50% Coursework Assessment
50% Examination
Aims
This subject aims at helping students understand and explore the characteristics of the culture and history of Hong Kong from historical perspectives and enable them to use such knowledge to solve current problems.
Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing this subject, students will be able to:
open their mind of Hong Kong in the filed of economic system, judicial system, administrative style, heritage, the tourist industry, legislative system, cultural characteristic and the development of social life;
understand the 19th and 21st century from different perspectives and take a broader view of the period in Hong Kong, the character of the cultural, economic and the political of Hong Kong;
have a profound knowledge of the continuity and change in Hong Kong between the recent past and the present, thus looking at the future from different perspectives;
trace the political, socio-economic and cultural change of Hong Kong and the modern world;
apply relevant knowledge concepts and principles of the history of Hong Kong in daily life;
identify and deal with the current problems which we have encountered;
analyze the most recent current issues in Hong Kong through the use of the history and trace the historical roots of these current problems; and
develop a lifelong interest in reading and studying about the cultural and history of Hong Kong that will continue after the completion course.
Indicative Contents
Introduction
The geography condition, the climate, the economic value and cultural characteristic of Hong Kong.
Hong Kong’s salient past(old Hong Kong)
The traditional village; the fishing and farming in Hong Kong.
Beginning of the Colonial Hong Kong, 1842-1911
Opium War; the 2nd Opium War; the Taiping Uprising; the Boxer Uprising; the late Qing reform; the 1911 Revolution.
Emergence of a Hong Kong Problem, 1911 - 1942
The May Fourth Movement; early warnings; war and negotiations.
British or Chinese Hong Kong?1943 - 1945
The activity of rightists and leftists; the British government and the National Government of Nanjing;
the attitude of the Communist Government to the situation of Hong Kong.
Crown Colony for Ever, 1946 - 1979
Preparations for negotiations; a new government in China; the Cultural Revolution and Hong Kong.
Towards the Joint Declaration, 1979 - 1984
Negotiations, a British initiative, Beijing reactions; beginning of negotiations; the breakthrough;
agreement.
Hong Kong in Transition, 1985 - 1988
British policy to Hong Kong; democratic debates.
The Tiananmen Factor,1989 - 1991
Turmoil in Beijing; identity crisis; rise of confrontation.
End of Cooperation and the new era, 1992 - now
A new Governor; confrontation; failure of conciliation; the new government after 1997.
Teaching/ Learning Approach
During lectures and tutorials, interactive approach is adopted. Students are required to actively participate in discussion and presentation. Audio and visual materials are also used to enhance students’ understanding of the teaching content. Each tutorial, students will be divided into groups and required to present an assigned topic for discussion.
Assessment Approach
A variety of assessment tools will be used, including presentation, case studies, written reports, tests and examination designed to assess critical thinking as well as analytical and communication skills.
Indicative Readings Recommended Textbook
Tsang Steve, A Modern History of Hong Kong: 1841-1998, New York: St Martin’s Press (latest ed.).
References
Chan Lau Kit Ching, China Britain, And Hong Kong: 1895-1945, Hong Kong: Chinese University Press (latest ed.).
Endacott G.B., Hong Kong Eclipse, Hong Kong: Oxford University Press (latest ed.).
Gillingham Paul, At the Peak: Hong Kong Between the Wars, Hong Kong: MacMillan (latest ed.).
Ng P.Y.L. & H.D.R. Baker, Hong Kong Country: A Chinese Gazetteer of the Hong Kong Region, Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press (latest ed.).
Sayer, G.R., Hong Kong: 1862-1919 Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press (latest ed.).
Smith Carl T. A Sense of History. Studies in the Social and Urban History of Hong Kong, Hong Kong:
Hong Kong Educational Publishing Co. (latest ed.).
Welsh Frank, A History of Hong Kong, London: Harper Collins Publishers (latest ed.).
余繩武、劉存寬主編：《十九世紀的香港》香港：麒麟出版社，最新版。
余繩武、劉存寬主編：《二十世紀的香港》香港：麒麟出版社，最新版。
蔡榮芳：《香港人之香港史》香港：牛津大學出版社，最新版。
CC2035 Information Technology for Language Study Level 2
Credits 3
Nature Non-Science Medium of Instruction English
Teaching Pattern 14 hours of Lecture
28 hours of Workshop/Tutorial Prerequisites Nil
Exclusion CC2004 Introduction to Information Technology CC2005 Applied Computing
CC2029 Applied Computing for Designer 100% Coursework
Assessment
Aims
This subject is designed to equip students with fundamental knowledge in Information Technology and skills in using a number of current computer applications and Information Technology tools for achieving their goals in language study and daily-life applications.
Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing this subject, students will be able to:
describe fundamental concepts of the micro-computing system: hardware and software.
use and analyse the requirements of information technology for language learning and communication purposes.
identify and evaluate information technology tools to aid the presentation, reinforcement and assessment of learning materials.
use current information technology necessary for applications in academic and daily life situations.
Indicative Contents
Software and Hardware Technology
Overview of computer technology; Hardware/software related concepts, e.g. processing technology, storage technology, input technology, output technology, operating system, etc.
Communication and Internet Technology
Basic concepts of communication and internet technology; Internet features and resources; WWW (World Wide Web) and browsers; Search engines.
Desktop Publishing
Word processing, page layout and graphic design, basic multimedia authoring and editing.
End-user Computer Application
Spreadsheet processing; File processing and database handling; Working with presentation software.
Computer-assisted Language Learning Tools
Computer-mediated communication: synchronous and asynchronous communication; Email;
Newsgroups and discussion lists; Audio and video conferencing; Multimedia language learning resources (e.g. resources on the Web, CD-ROM, etc.); Advantages and disadvantages of various computer-mediated communication tools.
Teaching/Learning Approach
Theories and fundamental concepts are introduced in lectures. Video shows on relevant topics may be arranged to stimulate students’ learning of the concepts.
The workshops and tutorials are conducted in computer laboratories. Under the guidance of their instructor, students will gain hands-on experience in using the software applications and other multimedia tools related to their needs in academic studies and real-life applications.
Assessment Approach
A variety of assessment tools are used, including hands-on quizzes, computer laboratory assignments, presentation, projects, and a major test contributing to 25%-30% of the course grade. All assessment tasks are designed to help students understand and evaluate the concepts and applications of information technology and assess their end-user computing knowledge and skills for applications in academic and daily-life situations.
Indicative Readings Recommended Textbook
Shelly, Gary B., et al., Discovering Computers 2007, Thomson (latest ed.).
References
Burd, S. D., System Architecture, Presentice-Hall (latest ed.).
Long, L., and Long, N., Introduction to Computers and Information Systems, Prentice-Hall (latest ed.).
Shelly, Gary B., et al., Microsoft Office XP: Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Thomson (latest ed.).
Walters, R., Computer-mediated Communications: Multimedia Application, Artech House (latest ed.).