Objective

The M.A. Programme in Comparative and Public History stresses the importance of a global perspective in the study of history, achieved through comparative and cross-cultural research methods. An understanding of such an approach is essential to the study of Integrated Humanities or Liberal (Arts) Studies.

This programme strives to help students:

• Appreciate Hong Kong’s people and culture.

• Learn more about modern China, particularly in the context of China’s development as a rising world power.

• Understand the challenges and opportunities relating to globalization.

• View Chinese history through global lens, and likewise understand global events from a Chinese perspective.

• Apply historical knowledge to contemporary issues.

Highlights

• Course selection flexibility: students are offered maximum freedom in their choice of courses.

• A bi-literate (Chinese and English) and tri-lingual (Cantonese, Putonghua and English) learning environment.

• Cultivation of creativity and originality: emphasis on cultivating student’s ability to conduct original research.

• Studying method and examinations place less emphasis on memorization.

• Fieldwork is an integral part in the study of History. Students have many opportunities for conducting field research in Hong Kong, on the Mainland or in overseas countries throughout the academic year.

• Non-credit based overseas study tours: (around one to two weeks) will be organized in July or August each year.

• Mentor system: a mentor is assigned to each student (both full-time and part-time) to help them deal with academic problems and enjoy a richer university experience.

• A choice of daytime, evening and Saturday courses is available.