I. |
Major Courses |
54 units |
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Major Required Courses (30 units) |
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HUMN
| 1006 |
Introduction to the Humanities |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 2006 |
Human Self-Discovery |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 2007 |
Chinese & Western Modes of Thought |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3005 |
Artistic Creativity & Aesthetics Awareness |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3006 |
Great Works in the Humanities |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3007 |
Language & the Humanities |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3015 |
The Making of the Contemporary World |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3065 |
Research Methods in the Humanities |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 4005 |
Asia Discourses |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 4025 |
Cultural Studies |
3 units |
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Major Elective Courses (24 units) |
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At least two courses from each of the following groups: |
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Group A: Theory and Culture |
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This concentration aims at developing students’ understanding of some basic theories in the study of humanities and endowing them with solid cultural knowledge and literacy. It covers the studies of culture from the classical, contemporary and comparative perspectives, emphasizing reflective understanding of different cultural traditions like Western and Chinese cultures. Graduates will be able to apply knowledge, theories and skills to engage with critical analysis and reflection concerning cultural issues. |
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HUMN
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1005 |
The Study of Culture |
3 units |
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HUMN
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2025 |
Gender: Theory & Culture |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 2026 |
Globalization & Culture |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 2035 |
Introduction to Western Classical Culture |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 2036 |
Media & Communication: Issues, Concepts & Theories |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3026 |
Creative Industries: Theories & Practices |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3027 |
Death & Culture |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3035 |
Devil & Culture |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3036 |
Human Beings & Their Imaginary Monsters |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3057 |
Politics of the Ordinary |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3066 |
Critical Theories I: From Marx to Adorno |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 4006 |
Humanism & the Individual |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 4007 |
Body Cultures |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 4015 |
Histories & Narratives |
3 units |
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HUMN
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4016 |
Major Thinkers in Humanities |
3 units |
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HUMN
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4035 |
Special Topic in Theory & Culture |
3 units |
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HUMN
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4047 |
Critical Theories II: From Marcuse to Post-Marxism |
3 units |
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Group B: Media Studies |
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This concentration aims at developing studentsˇ¦ critical understanding of various forms of media cultures. It covers studies of different genres of practices: from traditional arts to contemporary and digital forms of media in local and global contexts. Graduates will possess the skills to reflect, analyse and assess the role and impact of media in contemporary society. |
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HUMN
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2017 |
A Lifelong Romance with Films |
3 units |
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HUMN
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2025 |
Gender: Theory and Culture
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3 units |
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HUMN
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2027 |
Introduction to the Art of Theatre |
3 units |
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HUMN
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2036 |
Media & Communication: Issues, Concepts & Theories |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3026 |
Creative Industries: Theories & Practices |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3036 |
Human Beings & Their Imaginary Monsters |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3037 |
New Media Cultures |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3045 |
Popular Music Studies |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3046 |
Science Fiction, Film & Culture |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3055 |
Popular Media & Public Culture in Hong Kong |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3056 |
Hong Kong Film & Society |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3075 |
East Asia Media Cultures in the Global Age |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3076 |
Digital Humanities |
3 units |
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HUMN
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4007 |
Body Cultures |
3 units |
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HUMN
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4017 |
Media Representations of Ethnicitiy |
3 units |
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HUMN
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4036 |
Special Topic in Media & Cultural Studies |
3 units |
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Group C: Arts and Creativity |
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This concentration aims at developing studentsˇ¦ knowledge and understanding of arts and creativity both theoretically and practically. It covers studies in different forms of arts in classical as well as contemporary perspectives. Graduates will possess a solid foundation to engage with artistic processes and works critically and creatively. |
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HUMN
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2015 |
Writing Seminar: Workshop in Creative Writing |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 2016 |
Performing as Human Experience |
3 units |
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HUMN
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2027 |
Introduction to the Art of Theatre |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 2045 |
The Art of Speech: Appreciation & Practice |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 2047 |
City, Space & Creativity |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3016 |
Professional Writing Practicum: Essentials of the Craft Writing |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3025 |
Chinese Song Lyric Writing |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3026 |
Creative Industries: Theories & Practices |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 3045 |
Popular Music Studies |
3 units |
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HUMN
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3047 |
The Present State of the Arts |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 4026 |
The Art of Creating Stories: Writing & Appreciation |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 4027 |
The Double Face of Creativity: Fact & Fiction |
3 units |
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HUMN
| 4037 |
Special Topic in Creative Arts |
3 units |