» MOI: Chinese and English
» Chinese and Western examples will be used
» identify aspects of Chinese and Western
cultures;
» demonstrate the differences and similarities
of Chinese and Western ways of thinking;
» recognise culturally sensitive elements when
dealing with people of different cultural
backgrounds;
» explain the interaction and hybridity
between the Chinese and Western cultures in
the world
» to familiarize students with a major and
systematic understanding of the basic
differences and similarities between Chinese
and Western culture such as religion,
philosophy, daily life and popular culture etc.
» adapt the interaction between the Chinese
and Western cultures as well as becoming
more culturally sensitive in society nowadays.
Overview
Definition and Application of Culture
Female Genital Mutilation and Cultural Contention
Introduction to Chinese and Western Traditional Cultures
The Culture Shock Theory
The Barbie Culture
Language and Culture
Highlights on Religious Thoughts
The lecture arrangement is subject to change should the lecturers consider necessary
Lectures and Tutorials are scheduled weekly.
Available for downloading in MOODLE prior to
respective sessions.
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Final Exam
50%
Continuous Assessment
50%
Participation
Mid-term Test
Group Project
Individual Assignment
Total
10%
30%
30%
30%
100%
» Will probably be held in Week 11
» 40 bilingually written MC questions
» Key concepts and arguments that have been
covered in lectures, tutorials, and assigned
readings.
» Presentation to be done in team work.
» 30-minute presentation in relation to the
assigned theme plus 10-minute Q & A.
» Copy of presentation materials, if applicable,
should be submitted for lecturer’s reference
on/before the presentation.
» Guidelines to be released in due course.
» 1800-2400 words (in Chinese or English)
research.
» Should be word-processed.
» Generally speaking, late assignments
without prior approval from the lecturer
WILL NOT BE GRADED.
» Topics for selection will be released in due
course.
» References must be cited appropriately.
» Remember to include a reference list in your
research
» Use citation for quotes
» Plagiarizing works will be graded as “F”
» Turnitin
» Based on students’ involvement in both
lectures and tutorials
» Minimum requirement: 70%
» Sick leave and approved leave are
counted as absence
Bilingually written
PartA: 25 MC Questions
Part B: Compulsory Written Question (25)
Part C: Elective Written Question (2 out
of 3; 25 each)
» Appropriate examples and explanations,
clarity and conciseness are needed;
irrelevant contents may lead to mark
deduction.
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Man et al., (2016) Chinese and Western Cultures, 4th
edition. Singapore: McGraw-Hill Education
To purchase: A&P Book Store, Rm 603, 6/F., Austin Tower,
22-26A Austin Avenue, TST, Kowloon.
To borrow: Copies will be available in both HHB and
WK libraries shortly.
This is NOT an official text book for the course but
a highly recommended reading which you will read
what lecturers will cover in the class and useful
information that they may not do so.
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