Asia as the Global Future - Summer Institute @ The University of Hong Kong

HKU Summer Institute 2007 — Asia as the Global Future

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 and Beijing. 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

	Asian Modernisation
	China's International Relations
	The Cold War in Asia
	Economics with Chinese Characteristics
	The Entertainment Industry in Macau: Asia's Las Vegas
	Human Rights in Asia
	Islam in Asia
	Media in China
	Olympics 2008
	Peace and Insecurity: Asian Financial Crisis, SARS and beyond
	Popular Culture in Asia
	Rising Powers: China and India
	The United States and Asia

Study Tours

Special study tours to Macau and Beijing will be arranged in collaboration with the University of Macau and China Foreign Affairs University. In addition to academic lectures, seminars, social activities and survival Putonghua 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 tour in Beijing.

Contact Hours

	Week 1 & 2 (Hong Kong)	Week 3 (Beijing)
Duration	July 2-14, 2007 (including study tour to Macau during July 6-8)	July 15-22, 2007
Contact Hours	31 hours / Lectures 26 hours / Field Trips 57 / Total	12 hours / Lectures 12 hours / Field Trips 24 / Total
Number of Credits	9 credits

Remarks: Credits would not be granted unless students have successfully completed the three-week programme.

Course Contents

	Lectures/Seminars
	Field Trips
	Study Tours (Macau and Beijing)
	Group Discussion

Assessment

	Attendance and Participation: 15%
	Journal: 35%
	Exam: 50%
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