Undergraduate Courses 2017-18
SHSS
School of Humanities and Social Science
Courses marked with a [C] in the course description are not taught in Chinese but may require students to read materials in Chinese. Students who have difficulty reading materials in Chinese should consult the instructor concerned prior to enrolling in these courses.
- SHSS 1010First-year Seminar1 Credit(s)DescriptionThe seminar will focus on a topic or research area of special interest to a faculty member at SHSS. The faculty member will lead tutorial discussions, and inspire students to examine specific issues through fieldwork, projects and/or further reading. May be graded PP.
- SHSS 1020Humanities and Social Science Internship1-2 Credit(s)DescriptionThis course aims to provide students with internship educational opportunities locally and globally. Under the guidance of the course coordinator, students will undertake training and supervised internships with our potential collaborators (including government departments, NGOs, museums, media and press, cultural industries, social enterprises, social service organizations, business firms, and public corporations). Course assessment will be based on students' written reports and supervisors' evaluation. Cantonese may be used in off-campus trainings and internships, in some situations. May be repeated for credits. For students of GCS and QSA program only. Instructor's approval is required for enrolling in the course. Graded P or F.
- SHSS 1030Career Building for Global China Studies Students1 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)GNED 2510DescriptionCo-offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science and the Career Center of the Student affairs Office, this course helps students in exploring careers within the arena of Humanities and Social Science and beyond. To achieve this, it guides students to develop basic knowledge of the career planning process, the current job market and employers' expectation in different fields. This course also equips students with practical job application skills, such as the skills of resume writing, aptitude tests, interviews, group discussions, etc. Experiential learning opportunities and individual feedback will be provided to actively engage students in the learning process. Instructor's approval is required for enrolling in the course. Graded DI, PA or F.
- SHSS 3001Understanding China, 1700-2000: A Data Analytic Approach3 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)MGCS 5001Reading Material[C] Require Chinese readingDescriptionThe purpose of this course is to summarize some of the new directions in Chinese history and Chinese social science during the last two decades. The course eschews the standard chronological narrative arc for an analytic approach that focuses on specific data sets and distinguishes between data measurement and the production of new facts, and how these new facts complicate our understanding of current social theories. The primary motivation for this course design is to stimulate critical thinking, and to encourage students to question received wisdom.
- SHSS 3010SHSS Independent Study1-2 Credit(s)DescriptionThe course allows students to undertake a pilot project, explore a research theme or complete focused reading on a topic or a seminal book under the supervision of a faculty member. It is restricted to students in the BSc Global China Studies program. Enrollment in the course requires approval from the course coordinator. Graded P or F.
- SHSS 4520Qualitative Research Methods3 Credit(s)DescriptionThe course introduces students to the major methodological approaches in qualitative research in the humanities and social sciences, including (1) ethnographic fieldwork, (2) discourse/cultural analysis, and (3) comparative and historical case studies. Qualitative research approaches the subject of study holistically and contextually, whether about a community, a site, a case or a structure. The course teaches the skills of participant-observation, thick description, critical interpretation and comparative analysis, and focuses on the methods of interpretation as well as explanation of a variety of social, cultural and political issues in historical and contemporary contexts. It provides hands-on research experience and ensures a balance between breadth in coverage and depth in application. It will be of use to students interested in learning the craft of qualitative research. For students in Year two or above only.
- SHSS 4991Capstone Project3 Credit(s)Corequisite(s)LANG 4070Exclusion(s)SHSS 4992DescriptionThe capstone project aims to prepare students for research in humanities and social science, and may serve as an introduction to conducting research and writing a quality research project. For those students that do not wish to do a senior thesis, it will still enable them to learn the skills associated with a detailed research project and the presentation of research results. Enrollment in the course requires approval of the course coordinator.
- SHSS 4992Honors Thesis6 Credit(s)Exclusion(s)SHSS 4991, SHSS 4993DescriptionQualified students in the SHSS Global China Studies program are provided the option of writing a Senior Theses on an academic topic in a field of their own choice during the final year of study. The senior thesis is based on independent research conducted under the close supervision of a faculty member from SHSS. Enrollment in the course requires approval of the course coordinator.
- SHSS 4993Honors Research3 Credit(s)Previous Course Code(s)SHSS 4990Prerequisite(s)SHSS 4991Exclusion(s)SHSS 4992DescriptionThe honors research teaches the student to utilize relevant theories and methodologies in a concrete research task. It requires the student to conduct more in-depth research based on the capstone project, to collect and analyze relevant material and to complete a thesis that meets academic standards of using citations and references, statement of a problem or an issue, and a clearly identified theoretical point. Enrollment in the course requires approval of the course coordinator.
