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Programme Structure
Programme Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
- Demonstrate an extensive, specialised knowledge in Hong Kong Cultural Studies.
- Show originality in conducting research and developing arguments on Hong Kong Cultural Studies.
- Show ingenuity in addressing the understudied issues of Hong Kong culture from different theoretical perspectives in multi-dimensional and cross-cultural settings.
- Demonstrate the critical ability to present written and oral work about Hong Kong across academic, professional, and social contexts.
- Critically reflect on the learning process by engaging with teachers and collaborating with the peers by demonstrating a good standard in research and professional ethics.
Requirements
60 credits (Cores 12 + Electives 36 + Capstone 12)
The following course information should be used as reference only. Please refer to the English version of the University’s Regulations.
Module 1
Core courses (6 credit units each, compulsory)
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| HKGS7001 | Hong Kong Cultural Studies: Theories and Research Methods (Seminar course) |
| HKGS7002 | Perspectives on Hong Kong Cultural Studies |
Module 2
Elective courses (6 credit units each, choose 6 out of 13)
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| HKGS7121 | Screening Hong Kong |
| HKGS7122 | Hong Kong Identity: Cultural Symbols and Representation |
| HKGS7123 | Hong Kong Cantopop: The Sound of the City |
| HKGS7124 | The Study of Everyday Life in Hong Kong |
| HKGS7125 | The Controversy of Hong Kong's Colonial Situation |
| HKGS7126 | Hong Kong Print Media: The Story of the City |
| HKGS7127 | Hong Kong Culture: An interdisciplinary perspective |
| HKGS7128 | Hong Kong Celebrity Culture |
| HKGS7129 | Capitalism in Hong Kong: Culture, Politics and Theory |
| HKGS7130 | Tasty Hong Kong: The Food Culture of the City |
| CHIN7013 | Hong Kong since 1842# |
| CHIN7102 | Studies in Cantonese♣ |
| CHIN7114 | Topical Studies of Hong Kong Literature♣ |
♣ These courses are cross-listed with M.A. in Chinese Language and Literature programme. A student may select a maximum of two cross-listed electives (i.e. a maximum of 12 credits). The medium of instruction for these courses is Chinese.
# This course is cross-listed with M.A. in Chinese Historical Studies programme. A student may select a maximum of two cross-listed electives (i.e. a maximum of 12 credits). The medium of instruction for these courses is Chinese.
Module 3
Capstone experience (12 credit units, compulsory)
| Course Code | Course Name |
|---|---|
| HKGS7991 | Capstone experience: MA Project in Hong Kong Cultural Studies |
Contact
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852-3917 0710
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