the students to apply their knowledge gained in the study to the real work environments. Students have to take on at least 120 hours of internship work either within the University or outside the University arranged by the School/Departments. (1) Within the university: The student will be supervised by a staff member (Supervisor), working on a project or various tasks as instructed by the Supervisor. (2) Outside the university: The student will work in an external agency related to the major of study. The student will be supervised under a staff member of the external agency (the External Supervisor) and a staff member of the Department/School of the student (the Internal Supervisor). The work to be performed by the student will normally be instructed by the External Supervisor, with prior agreement of the Internal Supervisor.

Department of Mathematics MATH0011 Numbers and patterns in nature and life (3 credits)

To explore the underlying mathematical structure in various topics in life and environmental sciences. Students from all disciplines will gain appreciation of mathematics as a potent tool for investigating and understanding nature and life.

MATH0201

Basic calculus (6 credits)

To provide students with a basic background of calculus that can be applied in various disciplines, aiming at students not having done much mathematics beyond HKCEE mathematics. It can be followed by MATH1804 (University Mathematics A). Students with good grades in this course can also consider taking MATH1805 (University Mathematics B) or MATH1211 (Multivariable Calculus) as follow up.

MATH0211

Basic applicable mathematics (6 credits)

This course aims at students not having done much mathematics beyond HKCEE mathematics, and provides them with a basic background of mathematics that is essential for concentrating in various disciplines which require moderate level mathematical tools. It can be followed by MATH1804 (University Mathematics A). Students with good grades in this course can also consider taking MATH1805 (University Mathematics B) or MATH1211 (Multivariable Calculus) as follow up.

MATH1001

Fundamental concepts of mathematics (6 credits)

To provide students with solid background on fundamental concepts of mathematics and methods of

mathematical proofs. Such concepts and methods are important for subsequent studies in all higher level courses in mathematics. This course can be followed by (or taken concurrently with) MATH1111, MATH1211 and other more advanced courses.

MATH1111

Linear algebra (6 credits)

Linear algebra has wide applications to diverse areas in natural science, engineering, management, and social science. This course provides students an introduction to the theory and techniques of linear algebra. It is a foundation course for all mathematics students, to be followed by other more advanced courses in mathematics such as MATH2301, MATH 2303.

MATH1211

Multivariable calculus (6 credits)

Students of this course will learn the theory of multivariable calculus in a rather rigorous manner, and learn how to apply the theory to solve practical problems. This is a foundation course for all mathematics students, to be followed by other more advanced courses in mathematics.

MATH1611

Mathematical laboratory and modeling (6 credits)

This course introduces a powerful and free computer software Scilab for scientific research. The programming language will be taught via a number of mathematical models in Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Ecology, Statistics and Management. Some basic and important techniques in Calculus and Linear Algebra will also be covered.

MATH1804

University mathematics A (6 credits)

To provide students with a more solid background of calculus of one variable and an introduction to calculus of several variables and matrices that can be applied in various disciplines, aiming at students having taken an elementary calculus course. It can be followed by MATH1211 (Multivariable Calculus).

MATH1805

University mathematics B (6 credits)

To provide students with a solid background of calculus of several variables and matrix algebra and an introduction to ordinary differential equations that can be applied in various disciplines. This course can be followed by other more advanced courses in mathematics.

MATH1813

Mathematics methods for actuarial science (6 credits)

To provide students with a background of calculus of several variables and matrix algebra and an introduction to ordinary differential equations that can be applied in actuarial science.

MATH2001 (1) (2)

Development of mathematical ideas (6 credits)

To acquaint the students with the origin and growth of basic mathematical concepts. To assist the students to gain a deeper insight and broader view of mathematics as a discipline and

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human endeavour. To provide the students with an opportunity to write on and talk about mathematics, and to engage in independent study.

MATH2002

Mathematics seminar (6 credits)

This is a seminar style course intended for those who have very strong interests and good ability in mathematics. Students will be given book chapters and elementary research articles for private study and then make presentations in front of the whole class. Individual meetings with the instructors will be arranged prior to their presentations. Active participation in all the discussions is expected. The aim of the course is to let students learn how to initiate self/independent study in mathematics.

MATH2201

Introduction to mathematical analysis (6 credits)

To introduce students to the basic ideas and techniques of mathematical analysis.

MATH2301

Algebra I (6 credits)

This course aims to present those fundamental topics and techniques of algebra that are finding wide applications in mathematics and the applied sciences. It is complete in itself, and may also be followed by Algebra II and Topics in Applied Discrete Mathematics.

MATH2303

Matrix theory and its applications (6 credits)

Matrix theory has a close connection with other mathematical subjects such as linear algebra, functional analysis, and combinatorics. It also plays an important role in the development of many subjects in science, engineering, and social sciences. In this course, students will be taught the fundamentals of matrix analysis and its application to various kinds of practical problems. Mathematical software will be used in the course, so that students can learn how to use the computer to solve matrix problems.

MATH2304

Introduction to number theory (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the basic knowledge and techniques in number theory. It is hoped that it will stimulate interested students to delve into the rich literature associated with this historically important subject of mathematics.

MATH2401

Analysis I (6 credits)

This course extends to more general situations some of the results covered in the first year Mathematics courses, and introduces some further basic concepts which are essential for more advanced studies in mathematical analysis.

MATH2402

Analysis II (6 credits)

This course gives a modern treatment of calculus in several variables which is essential for more advanced studies in analysis.

MATH2403

Functions of a complex variable (6 credits)

This course is indispensable for studies in higher mathematical analysis and the more theoretical aspects of physics. In this course, the students are introduced to the fundamental concepts and properties of analytic functions and are shown how to look at analyticity from different points of view. At the same time, the techniques of solving problems without losing sight of the geometric picture are emphasized.

MATH2405

Differential equations (6 credits)

The standard topics in the wide field of differential equations included in this course are of importance to students of mathematics and physical sciences as well. Our emphasis is on principles rather than routine calculations and our approach is a compromise between diversity and depth.

MATH2408

Computational methods and differential equations with applications (6 credits)

This course covers topics in the fields of differential equations and numerical analysis which are of importance to sciences students. The emphasis is practical applications of basic principles.

MATH2600

Discrete mathematics (6 credits)

To introduce students to the basic ideas and techniques of discrete mathematics.

MATH2601

Numerical analysis (6 credits)

This course covers both the theoretical and practical aspects of Numerical Analysis. Emphasis will be on basic principles and practical methods of solution, using high speed computers.

MATH2603

Probability theory (6 credits)

The emphasis of this course will be on probability models and their applications. The primary aim is to elucidate the fundamental principles of probability theory through examples and to develop the ability of the students to apply what they have learned from this course to widely divergent concrete problems.

MATH2901

Operations research I (6 credits)

The objective is to provide a fundamental account of the basic results and techniques of Linear Programming and its related topics in Operations Research. There is an equal emphasis on all three aspects of understanding, algorithms and applications. The course serves, together with a course on network models, as essential concept and background for more advanced studies in Operations Research.

MATH2904

Introduction to optimization (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the theory and techniques of optimization, aiming at preparing them

for further studies in Operations Research, Mathematical Economics and related subject areas.

MATH2905

Queueing theory and simulation (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the models and theory of queueing system, as well as the technique of simulation as a practical tool of analysis.

MATH2906

Financial calculus (6 credits)

This course gives an elementary treatment of the modeling of financial derivatives, asset pricing and market risks from an applied mathematicians viewpoint. Stochastic calculus and numerical methods will be introduced.

MATH2907

Numerical methods for financial calculus (6 credits)

This course is aimed at providing effective numerical methods as well as their theoretical aspect for solving problems arisen from financial derivatives and asset pricing.

MATH2911

Game theory and strategy (6 credits)

Game theory is the logical analysis of situations of conflict and cooperation. This course will introduce the students to the basic ideas and techniques of mathematical game theory in an interdisciplinary context.

MATH2999

Directed studies in mathematics (6 credits)

This course is designed for a student who would like to take an early experience on independent study. It provides the student with the opportunity to do a small mathematics project close to research in nature independently.

MATH3000

Mathematics project (6 credits)

The object is to provide a student with an opportunity to formulate and investigate, in depth, a problem of practical interest and/or have a foretaste of mathematical research. The work, to be done on an individual basis, is considered a highly desirable part of the training of a mathematician.

MATH3302

Algebra II (6 credits)

This course is an extension of Algebra I and goes deeper into the various topics treated in that course. Together, the two courses are complete in themselves, and may be followed by Topics in Algebra and Topics in Applied Discrete Mathematics.

MATH3404

Functional analysis (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the basic knowledge of linear functional analysis, an important

branch of modern analysis.

MATH3406

Introduction to partial differential equations (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the basic techniques for solving partial differential equations as well as the underlying theories.

MATH3501

Geometry (6 credits)

As geometric forms often appear in nature, the study of geometry helps us to understand better the universe in which we live. Moreover, geometry has much intrinsic beauty and the study of it is an excellent training in intuitive thinking. In this course we study the differential geometry of curves and surfaces in 3-space. In the study of regular surfaces in 3-space we exhibit geometric notions that are definable in terms of metrical properties of these surfaces alone, leading to the intrinsic geometry of surfaces.

MATH3511

Introduction to differentiable manifolds (6 credits)

Differentiable manifolds are fundamental objects of study in many subject areas in Mathematics such as Differential Topology, Differential Geometry, Lie Theory and Complex Geometry. The course aims at introducing students to the notion of differentiable manifolds and basic concepts and tools for their study, such as differential forms, exterior differentiation and integration; vector fields, distributions, and integrability; and covariant differentiation through affine connections. The course also aims at presenting a variety of concrete examples of differentiable manifolds of importance to fields of further study such as those mentioned in the above. Especially, it introduces Lie groups through the use of matrix groups.

MATH3602

Scientific computing (6 credits)

This course introduces mathematical theories and computational techniques for solving various kinds of matrix computation problems that are often encountered in scientific or industrial applications.

MATH3902

Operations research II (6 credits)

The objective is to provide a fundamental account of the basic results and techniques of Integer Programming (IP), Dynamic Programming (DP) and Markov Decision Processes (MDP) in Operations Research. There is emphasis on aspects of algorithms as well as applications. The course serves, together with courses on linear programming and network models, to provide essential optimization concept and algorithms for more advanced studies in Operations Research.

MATH3903

Network models in operations research (6 credits)

The objective is to provide a fundamental account of the basic results and techniques of network models in Operations Research. There is an equal emphasis on all three aspects of understanding, algorithms and applications. The course serves, together with a course on linear programming, to provide essential concept and background for more advanced studies in Operations Research.

MATH3988

Mathematics internship (6 credits)

This course aims to offer students the opportunities to gain work experience in the industry related to their major of study. The workplace learning experience would be of great benefits to the students to apply their knowledge gained in the study to the real work environments. Students have to take on at least 120 hours of internship work either within the University or outside the University arranged by the School/Departments. (1) Within the university: The student will be supervised by a staff member (Supervisor), working on a project or various tasks as instructed by the Supervisor. (2) Outside the university: The student will work in an external agency related to the major of study. The student will be supervised under a staff member of the external agency (the External Supervisor) and a staff member of the Department/School of the student (the Internal Supervisor). The work to be performed by the student will normally be instructed by the External Supervisor, with prior agreement of the Internal Supervisor.

MATH3999

Mathematics project (12 credits)

The object is to provide a student with an opportunity to formulate and investigate, in depth, a problem of practical interest and/or have a foretaste of mathematical research. The work, to be done on an individual basis, is considered a highly desirable part of the training of a mathematician.

MATH6501

Topics in algebra (6 credits)

To provide students specializing in mathematics with the opportunity to study some topics in algebra in greater depth.

MATH6502

Topics in applied discrete mathematics (6 credits)

To provide students with the opportunity to study some further topics in applied discrete mathematics.

MATH6503

Topics in mathematical programming and opimization (6 credits)

A study in greater depth of some special topics in mathematical programming or optimization. It is mainly intended for students in Operations Research or related subject areas.

MATH6504

Geometric topology (6 credits)

This course gives a geometric introduction to some of the methods of algebraic topology. The emphasis throughout will be on the geometric motivations and applications of the theory.

Department of Physics Nature of the universe I: introduction to observational astronomy and the solar system (3 credits) This general education course is designed as an elective for students in all disciplines and all years. No prior knowledge in astronomy, physics, and higher mathematics is required. PHYS0001

PHYS0002

Nature of the universe II: stars, galaxies and cosmology for beginners (3 credits)

This general education course is designed as an elective for students in all disciplines and all years. It focuses on the theoretical aspect of astronomy. No prior knowledge in astronomy, physics, or higher mathematics is required.

PHYS0114

Fundamental physics I (6 credits)

This course, together with Fundamental Physics II, aims at providing students who are interested in physics, which is a first course in general physics. It covers the essential knowledge of physics on various topics (with minimum descriptions in integral and differential calculus).

PHYS0115

Fundamental physics II (6 credits)

This course, together with Fundamental Physics I, aims at providing students who are interested in physics, which is a first course in general physics. It covers the essential knowledge of physics various topics (with minimum descriptions in integral and differential calculus).

PHYS0605

Nuclear energy and the environment (3 credits)

To introduce the use of nuclear power and its impact to our environment; and to arouse an awareness of the safety use of nuclear energy.

PHYS0607

Revealing the magic in everyday life (3 credits)

The course is designed for students who are curious about science in daily life. Students taking this course should have basic training in physics in the certificate level. The course covers the working principles and mechanisms of the things and phenomena around us. Logical thinking and appreciation of science are emphasized with mathematics kept at a minimum. Students are trained to develop scientific intuition and to appreciate that many things in everyday life are not purely magical but can also be predictable.

PHYS0608

Kitchen science: kitchen mysteries revealed (3 credits)

The course aims to develop students critical thinking skills and broaden their basic science knowledge by exploring the science behind the common daily life activity of cooking. Basic physical and chemical concepts necessary to understand food preparation, as illustrated by recipes from cuisines from different regions, will be introduced.

PHYS0610

Weather today (3 credits)

To introduce the phenomena and mechanisms of the atmosphere, including typhoons, tornadoes, El Nino and La Nina. This course is designed to be an elementary introduction of weather and climate. It is suitable for any students with interest in the subject.

PHYS0611

Magic of flight (3 credits)

The course aims to provide introduction of the basic principles of flight and encourage integration of knowledge from different disciplines by comparing the biological and technological achievements of flight.

PHYS0625

Physics by Inquiry (6 credits)

This course aims at providing students a solid background and knowledge in physics as well as its connection with our daily life phenomena and activities.

PHYS0628

Renewable energy (3 credits)

In this course, the students will learn about principles of operation of different energy sources, such as solar, biomass, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric, and tidal energy, as well as fuel cells. By discussing different renewable energy sources, their advantages and disadvantages, factors affecting their wide implementation and their impact on environment, the course aims to foster interest in science and critical thinking, as well as improved understanding and informed decision making concerning the energy crisis and sustainable development.

PHYS1303

Special relativity I (3 credits)

This course is designed as an elective for students in all disciplines and all years with science background.

PHYS1315

Methods in physics I (6 credits)

This course provides students with experience in using mathematical tools and techniques to solve problems in physics. It is complete in itself, or may also be followed by Methods in Physics II.

PHYS1316

Methods in physics II (6 credits)

This course provides students with experience in using mathematical tools and techniques to solve problems in physics. It is complete in itself, or may also be taken after Methods in Physics I.

PHYS1413

Physics in a nutshell (6 credits)

This course covers the essential topics in physics in one semester. It serves as a first course to students who are interested in physics or those who are planning to take physics as a minor. The conceptual ideas are emphasized and the mathematical treatment is moderate.

PHYS1414

General physics I (6 credits)

This course is the first of a two-course series designed to offer a comprehensive training of physics covering all the major building blocks of the physical laws governing nature, including mechanics,

oscillation and waves, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and atomics physics.

PHYS1415

General physics II (6 credits)

This course is the second of a two-course series designed to offer a comprehensive training of physics covering all the major building blocks of the physical laws governing nature, including mechanics, oscillation and waves, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, optics, and atomics physics.

PHYS1417

Basic physics (6 credits)

This course covers the essential topics in physics in one semester. It serves as a first course to students who are interested in physics or those who are planning to take physics as a minor. The conceptual ideas are emphasized and the mathematical treatment is moderate.

PHYS2021

The physical universe (6 credits)

To appreciate the underlying physical principles of astronomy. This course is designed as an elective for second or third year students with some basic science knowledge.

PHYS2022

Observational astronomy (6 credits)

To introduce the students to the techniques and methods of contemporary astronomy, with emphasis on the data reduction and analysis.

PHYS2039

Principles of astronomy (6 credits)

This course is designed to discuss the physics principles necessary to understand more difficult topics in astronomy. Students are assumed to only have basic knowledge in physics. After taking the course, students should be able to manage other astronomy courses offered by the Department.

PHYS2221

Introductory solid state physics (6 credits)

To provides a broad introduction to modern theories of the behaviour and properties of the solid state of matter. It is designed as a self-contained course which at the same time will serve as a basis for more advanced courses and projects in solid state physics.

PHYS2222

Waves and optics (6 credits)

To give a coherent introduction to the development of modern physical optics, with particular attention to the wave properties and quantum theories of light.

PHYS2227

Laser & spectroscopy (6 credits)

The aim of this course is to provide a broad introduction to modern laser spectroscopic techniques and selected applications.

PHYS2229

Thin film physics (6 credits)

This course is intended for the advanced students, covering the basic theories and techniques of physical deposition processes and topics related to a very rapidly growing area - thin film application in material science.

PHYS2235

Physics of namomaterails (6 credits)

Physics of Nanomaterials is a course for advanced undergraduate and beginning postgraduate students at HKU. The course is designed to introduce important concepts such as quantum size effect and fundamental physics of nanomaterials.

PHYS2236

Device physics (6 credits)

This course aims at providing introduction to semiconductor electronic and optoelectronic devices.

PHYS2321

Introductory electromagnetism (6 credits)

Introduces the physical concepts required for an understanding of electricity and magnetism. A foundation course for students majoring in physics.

PHYS2322

Statistical mechanics and thermodynamics (6 credits)

An introduction to Statistical Mechanics and elementary Thermodynamics with reference to related phenomena in Physics. This course is taught as a basic and essential subject for students majoring in Physics.

PHYS2323

Introductory quantum mechanics (6 credits)

This course aims at a rigorous introduction to the concepts and methods of non-relativistic quantum mechanics. It is a prerequisite for several advanced physics courses.

PHYS2325

Theoretical physics (6 credits)

The aim of this course is to provide students with the conceptual skills and analytical tools necessary for solving real problems in all major areas of physics.

PHYS2523

Directed studies in physics (6 credits)

This course is designed for second year students who would like to take an early experience on research. It provides students with the opportunity to do small physics projects by themselves, either theoretical or experimental. These projects are close to research in nature and, usually, without lectures.

PHYS2626

Introductory classical mechanics (6 credits)

This course aims at providing students a solid foundation in classical Newtonian mechanics with rigorous mathematical treatments. Students are expected to have good working knowledge of calculus and vectors.

PHYS2627

Introductory quantum physics (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive introduction to the concepts and ideas related to study of physics in the microscopic scale which revolutionize our understanding of the properties of light and matter in the universe.

PHYS3031

Astrophysics (6 credits)

To introduce students to current theories in astrophysics. It may be taken as a self-contained course or as background to research work in astrophysics.

PHYS3033

General relativity (6 credits)

To introduce students to the field of general relativity and to provide conceptual skills and analytical tools necessary for astrophysical and cosmological applications of the theory

PHYS3034

Cosmology (6 credits)

The aim of the course is to offer an advanced introduction to cosmology, to familiarize students with mathematical formulation used to model the evolution and dynamics of the universe, and to provide an up to date discussion of the big bang theory and structure and galaxy formation.

PHYS3035

Stellar atmospheres (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide students with the basic understanding of the interaction between radiation and matter, and the physics required to interpret modern astronomical observations.

PHYS3036

Interstellar medium (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of gas dynamics, molecular and solid-state physics with applications to the structure of the interstellar medium.

PHYS3037

Selected topics in astrophysics (6 credits)

To introduce students some current topics in astrophysics. It may be taken as a self-contained course or as background to research work in astrophysics.

PHYS3038

Planetary science (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide students with a modern understanding of the structure of the solar system and their effects on the evolution of the Earth.

PHYS3040

Stellar physics (6 credits)

This course introduces the basic theory of stellar structure and evolution. It follows a vigorous mathematical treatment that stress on the underlying physical processes. Knowledge in quantum mechanics and statistical mechanics will be advantageous.

PHYS3231

Computational physics (6 credits)

The aim of the course is to show how the power of computers enables a computational approach to solving physics problems to be adopted, which is distinct from, and complimentary to, traditional experimental and theoretical approaches. The material covered will be found useful in any project or problem solving work that contains a strong computational or data analysis element. This course aims to give the student a thorough grounding in the main computational techniques used in modern physics. It is particularly important in this course that the students should learn by doing. The course is therefore designed such that a significant fraction of the students time is spent actually programming specific physical problems rather than learning abstract techniques.

PHYS3321

Nuclear and particle physics (6 credits)

The aim of the course is to describe nuclear structure in an elementary way as a field of application of quantum mechanics and electromagnetism, and to study the fundamental interactions of submuclear particles.

PHYS3331

Electromagnetic field theory (6 credits)

We study the electromagnetic properties of simple physical systems, and the relations between electromagnetism and special relativity.

PHYS3332

Quantum mechanics (6 credits)

Introduces more advanced concepts of quantum mechanics. Together with PHYS2323, these will provide the basic knowledge of quantum mechanics to an undergraduate student.

PHYS3336

Classical mechanics (6 credits)

The aim of this course is to introduce general methods of studying the dynamics of particle systems, through which students can acquire experience in using mathematical techniques for solving practical problems.

PHYS3431

Advanced experimental physics (6 credits)

This course aims to introduce the student to some of the more advanced techniques in modern physics, while at the same time illustrating some of the important experiments discussed in course text books.

PHYS3531

Physics project (12 credits)

This course is designed for students who are considering doing research in the future. It provides students with the opportunity to study special physics projects by themselves, either theoretical or experimental. These projects are close to research in nature and are designed for prospective research students.

PHYS3987

Quantitative tools in physics (0 credits)

This course aims to enable students to use a few quantitative software packages that are commonly used in physics computation, experiment and presentation through mainly hands on projects. Since these software packages are generally used by researchers in both academic and industrial institutions, successful completion of this pass/fail course allows students to better prepare themselves to a physics and astronomy research career, in particular, those works that involve heavy computational and/or experimental elements. Successfully completion of this course can be regarded as having fulfilled the experiential learning requirements for astronomy, mathematics/physics, or physics majors. Nonetheless, students taking this course to satisfy the experiential learning requirement must take an additional 6-credit advance course to make up the credits for major requirement.

PHYS3988

Physics internship (6 credits)

This course aims to offer students the opportunities to gain work experience in the industry related to their major of study. The workplace learning experience would be of great benefits to the students to apply their knowledge gained in the study to the real work environments. Students have to take on at least 120 hours of internship work either within the University or outside the University arranged by the School/Departments. (1) Within the university: The student will be supervised by a staff member (Supervisor), working on a project or various tasks as instructed by the Supervisor. (2) Outside the university: The student will work in an external agency related to the major of study. The student will be supervised under a staff member of the external agency (the External Supervisor) and a staff member of the Department/School of the student (the Internal Supervisor). The work to be performed by the student will normally be instructed by the External Supervisor, with prior agreement of the Internal Supervisor.

PHYS6501

Computer controlled measurements in physics (6 credits)

The aim of this course is to provide students with practical skills for designing and operating computer controlled measurement systems. In addition to measurement software development skills, the students will learn principles of operation of commonly used components in measurement systems for experimental condensed matter research.

PHYS6502

Advanced statistical mechanics (6 credits)

This course intends to introduce some topics in the field of equilibrium statistical physics. Prerequisite PHYS2321 and PHYS2322 and PHYS2323

PHYS6503

Advanced electromagnetic field theory (6 credits)

This is a standard course in electromagnetic field theory which provides essential background for postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students intend to do research in physics. Prerequisite PHYS2321 and PHYS3331

PHYS6504

Advanced quantum mechanics (6 credits)

This course introduces postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students to advanced techniques in quantum mechanics and their applications to selected topics in physics. Prerequisite PHYS2323 and PHYS3332

PHYS6505

Solid state physics (6 credits)

To provide students with an understanding of more advanced topics in selected areas of solid state physics.

Department of Statistics & Actuarial Science STAT0301 Elementary statistical methods (6 credits)

Research findings are often fully or partly supported by data. Data, which are often concerned with situations involving variability and uncertainty, are collected from an experiment or a survey. They are used to estimate the true value of a certain quantity or to test the acceptability of a certain new hypothesis. Valid methods of analysing the data are thus essential to any successful investigation. The course presents the fundamentals of statistical methods widely used by researchers. There is no demand of sophisticated technical mathematics.

STAT0302

Business statistics (6 credits)

The discipline of statistics is concerned with situations involving uncertainty and variability. Variability greatly affects the interpretation of data. Thus statistics forms an important descriptive and analytical tool. This elementary course, which is taught without any technical mathematics, presents many standard situations of data interpretation with emphases on business examples. The statistical tests for these situations are presented. Microsoft Excel might be used to carry out some statistical analysis.

STAT1301

Probability & statistics I (6 credits)

The discipline of statistics is concerned with situations in which uncertainty and variability play an essential role and forms an important descriptive and analytical tool in many practical problems. Against a background of motivating problems this course develops relevant probability models for the description of such uncertainty and variability.

STAT1302

Probability & statistics II (6 credits)

This course builds on STAT1301, introducing further the concepts and methods of statistics. Emphasis is on the two major areas of statistical analysis: estimation and hypothesis testing. Through the disciplines of statistical modelling, inference and decision making, students will be equipped with both

quantitative skills and qualitative perceptions essential for making rigorous statistical analysis of real-life data.

STAT1303

Data management (6 credits)

This course is designed for students who want to learn a statistical software (SAS or SPSS) for data management and elementary data analysis. This course focuses on using SAS or SPSS to manage data set input and output, work with different data types, manipulate and transform data, perform random sampling and descriptive data analysis, and create summary reports.

STAT1304

Design and analysis of sample surveys (6 credits)

The course focuses on the design, implementation and analysis of sample surveys. The use of sample surveys as a means to collect raw data for the compilation of statistics has become very popular both in the public and private sectors. The conducting of sample surveys involves a range of activities, from overall survey design, the design of sampling schemes, the design of questionnaires, the planning of fieldwork and logistical matters and the setting of analysis schedules all the way to the actual implementation of the surveys. There are many theoretical and practical aspects to be learned. In particular, survey sampling is an area which involves a lot of important statistical concepts and its proper and skilful use determines to a large extent the validity and reliability of the findings and the efficiency of the surveys. Similarly, analysis of the data is another very important area and has to be integrated with the entire survey process rather than being taken in isolation.

STAT1306

Introductory statistics (6 credits)

The discipline of statistics is concerned with situations involving uncertainty and variability. The interpretation of data needs special techniques when variability plays a role, as it usually does. Thus statistics forms an important descriptive and analytical tool of many scientific disciplines. Candidates with a mathematical background will find this course suitable, because the language of mathematics allows the subject of statistics to be presented with economy and clarity.

STAT1323

Introduction to demographic and socio-economics statistics (6 credits)

The course is intended as an introduction to the basic methods and data on demography and social & economic statistics. The study of demography covers the composition and development of a population through the processes of fertility, mortality, marriage and migration. Social and economic statistics provide quantitative information on all major areas of citizens lives, such as economic and social development, employment, prices, housing condition, health, education and social welfare. Intended learning outcomes are the acquisition of 1) basic knowledge in demographic methods and statistics 2) an understanding of methods of social and economic statistics, with emphasis on those compiled by government agencies and 3) skills in the statistical description of a territory and their application to planning, public policy-making and commercial endeavours. The course introduces major statistical indicators; principles in data collection, quality control and best practices in data dissemination as well as the pertinent statistical techniques.

STAT1801

Probability and statistics: foundations of actuarial science (6 credits)

The purpose of this course is to develop knowledge of the fundamental tools in probability and statistics for quantitatively assessing risk. Applications of these tools to actuarial science problems will be

emphasized. calculations.

Students will have a thorough command of probability topics and the supporting

STAT1802

Financial mathematics (6 credits)

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of financial mathematics which plays an important role in the development of basic actuarial techniques. Practical applications of these concepts are also covered. Linear statistical analysis (6 credits)

STAT2301

The analysis of variability is mainly concerned with locating the sources of the variability. Many statistical techniques investigate these sources through the use of linear models. This course presents the theory and practice of these models. Statistical inference (6 credits)

STAT2302

This course covers the advanced theory of point estimation, interval estimation and hypothesis testing. Using a mathematically-oriented approach, the course provides a solid and rigorous treatment of inferential problems, statistical methodologies and the underlying concepts and theory. It is suitable in particular for students intending to further their studies or to develop a career in statistical research. STAT2303 Probability modelling (6 credits) This is an introductory course in probability modelling. A range of important topics in stochastic processes will be discussed. Design and analysis of experiments (6 credits)

STAT2304

In this course the basic theory of experimental design is introduced. Basic principles and guidelines for designing experiments will be introduced. Analysis for experiments with a single factor, Randomised block, Latin squares and related designs will be covered. The notions of crossed and nested factorial structure, balanced incomplete factorial experiments and fixed/random effects will be discussed. Quality control and management (6 credits)

STAT2305

The successful control of quality in production is a matter of primary importance to a companys prosperity and good-will. This course provides an overview of quality compromise which involves both the producer and the consumer. It presents a variety of statistical solutions including control chars, acceptance sampling plans, sequential sampling procedures, analysis of measurement errors, reliability, and life-testing. Contemporary quality management systems such as total quality control, quality control circle, zero defects, six-sigma, and ISO-9000 will be introduced The student is brought to the frontier of todays quality control and management ideas. Business logistics (6 credits)

STAT2306

Originally, the word logistics described the strategic aspects involved in moving and supplying armies and navies. Usage grew to include games of strategy, such as chess. Modern business corporations are

increasingly using logistics as a management tool, for example, in capital budgeting problems, production planning, scheduling, transportation or in deciding a location for a new factory. This course addresses the business applications of logistics.

STAT2307

Statistics in clinical medicine and bio-medical research (6 credits)

In clinical medicine doctors observe features (such as blood pressure, hormone level, presence/absence of a symptom, degree of infection, etc.) which are subject to natural variation between individual patients and between groups of patients with different disease types. This variability motivates the application of statistical methodology to the clinical observational and decision-making process. Part of the course deals with these applications. The other part deals with statistical problems which come from biological and medical research, for example the controlled clinical drug trial. No knowledge in biology or medicine is assumed; the course provides all of the necessary bio-medical background when the statistical problems are introduced.

STAT2308

Statistical genetics (6 credits)

This course covers background on genetics, Mendelian Genetics; Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium; linkage equilibrium; exact test; likelihood ratio test; chi-square test; population structure; linkage analysis; non-parametric linkage analysis; association studies; forensic genetics; relatedness; kinship analysis; mixed samples.

STAT2309

The statistics of investment risk (6 credits)

Most investments involve some risk. The decision to invest or not is usually made against a background of uncertainty. Whilst prediction of the future is difficult, there are statistical modelling techniques which provide a rational framework for investment decisions, particularly those relating to stock markets and the markets for interest rates, commodities and currencies. Building upon research, both in Hong Kong and abroad, this course presents the prevailing statistical theories for investment decisions in these vital markets. Particular issues include the concept of an efficient market, portfolio construction and analysis, asset pricing, portfolio performance and management, and behavioural finance.

STAT2310

Risk management and insurance (6 credits)

The course introduces the statistical, financial and legal principles underlying the techniques for managing the insurable risks faced by organizations and individuals. It is aimed at students who have minimal background in quantitative methods and is not available to students majoring in Actuarial Science. The course emphasizes basic risk management and financial planning, and students will be able to apply these concepts immediately to their own lives.

STAT2311

Computer-aided data analysis (6 credits)

A wide range of statistical analyses and methods are presented using data sets generated from social sciences research and scientific studies. These analyses deal with designed experiments in the laboratory or field-work setting together with data from less-rigorously planned observational studies. Measuring uncertainty, describing patterns of variability, and describing the inter-relationship between several variables are therefore essential aspects of social science and scientific investigations. These aspects require a good understanding of statistics. This computer-oriented but non-mathematical course

develops the important concepts and methods of statistics. Although no knowledge of a programming language is required, the course makes extensive use of computers. This is made possible by high-quality, but user friendly statistical software like JMP or SPSS.

STAT2312

Data mining (6 credits)

With an explosion in information technology in the past decade, vast amounts of data appear in a variety of fields such as finance, marketing research, customer relations management, medicine and healthcare. The challenge of understanding these data with the aim of creating new knowledge and finding new relationships among data attributes has led to the innovative usage of statistical methodologies and development of new ones. In this process, a new area called data mining is spawned. This course provides a comprehensive and practical coverage of essential data mining concepts and statistical models for data mining.

STAT2313

Marketing engineering (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide an overview and practical application of trends, technology and methodology used in the marketing survey process including problem formulation, survey design, data collection and analysis, and report writing. Special emphasis will be put on statistical techniques particularly for analysing marketing data including market segmentation, market response models, consumer preference analysis and conjoint analysis. Students will analyse a variety of marketing case studies.

STAT2314

Business forecasting (6 credits)

In daily business operations, forecasts are routinely required on different aspects of the economy, the market and individual companies. Numerous statistical techniques have been developed in the past decades to provide forecasts for the business decision-maker. This course considers a wide range of such techniques that have proven useful to practitioners. The course will involve the use of computer software, EXCEL, in the teaching process.

STAT2315

Practical mathematics for investment (6 credits)

The main focus of this course will be on financial mathematics of compound interest and financial derivatives. Introduction to risk management and practical applications of the actuarial functions are also considered.

STAT2318

Directed studies in statistics (6 credits)

To enhance the students knowledge of a particular topic and the students self-directed learning and critical thinking skills.

STAT2320

Risk management and Basel II in banking and finance (6 credits)

The course provides a comprehensive knowledge and in-depth understanding of risk management in the banking and finance industry, particularly for credit, market and operational risks and their treatments under the current Basel II framework. It covers a wide range of issues, including the importance of risk management; risk nature and types; design and establishment of risk management framework; the

importance of people and corporate culture; the complete risk measurement cycle; measurement and management of credit, market and operational risks; Basel II and its capital treatments for credit, market and operation risks; key recent developments (e.g. Know-Your-Customers, Anti-Money laundering, Sarbanes-Oxley) and critical issues; the importance of business continuity, design and implementation of a business continuity plan. Only minimal background in quantitative methods will be required.

STAT2801

Life contingencies (6 credits)

The major objectives of this course are to integrate life contingencies into a full probabilistic framework and to demonstrate the wide variety of constructs which are then possible to build from basic models at the foundation of actuarial science. The time-until-death random variable will be the basic building block by which models for life insurances, designed to reduce the financial impact of the random event of untimely death, will be developed. Techniques for calculation benefit premiums and benefit reserves of various types of life annuity and insurance will be discussed.

STAT2805

Credibility theory and loss distributions (6 credits)

Credibility is an example of a statistical estimate. The idea of credibility is very useful in premium calculation. Insurance loss varies according to the business nature, what distribution should be used to fit a particular loss is both of theoretical interest and practical importance. This course covers important actuarial and statistical methods.

STAT2807

Corporate finance for actuarial science (6 credits)

This course is designed for actuarial science students to receive VEE-Corporate Finance from Society of Actuaries. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental principles of corporate finance. The course will provide students with a systematic framework within which to evaluate investment and financing decisions for corporations.

STAT2812

Financial economics I (6 credits)

This course is a basic course on the derivative market. The course covers discrete-time models, including volatility estimation, and Black-Scholes formula and its variations. The course also includes some basic risk management ideas and methods. This course and STAT3812 will cover all the concepts, principles and techniques needed for SoA Exam MFE.

STAT3301

Time-series analysis (6 credits)

A time series consists of a set of observations on a random variable taken over time. Time series arise naturally in climatology, economics, environment studies, finance and many other disciplines. The observations in a time series are usually correlated; the course establishes a framework to discuss this. This course distinguishes different type of time series, investigates various representations for the processes and studies the relative merits of different forecasting procedures. Students will analyse real time-series data on the computer.

STAT3302

Multivariate data analysis (6 credits)

In many designed experiments or observational studies the researchers are dealing with multivariate data,

where each observation is a set of measurements taken on the same individual. These measurements are often correlated. The correlation prevents the use of univariate statistics to draw inferences. This course develops the statistical methods for analysing multivariate data through examples in various fields of application and hands-on experience with the statistical software SAS.

STAT3304

Computer-aided statistical modelling (6 credits)

This is a computer-aided course of statistical modelling designed for the students who have taken STAT2301 Linear Statistical Analysis and like to see theory illustrated by practical computation. Numerous real data sets will be presented for modelling and analysis using statistical software, such as SAS, for gaining hands-on experience. The course also aims to develop skills of model selection and hypotheses formulation for testing, so that questions of interest can be properly formulated and answered. An important element deals with model review and improvement, when ones first attempt does not adequately fit the data. Modern computer software such as SAS makes this interactive approach easier.

STAT3322

Market risk analysis (6 credits)

Financial risk management has experienced a revolution in the last decade thanks to the introduction of new methods for measuring risk, particularly Value-at-Risk (VaR). This course introduces modern risk management techniques covering the measurement of market risk using VaR models and financial time series models, and stress testing.

STAT3306

Selected topics in statistics (6 credits)

This course introduces some statistical concepts and methods which potential graduate students will find useful in preparing for work on a research degree in statistics. Focus is on applications of state-of-the-art statistical techniques and their underlying theory.

STAT3307

Project in statistics (6 credits)

Each year a few projects suitable for Statistics or Actuarial Science major students will be offered. These projects, under the supervision of individual staff members involve the application of statistics and/or probability in interesting situations. They provide students with practical experience in approaching a real problem, in report writing and in oral presentation.

STAT3308

Financial engineering (6 credits)

This course aims at demonstrating the practical use of financial derivative products to analyse various problems arisen in financial engineering. Emphases are on the various option pricing formulae, hedging techniques and interest rate models.

STAT3316

Advanced probability (6 credits)

This course provides an introduction to measure theory and probability. The course will focus on some basic concepts in theoretical probability which are essential for students to read research papers in actuarial science, probability and statistics.

STAT3317

Computational statistics (6 credits)

This course aims to give undergraduate and postgraduate students in statistics a background in modern computationally-intensive methods in statistics. It emphasizes the role of computation as a fundamental tool of discovery in data analysis, of statistical inference, and for development of statistical theory and methods.

STAT3319

Statistics project (6 credits)

Each year a few projects suitable for Statistics or Actuarial Science major students will be offered. These projects, under the supervision of individual staff members involve the application of statistics and/or probability in interesting situations. They provide students with practical experience in approaching a real problem, in report writing and in oral presentation.

STAT3321

Credit risk analysis (6 credits)

For a commercial bank, credit risk has always been the most significant. It is the risk of default on debt, swap, or other counterparty instruments. Credit risk may also result from a change in the value of an asset resulting from a change in the counterpartys creditworthiness. This course will introduce students to quantitative models for measuring and managing credit risk. It also aims to provide students with an understanding of the credit risk methodology used in the financial industry and the regulatory framework in which the credit risk models operate.

STAT3810

Risk theory (6 credits)

Risk theory is one of the main topics in actuarial science. Risk theory is the applications of statistical models and stochastic processes to insurance problems such as the premium calculation, policy modifications, ruin probability, etc.

STAT3811

Survival analysis (6 credits)

This course is concerned with how models which predict the survival pattern of humans or other entities are established. This exercise is sometimes referred to as survival-model construction.

STAT3821

Financial economics II (6 credits)

This course is an advanced course on the option pricing theory. The course covers Black-Scholes equation and stochastic calculus, and interest models. This course and STAT2812/STAT2806 will cover all the concepts, principles and techniques needed for SoA Exam MFE.

STAT3988

Statistics internship (6 credits)

This course is offered to students majoring in Statistics or Risk Management who take on a minimum of 120 hours of internship work. Upon completion of the internship, each student is required to submit a written report and to give a presentation on his/her internship experience. The report should emphasize important working/educational experiences encountered by the student during his/her internship. In

many situations, this would mean a report of the project(s) that the student has been involved in during his/her internship.

STAT3989

Essential IT skills for statistical and risk analysts (Non-credit bearing)

This course is offered to students majoring in Statistics or Risk Management. It aims to enhance students IT knowledge and skills which are not covered in the current curriculum but are essential for career development of statistical and risk analysts. The course may contain a variety of activities including computer hand-on workshops on VBA programming, MS-office and SPSS, group projects, and company visits.

Faculty-level courses ENVS0001 Introduction to environmental science (6 credits)

To provide students with an inter-disciplinary introduction to Environmental Science with key questions to highlight the interconnections between biological, geological and chemical processes. To convey the basic science behind environmental interactions and place it within the context of human impacts and dependence on the natural world. To better understand how humans interact, manage and sustain the environment within the context of our economies, governments and individual choices. Upon completion, students should be able to explain and describe connections between the physical and biological stresses in the environment, discuss the impact of human society on the environment, explain the concept of environmental sustainability, give examples of how society can adapt behavior to achieve sustainability and compare different approaches to resolving specific problems presented in class.

ENVS1002

Environmental life science (6 credits)

This is an introductory course intended for students who wish to understand the fundamentals of environmental biology/life science. Here you will learn about the various biological/ecological principles and concepts of environmental science which are needed for critical discussion and evaluation of current global environmental issues including human population growth and climate change.

ENVS2003

Demographic principles in population and evolutionary biology (6 credits)

Demography is what determines the interplay between populations andenvironments. The balance between births and deaths drives not just the dynamics of populations but also their evolution. This course aims to lay the foundations for thinking in terms of demography, focusing mainly on simpler demographic processes under constant conditions. It outlines not only how populations increase, decrease, stabilize, destabilize or die out - it explains how the life histories themselves can adapt, emphasizing the conceptual similarities and common demographic principles involved in both population dynamics and evolutionary change.

ENVS2004

Environment and society (6 credits)

This course introduces students the interface between human society and the earth systems, and helps students examine the relationship between them. The course emphasizes knowledge and understanding

of how human society has interacted with the natural environment in the past and present, and the environmental problems that have arisen from human exploitation of the natural environment. Students will explore ways human society can deal with environmental problems and develop sustainable economies.

ENVS2005

Environmental policies and planning (6 credits)

This course will address questions such as: what is environmental policy?, why has environmental policy emerged as a special policy area?, what makes environmental policy different from other policy areas?, how is environmental policy made and planned and what tools are at the disposal of decision-makers. The issues associated with these questions will be examined in detail through case studies from Asia.

ENVS2006

Environmental radiation (6 credits)

In this course, the students will learn about various kinds of radiations in the environment, the experimental techniques to detect them, the methods to trace them and to assess their hazard to the environment, and the ways to reduce the hazard in the events of nuclear accidents or incidents.

ENVS2007

Natural hazards and mitigation (6 credits)

This course introduces students the mechanisms of major natural hazards including earthquake, storm and flood, landslide and tsunami. The teaching emphasizes the fundamental concepts: natural hazards are not entirely natural, and understanding the frequency and processes of these hazards is essential in developing prevention, protection and mitigation measures. With case studies, the course will help students explore the political, economical and engineering means of dealing with natural hazards.

ENVS2008

Pollution (6 credits)

To introduce students to the principles of chemical and biological processes of pollution development and the impacts of pollution on environmental health. The course provides the basics for advanced courses on environmental toxicology, environmental monitoring and testing, environmental impact assessment, biodiversity, waste treatment and technologies, and environmental remediation.

ENVS2009

Remediation (6 credits)

To introduce students with the environmental fate information of different pollutants/contaminants in the environment. To understand the technologies available for environmental remediation of pollutants in soils and water, and the characteristics of each techniques relevant to the pollutants of concern. To learn the fundamental physical, chemical and biochemical reactions involved in the remediation process. To obtain skills for critical analysis of the recent technological development and the proposed applications.

ENVS2010

Sustainable energy and environment (6 credits)

In this course, the students will learn about sustainability and environmental impact of different energy

technologies, including conventional energy sources as well as renewable and/or clean energy sources. The technological challenges, potential for future development, and environmental impacts (community, regional, and global) will be discussed.

ENVS2011

Directed studies in environmental science (6 credits)

To enhance students knowledge on a particular topic in environmental science and students self-directed learning and critical thinking skills.

ENVS3012

Business, economics and the environment (6 credits)

To introduce students to current debates and effective tools that highlight the role of the private sector in the delivery of sustainable development.

ENVS3013

Ecological demography in changing environments (6 credits)

Environments are changing; in some cases rapidly and unpredictably. By studying the dynamic interplay between births and deaths, the modern science of biodemography gives us new ways to diagnose environmental problems and understand how populations respond and adapt under changing conditions. This course is designed for second and third year science students and will go beyond the simple case of demography under constant conditions. The course explicitly covers the more advanced treatment of population and evolutionary demography in fluctuating environments. The course will outline the principles of integrated population models, looking not just at how population size responds to environmental fluctuations, but at how rates of mortality and fertility change can adapt in different ages or different sections of the population, and at how this can contribute to unexpected dynamic properties.

ENVS3014

Environmental risk assessment and management (6 credits)

Environments Risks are not only associated with natural disasters (e.g. earthquake, tsunami, flooding and extreme thermal conditions), but also related to anthropogenic mishaps (e.g. releases of toxic chemicals to the environment and an explosion and fire at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant). This course will introduce how we can assess and manage environmental risks with an emphasis on those that associated with anthropogenic activities. Environmental risk assessments (ERAs) are useful scientific tools for determining the likelihood that human activities such as contaminant releases, either in the past, current, or future, pose an unacceptable risk to human health or the environment of concern. Currently ERAs are required under various regulations in many developed countries so as to help problem formulation, enable objective assessment and characterization of the environmental risk, support decision-making and risk management, and promote transparent and effective risk communication.

ENVS3015

Environmental science project (12 credits)

To enhance students knowledge and research skills in advanced level of environmental science.

ENVS3016

Environmental science in practice (6 credits)

To provide students experiential learning experience in the field of environmental science. The course is

primarily based on an array of relevant field studies covering four essential areas as shown below. Invited guest lectures delivered by environmental practitioners may be held.

ENVS3988

Environmental science internship (6 credits)

To offer students the opportunities to gain work experience in applying knowledge and skills gained in the study of the major to the real work environment.

SCNC2005

Career development for science students (Non-credit bearing)

The course is specially designed for second and third year Science students who wish to enhance their personal and career preparation skills through a variety of activities including lectures, practical workshops, small group discussion, role play and company visits, all of which aim to facilitate students in making informed career choices, provide training to enhance communication, presentation, time management skills, and enhance the students employability.

Language courses offered to BSc students School of Chinese CSCI0001 (1) Practical Chinese language course for science students (3 credits)

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Practical Chinese Writing Skills (a) Classical and modern Chinese (b) The Chinese language: characteristics and usage (c) Basic grammar of modern Chinese Chinese Characters (a) Traditional characters (b) Simplified characters (c) Variant forms Letter-writing (a) Business letter writing techniques (b) Official letter writing techniques Office Documents (a) Notices and announcements (b) Proposals (c) Minutes and reports of meetings Chinese for Special Purposes (a) Reader-based scientific/technical writings (b) Styles and rhetoric of scientific/technical writings Presentation and Communication Techniques (a) Communication and presentation techniques (b) Discussion and the art of persuasion

CSCI0002 1. 2. 3. 4.

Putonghua course for science students (no credit)

To learn the basic characteristics of Putonghua. To learn the terms and phrases commonly used in everyday situations. To learn the glossary in the specific field. To have a better understanding of Chinese culture and people.

CSCI2002 (1) (2) (3) (4)

Advanced language studies in Chinese (3 credits)

To hone students communicative skills in Chinese. This course aims to improve their reading, listening, writing and speaking abilities in Chinese. To expose students to different aspects of the language. This course covers a wide range of both linguistic and extra-linguistic subject matters, the knowledge of which would enable the students to use the language in an efficacious way. To give pre-service language training to students. This course equips the students with language proficiency to get and secure a job. To promote deeper understanding of Chinese culture. This course identifies areas of Chinese culture that are essential for the students to understand their society better.

Centre for Applied English Studies ECEN1801 Academic English for science students (3 credits)

To build confidence in the use of English for writing and speaking about science. The focus is on: (1) Writing an essay which meets the requirements of good academic writing, in particular making appropriate use of published sources and avoiding plagiarism. (2) Speaking in an organized and coherent manner.

ECEN2802

Advanced English for science students (3 credits)

To develop a sense of audience awareness in writing, to develop spontaneous speaking skills and to individualise language learning. The focus is on: (1) Writing a short article for one of a range of web journals each with a different audience and topic focus (individual choice). (2) Spontaneous (i.e. unrehearsed) discussion through participation in speaking workshops and one-to-one discussions. (3) Developing independent language learning skills to help students address their individual language problems and focus on their future language needs.

MINOR OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF EDUCATION Information Management This Minor in Information Management provides an introductory foundation for students in other faculties to consider a career in the dynamic field of information management. The courses listed below are existing BSc[IM] courses and students in this Minor programme will take them with BSc[IM] students. Requirement Minimum Entry Requirement Minimum Credit Requirement Impermissible Combination Quota Application deadline : : : : : Nil 36 credits Nil if any if any (we may upload an application form on our website)

Programme structure and courses available Students are required to take and pass in courses totaling at least 36 credits. They may focus on one of the three areas listed below or choose courses from different areas. 1. Information design and architecture BSIM0004 Information retrieval (6 credits) BSIM0007 Metadata (6 credits) BSIM0008 Networks and telecommunications (6 credits) BSIM0010 Digital libraries: principles and applications (6 credits) BSIM0012 Records management (6 credits) BSIM0013 Web services & digital publishing (6 credits) BSIM0014 User-based systems analysis (6 credits) BSIM0017. Database systems (6 credits) BSIM0018. Data warehousing and data mining (6 credits) 2. Management and policy BSIM0001 Information management foundations (6 credits) BSIM0002 Information literacy (3 credits) BSIM0003 Information policy (6 credits) BSIM0005 Information society issues (6 credits) BSIM0006 Knowledge management (6 credits) BSIM0011 Project management (6 credits) BSIM0012 Records management (6 credits) BSIM0016 Social and organizational issues of information management (6 credits) 3. Users and society BSIM0002 Information literacy (3 credits) BSIM0004 Information retrieval (6 credits) BSIM0005 Information society issues (6 credits) BSIM0006 Knowledge management (6 credits) BSIM0010 Digital libraries: principles and applications (6 credits) BSIM0014 User-based systems analysis (6 credits) BSIM0016 Social and organizational issues of information management (6 credits) BSIM0019. Electronic commerce (3 credits)

Please visit http://web.edu.hku.hk/programme/bsim/ for details of the courses.

FACULTY OF EDUCATION
BSIM0001. Information management foundations (6 credits) This course introduces the literature of librarianship and information management and to provide an overview of the historical, current, and potential roles of libraries and information agencies. Approaches to needs analysis will be explored. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0002. Information literacy (3 credits) This course provides a framework for an examination of information literacy issues. The central concerns are the nature of information, the nature of the autonomous learner and user needs, enquiry based learning, and information seeking behaviour. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0003. Information policy (6 credits) The course examines the need for information policy at the macro and micro levels. Emphasis is given to the technological, political and ethical issues about information policy in the information management contexts. Topics include the role of the government in production and dissemination of information, the tension between privacy and freedom of access to information, and issues of potential conflicts in values and priorities in information policy. Models of policy development will also be examined. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0004. Information retrieval (6 credits) This course investigates information retrieval principles, techniques and strategies from electronic information sources. It evaluates commercial and Internet databases and search engines. Data analysis, end-user products and services will also be explored. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0005. Information society issues (6 credits) The course examines entrenched and emerging technological, political, economic, social, legal and ethical issues in the information based global society. Specific topics include intellectual property rights and copyright, information rich and poor, information and culture, technology and culture, societal needs and demands of information, and sociology of knowledge. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0006. Knowledge management (6 credits) This course provides an introduction to KM theory, issues and developments. Human elements relating to organizational culture and learning are the focus for examining models for knowledge creation, taxonomies and sharing. Change management, communities of practice and decision-making are explored. Technical elements relating to electronic tools and platforms such as groupware, document management, intranets, customer relationship management and the use of information and communication technologies will be examined. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0007. Metadata (6 credits)

This course will examine metadata schemas and standards in the digital environment with emphasis on the development and implementation of metadata and its technological applications used in libraries and information centers to create machine understandable metadata. XML, with its ability to define formal structure and semantic definitions for metadata and models, will be introduced. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0008. Networks and telecommunications (6 credits) This course aims to cover basic computer networks concepts and telecommunications applications. Topics include network planning, implementation, management and security as well as their application in organizations. Network configuration issues and telecommunications applications are also examined. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0010. Digital libraries: principles and applications (6 credits) This course focuses on research and development issues in digital libraries; access strategies and interfaces; metadata and interoperability; economic and social policies and management and evaluation. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0011. Project management (6 credits) This course introduces the project life cycle and the techniques and change management aspects of managing and planning successful projects in organizations. Conceptual foundations are the focus so students can use project management software effectively. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0012. Records management (6 credits) This course explores the philosophy of records management and presents the basic techniques and standards for managing records. It describes the application of these techniques both to existing situations and to the creation of new records management programs. The course investigates methods for improving active, inactive and permanent records management, and the retention and disposal of records. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0013. Web services & digital publishing (6 credits) This course focuses on the theories and techniques in using the Internet as a medium for information, research, education, communication, and multimedia resources. This course also introduces the basic standards and design that enable web services and digital publishing. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0014. User-based systems analysis (6 credits) This subject introduces students to the evaluation and design of information systems in the context of information agencies. Technologies of networking and databases will be examined with an emphasis on usability and internal and external human factors. Mapping technology planning to organizational functions and goals as well as human-computer interactions will be discussed. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0016. Social and organizational issues of information management (6 credits) This subject introduces the relationship between information and information systems, technology, practices,

and artifacts on how people organize their work, interact, and understand experience. Individual, group, organizational, and social issues in information production and use as well as information systems design and management are discussed. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0017. Database systems (6 credits) This course aims to introduce fundamental concepts of database management systems, with an emphasis on the relational database model and applications in information agencies. Topics include the motivation for database systems, conceptual and implementation data models, data modeling, principles of database design, data definition and manipulation languages. Support for procedural database objects and object relational concepts in SQL is also introduced. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0018. Data warehousing and data mining (6 credits) This course aims to introduce the challenges and solutions of discovering and extracting organizational information from heterogeneous sources through the use of data warehousing and data mining techniques. Topics include the motivation for and the processes of data warehousing, data warehouse architecture and design, online analytical processing, as well as concepts and techniques of data mining. Ethics and personal privacy issues in data mining are also addressed. _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM0019. Electronic commerce (3 credits) This course emphasizes organizational and technological issues related to electronic commerce, such as business models for B2B or B2C e-commerce, technology infrastructure for electronic payment mechanisms, information privacy, and competitive advantage. It investigates the business concepts, skills and tools that surround the emergence of electronic commerce and the consequences of applying information technologies to different commercial processes from both operational and strategic perspectives. _______________________________________________________________________________________ PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (6 credits) _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM1003. Professional experience (6 credits) Students will apply what they learn from their academic studies into real-life situations by working on information management related projects through a summer internship experience in an organization. The course provides opportunities for the application of information management theories to practical situations. _______________________________________________________________________________________ PROJECT _______________________________________________________________________________________ BSIM4999. Project (6 credits) Candidates will learn basic research methods and skills, including writing a literature review and preparing a research proposal in the first term of this one year course. Students in groups will then complete a substantial final year project in the second term. _______________________________________________________________________________________

EDUC8001. Understanding and Guiding the Development of Young Children (6 credits) This course will consider theoretical approaches to understanding young children and will provide an overview of physical, cognitive and social/emotional development at the infant, toddler, preschool and early primary levels. It will critically evaluate the different models of teaching, consider various methods of guiding young childrens behaviour, and focus on how to create and maintain a positive learning environment. The significance and effects of play in the early childhood curriculum and ways of facilitating play will be emphasized. Methods of fostering social competence, self-esteem and self-control in the preschool environment will also be addressed. Remark: For detailed information, please click here. _______________________________________________________________________________________ EDUC8002. Planning, Managing and Assessing Services for Young Children (6 credits) This course will first consider how theoretical approaches have shaped early childhood education and contemporary curriculum models. It will then address planning and implementing the curriculum/programme. Finally, it will consider assessment and evaluation in early childhood programmes. This part will address ways of assessing, recording and reporting childrens progress, and ways of evaluating the different components of early childhood programmes such as the theoretical foundations, goals, physical environment, curriculum, teaching practices, social interaction and parental involvement. Remark: For detailed information, please click here. _______________________________________________________________________________________

MINOR OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Computer Science The Department of Computer Science has a long tradition of offering IT courses to students of other departments. To declare a Minor in Computer Science, students are required to pass 2 core courses and at least 4 elective courses in computer science. All these courses are of 6 credit-units. They will be taught in a single semester with 3 hours of lectures per week. Assessment of each course will be based on a three-hour written examination and in-course assessment in a ratio as indicated below. Students are also welcome to take any of the following courses as broadening courses. Core Courses: CSIS1117 - Computer programming I CSIS1122 - Computer programming II [for intake of 2006 and thereafter] Elective Courses: (Note 1) CSIS1119 - Introduction to data structures and algorithms CSIS0250 - Design and analysis of algorithms CSIS0270 - Artificial intelligence CSIS0271 - Computer graphics CSIS0278 - Introduction to database management systems CSIS0293 - Introduction to theory of computation CSIS0297 - Introduction to software engineering CSIS0311 - Legal aspects of computing CSIS0315 - Multimedia computing and applications CSIS0317 - Computer vision CSIS0320 - Electronic commerce technology CSIS0322 - Internet and the World Wide Web CSIS0396 - Object-oriented programming and Java
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Students may apply to enrol in other CSIS courses not listed above, subject to the approval of the Head of Department of Computer Science.

Course descriptions are available in the syllabus for the degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and the homepage of the Department of Computer Science (http://www.cs.hku.hk).

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING Department of Computer Science Assessment of each course will be based on a three-hour written examination and in-course assessment in a ratio as indicated below. CSIS1117. Computer programming I (6 credits)

The goal of this course is for students to learn the general principles of programming, including how to design, implement, document, test, and debug programs. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination

CSIS1118.

Foundations of computer science (6 credits)

This course provides students a solid background on discrete mathematics and structures pertinent to computer science. Topics include logic; set theory; mathematical reasoning; counting techniques; discrete probability; trees, graphs, and related algorithms; modelling computation.

CSIS1119.

Introduction to data structures and algorithms (6 credits)

Arrays, linked lists, trees and graphs; stacks and queues; symbol tables; priority queues, balanced trees; sorting algorithms; complexity analysis. Assessment: 40% coursework; 60% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1117 or ELEC1501 Co-requisite: CSIS1122

CSIS1120.

Machine organization and assembly language programming (6 credits)

Fundamentals of computer organization and machine architecture; number, character and instruction representations; addressing modes; assembly language programming including stack manipulation and subroutine linkage; basic logic design and integrated devices; the central processing unit and its control; concepts of microprogramming, data flow and control flow; I/O devices and their controllers, interrupts and memory organization; computer arithmetic. Co-requisite: CSIS1117 or ELEC1501

CSIS1122.

Computer programming II (6 credits) [for intake of 2006 and after]

This is the second programming course following the CSIS1117. The goal of this course is to strengthen students' programming skills, in particular, on implementing basic data structures and algorithms. Students will also learn various tools for developing programs in the UNIX/Linux environment. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1117 or ELEC1501

CSIS0230.

Principles of operating systems (6 credits)

Operating system structures, process and thread, CPU scheduling, process synchronization, deadlocks, memory management, file systems, I/O systems and device driver, mass-storage structure and disk scheduling, network structure, distributed systems, case studies.

Prerequisites:

CSIS1119; and CSIS1120 or ELEC1401 or ELEC1613

CSIS0234.

Computer and communication networks (6 credits)

Network structure and architecture; reference models; stop and wait protocol; sliding window protocols; character and bit oriented protocols; virtual circuits and datagrams; routing; flow control; congestion control; local area networks; issues and principles of network interconnection; transport protocols and application layer; and examples of network protocols. Prerequisite: CSIS1120 or ELEC1401 or ELEC1613

CSIS0250.

Design and analysis of algorithms (6 credits)

The course studies various algorithm design techniques, such as divide and conquer, and dynamic programming. These techniques are applied to design highly non-trivial algorithms from various areas of computer science. Topics include: advanced data structures; graph algorithms; searching algorithms; geometric algorithms; overview of NP-complete problems. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Pre/Co-requisite: CSIS1119 or ELEC1501

CSIS0259.

Principles of programming languages (6 credits) [for intake of 2005]

Syntax and semantics specification; data types; data control and memory management; expressions, precedence and associativity of operators; control structures; comparative study of existing programming languages; advanced topics such as polymorphism, programming paradigms, exception handling and concurrency. Prerequisites: CSIS1119; and CSIS1120 or ELEC1401 or ELEC1613

CSIS0270.

Artificial intelligence (6 credits)

This is an introduction course on the subject of artificial intelligence. Topics include: intelligent agents; search techniques for problem solving; knowledge representation; logical inference; reasoning under uncertainty; statistical models and machine learning. This course may not be taken with BUSI0088. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1119 or CSIS1122

CSIS0271.

Computer graphics (6 credits)

Overview of graphics hardware, basic drawing algorithms, 2-D transformations, windowing and clipping, interactive input devices, curves and surfaces, 3-D transformations and viewing, hidden-surface and hidden-line removal, shading and colour models, modelling, illumination models, image synthesis, computer animation. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1119 or CSIS1122

CSIS0278.

Introduction to database management systems (6 credits)

This course studies the principles, design, administration, and implementation of database management systems. Topics include: entity-relationship model, relational model, relational algebra and calculus,

database design and normalization, database query languages, indexing schemes, integrity, concurrency control, and query processing. This course may not be taken with BUSI0052. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1119 or ELEC1501

CSIS0293.

Introduction to theory of computation (6 credits)

This course focuses on three traditional areas of the theory of computation: automata, computability and complexity. Topics include finite state automata and regular languages; pushdown automata and context free languages; Turing machines and random access machines; time complexity; space complexity; intractable problems; reduction and completeness; relationship among complexity classes; approximation algorithms and nonapproximability. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1119

CSIS0297.

Introduction to software engineering (6 credits)

This course introduces the fundamental principles and methodologies of software engineering. It covers the software process and methods and tools employed in the development of modern systems. The use of CASE tools and the UML are emphasized. The course includes a team-based project in which students apply their new knowledge to a full development lifecycle, including maintenance. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1117 or CSIS0396 or ELEC1501 (for intake of 2005 or before) CSIS1122 (for intake of 2006 and after)

CSIS0311.

Legal aspects of computing (6 credits)

To introduce students to the laws affecting computing and the legal issues arising from the technology. Contents include: the legal system of Hong Kong; copyright protection for computer programs and databases; intellectual property issues on the Internet; patent protection for computer-related inventions; computer-related crime. This course may not be taken with LLAW3065. Assessment: 30% coursework; 70% examination

CSIS0315.

Multimedia computing and applications (6 credits)

This course introduces various aspects of the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary field of multimedia computing. Current developments of technologies and techniques in multimedia will also be covered. Applications of multimedia techniques are also highlighted through a media production course project. Major topics include: what are media, audio, acoustics and psychoacoustics, MIDI, basic compression techniques, video compression techniques, standards, and current multimedia technologies. This course may not be taken with BUSI0068. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1119 CSIS0317. Computer vision (6 credits)

This course introduces the principles, mathematical models and applications of computer vision. Topics include: image processing techniques, feature extraction techniques, imaging models and camera calibration techniques, stereo vision, and motion analysis. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1119 or ELEC1501 CSIS0320. Electronic commerce technology (6 credits)

This course aims to help students to understand the technical and managerial challenges they will face as electronic commerce becomes a new locus of economics activities. Topics include Internet and WWW technology, information security technologies, public-key crypto-systems, public-key infrastructure, electronic payment systems, and electronic commerce activities in different sectors. Assessment: 40% coursework; 60% examination Prerequisite: CSIS0278

CSIS0322.

Internet and the World Wide Web (6 credits)

Introduction and history; networks, internetworking, and network protocols; TCP/IP and related protocols; client-server model and programming; distributed applications; Domain Name System; Internet applications: TELNET, mail, FTP, etc.; Internet security; intranet and extranet; virtual private networks; World Wide Web; Web addressing; HTTP; HTML, XML, style sheets, etc.; programming the Web: CGI, Java, JavaScript, etc.; Web servers; Web security; Web searching; push technology; other topics of current interest. This course may not be taken with BUSI0063. Assessment: 40% coursework; 60% examination Prerequisite: CSIS1117 or ELEC1501

CSIS0396. Object-oriented programming and Java (6 credits) Introduction to object-oriented programming; abstract data types and classes; inheritance and polymorphism; object-oriented program design; Java language and its program development environment; user interfaces and GUI programming; collection class and iteration protocol; program documentation.Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Pre-requisite: CSIS1117 or ELEC1501

CSIS0405.

Professionalism and ethics (3 credits)

This course exposes students to issues of professionalism in computing. Topics included professional societies and ethics, professional competency and life-long learning, methods and tools of analysis, risks and liabilities of computer-based systems, intellectual property and software law, information security and privacy, and the social impacts of computing.

CSIS0521.

Concepts and tools for software development (6 credit-units)

This course will introduce the following concepts and techniques for software development: key steps in a software development life cycle; software development methodologies; components of a web-based software tools; installation of servers (e.g. web server, database server etc.); web programming (e.g. PhP, mySQL); key issues in human-user interface; data visualization (e.g. visualization on the web with SVG). Examples will be drawn from practical cases such as bioinformatics software tools development. The emphasis is on how to formulate the computational

problem based on the user requirements and the related practical concerns for the development of the software. This course is open to non-Engineering students only. Assessment: 50% coursework; 50% examination Pre-requisite: CSIS1117

CSIS0801.

Final year project (12 credits)

Student individuals or groups, during the final year of their studies, undertake full end-to-end development of a substantial project, taking it from initial concept through to final delivery. Topics range from applied software development to assignments on basic research. In case of a team project, significant contribution is required from each member and students are assessed individually, such that each student is given a separate project title. Strict standards of quality will be enforced throughout the project development. CSIS0803. System integration project (6 credits)

This is a team project involving development and integration of software components. The objective is to put the concepts and theories covered in the core courses into practice. The output will be a distributed software system based on well-defined requirements. Software tools will be used and system programming is a compulsory part of the project.

CSIS1410.

Industrial training (3 credits)

Industrial Training requires students to spend a minimum of six weeks employed, full-time, as IT interns or trainees. During this period, they are engaged in work of direct relevance to their programme of study. CSIS1410 provides students with practical, real-world experience and represents a valuable complement to their academic training. CSIS1411. Workshop training (3 credits)

This is a compulsory course taken after completing the first year of studies. Workshop Training is structured as a series of modules in which students gain direct, hands-on experience of various industry-standard software tools and technologies. As well as providing an exposure to current "tools of the trade", the course also emphasizes the application of engineering principles to the development and use of software systems. CSIS1421. Engineering mathematics (6 credits) Linear algebra, probability and statistics, calculus, and ordinary differential equations. Other CSIS Courses

Students may apply to enrol in other CSIS courses not listed above, subject to the approval of the Head of the Department of Computer Science.

MINOR OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF LAW Legal Studies This Minor aims to provide social sciences students an opportunity to have some exposure to legal issues in an area which may interest them and/or are related to their undergraduate degree. Candidates who wish to minor in Legal Studies are required to have obtained a minimum of grade B in Use of English in HKALE or equivalent and must successfully complete 36 credits in the Years II and III of studies from the following lists: a) Compulsory courses (18 credits) Year II LLAW1001. and LLAW1002. Law of contract I and Law of contract II (12 credits) And either LLAW1005. Law of tort I (6 credits) Or LLAW1008. The legal system (6 credits) b) Optional courses (18 credits) Year III LLAW1005. and LLAW1006. Law of tort I *(6 credits) / Law of tort II (6 credits) LLAW1008. The legal system * (6 credits) LLAW1009. Law and society (6 credits) LLAW2001. Constitutional law (6 credits) LLAW2003. and LLAW2004. Criminal law I & II (12 credits) LLAW2009. Introduction to Chinese law (6 credits) LLAW3001. Introduction to legal theory (6 credits) LLAW3007. Alternative dispute resolution (6 credits) LLAW3010. Law of business associations (6 credits) LLAW3034. Labour law (6 credits) LLAW3040. Medico-Legal issues (6 credits) LLAW3043. Principles of family law (6 credits) LLAW3044. Public international law (6 credits) LLAW3046. Child and the law (6 credits) LLAW3062. Human rights in China (6 credits) LLAW3080. Governance and law (6 credits) LLAW3069. Regulation of financial markets (6 credits) LLAW3093. Administrative law (6 credits) * Unless already taken as a compulsory requirement All the courses listed above are regarded as senior level courses. Not all LLAW3XXX courses may be offered every year.. The recommended normal study plan is that the students would have to satisfy the compulsory requirement (18 credits) in the second year of their studies, and then select 3 courses (18 credits) from the optional courses to take in their final year. It is not recommended that students take law courses in their first year. Since there is the possibility of timetable clashes, students who are unable to take all 18 credits of the compulsory requirement in the second year of studies should at least take 12 credits in that year. Students may take a maximum of 24 credits of law courses in the second year of studies. Students moving from the second year to the third year may not proceed to the optional courses unless they pass at least 12 credits of the compulsory requirement in the second year of studies (with supplementary exams if necessary).

FACULTY OF LAW Department of Law LLAW1001. and LLAW1002. Law of contract I and II (12 credits) The function of contract; formation of a valid contract; offer and acceptance; capacity; illegality; interpretation of the terms of a contract; misinterpretation; mistake; duress and undue influence; privity; performance; discharge and breach; quasi-contract; remedies; principles of agency.

LLAW1005. and LLAW1006. Law of tort I and II (12 credits) General principles of liability, negligence, defences to negligence, vicarious liability, loss distribution, fatal accidents, duty of care towards employees, statutory compensation for employees, breach of statutory duty, occupiers' liability, nuisance, Rylands v. Fletcher, trespass to person, trespass to property, other intentional torts to person and property, defences to trespass, defamation, other interests protected by the law of tort, remedies (damages and injunction).

LLAW1008

The legal system (6 credits)

An overview of major legal systems in the world (common law, civil law, socialist law, religious law), including a brief overview on a comparison between the common law system and the PRC legal system; the ideology of the common law system and the rule of law, justice and separation of powers; development of the Hong Kong legal system; classification of law, sources of Hong Kong law; law making process; Hong Kong court system; doctrine of stare decisis; access to justice and legal aid; legal profession and legal services; jury system; law reform; Government lawyers and organization of Government legal services; the language of the law; interface between the PRC legal system and the Hong Kong legal system

LLAW1009

Law and society (6 credits)

This course aims to capture the dynamics between law and society, namely, how law is shaped by social changes, perception and thought, and how society is moulded by legal rules and norms. Broad interdisciplinary knowledge and perspectives relevant to the study of the relationship between law and society will be discussed. Theoretical, empirical and policy considerations will be taken into account. General themes chosen to highlight the above dynamics will include the relationship between law and political power, law and economic development, law and history, law and family, and law and social life. Specific topics covered may vary from year to year and may include the following: the rule of law and the liberal constitutional state; law and economic development in the age of globalisation; the anthropology of law; law and culture; law and morality; the historical and philosophical foundations of western and Chinese law; current socio-legal issues in Hong Kong.

LLAW2001

Constitutional Law (6 credits)

The nature and characteristics of constitutions; constitutional doctrines : constitutionalism, the rule of law, the separation of powers, judicial review, autonomy, democracy, and human rights protection; the resumption of sovereignty and the Basic Law of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, its framework and content, interpretation and amendment; international dimension and external affairs; the Constitution of the People's Republic of China and their inter-relationship; comparison of the constitution of Hong Kong with the territory's colonial constitution and constitutions in other parts of

the world; the relationship between Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Central Government of the People's Republic of China; the executive, legislative and judicial organs of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and their inter-relationships; human rights protection in Hong Kong; the prospect of constitutionalism in Hong Kong; judicial review of administrative action; control of law-making by delegates; the ombudsman; administrative appeals.

LLAW2003.

Criminal law I (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the principles of Hong Kong criminal law and liability. Topics include the nature and classification of crime, elements of criminal procedure in Hong Kong, the burden of proof and the impact of constitutional human rights, and the general principles of criminal responsibility, including criminal defences and degrees of participation. Offences considered will include homicide and theft. [Co-requisite: LLAW2004 Criminal law II]

LLAW2004.

Criminal law II (6 credits)

This course examines further aspects of criminal law and liability in Hong Kong, including additional criminal defences and inchoate liability. It will examine the application of the general principles of criminal responsibility in selected criminal offence areas, including homicide, assaults, sexual offences, and theft and deception. Where possible, students will be encouraged to consider alternative approaches to the principles of liability, and to develop social policy analysis skills. [Prerequisite: LLAW 2003 Criminal law I]

LLAW2009.

Introduction to Chinese law (6 credits)

A general overview of the legal system and the basic principles of law in force in mainland China today. Topics to be covered include the historical background to the contemporary Chinese legal system; constitutional law; sources of law; the law-making institutions and processes; the courts, procuratorates and legal profession; basic principles of civil and criminal procedure and administrative litigation; basic principles of civil, commercial, administrative and criminal law; and the impact of globalisation on Chinese legal developments.

LLAW 1010

Legal research and writing I (3 credits)

Case reading: distinguishing law/fact; learning the structure and language ofcommon law judgments; identifying relevant facts; identifying and defining legal issues, ratios, arguments, reasoning with precision; learning the ways in which judges in one case treat the judgments in earlier cases; precedent in action. Basic legal writing skills using short weekly marked up and graded writing assignments in the format of case briefs, letters to clients, closed internal memoranda. Emphasis will be placed upon correct use of general English and appropriate legal terminology, clarity of expression and logical, effective organisation of ideas and arguments. Learning skills: pre-class preparation; in class exercises, participation in class discussions using group and Socratic methods.

LLAW 1011

Legal research and writing II (3 credits)

All about legislation: the anatomy of an ordinance; the life cycle of an ordinance; the nature and use of the revised and loose-left editions of the Laws of Hong Kong and the Legal Supplements to the Gazette; the structure of the English Statute Book, the nature of subordinate legislation; reading ordinances; statutory interpretation in common law jurisdictions. Basic legal writing skills using short, weekly marked up and graded writing assignments involving precise identification and resolution of statutory interpretation problems. Learning skills; pre-class preparation, in class presentation on part of the life cycle of an ordinance, participation in very small group discussions with systematic reporting and feedback.

LLAW 1012

Legal research and writing III (3 credits)

Library research involving identifying and physically locating appropriate Hong Kong and English case law and statutory provisions using (i) paper and (ii) electronic sources with emphasis upon thoroughness, efficiency and being as up to date as practically possible; basic research tools for Canada and Australia; use of legal encyclopedias, especially Halsburys, and digests such as Current Law and Hong Kongs own materials; a first introduction to legal journals. Students will be expected to do a number of ungraded, narrowly focused research assignments, designed to assist students in familiarizing themselves with legal research tools and methods. They will then be expected to complete a research plan, a research file, an office memo, a barristers skeleton, oral argument and final judgment all based on an assigned research request (a different research request set by each tutor).

LLAW 2012

Commercial law (6 credits)

This course will introduce the fundamental principles of commercial law through the integration of legal issues associated with contracts, personal property, security and finance and equity in the context of commercial transactions. It focuses on the types of commercial transactions, the legal relations between parties thereto, issues arising from interrelated financial transactions, and credit and security. It covers introduction to personal property, rights in rem and rights in personam, bailment; commercial transactions (sale of goods and services, statutory control on unconscionable terms; implied terms and exemption/limitation clauses; transfer of title, nemo dat); gift; negotiable instruments, assignment of choses in action and security interests (retention of title, lien, pledges, mortgages, fixed and floating charges, guarantees); protection of interests in property and remedies (conversion, detinue, trespass, unjust enrichment, set-off); introduction to bankruptcy and corporate insolvency; settlement of commercial disputes.

LLAW2013 and LLAW2014

Land law I and II (12 credits)

Introduction: concept of a proprietary interest; what is property law; classification of property; the nature of a trust. Ownership, title and possession: legal ownership; title; leasehold estates in Hong Kong; ownership and possession; tenure and estates; equitable interests; possession-recovery and protection of possession; adverse possession and possessory title. Priority: doctrine of notice; statutory intervention (e.g. land registration); subrogation. Creation and transfer of proprietary interests in land: creation; assignment; intervention of equity (e.g. Walsh v Lonsdale, part performance, estoppel, constructive and resulting trusts). Future interests: remainders and reversions: trusts for sale; vested and contingent interest; rules against inalienability. Concurrent interests: joint tenancy and tenancy in common; ownership in multi-storey buildings; severance; termination. Leases: nature of leases; relationship of landlord and tenant; termination; statutory intervention.

Easements: nature; creation and determination. Licences: revocability; enforceability. Covenants: between landlord and tenant; between adjoining and co-owners; role in use and management of land. Security interests: mortgages; charges; pledges; liens. Land registration and priorities.

LLAW 2015

Legal research and writing IV (3 credits)

Using materials from a range of substantive law courses, students will be required to complete a number of written assignments such as a draft legal brief and a revised version, clauses for or answering problem questions in relation to simple hire purchase, car parking, employment or tenancy agreements; a simple set of pleadings, an essay critically commenting on a legal journal article.

LLAW 2016

Legal research and writing V (3 credits)

Students will be required to complete two supervised assignments, each involving the preparation of a research plan, working bibliography (if appropriate), full draft and final polished product. One assignment, to be completed in the first semester, will required research in an area of private law, probably in the form of an open memorandum. The other assignment will require research in an area of public or comparative law with the additional requirement of a presentation of the paper to a seminar of peers as a work in progress. The second assignment and presentation will be completed in the second semester.

LLAW3001.

Introduction to legal theory (6 credits)

This course encourages critical reflections on the nature of law, the central issues of jurisprudence and the concepts and techniques used in the operation of legal systems. Topics to be covered may include some of the following: the relationship between law and morality; natural law; legal positivism; Ronald Dworkins jurisprudence; utilitarianism and economic analysis of law; justice; liberty; rights; the Rule of Law; punishment; adjudication and legal reasoning; legal realism; sociological jurisprudence; critical legal studies; feminist jurisprudence; postmodern jurisprudence.

LLAW3007

Alternative Dispute Resolution (6 credits)

This course will examine the traditional methods of dispute resolution such as judicial adjudication, and consider alternative dispute resolution from both a Hong Kong and an Asian perspective. This course is composed of two main parts: (a) an introduction to traditional methods of dispute resolution and a critique of their advantages and disadvantages; and (b) an examination of alternative dispute resolution methods, which will cover the following: (i) the origin and development of the alternative dispute resolution movement, and (ii) an in-depth study of the following methods: confidential private listening; negotiation, mediation and conciliation; arbitration; good offices/ombudsman; minitrials/summary jury trails; private courts, dispute resolution centres and online webbased ADR schemes. These methods of alternative dispute resolution will be examined by considering their present and potential application in Hong Kong and other parts of Asia, in such areas as: administrative complaints, commercial and construction disputes (both domestic and international), labour relations, landlord and tenant disputes and matrimonial disputes. Students will also engage in role playing

exercises in simulated negotiation, mediation and arbitration with video taped assessment.

LLAW3009

Banking law (6 credits)

Introduction: history of banking; outline of banking organization, control and regulation of financial institutions in Hong Kong; distinction drawn between banks and other deposit-taking institutions. Banker-customer relationship: nature of the relationship and its development; meaning of customer and types of accounts; banker's rights as against customer including appropriation of payment, lien and set-off; duties of banker including secrecy and payment of customers' cheques; implied duties of the customer; contractual attempts to modify such duties; supply of references; banker as adviser; determination of relationship. Paper-based funds transfers: general principles in law relating to choses in action and their assignment; negotiable instruments especially cheques; money paid by mistake; forgery; direct debits; credit transfers. Electronic funds transfers and other modern banking developments: nature and operation of various means of electronic funds transfers including consumer-related and non-consumer-related transfers; legal implications of such transfers; revocability and finality of payment instructions; standing orders; cheque cards; credit cards.

LLAW3010.

Business associations (6 credits)

Outline of different types of business associations. Partnership: their nature and creation and the rights and duties of the partner inter se and vis-a-vis third parties. Registered companies: their development and nature; problems relating to incorporation; separate corporate personality; limited liability; memorandum and articles of association; ultra vires doctrine; an overview of membership, management and control.

LLAW3015

Company Law (6 credits)

Capital: the nature and types of capital; raising, maintenance and reduction of capital; shares: transfer and registration, purchase by a company and financial assistance for purchase of its own shares; dividends, distributable profits. Corporate borrowing: debentures, company charges, floating charges, registration, remedies of charge. The governance of a company: members, general meetings; directors, the position and duties of directors; board meetings; conflict of interest; majority rule, minority protection; external regulation, disclosure, notifications, annual return, audits, inspections and investigations. Corporate failure: reconstructions and schemes and windingup (overview). Listed companies: regulation; public issues; mergers, acquisitions and takeovers.

LLAW3022.

Human rights in Hong Kong (6 credits)

History of enactment, the Bill of Rights Regime, ICCPR, implementation of human rights treaties, Basic Law, interpretation, scope of application, inter-citizen rights, locus standi, permissible limitations, derogation and reservation, enforcement and remedy. Study of selected rights, including civil and political rights, economic, social & cultural rights and people's rights. Topics covered include impact on civil and criminal process, right to a fair and public trial, arrest, search and seizure, torture and degrading treatment, liberty and security of person, freedom of association and assembly, freedom of expression, right to nationality, right to family, right to political participation, discrimination and equality, right to housing, social securities, education and

environment.

LLAW3034

Labour Law (6 credits)

This course is intended to provide an introduction to the major issues in labour and employment law in Hong Kong. It is concerned with the law governing the workplace: the common law of the contract of employment, the statutory provisions regulating the contract of employment and governing the rights and obligations of workers and employers, workers entitlements under legislation, workplace safely, the right to compensation for work-related injury, protection against discrimination, and collective rights such as the right to form trade unions, to bargain and to strike. International law, in the form of the International Labour Organisation conventions as well as the major UN conventions on human rights, and their interface with domestic law, will be considered.

LLAW3040

Medico-Legal Issues (6 credits)

This course examine how the law regulates medical practice. Topics examined include consent to medical treatment, abortion, pre-natal injuries, death and withholding life sustaining treatment, euthanasia, organ transplant, confidentiality and access to medical records.

LLAW3043

Principles of Family Law (6 credits)

This course covers basic principles of Hong Kong family law and its historical development. It examines marriage formation, nullity and legal consequences of marriage. It covers protection of spouse and children from domestic violence. This course also covers judicial separation, divorce and ancillary relief. The law relating to children is also examined with emphasis on parental responsibility, child adoption and child protection from abuse and neglect. Also studied is the impact on family law of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and other international treaties binding on Hong Kong.

LLAW3044

Public International Law (6 credits)

Topics will include some of the following: introduction to the nature of international law and its historical development; sources of international law; the relationship between international and municipal law; the subjects of international law; the concept of sovereignty and state recognition; state jurisdiction; the acquisition and loss of territory; state responsibility; state succession; treaties and other international legal agreements; the pacific settlement of disputes; the use of force; international institutions; human rights. The above is intended merely as a guide to the general nature of the subject matter to be covered. Special reference will be made throughout to considerations which are particularly relevant in the Hong Kong and Southeast Asian contexts.

LLAW3046

Child and the Law (6 credits)

This course covers the law of parent and child with emphasis on the emerging concept of parental responsibility and the rights of the child. It examines the increasing importance of parentage as a status and the effect of Parent and Child Ordinance (1993) on the status of children in Hong Kong. Also examined here is the effect of divorce on children and the enforcement of child support obligation. The course also examines the importance of listening to children in family proceedings and the role of mediation in the settlement of family disputes over children. Also considered is the

law of child adoption and protection from abuse and neglect.

LLAW3047.

The Hong Kong basic law (6 credits)

The background to the Basic Law (the Joint Declaration and the process of drafting and agreeing on the Basic Law), basic Chinese and Western liberal constitutional concepts relevant to an understanding of the structure and orientation of the Basic Law, the relationship of the Basic Law to the Chinese Constitution, the relationship between the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and the Chinese central government, the institutional structure of the Hong Kong SAR, especially the relationship between the executive and the legislature, the concept and special aspects of 'one country, two systems' (e.g. the economic system preserved in the Basic Law), human rights, judicial review and constitutional litigation.

LLAW3057.

International criminal law (6 credits)

This course explores the rationale, origins, normative development, institutional mechanisms and role of international criminal law. To do this, we trace the roots of international criminal law in customary laws of war and early attempts to enforce rules prohibiting war crimes, before reviewing the operation of the Nuremberg and Tokyo International Military Tribunals that were established after the Second World War. We then take account of the Geneva Conventions, 1949, and the rise of international human rights law, focusing on the crimes of aggression, genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity. We then delve into the law and practice of the ad hoc International Criminal Tribunals for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda and relate their establishment and operation to the emerging system of international criminal law, and the process under way to establish the International Criminal Court. Other problems of international crime, including terrorism, drug-trafficking, hostage-taking and hijacking, also will be considered against the backdrop of the domestic and international sociopolitical realities of our time.

LLAW3058

International Mooting Competition (6 credits)

Students who have been selected as members of the team to represent the University of Hong Kong in one of the international mooing competitions listed below (or any other mooting competition approved by the Faculty Board) are eligible to enrol in this course. The competitions are the William C Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot (takes place in Vienna), the International Environmental Law Moot Court Competition, the Telders International Human Rights Law Moot, the Cardozo International Intellectual Property Moot, and the Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Competition. These competitions involve the preparation as members of a team of substantial written memorials, as well as participation in oral rounds. A member of the Faculty will act as supervisor for those enrolled in the course. Assessment for the course may include components for written work, oral advocacy, and a brief individual research paper. Remarks: With the Heads permission, it is possible to take this course on a noncredit earning basis.

LLAW3059

Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition (6 credits)

The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition is an international mooting competition in the field of public international lw. Teams of up to five members prepare written memorials on a problem involving contemporary issues of international law, and participate in the Hong Kong regional mooting competition; the winner of the regional round is entitled to participate in

the international rounds held in the United States. The deadline for the submission of the written briefs is normally early January; the oral rounds normally take place in February (Hong Kong) and late March/early April (international rounds). Eligibility for enrolment in the course is limited to those students who have been selected as members of the team to representthe University of Hong Kong. A member of the Faculty will act as supervisor for those enrolled in the course. Assessment for the course may include components for written work, oral advocacy, and a brief individual research paper. Remarks: With the Heads permission, it is possible to take this course on a noncredit earning basis.

LLAW3062.

Human Rights in China (6 credits)

This course will examine the international and domestic dimensions of the protection of human rights in the People's Republic of China. It will examine the applicability of international human rights standards to the PRC, the stance of the PRC in relation to international national mechanisms for the protection of human rights, and the place of international standards in domestic law. The course will consider the theoretical debates about the origin and contingency of human rights standards, questions of priorities in human rights, and the issue of rights in Chinese cultural contexts. It will also examine the extent of human rights protections available under the Chinese constitution and other laws, and will focus on selected issues, which may include the criminal justice system, freedom of expression, freedom of association, freedom of religion, labour rights, gender discrimination, and minorities/selfdetermination. The course will also examine the social and political forces that may contribute to the improvement of human rights in China.

LLAW3069

Regulation of Financial Markets (6 credits)

This foundation course addresses the nature and operation of financial markets and the role of regulation. Coverage, based on comparative analysis and international standards, will include major financial sectors (banking, securities, insurance), supporting legal and institutional structures, and current issues and trends.

LLAW3071

Equality and Nondiscrimination (6 credits)

This course is an LLB law elective and a designated research course (satisfying the research requirement for LLB students). This is an exciting time to study equality rights, as Hong Kong has only recently entered the field enacting the Sex Discrimination Ordinance and the Disability Discrimination Odinance in 1995. The government introduced a Race Discrimination Bill in December 2006 which is will be debated in the Legislative Council whie this course is running in the 2007 spring term. When drafting this legislation, the Hong Kong government borrowed heavily from other countries (primarily from Australia and the UK). In addition, Hong Kong courts often look to international and foreign jurisprudence when interpreting the antidiscrimination ordinances. This course, therefore, takes a comparative approach to understanding this area of law. The course introduces students to different concepts of equality, definitions of discrimination, the impact of efforts toredress discrimination through law and policy, and clashes between equality and other values. Course materials include: treaties and other international materials; legislation from Hong Kong and other jurisdictions; leading cases from Hong Kong and other jurisdictions; and academic commentary. Given the comparative approach of the course, it is not possible to study all grounds of discrimination in one semester. The teacher will distribute materials and lead discussions on three or four of the following grounds of discrimination: gender; race; disability; sexuality; transgender; age. The syllabus will also include one or two types of harassment (e.g. sexual

harassment, racial harassment, or harassment on the ground of disability) and an introduction to the enforcement models for equality rights. Student research assignments and inclass presentations can address additional forms of discrimination and harassment, as well as current debates on concepts of equality and competing values. For example, students may wish to research potential conflicts between antidiscrimination laws and religious or cultural values; between affirmative action and formal concepts of equality; or between freedom of expression and laws prohibiting sexual and racial harassment. Given the limited amount of Hong Kong case law in this field, student research topics should normally take a comparative approach and should not be confined to Hong Kong law.

LLAW3080

Governance and Law (6 credits)

This course seeks to understand why the state regulates certain activities and behaviour in society, what different forms of regulation exist, when and what kind of legal regulation is deemed necessary, how legal regulation is enforced, and checks balances against abuse in enforcement. This course is jointly taught by staff from the Department of Politics and Public Administration and the Department of Law. The main objective of the course is to explore the interface between the study of Politics and Law in understanding governance. Relevant case studies will be included for illustration and discussion. To take this course, student must have successfully completed POLI1002 Fundamentals of Public Administration and LLAW3093 Administrative Law. Students are allowed to take either POLI0064 or LLAW3080 to fulfill the respective programme requirements for the Department of Politics and Public Administration or the Department of Law.

LLAW3090.

Legal aspects of white collar crime (6 credits)

The course applies international and comparative perspectives to the problem of white collar crime in the HKSAR. The topics covered include defining white collar crime, money laundering, terrorist financing, forfeiture/confiscation of crime tainted property, corporate criminal liability, punishing the corporation, investigating and prosecuting white collar crime, and possibly others.

LLAW3091. Ethnicity, human rights and democracy (6 credits) The rise of ethnic consciousness and the prevalence of conflicts based on diverse ethnic claims raise fundamental problems for rights and democracy. The course examines the causes of the rise of ethnicity and the challenges it poses to rights and democracy. The dominant modes of rights and liberal democracy, based on notions of the individual (or citizen) and social homogeneity, seem to clash with the claims of groups rights and cultural relativism. Many recent developments in the regime of rights and international law respond to this clash: the rise of rights of indigenous peoples, consociatialist democracy, new modes of expression of self-determination, developments in the rights of minorities, various forms of autonomy, the expansion of the scope of humanitarian intervention, and the adaptation of bills of rights to accommodate multi-culturalism.

LLAW3093

Administrative Law (6 credits)

The topics which may be included in the course in any particular year include theories of administrative decision-making, judicial review of administrative action (ultra vires and procedural fairness, Wednesbury unreasonableness, proportionality, abuse of power), delegated legislation, administrative law remedies, control of law-making by delegates, the practical aspects of bringing an action for judicial review under Order 53 of the Rules of the High Court, non-curial means of control and scrutiny of administrative action (Ombudsman, Administrative appeals, public enquiries), the structure and operation of administrative tribunals in Hong Kong, the Bill of Rights and review of

administrative decision-making in Hong Kong, and access to information.

LLAW3101.

Cybercrime (6 credits)

Cybercrime refers to computer-mediated activities which are either criminal or regarded as illicit and which can be conducted through global electronic networks. It encompasses cybercrimes against the person (e.g. cyber-stalking, cyber-pornography), cybercrimes against property (e.g. hacking, viruses, causing damage to data, cyber-fraud), and cyber-terrorism. The computer-age has also provided organized crime with more sophisticated and potentially secure techniques for supporting and developing networks for a range of criminal activities, including drugs trafficking, money laundering, illegal arms trafficking, and smuggling. Cybercrime poses new challenges for criminal justice, criminal law, and law enforcement. This course will examine the nature of and problems created by cybercrime, along with some of the legal and policy challenges arising in relation to the development of national and international law enforcement and regulatory responses to cybercrime.

SECOND MAJORS AND MINORS OFFERED BY THE FACULTY OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS 1. Economics (Second Major) For candidates admitted in the academic years 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 (i) Major in Economics by taking and gaining not less than 12 credits of year 1 courses and 48 credits of year 2 and year 3 courses with the following distribution: Course code Course Year 1 courses: 12 credits ECON1001 Introduction to economics I ECON1002 Introduction to economics II Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 48 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis ECON2102 Macroeconomic theory or ECON2114 Macroeconomic analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Year two/Year three courses from those FINAxxxx listed in Annex II Total: Credits 6 6 6 6 36 60

Notes: 1. ECON1002 Introduction to economics II can be taken in the first year or second year. 2. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis, and ECON2102 Macroeconomic theory/ECON2114 Macroeconomic analysis should be taken in the second year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. For candidates admitted in or after the academic year 2009-2010 (ii) Major in Economics by taking and gaining not less than 12 credits of year 1 courses and 48 credits of year 2 and year 3 courses with the following distribution: Course code Course Year 1 courses: 12 credits ECON1001 Introduction to economics I ECON1002 Introduction to economics II Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 48 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis ECON2102 Macroeconomic theory or ECON2114 Macroeconomic analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Year two/Year three courses from those FINAxxxx listed in Annex II Total: Credits 6 6 6 6 36 60

Notes: 1. ECON1002 Introduction to economics II can be taken in the first year or second year.

2. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis, and ECON2102 Macroeconomic theory/ECON2114 Macroeconomic analysis should be taken in the second year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. 3. Year One students are required to achieve an overall YGPA of 3.0 to proceed to take Year 2 courses and declare a major/ minor in any discipline in the Faculty of Business and Economics. 4. Courses shall not be double-counted in the major programmes offered by Faculty of Business and Economics. The required course shall be applied to one major programme and an advanced level course, as listed in the annex, will be taken in lieu of where necessary. 2. Finance (Second Major) For candidates admitted in the academic years 2006-2007 and 2007-2008 (i) Major in Finance by taking and gaining not less than 18 credits of year 1 level courses and 42 credits of year 2 and year 3 level courses with the following distribution: Course code Course Year 1 courses: 18 credits BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting ECON1001 Introduction to economics I FINA1003 Corporate finance Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 42 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis FINA0301 Derivative securities FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Year two/Year three courses from those FINAxxxx listed in Annex III Total: Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 24 60

Notes: 1. BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting can be taken in the first year or the second year. 2. FINA1003 Corporate finance can be taken in the second year. 3. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis should be taken in the second year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. 4. Students are advised to take introductory courses in statistics and mathematics. Remark: New structure of majors in Economics/Finance not applicable to BA and BSocSc students admitted to 1st year of study in 2004-05, who are allowed to follow old structure for 2nd major in Economics and Finance. For candidates admitted in the academic year 2008-2009 (ii) Major in Finance by taking and gaining not less than 18 credits of year 1 level courses and 42 credits of year 2 and year 3 level courses with the following distribution:

Course code Course Year 1 courses: 18 credits BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting ECON1001 Introduction to economics I FINAxxxx Corporate finance Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 42 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis FINA0301 Derivatives FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Year two/Year three courses from those FINAxxxx listed in Annex III Total:

Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 24 60

Notes: 1. BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting can be taken in the first year or the second year. 2. FINA1003 Corporate finance can be taken in the second year. 3. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis should be taken in the second year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. 4. Students are advised to take introductory courses in statistics and mathematics. For candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010 (iii) Major in Finance by taking and gaining not less than 18 credits of year 1 level courses and 42 credits of year 2 and year 3 level courses with the following distribution: Course code Course Year 1 courses: 18 credits BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting ECON1001 Introduction to economics I FINA1003 Corporate finance Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 42 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis FINA0301 Derivatives FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Year two/Year three courses from those FINAxxxx listed in Annex III Total: Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 24 60

Notes: 1. BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting can be taken in the first year or the second year. 2. FINA1003 Corporate finance can be taken in the second year. 3. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis should be taken in the second year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. 4. Students are advised to take introductory courses in statistics and mathematics.

5. Year One students are required to achieve an overall YGPA of 3.0 to proceed to take Year 2 courses and declare a major/ minor in any discipline in the Faculty of Business and Economics. 6. Courses shall not be double-counted in the major programmes offered by Faculty of Business and Economics. The required course shall be applied to one major programme and an advanced level course, as listed in the annex, will be taken in lieu of where necessary. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Minors 1. Business For candidates admitted in the academic years 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 Students of other faculties are required to take no less than 36 credits of the approved courses offered by the School of Business. The courses should be taken in the following manner: Course code BUSI1002 BUSI1004/ BUSI1007 BUSIxxxx Course Introduction to accounting Marketing/ Principles of management Courses listed in Annex I Credits 6 6 24 Total: 36

For candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010 Students of other faculties are required to take no less than 36 credits of the approved courses offered by the School of Business. The courses should be taken in the following manner: Course code BUSI1002 BUSI1004/ BUSI1007 BUSIxxxx Course Introduction to accounting Marketing/ Principles of management Courses listed in Annex I Credits 6 6 24 Total: 36

Notes: 1. Year One students are required to achieve an overall YGPA of 3.0 to proceed to take Year 2 courses and declare a major/ minor in any discipline in the Faculty of Business and Economics. 2. Courses shall not be double-counted in the minor programmes offered by Faculty of Business and Economics. The required course shall be applied to one minor programme and an advanced level course, as listed in the annex, will be taken in lieu of where necessary. 2. Economics For candidates admitted in the academic years 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009

(i)

Minor in Economics by taking and gaining not less than 36 credits of approved courses offered by the School of Economics and Finance with the following distribution: Course code Course Year 1 courses: 12 credits ECON1001 Introduction to economics I ECON1002 Introduction to economics II Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 24 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Year two/Year three courses from those FINAxxxx listed in Annex II Total: Credits 6 6 6 18 36

Notes: 1. ECON1002 Introduction to economics II can be taken in the first year or second year. 2. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis should be taken in the second year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. For candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010 (ii) Minor in Economics by taking and gaining not less than 36 credits of approved courses offered by the School of Economics and Finance with the following distribution: Course code Course Year 1 courses: 12 credits ECON1001 Introduction to economics I ECON1002 Introduction to economics II Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 24 credits ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Year two/Year three courses from those FINAxxxx listed in Annex II Total: Credits 6 6 6 18 36

Notes: 1. ECON1002 Introduction to economics II can be taken in the first year or second year. 2. ECON2101 Microeconomic theory/ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis should be taken in the second year except with special permission from the Director of School of Economics and Finance. 3. Year One students are required to achieve an overall YGPA of 3.0 to proceed to take Year 2 courses and declare a major/ minor in any discipline in the Faculty of Business and Economics. 4. Courses shall not be double-counted in the minor programmes offered by Faculty of Business and Economics. The required course shall be applied to one minor programme, and an advanced level course, as listed in the annex, will be taken in lieu of where necessary.

3. Finance For candidates admitted in the academic years 2006-2007, 2007-2008 and 2008-2009 (i) Minor in Finance by taking and gaining not less than 36 credits of approved courses offered by the School of Economics and Finance with the following distribution: Course code Course Year 1 courses: 18 credits BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting ECON1001 Introduction to economics I FINA1003 Corporate finance Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 18 credits FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Year two/Year three courses from those FINAxxxx listed in Annex III Total: Credits 6 6 6 6 12 36

Notes: 1. BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting can be taken in the first year or the second year. 2. FINA1003 Corporate finance can be taken in the second year. 3. Students are advised to take introductory courses in statistics and mathematics. For candidates admitted in the academic year 2009-2010 (ii) Minor in Finance by taking and gaining not less than 36 credits of approved courses offered by the School of Economics and Finance with the following distribution: Course code Course Year 1 courses: 18 credits BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting ECON1001 Introduction to economics I FINA1003 Corporate finance Year 2 and Year 3 courses: 18 credits FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis ECONxxxx/ Additional Year two/Year three courses from those FINAxxxx listed in Annex III Total: Credits 6 6 6 6 12 36

Notes: 1. BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting can be taken in the first year or the second year. 2. FINA1003 Corporate finance can be taken in the second year. 3. Students are advised to take introductory courses in statistics and mathematics. 4. Year One students are required to achieve an overall YGPA of 3.0 to proceed to take Year 2 courses and declare a major/ minor in any discipline in the Faculty of Business and Economics. 5. Courses shall not be double-counted in the minor programmes offered by Faculty of Business and Economics. The required course shall be applied to one minor programme and an advanced level course, as listed in the annex, will be taken in lieu of where necessary.

Annex I Minor in Business Year 2 or 3 courses Course code Course title BUSI1001. Business law BUSI1005. Organizational behaviour BUSI0001. Accounting system and financial reporting in China BUSI0002. Accounting theory BUSI0003. Advanced financial accounting BUSI0004. Advertising management BUSI0006. Auditing BUSI0010. Company law FINA0302. Theories of corporate finance BUSI0012. Comparative and international management BUSI0013. Current business affairs BUSI0015. Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation FINA0102. Financial markets and institutions BUSI0018. Hong Kong taxation BUSI0019. Intermediate accounting I BUSI0020. Intermediate accounting II BUSI0021. International accounting BUSI0022. International marketing BUSI0023. Operations and quality management FINA2802. Investments and portfolio analysis BUSI0025. Advanced topics in investments BUSI0026. Employment and labour relations BUSI0027. Management accounting I BUSI0028 Management accounting II BUSI0029. Human resource management and business strategy BUSI0030. Market competition and quality management BUSI0031. Marketing research BUSI0032. Multinational corporations BUSI0033. Organizational change and development BUSI0034. Human resource: theory and practice BUSI0035. Production and operations BUSI0036. Quantitative analysis for business decisions I BUSI0037. Quantitative analysis for business decisions II BUSI0038. Services marketing BUSI0039. The development of modern China BUSI0044. International business BUSI0045. Accounting seminar BUSI0046. Advanced information systems development BUSI0047. Applied organization BUSI0048. Business applications development BUSI0049. Business ethics BUSI0050. Consumer behaviour BUSI0052. Database development and management BUSI0053. Decision support and expert systems

Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Course code BUSI0054. BUSI0055. FINA0804. BUSI0057. BUSI0058. BUSI0059. BUSI0062. BUSI0063. BUSI0064. BUSI0065. BUSI0066. BUSI0067. BUSI0068. FINA0301. BUSI0070. BUSI0071. BUSI0073. BUSI0074. BUSI0075. BUSI0076. BUSI0077. BUSI0078. BUSI0084. BUSI0085. BUSI0086. BUSI0088. BUSI0089. BUSI0090. BUSI0091. BUSI0092. BUSI0093. BUSI0094. BUSI0095. BUSI2111. BUSI3011. BUSI3012. BUSI3113. BUSI3511. BUSI3512.

Course title Developing competencies in business creativity and innovation Electronic commerce and virtual businesses Fixed income securities High-performance work systems Human resource planning and career management Information systems analysis and design Information systems management and strategy Internet applications development Leadership development programme Information systems security management Marketing on the commercial internet Mergers and acquisitions Multimedia applications development Derivatives Reward and compensation Strategic marketing management Data communications and networking management Telecommunications policy and business Current topics in human resource management Current topics in information systems Selections and training Compensation and benefits Advanced topics in auditing Advanced topics in taxation Controllership Artificial intelligence for business applications Studies on Chinas competitiveness The European business environment Business intelligent systems Advanced database management & data mining Enterprise resources planning systems Managing e-business transformation Creativity and business innovation Information systems in accounting Corporate governance and social responsibility International and cross-boundary trade law Current topics on China accounting, auditing and taxation Selected Topics in Marketing Strategy Developing Marketing Competence

Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 3 6 6

Annex II Year two and Year three courses for minor and major in Economics for 2008-09 Year two courses (for minor in economics only) Course code Course title ECON2102. Macroeconomic theory or ECON2114. Macroeconomic analysis Year two or year three courses Course code Course title ECON0103. Economics of human resources ECON0104. Public finance ECON0106. Games and decisions ECON0107. History of economic thought ECON0109. Topics in macroeconomics ECON0204. The economics of finance ECON0205. Theories of investment ECON0206. Capital theory ECON0207. Monetary economics ECON0208. Economics of banking ECON0209. Finance and development ECON0210. Investment, technology, and economic growth ECON0301. Theory of international trade ECON0302. International finance ECON0401. Comparative economic systems ECON0402. Industrial organization ECON0403. The economics of property rights ECON0405. The economics of law ECON0406. The economy and the state ECON0501. Economic development ECON0503. Urban economics ECON0504. Transportation economics ECON0601. Economic development of China ECON0602. Foreign trade and investment in China ECON0603. The economic system of Hong Kong ECON0605. Economic history in China ECON0606. Current economic affairs ECON0701. Introductory econometrics ECON0702. Mathematical methods in economics ECON0703. Mathematical economics ECON0706. Uncertainty and information ECON0707. Economic forecasting ECON3108. Selected topics in price theory ECON3505. Project evaluation FINA0103. International banking Year three courses Course code Course title ECON3801. Reading course ECON3802 Dissertation ( for students majoring in economics only) Credits 6

Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Credits 6 12

Annex III Year two and Year three courses for minor and major in Finance for 2008-09 Year two courses Course code Course title ECON2101. Microeconomic theory or ECON2113. Microeconomic analysis ECON2102. Macroeconomic theory or ECON2114. Macroeconomic analysis Year two or year three courses Course code Course title ECON0204. The economics of finance ECON0205. Theories of investment ECON0206. Capital theory ECON0207. Monetary economics ECON0208. Economics of banking ECON0209. Finance and development ECON0210. Investment, technology, and economic growth ECON0302. International finance ECON0602. Foreign trade and investment in China ECON0701. Introductory econometrics ECON0707. Economic forecasting ECON3505. Project evaluation FINA0102. Financial markets and institutions FINA0103. International banking FINA0104. Management of commercial banks FINA0105. International financial management FINA0106 Insurance: theory and practice FINA0301. Derivatives FINA0302. Theories of corporate finance FINA0303. Case studies in corporate finance FINA0304. Advanced corporate finance FINA0401. Empirical finance FINA0402. Mathematical finance FINA0403. Financial engineering FINA0404. Spreadsheet financial modeling FINA0405. Interest rate models FINA0501. Asian financial institutions FINA0601. Quantitative risk management FINA0602. Operational issues and cases in quantitative finance FINA0603. Behavioral finance FINA0804. Fixed income securities FINA0805. Real estate finance FINA1001. Financial statement analysis FINA3806. Risk management FINA3807. Special topics in finance Year three courses Course code Course title FINA3601. Reading course FINA3602. Dissertation (for students majoring in finance only) Credits 6 6

Credits 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Credits 6 12

DESCRIPTION FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED BY SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The courses listed below will not be necessarily offered every year. Junior Level Courses BUSI1002. Introduction to accounting (6 credits)

The course will cover the principles of double entry book-keeping, the interpretation of financial statements, the issues raised by corporate regulation, and the use of management information for decision making.

BUSI1003.

Introduction to management information systems (6 credits)

The objectives of this course are to (i) examine the new opportunities and challenges brought about by technological developments, and (ii) outline effective ways information technology can be utilised in different functional areas of the business to sustain the firms strategic position in todays interrelated global market.

BUSI1004.

Marketing (6 credits)

An introductory course on the basic concepts of marketing and their implications in management. The ingredients of the Marketing Plan will be analysed and the problems involved in formulating marketing strategy; interpreting marketing data and coping with the changing market environment will be examined.

BUSI1006.

Principles and practices of modern business (3 credits)

This course is deliberately designed to make students aware of the mechanics and environments in which modern day business operate in global, regional and domestic markets. This course aims to help students to understand modern business operations and development in the knowledge economy. This orientation is organized around the new emerging paradigms of business configuration and the skills required of future business leaders. Mutually exclusive courses: BUSI0015, and YSOB0001

BUSI1007.

Principles of management (6 credits)

This introductory course traces back to how the study and practice of management evolved over this past century, with particular focus on the landmark discoveries and lessons learned. The course aims to develop students awareness of the nature of management processes and involves a study of the following topics: planning, organizing, controlling, leading, communication and change management. The programme's pedagogical design combines the ingredients of theoretical conceptualization and emphasizes interactive discussions, skill-building experiential exercises and students presentations. Remarks: Students having completed BUSI1007 Principles of management (3 credits) offered in the academic year 2002-2003 or earlier are not allowed to take this course.

Senior Level Courses BUSI0001. Accounting systems and financial reporting in China (6 credits)

The course will be an introduction to current accounting systems and financial reporting practices in China. The topics covered in this course include administration of accounting work, accounting legislation and regulations, business accounting standards, practices of cost accounting and managerial accounting, accounting for governments and non-profit organizations (budgetary accounting), financial reporting of the listed corporations, disclosure of other information, preparation of financial statements, auditing requirements, practices of public accounting, and analysis of financial statements in China. Prerequisite: BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting

BUSI0002.

Accounting theory (6 credits)

The development and structure of accounting theory. Income determination. Asset valuation. Special areas of controversy, including social accounting and accounting for inflation. Principles of human information processing. Prerequisite: BUSI0020 Intermediate accounting II

BUSI0003.

Advanced financial accounting (6 credits)

Application of accounting theory to the preparation of accounting standards and their implications for reporting purposes, particularly those related to the consolidation of group accounts, asset valuation and the influence on income determination. Other topics may include current cost accounting, income tax allocation, government entities and nonprofit organizations. Prerequisite: BUSI0020 Intermediate accounting II

BUSI0004.

Advertising management (6 credits)

The preparation, use and administration of advertising, emphasizing the use of research to direct and measure the effectiveness of each stage in the operation. Prerequisite: BUSI1004 Marketing

BUSI0006.

Auditing (6 credits)

Professional ethics, and the social and legal responsibilities of auditors; basic auditing concepts and principles; evidence; evaluation of internal control; standard procedures and methods of investigation. Prerequisite: BUSI0020 Intermediate accounting II

BUSI0008.

Business cycles and strategy (6 credits)

A course on business cycles in a global economy and how firms devise business strategies. Topics include business expansion and contraction, hiring and layoff decisions, consumer spending, banking relationship and hedging strategies in a world of fluctuating exchange rates. Remarks: It is not available to Year I students.

BUSI0009.

Business policy (6 credits)

The course will review the analysis and implementation of strategic corporate decisions which encompass all functional areas of business. Students will be split into small groups and will be required to write a mini-project of not more than 5,000 words outlining the desired corporate strategy for a given corporate problem. Prerequisite: BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting, and BUSI0016/FINA1002 Introduction to finance or FINA1003 Corporate finance, and BUSI0027 Management accounting I, and BUSI1004 Marketing, and BUSI1007 Principles of management or BUSI1005 Organizational behaviour, and ECON1001 Introduction to economics I, and BUSI0036 Quantitative analysis for business decisions I or STAT0302 Business statistics or STAT1306 Introductory statistics Remarks: Only available to students in the School of Business.

BUSI0010.

Company law (6 credits)

Formation of companies; memoranda and articles of association. Powers and duties of directors, secretaries and auditors. Shareholders' rights and powers and the role of the courts. Takeovers, mergers and investments; statutes, regulations and codes. Insolvency law and practice. Prerequisite: BUSI1001 Business Law

BUSI0012.

Comparative and international management (6 credits)

This course introduces students to cross-cultural differences in social values and in psychological attitudes and considers their implications for behaviour in organizations. Initial consideration will be given to the process of development and the changes which that brings. This will be followed by a review of the major business cultures in Asia, contrasting them with Western examples. Concentration will be focused on Chinese forms of business.

BUSI0013.

Current business affairs (3 credits)

The course focuses on current business affairs with emphasis is on the interaction between business behaviour and the economic environment. Topics include government policy, legal framework, imports and exports, banking and finance, property and land markets, retail and wholesale trade, public utilities, infrastructure investment projects, small and medium enterprises, and technology and innovation. Prerequisite: ECON1001 Introduction to economics I

BUSI0015.

Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation (6 credits)

This course explores the central issues involved in entrepreneurship, with particular on creativity and innovativeness. The course introduces some novel approach to learning and reflection in order to take advantage of a rapidly expanding intellectual core which gives meaning and coherence to entrepreneurial activities. Mutually exclusive courses: BUSI1006, BUSI3602, and YSOB0001

BUSI0018.

Hong Kong taxation (6 credits)

A study of the accounting for, and management of, taxes on income under the Inland Revenue Ordinance, within the context of taxation theory. Prerequisite: BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting

BUSI0019.

Intermediate accounting I (6 credits)

The course provides an in-depth knowledge of the first part of financial accounting. It covers the environment of financial accounting and the development of accounting standards; conceptual framework underlying financial accounting; statement of income and retained earnings; balance sheet; accounting and the time value of money; cash and receivables; valuation of inventories; acquisition and disposition of property, plant and equipment; depreciation and depletion; intangible assets; current liabilities and contingencies; long-term liabilities; temporary investments and long-term investments; and revenue recognition. Prerequisite: BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting

BUSI0020.

Intermediate accounting II (6 credits)

This course provides an in-depth knowledge of the second part of financial accounting. It covers stockholders equity; dilutive securities and earnings per share calculations; accounting for income taxes; accounting for pensions and postretirement benefits; accounting for leases; accounting changes and error analysis; statements of cash flows; basic financial statement analysis; and full disclosure in financial reporting. Prerequisite: BUSI0019 Intermediate accounting I

BUSI0021.

International accounting (6 credits)

Cross-cultural paradigms in accounting. Accounting in the People's Republic of China. The German, Japanese and French accounting approaches. The history of the Anglo-American paradigm. Harmonisation of accounting standards and practices. Transfer pricing and international tax management. International accounting bodies and firms. Cash flow statements, secret reserves and other key variations in disclosure and measurement practices in developed countries. Prerequisite: BUSI1002. Introduction to accounting

BUSI0022.

International marketing (6 credits)

This course shows how the basic principles of marketing can be applied to the problems of marketing across national boundaries and within foreign countries. Attention is paid to the development of global marketing strategies and to the different approaches needed to market consumer items, industrial goods and services internationally. Prerequisite: BUSI1004 Marketing

BUSI0023.

Operations and quality management (6 credits)

A general introduction to the basic concepts and principles of management of manufacturing and service operations. Emphasis will be on both the quantitative and qualitative aspects of operations management and the intention is to give students moderate exposure to the major topics in operations management.

BUSI0025.

Intermediate Accounting for Non-accounting majors (6 credits)

Intermediate Accounting for Non-accounting majors is an exposure to certain topics in intermediate financial accounting that are particularly important to those not pursuing an accounting degree. [Accounting majors will actually take two courses, containing more material than Intermediate Accounting for Non-accounting majors]. Students introductory accounting course gave an overview of the primary financial statements and the accounting principles used in preparation of these statements. In this intermediate accounting course, students are expected to develop a broad understanding of (1) the environment, the standard setting process, and the conceptual framework underlying financial reporting and (2) the key procedures used for the financial statements including complex topics such as revenue recognition and asset valuation. Prerequisite: BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting

BUSI0026.

Employment and labour relations (6 credits)

This course intends to give an overview on the fundamentals of labour relations theories pertaining to trade unionism, collective bargaining and workplace labour-management relations. Particular attention is also given to the development of the labour market, employment pattern and labour law in Hong Kong.

BUSI0027.

Management accounting I (6 credits)

The theory and techniques involved in serving the accounting needs of management in the decision making, control, evaluation and motivational aspects. Prerequisite: BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting. Students who have taken BUSI0007 Budgetary planning and control are not allowed to take this course.

BUSI0028.

Management accounting II (6 credits)

A course on advanced problems in managerial accounting and management information and reporting systems for planning and control of operations. In particular it will include problems associated with large decentralized companies - divisional performance control, measurement and evaluation, transfer pricing. Prerequisite: BUSI0027 Management accounting I

BUSI0029.

Human resource management and business strategy (6 credits)

This course proposes to look at the basic concepts of human resource management (HRM) and its application to Hong Kong. Emphasis will be placed on the strategic linkage between HRM and corporate management in the context of business changes and re-structuring. Comparative references will also be made to practices elsewhere in other industrial societies.

BUSI0030.

Market competition and quality management (6 credits)

The objective of this course is to explore the problems and issues involved in the management of quality improvement and market competition. Emphasis will be on the strategic aspects of quality and marketing management and the intention is to give students exposure to important topics like

customer value, quality improvement tools, quality concepts and its relationship with different aspects of marketing management. Prerequisite: BUSI1004 Marketing

BUSI0031.

Marketing research (6 credits)

This course will cover the broad principles of marketing research. Emphasis will be placed on the use of marketing research as an aid to decision making. In this spirit students will be introduced to a variety of types of marketing research data. Students will be given the opportunity to engage in practical marketing research based exercises. Prerequisite: BUSI1004 Marketing

BUSI0032.

Multinational corporations (6 credits)

This course studies the multinational enterprise (MNE) and the theoretical approaches that have been formulated to explain the growth and operation of this form of business on an international scale. Recent general theories will be considered in a critical manner to allow judgements to be made on their strengths and limitations. Prerequisite: BUSI1007 Principles of management

BUSI0033.

Organizational change and development (6 credits)

The objective of this course is to explore the problems and issues involved in the management of organizational change and development. Major approaches and attempts to conceptualize the phenomenon will be examined in a critical manner. Particular attention will be paid to problems arising from company formation, entrepreneurial ventures, company expansion and growth, maturity and bureaucratization, corporate failure and recovery. Major strategies for change will be examined.

BUSI0034.

Human resource: theory and practice (6 credits)

A course that draws upon an understanding of organizational behaviour to examine the techniques and practice of HRM. Topics include HRM and corporate strategy, human resource planning, recruitment and selection, performance management, training and development, employee relations.

BUSI0035.

Production and operations (6 credits)

A course to introduce a systems-oriented view of production and operations management. Prerequisites: BUSI0023 Operations and quality management, and BUSI0036 Quantitative analysis for business decisions I

BUSI0036.

Quantitative analysis for business decisions I (6 credits)

A course on the quantitative methods used to solve business problems and make managerial decisions. The course involves the use of computers in the teaching process. Prerequisite: STAT1008/STAT0302 Business statistics or STAT1003 Introductory statistics or STAT1004 Probability and statistics or STAT1001 Elementary statistical methods or STAT1301 Probability & statistics I or STAT1306 Introductory Statistics or ECON1003 Analysis of economic data or equivalent

BUSI0037.

Quantitative analysis for business decisions II (6 credits)

A more advanced course on quantitative methods to problem solving. Topics include mathematical programming, dynamic programming, game theory, reliability, Markov chains, stochastic processes and applications in logistics, finance, marketing, inventory and operations. Prerequisite: BUSI0036 Quantitative analysis for business decisions I or STAT0106 Business logistics

BUSI0038.

Services marketing (6 credits)

The course examines the characteristics of service organizations and how this affects their approach to marketing. Issues in the three dimensions of internal marketing; transactional marketing and external marketing are examined and the role of research analysed. Attention is paid to service culture and service value and the problems are illustrated by examples from Asian, American and European service firms. Prerequisite: BUSI1004 Marketing

BUSI0039.

The development of modern China (6 credits)

The course will examine the historical development of modern China and the emergence of new forces and ideologies in the recent past. This should provide a backcloth for the interpretation of the economic and social events of the present time.

BUSI0044.

International business (6 credits)

This is an introductory course to the field of international business, which will examine contemporary and historical changes in this field. The focus will be on three main areas: international trade, the international payments system and international production. The approach will consider the roles of various actors in these areas, including firms, states and international organizations and will discuss differing explanations of outcomes in each of the main areas that are offered by differing theoretical perspectives. Prerequisites: BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting, and BUSI1004 Marketing, and BUSI1007 Principles of management or BUSI1005 Organizational behaviour, and ECON1001 Introduction to economics I, and BUSI0036 Quantitative analysis for business decisions I or STAT0302 Business statistics or STAT1306 Introductory statistics BUSI0016/FINA1002 Introduction to finance or FINA1003 Corporate finance

BUSI0045.

Accounting seminar (6 credits)

A course on (a) the nature of accounting theory and research and (b) topical accounting issues. Prerequisite: BUSI0020 Intermediate accounting II

BUSI0046.

Advanced information systems development (6 credits)

This course studies how emerging information technologies affect both the information systems

development process and the information systems. Topics include computer-aided software engineering tools, distributed systems, electronic data interchange, and web-based technologies. Students will carry out a field study of a new technology or new techniques. Prerequisites: BUSI0048 Business applications development, and BUSI0052 Database development and management or equivalent

BUSI0047.

Applied organization (6 credits)

This is a course on the design of high performance organization in the modern world. Topics include management structures of control and co-ordination, high-commitment work systems, design of compensation systems, virtual organization and the use of IT, organizational learning, organizational change, organization for cultural synergy, organization of international companies.

BUSI0048.

Business applications development (6 credits)

This course introduces the basic concepts of programme development for business applications with an emphasis on user interface design and development, database design and querying and operating environments. Hands-on experience in selected application systems development tools will be emphasized. Prerequisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems Remarks: This course is not available to BBA(IS) students.

BUSI0049.

Business ethics (6 credits)

The course introduces concepts and tools that can be used for thinking about ethics and how ethical issues enter into the workplace in the modern world. Students will be guided to recognize ethical issues and dilemmas in business activities; to examine the situational forces at work in various business contexts; to learn the differences between the various approaches to ethics and how they play out in modern society, so as to become better able to devise ways out of ethical dilemmas. Special emphasis will be given to a corporations responsibility to its shareholders and to society arising from the globalization of business activity, the growing role of government, and the increasing politicization of society.

BUSI0050.

Consumer behaviour (6 credits)

This course is designed to understand how customers behave. It integrates the psychological processes that motivate and direct consumers and organizations in their consumption decisions. Students will learn to apply concepts and measurement tools to managing firms in Hong Kong and Mainland China through exercises, cases and projects. Implications for marketing decisions will be shared. Prerequisite: BUSI1004 Marketing

BUSI0051.

Current topics in marketing management (6 credits)

This course focuses on current topics in managing a firms marketing functions. Organized along a seminar mode, students will be exposed through their interactions in Hong Kong. Real life experiences and exposures to firms together with indepth intellectual challenges will be emphasized throughout the course. Indepth classroom discussion, management cases and applied business projects will be emphasized.

Prerequisite:

BUSI1004 Marketing

BUSI0052.

Database development and management (6 credits)

This course studies the principles of design, development and administration of database management systems for business applications. Emphasis will be placed on the user/developer/administrator points of view. Prerequisite: BUSI0048 Business applications development or equivalent Eligibility: Students taking or having taken CSIS0278 are not allowed to take this course.

BUSI0053.

Decision support and expert systems (6 credits)

This course explores a range of modern technologies used to support business decision making. Topics include decision support systems, group support systems, electronic meeting systems, artificial intelligence, expert systems, and neural networks. Both technical and managerial issues related to the development and implementation of decision support systems will be discussed. Prerequisites: BUSI0048 Business applications development, and BUSI0052 Database development and management or equivalent

BUSI0054.

Developing competencies in business creativity and innovation (6 credits)

This is a skill-building course, which aims to develop core entrepreneurial competencies. These competencies are the mental and behavioural skills required for undertaking the various forms of creative and innovative activity. The course builds upon the course on Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation. The course design emphasizes self-understanding and self-direction, and will be largely workshop based. Prerequisite: BUSI0015 Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation

BUSI0055.

Electronic commerce and virtual businesses (6 credits)

This course focuses on business opportunities brought about by the Internet. Students will learn how to use web-based technologies to set up a business. Prerequisites: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems, or CSIS1127 Introduction to information systems

BUSI0057.

High-performance work systems (6 credits)

This course examines the principles and practice of designing and operating systems of work that combine the optimum use of technology with high performance and motivation. Topics include socio-technical systems analysis, teamwork and networking.

BUSI0058.

Human resource planning and career management (6 credits)

This course aims to provide an understanding of how the demand and supply of human resources can be brought into balance, and people already in employment can be helped to develop in their work careers. Topics covered include appraisal, counselling, development and training, and career planning. Ways in which HRM managers can facilitate organizational learning are also examined.

BUSI0059.

Information systems analysis and design (6 credits)

This course examines the application of information technology to business and analyses the various stages of a system development life cycle. Techniques for modeling data and process requirements will be discussed. Prerequisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems or CSIS1127 Introduction to information systems Remarks: This course is not available to BBA(IS) students.

BUSI0060.

Information systems development and project management I (6 credits)

This course examines the concepts, techniques, and activities related to information systems development projects. Teams of student will carry out projects that span the entire information systems analysis and design life cycle, including planning and scheduling, cost estimation, risk analysis, team organization, process management and quality assurance. In the process students will become familiar with the use of computer-based tools and managerial techniques used in information systems development projects. Remarks: This course is available to Year III students in BBA(IS) only.

BUSI0061.

Information systems development and project management II (6 credits)

This is a continuation of the course BUSI0060 Information systems development and project management I. Remarks: This course is available to Year III students in BBA IS Major and BBA(IS) only. Prerequisite: BUSI0060 Information systems development and project management I

BUSI0062.

Information systems management and strategy (6 credits)

This course examines various issues related to the managment of information systems in organizations. The link between information systems planning and business strategy will be explored to see how companies can use information systems not only to support their daily operations but to sustain and enhance their strategic advantage. Prerequisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems or equivalent

BUSI0063.

Internet applications development (6 credits)

In this course students will learn how to develop Internet-based business applications using the resources, tools and services available on the Internet. Topics include HTML, Java applets, HTTP and CGI, JavaScript, Java Servlets and JSP, Perl, PHP, ASP, Web spiders and search engines, and wireless applications. Prerequisites: Proficiency in Java Programming; and BUSI0048 Business applications development or equivalent; and BUSI0052 Database development and management or equivalent

BUSI0064.

Leadership workshop (3 credits)

This workshop will explore key processes of leadership experientially in a simulated political, social and business environment. The purpose is to provide students with knowledge in leadership theories, models and frameworks with opportunities to experiment with natural and new leadership behaviour

in a simulated context. Having gone through these processes in a collective, multi-staged exercise, there will be opportunity for reflection, sharing of experience and integration of practice with theories, in the presence of facilitators.

BUSI0065.

Information systems security management (6 credits)

This course focuses on key issues related to security of Internet-based business applications . Topics include data security, including encryption and authentication. Prerequisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems or equivalent

BUSI0066.

Marketing on the commercial internet (6 credits)

This course examines the evolution of the World Wide Web as a powerful tool for selling, distributing and servicing of goods and services. Particular attention will be paid to customer relationship management and its impact on competitive positioning of a firm. Prerequisites: BUSI1004 Marketing, and BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems or equivalent

BUSI0067.

Mergers and acquisitions (6 credits)

A course focusing on the theories and market practices of mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring and corporate control. Various valuation, strategic and economic issues are examined through case analysis. Prerequisite: FINA1003 Corporate finance

BUSI0068.

Multimedia applications development (6 credits)

This course introduces various technologies used in multimedia applications. Students will learn how to develop information systems that use text, graphics, sound and video. Prerequisites: BUSI0048 Business applications development, and BUSI0052 Database development and management or equivalent

BUSI0070.

Reward and compensation (6 credits)

This course addresses the design of reward and compensation systems and the contribution they can make to the attainment of an organizations strategic objectives. Among the specific techniques covered are job evaluation, design of incentives, performance-related pay, and non-monetary rewards.

BUSI0071.

Strategic marketing management (6 credits)

This course is designed as a capstone course that integrates a firms marketing decisions. It covers a firms strategic market orientation, its allocation of resources and effectiveness of its marketing strategies. The course emphasizes managerial implications for different types of firms. Students will learn how to apply the course contents through indepth studies of firms, research projects and management cases. Prerequisites: BUSI1004 Marketing

BUSI0072.

Team building programme (3 credits)

The objective of the workshop is to explore key aspects of group dynamics through a process of experiential learning. The aspects that we shall be considering include leadership and communication, planning and organizing, decision-making and problem solving, trust and team building in the context of business and management. The activities you will undertake consist of a series of problems to be resolved through the combined efforts of your group members. The problems are physical in nature, rather than hypothetical and cognitive, and require the application of organizational skills for successful and efficient solutions.

BUSI0073.

Data communications and networking management (6 credits)

This course introduces telecommunications and computing networks used in support of business activities. Topics include data, voice, image and communication technologies; networking and communication architectures; and protocols and standards. Prerequisite: BUSI0059 Information systems analysis and design or equivalent Eligibility: Students taking or having taken CSIS0234 are not allowed to take this course.

BUSI0074.

Telecommunications policy (6 credits)

This course provides an overview of recent developments of the telecommunications industry in Hong Kong and around Asia-Pacific. Telecommunications infrastructure policies introduced by respective governments in the region and the impacts of these policies on business operations will be examined. Prerequisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems or equivalent

BUSI0075.

Current topics in human resource management (6 credits)

This course focuses on current topics in managing a firm's human resource management functions. Indepth classroom discussion, management cases and applied business projects will be emphasized.

BUSI0076.

Current topics in information systems (6 credits)

This course discusses the contemporary areas of information systems, including emerging technologies and the way they affect businesses.

BUSI0077.

Selections and training (6 credits)

This course will focus on the basic concepts of selections and recruitment, training and development of different employees, and human resources utility analysis. In particular, students will be exposed to different recruiting process and the whole spectrum of training and development techniques and demonstrates how they can add value to business success.

BUSI0078.

Compensation and benefits (6 credits)

This course will focus on the basic concepts of pay and compensation policy of different employees. In particular, students will be exposed to the fundamental pay and benefits administration, along with the importance of rewards and the impact of rewards on employee attraction, motivation and retention.

BUSI0080.

International financial management (6 credits)

The international corporation and its environment. Forex markets, Forex risk management. International working capital management. International treasury management. Foreign investment and capital budgeting. International financial markets: Euro-currency, Euro-bond, and Euro-notes markets.

BUSI0082.

Professional preparation program I (No credit)

To prepare students for a career in professional accounting, this non-credit course is a semester course including a series of seminar/workshop discussing career opportunities and professional ethics, developing interpersonal, communication and time-management skills and also social events providing opportunities to interact with accounting and business professionals. Class meets once a month for an hour and half during the first academic year. Pass/Fail grade. Remarks: Compulsory course for BBA and BBA(Acc&Fin) students. Elective course for other students in Faculty of Business and Economics.

BUSI0083.

Professional preparation program II (No credit)

To prepare students for a career in professional accounting, this non-credit course is a semester course including presentations by leading business and accounting professionals on current business and accounting issues and seminars/workshops developing skills in job search, interview, leadership and organization. Class meets once a month for an hour and half. Pass/Fail grade.

BUSI0084.

Advanced topics in auditing (6 credits)

This course extends the first Auditing course to further examine various advanced topics including advanced auditing techniques, auditing for operations and efficiency, auditing web based information, EDP auditing, environmental auditing, forensic accounting and contemporary issues of auditing. Prerequisites: BUSI0006 Auditing, and BUSI0003 Advanced Financial Accounting

BUSI0085.

Advanced topics in taxation (6 credits)

The course is an in-depth review of the law and practice of taxation for planning and management in the Hong Kong environment. The subject will discuss how international tax principles affect foreign direct investment decisions and highlight the relationships between the international tax principles and the local tax system. General discussion of the Mainland tax system will also be included. Prerequisite: BUSI0018 Hong Kong Taxation

BUSI0086.

Controllership (6 credits)

This course is a comprehensive examination of the diverse functions of a controller within the contemporary business enterprise. Topics cover include strategic cost management, the advanced use of information for management planning, control and decision making, the evaluation of incentive and performance measurement systems as well as international and contemporary management accounting issues. Prerequisites: BUSI0028 Management Accounting II

BUSI0087.

Business case analysis (3 credits)

This course is designed to show students how to deal with complex business issues. Most business issues are complex and multifaceted. It puts students in a rich teaching and learning environment that encourages asking the right questions, formulating problems, and discovering and designing doable courses of action. Through a large number of case studies students learn to think laterally, develop a variety of ideas, explore their leadership potential within groups, and communicate their ideas articulately. Remarks: This course is available to Year II or above students of the Faculty of Business and Economics only.

BUSI0088.

Artificial Intelligence for Business Applications (6 credits)

This course focuses on the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI), with emphasis on business applications. Students will gain hands-on experience in developing and using different AI tools to solve real-world business problems. Topics include AI algorithms, intelligent agents, document management, expert systems, and data mining. Prerequisites: Proficiency in Java Programming, and BUSI0048 Business applications development or equivalent; and BUSI0052 Database development and management or equivalent

BUSI0089.

Studies on Chinas competitiveness (6 credits)

Studies on Chinas Competitiveness will focus on the competitiveness of the economy and industries of Mainland China and examine Chinas competitiveness on a regional, industry and activity basis. Globalization and Chinas accession to WTO will present unprecedented opportunities and challenges for Chinas economy and industries. As such, Chinas position in the globalized world economic system and its ability to move up the value-added ladder is critical to its sustainable economic development. Given Hong Kongs close links to the economy of the Chinese Mainland, Chinas economic future will heavily influence that of every industry in Hong Kong. Through a detailed analysis of a cross section of Chinese industries, the course will help the students to have a better understanding of the current status of Chinas competitiveness and future dynamics.

BUSI0090.

The European business environment (6 credits)

This course is intended for those who wish to study the evolution of the European Business Environment and the processes by which it operates. It investigates the broader political, cultural, economic, legal and philosophical basis of the business milieu mostly in Western Europe but with, when appropriate, reference to the Eastern European states. It includes the typologies of businesses as conducted in selected states where the free market, remnants of state control and the regional and global influences all have a part to play. Teaching would be based on lectures, case studies and simulations with visiting lectures from various Consulates to enrich the content. Assessment: For this course the assessment would be by one written final examination of two hours carrying 60% of the total, one individual submission based on a case study (25%) and one group classroom session in analysis of a business problem (15%).

BUSI0091.

Business intelligent systems (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide an overview of business intelligent systems (BIS) and their use in the business environment. Topics include business intelligent systems/technology concepts,

introduction to various BIS (e.g., Knowledge Management Systems), and business cases for BIS development and adoption. Prerequisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems

BUSI0092.

Advanced database management & data mining (6 credits)

The course consists of two parts. In the first part advanced database concepts such as views, triggers, stored procedures, SQL*Plus, database administration and performance tuning. In the second part, various techniques in data mining such as decision trees, neural networks, and clustering will be covered. Student will be exposed to the applications of these techniques in business. Prerequisite: BUSI0052 Database development and management or CSIS0278 Introduction to database management systems

BUSI0093.

Enterprise resource planning systems (6 credits)

This course provides an overview of enterprise resource planning systems and their use in the business environment. Topics include business processes management, functions and data requirements, and systems implementation and integration. Prerequisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems

BUSI0094.

Managing business transformation (6 credits)

The course provides a roadmap for managers planning to transform their companies into an internetworked enterprise where shared infrastructures are used to link customers, suppliers, partners and employees to create superior economic value. It covers business strategy, infrastructure, process management, and integration and implementation. The course is based on the premise that integrating Internet technologies throughout the value chain is crucial in building and managing customer relationships and thus brand equity. Prerequisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems

BUSI0095.

Creativity and business innovation (6 credits)

To succeed in today complex and rapidly changing business environment managers must be able to 1) analyze (the separating of a whole into its component parts), 2) synthesize (the combining of often diverse conceptions into a coherent whole), 3) make judgment (the forming an opinion or evaluation by discerning and comparing), and 4) sell their ideas (the ability to articulate with the objective of influencing others). This course relies on the case method to instill and foster these skills. Students will learn how to identify appropriate sources of information, sieve through information, differentiate between major and minor issues, analyze new developments, synthesize different ideas and ultimately articulate their thoughts to others. In the process students will learn how to ask the right questions, explore the tradeoffs involved in managerial decisions, and discover and design doable courses of action. Prerequisite: This course is open only to second- and third-year students. Remarks: Students having completed BUSI0013 Current business affairs (3 credits) and BUSI0087 Business case analysis (3 credits) are not allowed to take this course.

BUSI0098.

Project Management (6 credits)

This course focuses on the planning, scheduling, control, and evaluation of project management. The

basic tools and techniques of project management are explored. Projects are temporary endeavors that organizations and individuals undertake to create a unique product or service. Projects are developed and managed through a defined set of procedures producing a consistent and effective management methodology. Special emphasis is placed on engineering, management, and control of IS/IT related business project. The evaluation on project and project management is also addressed. The topics include management on scope, time, cost, quality, human resource, communication, risk, and procurement. Understand and apply the fundamental tools and techniques of project management. Develop knowledge of principles, concepts, and methods in the leadership of complex projects from a systems perspective. Perform conceptual design, planning, scheduling, and control for a technical project. Develop capabilities for understanding, assessing, and resolving human, technical, and administrative issues for deployed projects. Demonstrate sophistication and competency in design, analysis, and evaluation of project management systems in a technical environment. Prerequisite: BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting and ECON1001 Introduction economics I

BUSI1001.

Business law (6 credits)

An introduction to the Hong Kong legal system, the fundamentals and general principles of Hong Kong law, and other legal concepts which a manager may be expected to encounter in the business environment.

BUSI1005.

Organizational behaviour (6 credits)

A course on the concepts and key research findings which can help us to understand the human behaviour in organizations. Topics include motivation, leadership theory, group dynamics, morale, communications, control techniques and organizational culture. Prerequisite: BUSI1007 Principles of management

BUSI2003.

Leadership (6 credits)

This course deals with leadership in organizational contexts. Students will learn about major theoretical approaches to studying leadership. Students will also examine leadership in problem situations. Cases and assessment exercises will be used to help students develop leadership competencies.

BUSI2111.

Information systems in accounting (6 credits)

Design and evaluation of computer-based accounting information system, analysis of efficient and effective business processes and include current topics such as Enterprise Resource Planning, interorganizational solutions and computer security. Prerequisites: BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting, and BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems

BUSI2112.

Information systems audit and control (6 credits)

This course is designed to provide an overview of computer information systems auditing and control and its application in the business environment, and is intended for general business students. Topics include

information systems audit process, information technology governance, systems and infrastructure lifecycle management, information technology service delivery and support, protection of information assets, as well as disaster recovery and business continuity planning. Prerequisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems

BUSI3001.

Global analysis team project (6 credits)

The primary objective of this course is to develop the students capability to understand the strategic situation in a business, economic, social, political and/or environmental aspect in the global arena. Students are also expected to devise viable alternatives for dealing with the key issues facing it. They will partner with students from overseas universities to work on this global analysis team project in their final year of study.

BUSI3002.

Leadership development programme (3 credits)

This course aims at enabling students to develop themselves as leaders of organizations and to embark on paths of personal leadership development. The following concepts will be covered: motivation, lifelong leadership development, personal leadership development plan, stress and adversity management, peer mentoring, group dynamics, work and life balance as well as purpose-driven leadership.

BUSI3011.

Corporate governance and social responsibility (6 credits)

In this course, students learn about the complex responsibilities facing business leaders today. It will explore the use of accounting information and internal control in ensuring efficient and effective operations, reducing the cost of capital, production and distribution, and complying with legal, regulatory and corporate oversight requirements. It also teaches students about ethics and governance systems that leaders can use to promote socially responsible conduct by organizations and their employees, and shows how personal values can play a critical role in effective leadership.

BUSI3012.

International and cross-boundary trade law (6 credits)

This course covers the legal aspects of the international trade. It also provides students with background on international legal framework for cross-border trading and business activities, as China embarks on liberalization of its business environment as a member of the World Trade Organization. Prerequisite: BUSI1001 Business Law

BUSI3111.

Fraud Examination (6 credits)

Study of selected topics of application of auditing standards and procedures, auditor responsibilities and ethical behavior, internal control and corporate governance issues. Remarks: Students having completed BUSI0006 Auditing (6 credits) are not allowed to take this course.

BUSI3112.

Current topics on advanced financial reporting (6 credits)

Study of selected topics of theory and concept of financial accounting, consolidated financial statements, application of financial reporting standards and other financial reporting topics.

Prerequisite: Remarks:

BUSI0020 Intermediate Accounting II Students having completed BUSI0003 Advanced Financial Accounting (6 credits) are not allowed to take this course.

BUSI3113.

Current topics on China accounting, auditing and taxation (3 credits)

A Year 3 elective course examining the accounting standards setting environment in China, the China Accounting, Auditing and Taxation standards/rules issued and their unique aspects and implications for the Accounting profession. Prerequisites: BUSI0020 Intermediate Accounting II or BUSI0028 Management Accounting II or BUSI0006 Auditing, and BUSI0018 Hong Kong Taxation.

BUSI3511.

Selected topics in marketing strategy (6 credits)

This course is designed to focus on selected topics that are of salience to managing firm marketing strategies and operations in Mainland China or Hong Kong. It may include but not restricted to the following contemporary marketing issues including branding, new product development, marketing high-technology products and customer relationship management.

BUSI3512.

Developing marketing competence through branding (6 credits)

Why do companies need brands and how do they develop brands? Why do brands fail? Are there ways to manage brands so that they last? What are the challenges facing a brand manager? Interested in finding answers to the above questions? Prepared for a hands-on learning of the brand development process? Then this course is for you. Through theories and concepts, case analyses, problem sets, class debates and project assignments, this course aims to provide students with a capacity to think creatively and with increased precision about the strategies and tactics involved in building, leveraging, defending, and sustaining strong brands. To prepare students for the customerdriven marketing challenges facing a brand manager, this course draws insights from psychological, sociological, and anthropological theories of consumer behavior. Pre-requisite: BUSI1004 Marketing BUSI3601. Supply chain management (6 credits)

The course introduces students to concepts, strategies, and technologies related to supply chain management. The course focuses on the systems approach to planning, analysis, design, development, and management of supply chain. Using cases and real-life projects students will learn how to use appropriate information technologies to reduce cost and improve service in supply chain Pre-requisite: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems or equivalent BUSI3602. Information technology and entrepreneurship (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the core concepts of entrepreneurship with a special emphasis on those entrepreneurial settings involving the use of information technology. Students will be exposed to the key processes, challenges, risks and rewards of starting up an entrepreneurial business and are expected to apply the concepts and knowledge learned in the course to develop a business plan that could be presented to potential investors and venture capitalists. Pre-requisites: BUSI1003 Introduction to management information systems, and BUSI1007 Principles of management Mutually exclusive courses: BUSI0015 and YSOB0001

DESCRIPTION FOR UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED BY SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND FINANCE ECON1001 Introduction to Economics I is a prerequisite for all year 2 and year 3 Economics and Finance courses. Additional prerequisites are specified in the descriptions for the courses concerned. Not all courses listed below will necessarily be offered every year. YEAR ONE ECON0003. Great economists of our time (3 credits)

Through a review of the lives, times, and contribution of 12 great economists of the 20th century, this course introduces students to the economic analysis of real world observations and problems, and in a broader context, to the fascination of intellectual pursuits in the social sciences. The lectures illustrate the central ideas of economics, which are of great relevance to the world today.

ECON1001.

Introduction to economics I (6 credits)

An introduction to the basic concepts and principles of microeconomics - the study of demand and supply, consumer theory, cost and production, market structure, and resource allocation efficiency.

ECON1002.

Introduction to economics II (6 credits)

This course is an introduction to macroeconomics the study of business cycle fluctuations and long run economic growth. Topics include the measurement of national economic performance; the problems of recession, unemployment, and inflation; money supply, government spending, and taxation; fiscal and monetary policies for full employment and price stability; the determination of the exchange rate; and international trade and payments.

ECON1003.

Analysis of economic data (6 credits)

This course studies the measurement and interpretation of economic variables, and how to model their relationships using appropriate empirical methods. Topics include interpretation of headline statistics, describing economic aggregates, modeling of economic relationships and drawing conclusions from observations. Remarks: Not open to students taking or having taken STAT0301, STAT0302, STAT1301, STAT1306 or STAT1801.

FINA0003.

Current Asian finance: issues, ideas and practices (3 credits)

This course aims to provide students with an understanding of the most important issues in Asian financial markets, develop their interests and knowledge in areas related to business and finance in Asia (with a focus on Hong Kong), and give them hands-on experience in writing reports and presenting analytical results. Remarks: Open only to students of the Faculty of Business and Economics. _________________________________________________________________________________

FINA1002.

Introduction to finance (6 credits)

An introduction about the basic aspects of financial management: managing the company's sources and uses of funds as well as a general understanding of the key issues involving the raising and using of long term funds. There will be extensive use of a spreadsheet software (Excel) in lectures and its use is also expected in homework assignments. After finishing the course, students should have a basic knowledge of financial statements and cash flows, an understanding of the major securities used in the financing of companies. They would also be conversant with fundamental financial techniques like compounding, discounting and capital budgeting and be able to apply them for personal financing decisions. Remarks: (1) It is advisable to take BUSI1002 Introduction to accounting prior to this course. (2) Not open to students admitted to 1st year of study in the Faculty of Business and Economics in 2006-07 or after (including BEcon, BFin, BEcon&Fin and business students). (3) Students admitted to 1st year of study in 2006-07 or after majoring or minoring in finance are required to take FINA1003 Corporate Finance. Mutually exclusive course: BUSI0016 Introduction to finance and FINA1003 Corporate finance

FINA1003.

Corporate finance (6 credits)

This is an introductory course that develops the basic concepts and tools applicable to corporate financial decisions. Three main tasks of financial managers are studied: (i) investment evaluation, (ii) financing decisions, and (iii) payout decisions. Specific topics include present value calculation, valuation of stocks and bonds, investment criteria and capital budgeting, risk and return, cost of capital, capital structure, raising capital, dividend policy, and working capital management. Prerequisite: BUSI1002 Introduction to Accounting Remarks: Not open to BEcon, BFin, BEcon&Fin students admitted to 1st year of study in 200506 or before. Mutually exclusive courses: BUSI0016/FINA1002 Introduction to finance and STAT2807 Corporate finance for actuarial science

YEAR TWO ECON0701. Introductory econometrics (6 credits)

Econometrics is the branch of economics that formulates statistical methodology for use in analyzing economic data. Consequently, the objective of this course is to prepare students for basic empirical work in economics. In particular, topics will include multiple regression analysis, estimation and hypothesis testing, functional form specification, time series models, and limited dependent variable models. Students will have the opportunity to use actual economic data to test economic theories. Prerequisite: ECON1003 Analysis of economic data or STAT0301 Elementary statistical methods or STAT0302 Business statistics or STAT1301 Probability & statistics I or STAT1306 Introductory statistics Mutually exclusive courses: STAT2301 Linear statistical analysis, STAT2314 Business Forecasting, STAT2804 Linear models and forecasting, STAT3301 Time-series analysis or STAT3302 Multivariate data analysis.

ECON2101.

Microeconomic theory (6 credits)

The laws of demand, supply, returns, and costs; price and output determination in different market situations; general equilibrium;public good and externalities. Mutually exclusive course: ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis.

ECON2102.

Macroeconomic theory (6 credits)

Theories of income, employment, and the price level; analysis of secular growth and business fluctuations; introduction to monetary and fiscal policy. Prerequisite: ECON1002 Introduction to economics II Mutually exclusive course: ECON2114 Macroeconomic analysis

ECON2113.

Microeconomic analysis (6 credits)

Examine microeconomic issues with applications. Topics include: consumer behaviour, cost structure, market structure, theory of the firm, factor market and general equilibrium. Remarks: Open only to non-BEcon, non-BFin and non-BEcon&Fin students. Mutually exclusive course: ECON2101 Microeconomic theory

ECON2114.

Macroeconomic analysis (6 credits)

Economics of inflation, unemployment, income and output determination in the short run and the long run. Money, interest rates and exchange rates. Macroeconomic stabilization policies and open economy macroeconomic issues. Prerequisite: ECON1002 Introduction to economics II Remarks: Open only to non-BEcon, non-BFin and non-BEcon&Fin students. Mutually exclusive course: ECON2102 Macroeconomic theory

FINA0301.

Derivatives (6 credits)

To provide a comprehensive analysis on the properties of options and futures and to offer a theoretical framework within which all derivatives can be valued and hedged. Topics covered: simple arbitrage relationships for forward and futures contracts, hedging and basis risk, stock index futures, swaps, trading strategies involving options, valuation of options using a binomial model and the BlackScholes formula, stock indices, currencies and futures, and exotic options. Prerequisite: FINA1003 Corporate finance Mutually exclusive courses: ISME3010 Financial engineering, STAT2808 Derivatives markets and STAT3308 Financial engineering Remarks: Not Open to students taking or having taken MATH2906 Financial calculus. FINA2802. Investments and portfolio analysis (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of investments and to major issues currently of concern to all investors. The concepts and skills developed from this course enable students to conduct a sophisticated assessment of current issues and debates covered by both the popular media as well as more-specialized finance journals. We emphasize on equity part and the main topics include: portfolio theory, equilibrium in capital markets, equity valuation, portfolio performance evaluation, and relevant institutional details. This course is essential to those planning to become an investment professional or a sophisticated individual investor. Prerequisite: FINA1003 Corporate finance Mutually exclusive course: STAT3806 Investment and asset management

YEAR TWO OR YEAR THREE ELECTIVES (ECONOMICS COURSES) ECON0103. Economics of human resources (6 credits)

This course studies the allocation of human resources through the labour market and the utilisation of human resources inside the firm. Issues related to investment in human capital, wage determination, labour force participation, worker mobility, hiring decisions and other personnel practices are examined.

ECON0104.

Public finance (6 credits)

Study of the role of government in the economy, using microeconomic theory. The course covers public expenditure analysis and methods of financing government expenditures. It explores the underlying theory of welfare economics as well as the economic effects of public policy such as public sector pricing, expenditure and tax policies.

ECON0106.

Games and decisions (6 credits)

This course offers an introduction to game theory. It covers core concepts in game theory and its applications. The core concepts include sequential games, game tree, subgame-perfect equilibrium, simultaneous games, game table, Nash equilibrium in pure strategies, mixed-strategy Nash equilibrium, and expected utility. These concepts are used to provide analyses of the role of reputation, and penalties and rewards in sustaining cooperation; the importance of credibility in commitments, threats and promises; the problems, and solutions, of public goods and externalities; behavior under asymmetric information: moral hazard, adverse selection, signaling, and screening; and interaction between individuals when the assumption of perfect rationality is relaxed.

ECON0107.

History of economic thought (6 credits)

This course is a survey of fundamental developments in economic thought since the 18th century, with emphasis on works in English. The first part of the lectures reviews the writings of classical economists like Smith, Ricardo, and Mill, with an aside on Marx. The second part goes on to discuss the development of neoclassical theory from Jevons to Marshall and the Cambridge School, and mathematical economists like Fisher, Pareto, and Wicksell. If time allows, we will trace the evolution of macroeconomics from the time of Keynes.

ECON0109.

Topics in macroeconomics (6 credits)

This course provides students with an up-to-date account of the theory and practice of modern macroeconomics. The following areas that have shaped modern macroeconomic research will be covered: real business cycle theory, endogenous growth theory, and new Keynesian theories of labour markets, asset markets and stick prices. Other selected topics on fiscal and monetary policy will also be discussed. Prerequisites: ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis, and ECON2102 Macroeconomic theory or ECON2114 Macroeconomic analysis

ECON0204.

The economics of finance (6 credits)

A survey of the economic theory underlying corporate and investment finance models, with an emphasis on financial instruments. Topics include: balance sheet management and evaluation, capital market equilibrium and efficiency, evolution of credit and money market instruments like financial swaps, stocks and bonds, financial futures and options. Eurocurrencies and the role played by banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions.

ECON0205.

Theories of investment (6 credits)

Applications of the theory of choice over time (capital theory) to the investment decisions of individuals, firms and economies, under different assumptions regarding certainty, uncertainty, and adjustment costs. Mutually exclusive course: ECON0210 Investment, technology, and economic growth

ECON0206.

Capital theory (6 credits)

General equilibrium theory involving time under certainty conditions. The concepts of full information, stationary state, and steady state. Assumptions about information costs, transaction costs and complete markets. Fisher's separation theorem. Theory of consumption over discrete and continuous time. Theory of production over discrete and continuous time. Determination of general equilibrium over time. Intertemporal prices and interest rates.

ECON0207.

Monetary economics (6 credits)

This course discusses the role of money in the economy, including how money affects inflation, interest rates and output and employment in both the static and dynamic contexts. Related topics are theories of money demand and supply, the conduct of monetary policy, rules vs. discretion, adaptive and rational expectations, time inconsistency, origin of money, and electronic means of payments.

ECON0208.

Economics of banking (6 credits)

This course examines the functions and behaviour of banks from an economic rather than a management perspective. Topics include origin of financial intermediaries, banks vs. non-bank financial institutions, organization of the banking industry, lender-borrower relationship, equilibrium credit rationing, banks as delegated monitors, banks in the macroeconomy, bank runs and systematic risks, risk management of the banking firm, and the regulation of banks.

ECON0209.

Finance and development (6 credits)

This course studies the interaction between the financial sector and the rest of the economy, that is, how financial markets and institutions affect economic performance and vice versa. Topics include flow-of-funds accounts, financial structure and economic development, financial repression, financial liberalization and financial deepening, financial reform in developing and transition economies, banking crises and currency crises, capital account liberalization, the globalization of world capital markets, and financial policies and regulation.

ECON0210.

Investment, technology, and economic growth (6 credits)

The course begins by reviewing the neoclassical micro- and macro- theories of investment in physical assets like plant and machinery. The analysis is then extended to incorporate technological change, especially with regard to its impact on the relationship between investment and economic growth. As far as possible, the exposition will be non-technical.

ECON0301.

Theory of international trade (6 credits)

This course deals with economic issues which are related to many countries. It provides students with global perspectives of economic and business decisions. Topics include why countries trade, how they trade, who benefit and who lose from trade, and what are the best trade polices. We also discuss recent globalization issues in this class.

ECON0302.

International finance (6 credits)

The course is an introduction to an evolving and growing literature on international finance. Topics covered in the course include the international monetary system, the concept of balance of payments, theories of balance of payments, parity conditions, models of exchange rate determination, forwardlooking market instruments (forward, futures, and options markets), Eurocurrency markets, and financial crises.

ECON0401.

Comparative economic systems (6 credits)

Alternative approaches to the understanding of the operation of economic systems, including an approach based on different structures of property rights.

ECON0402.

Industrial organization (6 credits)

This course studies the pricing and output decisions of firms and the performance of the market under various market structures. Topics include theories of oligopoly; product differentiation; the effects of imperfect and asymmetric information; the examination of pricing practices such as price discrimination, tie-in selling, and resale price maintenance; collusion and anti-competitive behaviours, and public policies related to the promotion or restriction of competition.

ECON0403.

The economics of property rights (6 credits)

Implications of different structures of property rights for economic behaviour; rights structures classified in terms of exclusivity and transferability; costs of enforcing rights and of forming contracts as main constraints in the derivation of hypotheses; the Coase Theorem and the theories associated with contracting.

ECON0405.

The economics of law (6 credits)

Economic analysis applied to law. Topics may include: efficiency of law, rules of liability, tort rights and remedies, criminal sanction, legislative processes as resource allocating and income distributing mechanisms.

ECON0406.

The economy and the state (6 credits)

Economic analysis is applied to the study of public choice and the relationship between the state and the economy. Topics include: social choice, collective action, voting and elections, interest groups, bureaucracy, constitutions, law and courts, property rights and institutional change.

ECON0501.

Economic development (6 credits)

Characteristics of underdevelopment; factors in economic development; theoretical and policy aspects of development.

ECON0503.

Urban economics (6 credits)

Urban economics is the study of the location choices of firms and households. It examines the question of the where of economic activity, a question largely ignored by the other branches of economics. Topics include the growth and development of cities; land use within cities; urban transportation; housing and public policy; urban problems such as pollution, poverty and crime; and market forces determining the locations of ports and other transshipment points.

ECON0504.

Transportation economics (6 credits)

Microeconomic theory applied to transportation, with an emphasis placed on intercity freight and passenger transportation. Topics include: cost function approach to transport supply, economies of scale and traffic density, structure of demand among discrete modal choices, value of time, forecasting of demand and modal split, optimal pricing and investment in infrastructure, contestable markets and the theory of network competition, and regulation of rates, entry and exit.

ECON0601.

Economic development of China (6 credits)

An analytical study of the major problems in China's economic development since 1949. Topics include: economic heritage, development strategy, economic organization, planning, management, reform, and an evaluation of the Chinese experiments.

ECON0602.

Foreign trade and investment in China (6 credits)

Built upon contemporary scholarly work on international economics, economics of multinational enterprises and international business, this course presents a set of tools, concepts, and perspectives to help you comprehend key issues in China's foreign trade and investment and make related business decisions. This course contains several major themes, including (a) What opportunities does the emergence of the Chinese economy offer to foreign firms? (b) Whether and how should an foreign firm be involved in the Chinese economy? (c) How to understand Chinas trade? (d) How to manage international trade with China? (e) How to manage direct investment projects in China and compete successfully in the China market?

ECON0603.

The economic system of Hong Kong (6 credits)

The course provides a comprehensive discussion of the salient aspects of the Hong Kong economy. Topics include Hong Kongs national income accounting and economic development, the monetary system and exchange rate regime, the financial system, public finance and fiscal policy, external trade and foreign investment, economic relations with the Mainland, the labour market and employment, the property market and housing policy, regulation of public utilities and competition policy, industrial development and policy, and income distribution. Emphasis will be given to both economic analysis and institutional arrangements of the major economic sectors and related policies. Attention will be given to topics of recent public concern.

ECON0605.

Economic history of China (6 credits)

An overview of Chinas economy in the past 1,000 years and its relation with the rest of the world. Growth in productivity and population, development of transportation and market infrastructure, money and credit in the Song/Yuan and Ming/Qing era. Chinas foreign trade in medieval and early modern times. European discovery of the New World and its impact on Chinas economy and trade. Comparisons of Ming/Qing China with early modern Europe. Reasons why China fell behind and why the Industrial Revolution did not happen in Ming/Qing China. Implications for the 21st century.

ECON0606.

Current economic affairs (6 credits)

This seminar-style course is designed to train students to analyse economic problems of the day, particularly those relating to the Hong Kong economy. Students are expected to conduct supervised research on current economic problems and to lead and participate in classroom discussions.

ECON0702.

Mathematical methods in economics (6 credits)

The main emphasis of the course is to explain the mathematical structure of some undergraduate level economic theories, in terms of the way in which each particular mathematical assumption is translated into their economic counterpart. The course covers multi-variable unconstrained maximization, constrained maximization, comparative statics, and a brief introduction to some dynamic economic models.

ECON0703.

Mathematical economics (6 credits)

Modern economic theory treated mathematically. Topics may include: applications of optimization to choice theory, applications of the implicit function theorem to comparative statics, applications of differential and difference equations to stability of equilibrium, applications of linear mathematics and fixed point theorems to Leontief and Arrow-Debreu models, and applications of optimal control theory and dynamic programming to certainty and stochastic dynamic optimization models.

ECON0706.

Uncertainty and information (6 credits)

This course examines the effects of uncertainty and imperfect information on individual decision making and on market equilibrium. Topics may include the expected utility hypothesis, risk bearing and risk sharing, search, adverse selection, signaling, contract theory, mechanism design, information acquisition and information transmission. Prerequisite: ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis

ECON0707.

Economic forecasting (6 credits)

This course introduces basic techniques in forecasting economic structural relationships. Topics include smoothing, filters, arima models, unit roots and stochastic trends, vector autoregressions, cointegration and error correction, regime switching, volatility, diagnostics, model selection, forecast evaluation and combination. Prerequisite: ECON0701 Introductory econometrics Mutually exclusive courses: STAT2314 Business forecasting, STAT2804 Linear models and forecasting, STAT3301 Time-series analysis

ECON3108.

Selected topics in price theory (6 credits)

This course acts as a platform to provide an overview of topics that are conceived to be pivotal in economics. The topics are essentially micro-based, but have applications in other disciplines like macroeconomics and finance. Specific topics are picked by the instructor. Previous examples include venture capital and private equity, antitrust, competition policy, property rights, theory of the firm, incomplete contracting, financial contracting, bankruptcy, and corporate voting. Prerequisite: ECON2101 Microeconomic theory or ECON2113 Microeconomic analysis

ECON3505.

Project evaluation (6 credits)

This course covers the economic evaluation of projects from a public sector viewpoint using microeconomic tools. It explores the normative aspects of evaluating public projects and policies, the measurement of welfare change and public investment criteria, and employs basic financial analysis. Economic and financial evaluation of government projects and Build-Operate-Transfer infrastructure projects (so-called BOT projects) will be discussed.

YEAR THREE ELECTIVES (ECONOMICS COURSES) ECON3801. Reading course (6 credits)

This course consists of supervised reading and written work. Candidates may specialize in one topic under the supervision of faculty members of the School of Economics and Finance. Examples of topics are: the problem of social cost, investment in human capital, general equilibrium theory, empirical methods in international trade, international monetary relations, theories of saving and the East Asian economies, and current economic problems of Hong Kong. Candidates must submit the title of their project within the first two weeks of the semester for approval by the Director of the School of Economics and Finance. An original project paper is required in lieu of a written paper in the Examination. The project paper must be completed and presented not later than the first day of the assessment period for that semester. Candidates shall submit a statement that the project paper represent their own work (or in the case of joint work, a statement countersigned by their co-worker(s), which shows the degree of their work) undertaken after the registration in the course.

ECON3802.

Dissertation (12 credits)

Candidates may write a dissertation under the supervision of faculty members of the School of Economics and Finance. Topics offered may vary from year to year, depending on the research interests of the lecturer. A satisfactory dissertation may be offered in lieu of two written papers in the Examination. Candidates must submit the title and an outline of their dissertation for approval by the Director of the School of Economics and Finance not later than December 1 of the final year of the curriculum, and the dissertationshall be completed and presented not later than the first day of the assessment period for the second semester. (Note: The course extends over two semesters. Candidates must enroll in the first semester.) Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of enrolment Remarks: Open only to BEcon/BEcon&Fin students and students major in Economics.

YEAR TWO OR YEAR THREE ELECTIVES (FINANCE COURSES) FINA0102. Financial markets and institutions (6 credits)

This course is designed to introduce and analyze the structure, operations and functions of the financial system. The course starts with an introduction to financial markets role in the economy, and the determination of interest rates and valuation of cash flows. The course then discusses various financial markets including money markets, bond markets, mortgage markets, stock markets and derivatives markets. Financial institutions will be discussed with an emphasis on their major functions and operations. Prerequisite: FINA1003 Corporate finance

FINA0103.

International banking (6 credits)

Nature of international banking. Comparison with domestic banking. Jurisdiction and regulatory framework: the Basle Concordat. Xeno-currency markets and international banking. International financing techniques: loan syndication, project finance, NIFs, RUFs etc. Risk exposure and control: sovereign risk, country risk, exchange risk, interest risk and credit risk. Management and strategies of international banks. National treatment and financial centres.

FINA0104.

Management of commercial banks (6 credits)

This course introduces basic bank management techniques that include: asset and liability management, liquidity and reserve management, credit analysis, loan pricing and off-balance-sheet banking. Regulatory issues of commercial banks are also discussed.

FINA0105.

International financial management (6 credits)

The course studies corporate financial decisions in an international setting. We start with basic concepts of international financial markets. These concepts include the global foreign exchange market and its operations, the international capital market, the global bond market, the international equity markets, and cross-border portfolio investment. Then, we discuss corporate financial decision issues including risk management, investment, capital structure, capital budgeting, and cash management in the global context.

FINA0106.

Insurance: theory and practice (6 credits)

Insurance is the study of risk financing through risk pooling. The use of insurance to reduce the adverse financial impact in case of a loss has become an important element of financial and risk management in our society. This course will cover the theories underlying each major type of insurance products; the characteristics of the contractual agreements pertaining to insurance products; the structure of the insurance industry and its impact on the pricing of insurance products; the operation of insurance companies and the need for government regulations of the industry.

FINA0302.

Theories of corporate finance (6 credits)

A course on the advanced treatment of corporate financial decisions. Topics to be covered include corporate valuation; cost of capital; capital structure; leasing; mergers and acquisitions; options; warrants; and convertible bonds. Prerequisite: FINA1003 Corporate finance

FINA0303

Case studies in corporate finance (6 credits)

This course is structured around the most important financial decisions made at firm level in an uncertain environment. For examples: what capital structure to adopt (financing decision); how to value a firm or investment project (investment/valuation decision); how to raise capital in the equity market (IPO decision); what mechanisms to put in place to discipline manager and the largest shareholder (corporate governance decision); whether to return cash and how to return cash to investors (dividend/share repurchase decision); and whether a firm should engage in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activities and how to do an M&A right (M&A decision). This course exposes students to some of the most fundamental issues in corporate finance today as well as some of the most important advances in corporate finance of the last decade. It will offer students an opportunity to understand how the concepts and theories of corporate finance are applied in real world and generate lasting impact on firm values, a driving issue faced and constantly asked by CFOs and CEOs. This course will be taught using a case-oriented approach. Pre-requisites: BUSI0016 Introduction to finance or FINA1002 Introduction to finance or FINA1003 Corporate finance.

FINA0304.

Advanced corporate finance (6 credits)

The objective of this course is to introduce the theoretical literature on the microeconomics of corporate finance in a unified framework. Topics covered include: corporate financing and agency costs, corporate financing under asymmetric information, liquidity and risk management, corporate finance and product markets, passive and active monitoring in corporate finance, lending relationship and investor activism, control rights and corporate governance, and takeovers. Subtle elements of information and agency considerations are emphasized. Pre-requisite: FINA1003 Corporate finance

FINA0401.

Empirical finance (6 credits)

This course is a survey and introduction to the empirical research methods commonly used in the analysis of financial markets and how they are applied to actual market data. Topics may include: properties and patterns of returns, tests of asset pricing models and term structure models, efficient markets hypothesis and return anomalies, event study methodology, and estimating time-varying

volatility models. Prerequisite: ECON0701 Introductory econometrics

FINA0402.

Mathematical finance (6 credits)

This course provides students with the necessary mathematical techniques used in continuous-time finance. It covers stochastic calculus, partial differential equation and applied probability. After taking this course, one should be able to fully understand no-arbitrage theory, Black-Scholes equation, riskneutral probability and martingale. The purpose of this course is to lay down a solid mathematical foundation for students to learn more advanced topics in financial engineering, such exotic options, interest rate derivatives and credit risk models Pre-requisites: FINA0301 Derivative securities or FINA0301 Derivatives, and FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis Mutually exclusive courses: MATH2906 Financial calculus and STAT3812 Stochastic calculus with financial applications.

FINA0403.

Financial engineering (6 credits)

Financial engineering is the process of constructing new instruments by using bonds and individual derivatives such as forwards, calls, puts, and common exotic options as basic building blocks. The process involves designing, pricing and managing the instruments. In this course, we anatomize a few popular structural products sold by the commercial banks in Hong Kong, such as equity-linked high yield notes and capital guarantee funds. We then discuss how to price these products by studying the price of the embedded exotic options. Finally we discuss the risk exposure of the retail investors and how to manage the risk for the commercial banks. Pre-requisites: FINA0402 Mathematical finance, and FINA0404 Spreadsheet financial modelling

FINA0404.

Spreading financial modeling (6 credits)

This course studies the design and implementation of computer programs for financial modeling using spreadsheets and structured programming techniques. The course will focus on developing skills in translating financial models into spreadsheets and programs using Microsoft Excel and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA), examining popular financial and investment models, integrating spreadsheet functionalities, programming, and interfaces in financial applications, and hands-on experience in designing, coding, and debugging computer programs. Prerequisites: FINA0301 Derivative securities or FINA0301 Derivatives; and FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis; and CISI1117 Computer programming.

FINA0405.

Interest rate models (6 credits)

This course studies the extending of the Black Scholes approach to interest rate modelling: the Vasicek Model. It also studies the extending of the Binomial method to valuing options on bonds. Beyond the Vasicek Model, the CIR Model, Black-Derman-Toy Model and multifactor models will be discussed. It will also analyze no-arbitrage versus equilibrium models; the Heath, Jarrow and Morton Model. Calibration and implementation of the models will be studied. Applications on callable bonds, convertible bonds, mortgage bonds and structured notes will be covered. Topics may include credit risk in bond valuation, risk management and LIBOR market model for money market.

Pre-requisites: FINA0402 Mathematical finance and FINA0804 Fixed income securities.

FINA0501.

Asian financial institutions (6 credits)

History and institutional aspects of financial markets in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Japan, Singapore and other Asian economies. Regulatory policies and practices.

FINA0601.

Quantitative risk management (6 credits)

This course studies the financial risks from the point of view of a multinational corporation. Systemic risks from the global equity, fixed income securities, foreign exchange, and derivative markets in developed and emerging economies are identified. The course covers a variety of advanced risk models and simulation techniques that are applied to assess and control these risks for the purposes of hedging and investment. Prerequisites: FINA0402 Mathematical finance, and FINA0404 Spreadsheet Financial Modeling.

FINA0602.

Operational issues and cases in quantitative finance (6 credits)

This course addresses a number of practical issues in quantitative finance. They include compliance, tax, operational risk, best practices, and professional codes of ethics as practiced in the quantitative finance industry. These issues are taught in the context of case study so that students can appreciate the peculiar company-specific and market-specific factors in decision making. Famous cases such as Enron, Long-term Capital Management, and Lehman Brothers are examined. Prerequisites: FINA0402 Mathematical finance, and FINA0404 Spreadsheet financial modeling.

FINA0603.

Financial practicum (6 credits)

This elective course has no official coursework. It allows students to earn course credits while gaining real world experience via internship or providing consulting service to financial institutions. Approval from the Director of the School of Economics and Finance is needed. Students will be supervised by a faculty member and a mentor from the financial institution. Remarks: Only available to FBE students.

FINA0604.

Behavioral finance (6 credits)

Traditional finance assumes investor rationality and the presence of arbitrageurs, both of which differ from reality. We will explore limits of arbitrage and different psychological biases including overconfidence, loss aversion, mental accounting, representative bias and etc. We show their combined implications in the aggregate stock market, the cross-section of average returns, individual trading behaviors and corporate decision makings. Students will be able to use behavioral finance knowledge to explain an array of financial anomalies and detect and take advantage of potential biases in portfolio management, market assessment and corporate decisions by the end of the course.

Prerequisites:

FINA1003 Corporate Finance and FINA2802 Investments and Portfolio Analysis

FINA0804.

Fixed income securities (6 credits)

An integrated analysis of the market institutions, theory and empirical evidence in the area of fixedincome markets. Topics covered: Treasury markets, bond mathematics, arbitrage-free models of the term structure, corporate-debt pricing, convertible bonds, primary mortgage markets and securitization, immunization and portfolio insurance, valuation of futures and options on bonds, embedded options, and interest rate risk management. Prerequisites: FINA0301 Derivative securities or FINA0301 Derivatives; and FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis.

FINA0805.

Real estate finance (6 credits)

An introduction to real estate economics, mortgage market, real estate auctions in Hong Kong, presale market in Hong Kong, pricing of land and residential/commercial properties, mortgage-backed securities and mortgage company.

FINA1001.

Financial statement analysis (6 credits)

This course covers the basic issues and principles of fundamental analysis, which deals with the valuation of a firms equity shares and debt by using the information of financial statements. The objective of this course is to enable students to understand the key financial statements, important elements of financial statement analysis, and the application of financial statement analysis to forecasting and valuation analysis. Prerequisite: BUSI1002 Introduction to Accounting

FINA3806.

Risk management (6 credits)

This course introduces students to the techniques for corporate financial risk management. Topics include identification and measurement of financial risk, risk management with different financial instruments, such as forwards, futures, options, and other innovations, and some cases studies about applications of risk management. Prerequisite: For students admitted to 1st year of study in 2008-09 or before: FINA0301 Derivative securities or FINA0301 Derivatives; and FINA0302 Theories of corporate finance or FINA0304 Advanced corporate finance; and FINA2802 Investment and portfolio analysis. For students admitted to 1st year of study in 2009-10 or after: FINA0301 Derivatives; and FINA0404 Spreadsheet financial modeling; and FINA0804 Fixed income securities; and FINA2802 Investment and portfolio analysis.

FINA3807.

Special topics in finance (6 credits)

This course covers current developments in finance. Possible topics include security trading and

market making, venture analysis, financial contracting, investment strategies for local markets and other current issues in finance. The exact topic to be offered will be determined by the lecturer(s). Prerequisite: FINA0301 Derivative securities or FINA0301 Derivatives and FINA2802 Investments and portfolio analysis

YEAR THREE ELECTIVES (FINANCE COURSES) FINA3601. Reading course (6 credits)

The course consists of supervised reading and written work. Candidates may specialize in one topic under the supervision of faculty members of the School of Economics and Finance. Candidates must submit the title of their project within the first two weeks of the semester for approval by the Director of the School of Economics and Finance. An original project paper is required in lieu of a written paper in the Examination. The project paper must be completed and presented not later than the first day of the assessment period for that semester. Candidates shall submit a statement that the project paper represents their own work (or in case of joint work, a statement countersigned by their co-worker(s), which shows the degree of their work) undertaken after the registration in the course.

FINA3602.

Dissertation (12 credits)

Candidates may write a dissertation under the supervision of faculty members of the School of Economics and Finance. A satisfactory dissertation may be offered in lieu of two written papers in the Examination. Candidates must submit the title and an outline of their dissertation for approval by the Director of the School of Economics and Finance not later than December 1 of the final year of the curriculum, and the dissertation shall be completed and presented not later than the first day of the assessment period for the second semester (Note: The course extends over two semesters. Candidates must enroll in the first semester). Prerequisite: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above at the time of enrolment Remarks: Open only to BFin/BEcon&Fin students and students major in Finance.

Faculty of Business and Economics

MUTUALLY EXCLUSIVE COURSES (FOR CANDIDATES ADMITTED IN OR AFTER THE ACADEMIC YEAR 2008-2009) Candidates are not permitted to enrol in courses where significant portions of the course contents overlap with each other, or where the courses are mutually exclusive.
Courses Code
BUSI1006. BUSI0015. BUSI0027. BUSI0052. BUSI0073. BUSI0095. BUSI3111. BUSI3112. FINA0402. ECON0707. ECON0701.

Course
Principles and practices of modern business Entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation Management accounting I Database development and management Data communications and networking management Creativity and business innovation Current topics on assurance services Current topics on advanced financial reporting Mathematical finance Economic forecasting Introductory econometrics

Credits
3 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6

Mutually exclusive courses BUSI0015 YSOB0001 BUSI1006 BUSI3602 YSOB0001 BUSI0007 CSIS0278 CSIS0234
BUSI0013 BUSI0087 BUSI0006 BUSI0003 MATH2906 STAT2314 STAT2804 STAT3301 STAT2301 STAT2314 STAT2804 STAT3301 STAT3302 STAT0301 STAT0302 STAT1301 STAT1306 STAT1801 ECON2113 ECON2114 ECON2101 ECON2102 ECON0210 ISME3010 MATH2906 STAT1802 STAT2808 STAT3308 FINA0302 MATH2906 BUSI0016 FINA1003 BUSI0016 FINA1002 STAT2807 STAT3806

ECON1003.

Analysis of economic data

ECON2101. ECON2102. ECON2113. ECON2114. ECON0205. FINA0301.

Microeconomic theory Macroeconomic theory Microeconomic analysis Macroeconomic analysis Theories of investment Derivatives

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FINA0304. FINA0402. FINA1002. FINA1003. FINA2802.

Advanced corporate finance Mathematical finance Introduction to finance Corporate finance Investments and portfolio analysis

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