Chinese University of Hong Kong

This course emphasizes both theoretical and empirical studies. Topics covered include: static and dynamic models of the demand for labor, allocation of time, the labor supply of men and women, labor unions, human capital theory, theories of personal income distribution, information and search theory, signaling and self-selection, implicit contracts and the principal-agent problem. Students should have knowledge of basic microeconomics and elementary calculus, and are advised to take ECON2011 and 2021 before taking this course.

This course provides a broad-based introduction to the study of behavior and mental processes. It provides students with an overview of contemporary psychological approaches to the study of human behaviors and its contribution to our knowledge of human functioning. Topics include learning, development, psychotherapy, the brain and states of consciousness, sensation and perception, memory, social behavior, personality, psychological disorders, coping and health, stress, and others. Emphasis will be placed on application of theories in everyday life.

This course develops professional English writing skills for careers in public relations, marketing, and communications. It focuses on crafting clear, persuasive messages for diverse audiences and media platforms. Major categories of public relations writing are covered, including press kits, in-house publications, annual reports, press releases, and feature articles for media placement. Emphasis is placed on multimedia communication strategies and writing for print, broadcast, video, and digital formats. Through interactive exercises, written assignments, and presentations, participants refine their writing style, develop critical communication skills, and apply systematic professional approaches to effective public messaging.

This course offers a broad, accessible introduction to generative AI and LLMs, with a focus on their transformative applications in language-related disciplines. Tailored for students from humanities backgrounds, it explores how LLMs can advance fields such as linguistics, translation, language learning, and academic writing. Combining foundational theory with hands-on practice, the course equips students to utilize LLMs for both research and practical tasks. Beginning with an overview of AI and LLMs, the course introduces basic Python programming in a beginner-friendly way. It then transitions to practical applications, including using LLMs for language research, teaching and learning, translation, and exploring aspects of human cognition. Topics such as multilingualism, feedback generation, error correction, and linguistic analysis are also covered.

This course investigates Western art practices from ancient times around 500 BC, to the modern era, the 20th century. Analyses of key works of art are considered in relationship to the social, political, economic and cultural circumstances that surrounded and informed them.

This course introduces the various internal components of an operating system, including process and thread management, memory management, file system, security, and synchronization. Prerequisite: ESTR2102 or CSCI2100 or 2520. Not for students who have taken ESTR3102.

This course is an upper intermediate reading and writing course in Putonghua, focusing on acquiring more intermediate level vocabulary and grammar. In addition to daily situations and semi-formal situations, students will also be introduced to various aspects of Chinese culture. Appropriateness in application is emphasized. 

This course introduces basic statistical concepts to life science students. It provides a conceptual understanding of statistical methods with the help of user-friendly software instead of complicated derivations. Topics include basic numerical and graphical descriptive statistics, basic study designs, estimation and hypothesis testing for population proportions and population means, linear regression, as well as other selected topics. Real cases in life sciences are used to present the materials. 

This course is an introduction to basic concepts in corporate finance and their applications to: (1) valuation of assets and cashflow discounting; (2) evaluation of investment proposals; (3) valuation of risky assets including stocks and bonds; and (4) corporate finance policy decisions including dividend and capital structure policy. Students are advised to take ECON2011 and 2021 before taking this course.

This course examines the relationship between ideas and social changes in modern Europe. It also explores the impact of modern European thoughts on contemporary culture in a cross-cultural perspective.