Hong Kong

This course examines the theories, knowledge and research methods of cognitive neuroscience, including developmental neuroscience; neuroplasticity; neural mechanisms; motor learning; memory; cognitive control; social-emotional processes. It will look at these topics at different developmental stages, including infants, toddlers, adolescence and the ageing population.

Being healthy is a fundamental human desire. But different cultures have different understanding of the body and employ a wide variety of methods for curing ill-health. Consequently, the history of medicine provides an important avenue for deepening understanding of global diversity and cross-cultural interactions. Since the 19th century, both Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine have played important roles in curing the Chinese. This course focuses on the social, cultural and political contexts underpinning the transmission of Western medicine and the transformations of traditional Chinese medicine from the early 19th century to the present. Assessment: tutorial presentation and participation, short essay, journal, final exam.

This course examines a wide range of musical traditions from around the world as a product of individual, social, and historical reflection and creation. It looks at musical genres of different communities in relation to their histories, aesthetics, political situations and religious beliefs.

This course examines basic concepts and theoretical logics for analyzing formal organizations such as firms, schools, hospitals, and government offices. One theme of this course is to apply organizational theories and concepts to make sense of organizational responses to Covid-19 Pandemic crises.

This course examines overview of Buddhist intellectual and social history of over 2500 years, covering several geographical regions and aspects including historical traditions, scriptures, fundamental doctrines, basic ethical ideas, practices and customs.