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Lecturer(s)
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Sio Joanna Ut-Seong, doc. Ph.D.
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Course content
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We will explore the following topics in the course: How did Hong Kong become a colony? What happened in and after 1997?How has the government changed? Language situation in Hong Kong Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong Hong Kong housing Hong Kong identities Religious practices in Hong Kong Hong Kong diasporic communities Hong Kong cuisine Macau and Hong Kong
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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unspecified
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Learning outcomes
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The course introduces students to the different aspects of Hong Kong (the last significant British Colony): its history, society, culture, economy, and political system.
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Prerequisites
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unspecified
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Assessment methods and criteria
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(1) Attendance: Students must not miss more than 2 classes. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions. (2) In-class presentation on one academic article (group work, 3 people) (3) A term paper on something related to Hong Kong (individual or group work, 1-3 people, 2500 - 3000 words, excluding references). (4) One test
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Recommended literature
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