HKU Summer Institute 2007 — Asia as the Global Future
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Centre of Asian Studies, Faculty of Social Sciences, HKU
Credit-bearing Programme (9 credits)
Course Description
From Global Society to 'Heart of Asia'
In parallel with inspiring lectures, students will also be exposed to key issues in Asian affairs through a series of field trips in Hong Kong, neighbouring Macau, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Seoul.  Each of these field trips will also contain an academic component.  Renowned businessmen, community leaders, and scholars will also be invited as guest speakers.
 
Core Topics


ASEAN and Southeast Asia
Asian Modernisation
Business and Economic Development in Asia
China and East Asia
China's International Relations
Climate Change in Asia
Culture and History of China
Democratisation in Asia
Development in West Asia
Economics with Chinese Characteristics
From Cold War to Regional Cooperation
Human Rights in Asia
India and South Asia
Korean History, Society, Politics and Economics
Labour in Asia
Macau: Asia's Las Vegas
Popular Culture in Asia
Olympics 2008
The United States and Asia
 
Study Tours
Special study tours to Macau, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Seoul will be arranged in collaboration with the University of Macau, Zhejiang University and Yonsei University.  In addition to academic lectures, seminars and social activities, survival Korean courses will also be offered on an optional basis.  In order to enhance deeper understanding of local culture and multicultural interaction, local students will be invited to act as ambassadors for the students whilst in Hong Kong and during the study tours in China and Seoul.
 
Contact Hours
     Weeks 1 & 2 (Hong Kong)
Weeks 3 & 4 (Shanghai, Hangzhou and Seoul)
Duration
June 22 - July 3, 2008
(including study tour to Macau during June 27-29)
July 4-11, 2008 (Shanghai and Hangzhou)
July 12-20, 2008 (Seoul)
Total Academic Contact Hours
                                               111 Hours
Number of Credits
                                                12 Credits

Remarks: Credits will not be granted unless students have successfully completed the four-week programme.
 
Course Contents 
Lectures/Seminars
Field Trips
Study Tours (Macau, Shanghai, Hangzhou and Seoul)
Group Discussion
Reading List (updated on June 2, 2008)
 
Assessment
Assessment details
   
   

 

 
 
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