Hong Kong

This course examines how speech sounds are organized and patterned typologically; how speech sounds are processed mentally; how we learn the sound systems of language and communicate with each other.

This course studies and examines Chinese Buddhist art from historical and cultural perspectives to explore its origin, evolution and influence. The course also studies the transmission of Buddhism as well as its transformations through the investigation of the various art treasures found along the Silk Road. A study of these archaeological artifacts, religious monuments, and art and sculpture from the area reveals the fascinating story of the development of Buddhism from India to Central Asia and eventually to China, Korea and Japan. Assessment: short essay with 2,500-3,000 words (50%), 2 short quizzes (10%), presentation (25%), attendance and participation (15%)

This course covers 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 are discussed focusing on the nature of spatial data, raster and vector data structures, GPS data collection, data transformation and geocoding, and spatial overlay techniques. Students complete five exercises involving the application of GIS concepts in real-life situations. An examination requiring short-essay responses will be administered during the examination period.

This course examines history, law and culture in the social, political and economic context of Hong Kong and China in the 19th and 20th centuries. It covers historical narratives, legal systems, social customs and cultures of Hong Kong and China.

This course examines culture and justice, including what culture is and how we know, and how justice is understood and how it is demanded, pursued, and meted out (by whom, for whom, to whom).

This course provides a theoretical foundation to the understanding of English language teaching methodology. Through this course, students are expected to adopt and apply an international perspective on English language teaching in the face of increasing immigration and globalization. Selective methods used in teaching English to non-native speakers in Hong Kong and abroad are examined. The course covers the principles governing curriculum design and issues central to the implementation of different English teaching methods and theories; methods and theories appropriate to young and adult learners in second or foreign language contexts. The principles covered in this course form the basis for subsequent courses on English language teaching techniques. Text: D. Larsen-Freeman and M. Anderson, TECHNIQUES AND PRINCIPLES IN LANGUAGE TEACHING. Assessment: group presentation and discussion, English Language Teaching (ELT) Methods' Schemata, theory and methodology reflection paper.