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BSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Geography Concentration)
Department of Geography
AAB1220, BURC
Website: http:// geog.hkbu.edu.hk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 3411-7129
Fax: 3411-5990
A Guide to
Geography
Curriculum
1
Geography Programme
Concentration Descriptions:
The Geography Concentration of the BSocSc (Hons) in China Studies introduc-es students to the rapidly expanding horizons of the geography discipline and the study of China from a geographical perspective. The curriculum enables students to analyse in-depth the complexities of the geography of contemporary China. Specifically, the programme aims at providing students with: 1. A solid foundation of the theories and methodologies of the geography
discipline; 2. A sound knowledge of contemporary China, particularly in the
understanding of its geographical assets and liabilities; 3. The ability to use geographical tools to conduct independent research;
and 4. Proficiency in Chinese, especially Putonghua, as well as English.
10
Department of Geography
http:// geog.hkbu.edu.hk/
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in
China Studies — Geography Concentration
(4-year)
Social Sciences Common Core 4 units
China Studies Core Courses 46 units
Main Concentration Core Courses 18 units
Main Concentration Elective Courses 12 units
Elective Courses 18 units
General Education Courses 31 units
TOTAL 129 units
Dr. Daphne Mah Office:
AAB 1231
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-5941
Dr. Lachlan Barber Office:
AAB 1222
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-6542
Dr. Chung Him Office:
AAB 1223
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-7208
Dr. Hao Pu Office:
AAB 1233
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-7166
Ms. Maggie Lam Office:
AAB 1220
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-2412
Ms. Joanne Leung Office:
AAB 1220
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-7709
Curriculum Structure
9 2
Field Camp
In additional to the Summer Sojourn, Geography Concentration stu-dents are required to attend a mandatory Field Camp (GEOG 3005) organised by the Geography Department, which is conducted at the end of Year 3. This 7-9 day trip takes place outside Hong Kong and offers an invaluable experience for students.
More specific objectives include:
1. To prepare students for careers in China-related business and other endeavours; and
2. To prepare students for graduate studies in geography, China studies and cognate fields.
#FieldCamp
#offcampus
#adventure
Student Advising Team (SAT)
Our Objectives
1. To assist students to recognize their potential and interest in geographical studies;
2. To nurture a strong sense of belonging to the BU geographical community;
3. To help students to adjust and adapt to university life.
Our Activities to freshmen
- Information Evenings
- Hiking excursion
- Occasional luncheon
- other advising activities, etc.
to provide support or mentoring to our students!
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Study Year : 4, Semester 1
Study Year: 4, Semester 2
Units Units
CHSG 4898 Honours Project
3 CHSG 4899 Honours Project
3
Advanced China Studies Course
3 Advanced China Stud-ies Course
3
Concentration Elective Courses
3 Concentration Elective Course
3
Free Elective Courses 6 Free Elective Courses 6
Term Total : 15 Term Total : 15
Geography Concentration
3 8
A) Social Sciences Common Core (4 units) SOSC 1006 Invitation to Social Sciences 1 unit SOSC 3005/6 Experiential Learning in Action* 3 units *(Community & Civic Engagement/Global Outreach) B) Programme Requirement (13 units) CHST 1005 Introduction to China Studies 1 unit
CHST 3005 Summer Sojourn 3 units LANG 1005 Elementary Putonghua 3 units
CHSG 4898-9 Honours Project 6 units C) Social Sciences Foundation Courses (12 units)
CHSE 1005 Essentials of Economics CHSG 1005 Geography & the Contemporary World CHSH 1105 China in the Imperial Age CHSS 1005 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Sociology
D) China Studies Foundation Courses (12 units) CHSG 3006 Regional Geography of China plus Three of the following courses: CHSE 2005 Foundation of Chinese Economy CHSG 2025 Hong Kong & the Pearl River Delta: A Survey CHSH 2105 Introduction to Modern Chinese History CHSP 1005 Foundations of Political Science CHSP 3017 Government & Politics of China CHSP 3205 Chinese Legal System CHSS 2016 Modern Chinese Society
E) Advanced China Studies Courses (9 units) Two of the following courses from the Geography Concentration (with CHSG prefix) CHSG 4016 Sustainable Energy & Technological Innovation in China CHSG 4047 Resource & Environmental Management in China CHSG 4055 Rural & Agricultural Development in China CHSG 4056 Selected Topics in the Geography of China (Human Geography) CHSG 4057 Selected Topics in the Geography of China (Physical & Environmental Geography) CHSG 4085 Urban Development in China plus One course from other Concentrations (with prefix: CHSE / CHSS / CHSP / CHSH )
China Studies Core Courses (46 units)
Study Schedule:
Year 3 & 4
Curriculum Structure
7
Study Year : 3, Semester 1
Study Year: 3, Semester 2
Units Units
Advanced China Studies Course
3 GEOG 3005 Field Camp 0
China Studies Founda-tion Course
3 CHSG 3006 Regional Ge-ography of China
3
Concentration Elective Courses
6 CHST 3005 Summer Sojourn
3
GE Interdisciplinary The-matic Courses
6 LANG 1005 Elementary Putonghua
3
GE Capstone 3
Experiential Learning in Action
0-3
Free Elective Courses 0-3
Term Total : 18 Term Total : 15
BSocSc (Hons) in China Studies - Geography Concentration GEOG 2005 Cultures, Peoples and Landscapes GEOG 2006 Earth Systems: Shaping Landscapes GEOG 2007 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Geography GEOG 2015 Maps and Map Making GEOG 2016 Earth Systems: Atmosphere and Biosphere GEOG 2017 Globalization of Economic Activities GEOG 3005 Field Camp (0 unit)
Main Concentration Core Courses (18 units)
Main Concentration Elective Courses (12 units) GEOG 3007 Energy Problems and the Environment GEOG 3015 Geography of Health and the Environment GEOG 3016 Geography of Pacific Asia GEOG 3017 Global Environmental Issues and Sustainability GEOG 3025 Population Geography GEOG 3027 Urban Geography GEOG 3036 Writing Spatial Stories through Qualitative Research GEOG 4005 Advanced Climatology GEOG 4006 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Geography GEOG 4007 Applied Geomorphology GEOG 4015 Coastal Environments and Processes GEOG 4017 Geographical Information Systems GEOG 4025 Geographical Imaginations GEOG 4026 Geography of Economic Development GEOG 4027 Geography of Environmental Hazards GEOG 4035 Geography of Transportation GEOG 4036 Political Geography GEOG 4046 Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation GEOG 4065 Energy Policy and Analysis GEOG 4066 Seminar in Environmental Planning and Management GEOG 4067 Seminar in Social Justice and the City GEOG 4075 Seminar in Urban Geography GEOG 4076 Urban Cultural Landscape GEOG 4077 Urban Development and Planning in Hong Kong GEOG 4086 Urban Planning GEOG 4087 Natural Resource Evaluation and Policy Approaches
Study Schedule
In terms of the Putonghua requirement, LANG 1005 Elementary Putonghua (or its equivalence as defined by the University) is the prerequisite for the Summer Sojourn, and we require all China Studies majors to pass LANG 1005 Elementary Putonghua in the 2nd semester of the 3rd Year before the summer sojourn. In addition, students are required to attain at least a B grade in the Putonghua course taken during the Summer Sojourn. Stu-dents who fail to meet this requirements have to pass LANG 1006 Intermediate Putonghua or its equivalence as defined by the University. 4
Study Schedule
5 6
Study Year: 1, Semester 1
Study Year : 1, Semester 2
Units Units
CHST 1005 Introduction to China Studies
1 CHSG 1005 Geography and the Contemporary World
3
CHSE 1005 Essentials of Economics
3 CHSH 1105 China in the Imperial Age
3
CHSS 1005 Under-standing Society: An Introduction to Sociology
3 GE Core— University English II
3
GE Core— University English I
3 Free Elective Courses 3
GE Core— University Chinese
3 GE Programme— History & Civilization
3
GE Programme— Values & the Meaning of Life
3 Invitation to Social Sciences
1
Writing Enhancement Course*
0
*(For those who have not obtained Level
4 or above in the HKDSE English Lan-guage)
Term Total : 16 Term Total : 16
Study Year: 2, Semester 1
Study Year : 2, Semester 2
Units Units
GEOG 2005 Cultures, Peoples and Landscapes
3 GEOG 2015 Maps and Map Making
3
GEOG 2006 Earth Systems: Shaping Landscapes
3 GEOG 2016 Earth Systems: Atmos-phere and Biosphere
3
GEOG 2007 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Geography
3 GEOG 2017 Globalization of Economic Activities
3
China Studies Founda-tion Course
3 China Studies Founda-tion Course
3
GE Programme— Quantitative Reasoning
3 Free Elective Courses 3
GE Core— The Art of Persuasion
2 GE Core— Healthy Lifestyle
2
Term Total : 17 Term Total : 17
BSocSc (Hons) in China Studies - Geography Concentration
Study Schedule:
Year 1 & 2
Study Schedule
5 6
Study Year: 1, Semester 1
Study Year : 1, Semester 2
Units Units
CHST 1005 Introduction to China Studies
1 CHSG 1005 Geography and the Contemporary World
3
CHSE 1005 Essentials of Economics
3 CHSH 1105 China in the Imperial Age
3
CHSS 1005 Under-standing Society: An Introduction to Sociology
3 GE Core— University English II
3
GE Core— University English I
3 Free Elective Courses 3
GE Core— University Chinese
3 GE Programme— History & Civilization
3
GE Programme— Values & the Meaning of Life
3 Invitation to Social Sciences
1
Writing Enhancement Course*
0
*(For those who have not obtained Level
4 or above in the HKDSE English Lan-guage)
Term Total : 16 Term Total : 16
Study Year: 2, Semester 1
Study Year : 2, Semester 2
Units Units
GEOG 2005 Cultures, Peoples and Landscapes
3 GEOG 2015 Maps and Map Making
3
GEOG 2006 Earth Systems: Shaping Landscapes
3 GEOG 2016 Earth Systems: Atmos-phere and Biosphere
3
GEOG 2007 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Geography
3 GEOG 2017 Globalization of Economic Activities
3
China Studies Founda-tion Course
3 China Studies Founda-tion Course
3
GE Programme— Quantitative Reasoning
3 Free Elective Courses 3
GE Core— The Art of Persuasion
2 GE Core— Healthy Lifestyle
2
Term Total : 17 Term Total : 17
BSocSc (Hons) in China Studies - Geography Concentration
Study Schedule:
Year 1 & 2
Curriculum Structure
7
Study Year : 3, Semester 1
Study Year: 3, Semester 2
Units Units
Advanced China Studies Course
3 GEOG 3005 Field Camp 0
China Studies Founda-tion Course
3 CHSG 3006 Regional Ge-ography of China
3
Concentration Elective Courses
6 CHST 3005 Summer Sojourn
3
GE Interdisciplinary The-matic Courses
6 LANG 1005 Elementary Putonghua
3
GE Capstone 3
Experiential Learning in Action
0-3
Free Elective Courses 0-3
Term Total : 18 Term Total : 15
BSocSc (Hons) in China Studies - Geography Concentration GEOG 2005 Cultures, Peoples and Landscapes GEOG 2006 Earth Systems: Shaping Landscapes GEOG 2007 Introduction to Quantitative Methods in Geography GEOG 2015 Maps and Map Making GEOG 2016 Earth Systems: Atmosphere and Biosphere GEOG 2017 Globalization of Economic Activities GEOG 3005 Field Camp (0 unit)
Main Concentration Core Courses (18 units)
Main Concentration Elective Courses (12 units) GEOG 3007 Energy Problems and the Environment GEOG 3015 Geography of Health and the Environment GEOG 3016 Geography of Pacific Asia GEOG 3017 Global Environmental Issues and Sustainability GEOG 3025 Population Geography GEOG 3027 Urban Geography GEOG 3036 Writing Spatial Stories through Qualitative Research GEOG 4005 Advanced Climatology GEOG 4006 Advanced Quantitative Methods in Geography GEOG 4007 Applied Geomorphology GEOG 4015 Coastal Environments and Processes GEOG 4017 Geographical Information Systems GEOG 4025 Geographical Imaginations GEOG 4026 Geography of Economic Development GEOG 4027 Geography of Environmental Hazards GEOG 4035 Geography of Transportation GEOG 4036 Political Geography GEOG 4046 Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation GEOG 4065 Energy Policy and Analysis GEOG 4066 Seminar in Environmental Planning and Management GEOG 4067 Seminar in Social Justice and the City GEOG 4075 Seminar in Urban Geography GEOG 4076 Urban Cultural Landscape GEOG 4077 Urban Development and Planning in Hong Kong GEOG 4086 Urban Planning GEOG 4087 Natural Resource Evaluation and Policy Approaches
Study Schedule
In terms of the Putonghua requirement, LANG 1005 Elementary Putonghua (or its equivalence as defined by the University) is the prerequisite for the Summer Sojourn, and we require all China Studies majors to pass LANG 1005 Elementary Putonghua in the 2nd semester of the 3rd Year before the summer sojourn. In addition, students are required to attain at least a B grade in the Putonghua course taken during the Summer Sojourn. Stu-dents who fail to meet this requirements have to pass LANG 1006 Intermediate Putonghua or its equivalence as defined by the University. 4
8
Study Year : 4, Semester 1
Study Year: 4, Semester 2
Units Units
CHSG 4898 Honours Project
3 CHSG 4899 Honours Project
3
Advanced China Studies Course
3 Advanced China Stud-ies Course
3
Concentration Elective Courses
3 Concentration Elective Course
3
Free Elective Courses 6 Free Elective Courses 6
Term Total : 15 Term Total : 15
Geography Concentration
3 8
A) Social Sciences Common Core (4 units) SOSC 1006 Invitation to Social Sciences 1 unit SOSC 3005/6 Experiential Learning in Action* 3 units *(Community & Civic Engagement/Global Outreach) B) Programme Requirement (13 units) CHST 1005 Introduction to China Studies 1 unit
CHST 3005 Summer Sojourn 3 units LANG 1005 Elementary Putonghua 3 units
CHSG 4898-9 Honours Project 6 units C) Social Sciences Foundation Courses (12 units)
CHSE 1005 Essentials of Economics CHSG 1005 Geography & the Contemporary World CHSH 1105 China in the Imperial Age CHSS 1005 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Sociology
D) China Studies Foundation Courses (12 units) CHSG 3006 Regional Geography of China plus Three of the following courses: CHSE 2005 Foundation of Chinese Economy CHSG 2025 Hong Kong & the Pearl River Delta: A Survey CHSH 2105 Introduction to Modern Chinese History CHSP 1005 Foundations of Political Science CHSP 3017 Government & Politics of China CHSP 3205 Chinese Legal System CHSS 2016 Modern Chinese Society
E) Advanced China Studies Courses (9 units) Two of the following courses from the Geography Concentration (with CHSG prefix) CHSG 4016 Sustainable Energy & Technological Innovation in China CHSG 4047 Resource & Environmental Management in China CHSG 4055 Rural & Agricultural Development in China CHSG 4056 Selected Topics in the Geography of China (Human Geography) CHSG 4057 Selected Topics in the Geography of China (Physical & Environmental Geography) CHSG 4085 Urban Development in China plus One course from other Concentrations (with prefix: CHSE / CHSS / CHSP / CHSH )
China Studies Core Courses (46 units)
Study Schedule:
Year 3 & 4
Curriculum Structure
9 2
Field Camp
In additional to the Summer Sojourn, Geography Concentration stu-dents are required to attend a mandatory Field Camp (GEOG 3005) organised by the Geography Department, which is conducted at the end of Year 3. This 7-9 day trip takes place outside Hong Kong and offers an invaluable experience for students.
More specific objectives include:
1. To prepare students for careers in China-related business and other endeavours; and
2. To prepare students for graduate studies in geography, China studies and cognate fields.
#FieldCamp
#offcampus
#adventure
Student Advising Team (SAT)
Our Objectives
1. To assist students to recognize their potential and interest in geographical studies;
2. To nurture a strong sense of belonging to the BU geographical community;
3. To help students to adjust and adapt to university life.
Our Activities to freshmen
- Information Evenings
- Hiking excursion
- Occasional luncheon
- other advising activities, etc.
to provide support or mentoring to our students!
1
Geography Programme
Concentration Descriptions:
The Geography Concentration of the BSocSc (Hons) in China Studies introduc-es students to the rapidly expanding horizons of the geography discipline and the study of China from a geographical perspective. The curriculum enables students to analyse in-depth the complexities of the geography of contemporary China. Specifically, the programme aims at providing students with: 1. A solid foundation of the theories and methodologies of the geography
discipline; 2. A sound knowledge of contemporary China, particularly in the
understanding of its geographical assets and liabilities; 3. The ability to use geographical tools to conduct independent research;
and 4. Proficiency in Chinese, especially Putonghua, as well as English.
10
Department of Geography
http:// geog.hkbu.edu.hk/
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in
China Studies — Geography Concentration
(4-year)
Social Sciences Common Core 4 units
China Studies Core Courses 46 units
Main Concentration Core Courses 18 units
Main Concentration Elective Courses 12 units
Elective Courses 18 units
General Education Courses 31 units
TOTAL 129 units
Dr. Daphne Mah Office:
AAB 1231
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-5941
Dr. Lachlan Barber Office:
AAB 1222
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-6542
Dr. Chung Him Office:
AAB 1223
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-7208
Dr. Hao Pu Office:
AAB 1233
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-7166
Ms. Maggie Lam Office:
AAB 1220
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-2412
Ms. Joanne Leung Office:
AAB 1220
E-mail:
Tel:
3411-7709
BSocSc (Hons) in China Studies (Geography Concentration)
Department of Geography
AAB1220, BURC
Website: http:// geog.hkbu.edu.hk/
E-mail: [email protected]
Tel: 3411-7129
Fax: 3411-5990
A Guide to
Geography
Curriculum