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CCIV - Chinese Civilisation Centre > CCIV 0102 Chinese Civilisation II

2011-2012 Semester B
CCIV0202 (English Version)

Course Aims & Content

In recognition of the value of an all-round and holistic education, the courses is designed to widen the horizon of our students and enhance their cultural competence. To enable non-Chinese speaking students to have a better understanding of Chinese civilisation, the CCIV offers an English version of CCIV0202 in the Semester B 2012. The course focuses on the Chinese culture in transition with topical coverage of political, cultural and social aspects.

 

Registration

For registration, please submit your request by using the Add/Drop Form available in AIMS to Chinese Civilisation Centre for approval from 19 December 2011 onwards.

 

Instructors:
Mr. Calvin Wong (hoitow@cityu.edu.hk) (course coordinator)
Ms. Audrey Heijns (ajheijns@cityu.edu.hk)


Venue:
G5-214

Time:
Thursday, 14:30-16:20

 

Lectures:

Wk1

Introduction: When Did Modern China Start

Jan 12, Calvin Wong
Wk2

Western Challenge and Chinese Response

Jan 19, Calvin Wong
Wk3

Wars and Revolutions

Feb 2, Calvin Wong
Wk4

China Westernized

Feb 9, Calvin Wong
Wk5

Nationalism, Socialism, Communism, Capitalism

Feb 16, Calvin Wong
Wk6

Political Leaders of 20th Century China

Feb 23, Calvin Wong
Wk7

Modern Chinese Metropolis

Mar 2, Calvin Wong
Wk8

Modern Chinese Literature

Mar 8, Audrey Heijns

Wk9

Chinese Women Writers

Mar 15, Audrey Heijns

Wk10

Chinese Language and Dialects

Mar 22, Audrey Heijns

Wk11 - 13 Chinese Art: Theory and Practice
Venue: TBC

Mar 29, Apr 12, & 19,
Mr. Li (Calligraphy) / Mr. Lam (Seal carving)

 

Textbooks:

  1. John King Fairbank and Merle Goldman, China: A New History (Cambridge, Mass: Belknap Press of Harvard University Press, 2006). *

  2. Pei-kai Cheng and Michael Lestz, with Jonathan D. Spence ed., The Search for Modern China: A Documentary Collection (New York: Norton, 1999). *

* Reserved in the library

 

Course Requirements

  1. Attendance and class participation (30%)
  2. One on-line discussion (30%)
  3. One take-home examination (40%)

 

Grade

A grade of “P” (pass) or “F” (fail) is given on the basis of online discussions, reports, examinations, and attendance. An unsatisfactory performance places students at the risk of receiving an “Incomplete” as their final grade, which automatically becomes F if no remedial steps are taken within a specified period.

*Should you have any enquiries concerning this course, please contact Calvin Wong 
(e-mail: hoitow@cityu.edu.hk; Tel: 3442 2983)