A 5000 Year-old Civilisation 五五五五五五五 ()
A 5000 Year-old Civilisation(五千年的文化)
Descendants of the Dragon(龙的传人)
The Middle Kingdom(中国)
What shapes Chinese culture and society
today?
Is China shaped by its geography?
Or …
How did the Chinese leaders rule a population
of 1.6 bn?
What are the challenges of
governing China?
How sustainable is China’s economic
development?
What does a rising China mean to the
world?
We explore these issues in …
H2 China Studies in English
An interdisciplinary subjectfocusing on …
Geopolitical Economic
… aspects of China since 1978
Socio-cultural
What can China Studies OFFER
me?
China Studies enables you to..Gain a broad exposure to key
issues related to the development of contemporary ChinaDeepen your understanding of the Chinese, their culture and ways of thinkingDevelop an awareness and appreciation of diversity among the people and regions of China
China Studies enables you to..
Appreciate the geopolitical and economic implications of China’s rise as a regional and global player
Develop an understanding of the social and environmental implications of China’s development
China Studies enables you to..
Develop skills in evaluating diverse perspectives on China and arrive at an informed judgment of issuesDevelop independent study skills in order to pursue a topic of interest related to China
So what would you be doing during China
Studies lessons?
China Studies lessons will be DIFFERENT. HOW? You will be ASKING QUESTIONS
You will be DEBATING and CONSTRUCTING ARGUMENTS
You will be EVALUATING different sources
You will be ASSUMING ROLES and MAKING DECISIONS
China Studies lessons will be DIFFERENT. HOW?
You will be participating in:
Class seminars
Study tour
What is the examination format?
Paper 1: Case Study
Paper 2: Essay Questions
Paper 3: Independent Study
Paper 1 Case Study
•20%•1hr 30 mins•4 compulsory structured questions
•Requires interpretation, analysis and evaluation of given sources
Paper 2 Essay Questions
•50%•2hr 15 mins•1 compulsory essay question and 2 others of your choice
Independent Study
•30%•2000 - 2500 words research essay
•6 months (Year 2 / Mar - Sep)
Further Education Opportunities
• First degree, e.g. Bachelor of Arts (Hons)– Chinese Studies (Oxford /
Cambridge / University of New South Wales / University of Hong Kong / NTU / NUS etc)
– East Asian Studies (Harvard / Princeton / Cornell / UC Berkeley / University of Western Australia etc)
Further Education Opportunities
• Double degree– East Asian Studies and Law/ Business
(Yale / UC Berkeley / UWA etc) • Postgraduate degree
– Master of Arts (Chinese Studies / Contemporary China / East Asian Studies)
– Master of Studies (Chinese Studies)– Master of Philosophy (Modern Chinese
Studies)
Career Opportunities• A special knowledge of China
provides advantages and possible career opportunities in:–Academia and education–Administration and management–Diplomatic work– International finance and commerce–Law–Media and journalism
Who can offer China Studies?
Any one with an interest in contemporary China
and
a B3 in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language (or
equivalent)
Contact PersonsChina Studies in English Unit
(Arts Department)
•Mr Chris Ho ([email protected])
•Ms Claire Tan ([email protected])
•Mr Teh Chee Siong ([email protected])
FAQ• Can I offer H1 China Studies in English?
– No. We do not offer H1 China Studies in English at HCI.
• Is competence in Chinese Language necessary?– No. The subject is taught in English
Language. • Why is a B3 grade in English Language set as
a pre-requisite?– The independent study is a rigorous
component which necessitates a good command of English Language.
So are you beginning to feel this subject is for YOU?
The Exploration
Begins…
Thank you
Q&A