A 5000 Year-old Civilisation

Descendants of the Dragon

The Middle Kingdom

The Red Dynasty

What shapes Chinese culture and society today?

Is China shaped by its geography?

Or …

How do the Chinese leaders rule a population of 1.3 billion?

One Country, Two Systems?

What are the challenges of governing China?

What influences cross-strait relations?

How sustainable is China’s economic development?

What does a rising China mean to the world?

We explore these issues in …

China Studies in English

H1 & H2

An interdisciplinary subject …

focuses on …

GeopoliticalEconomic

… 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 China

Deepen your

understanding of the Chinese, their culture and ways of thinking

Develop an

awareness and appreciation of diversity among the people and regions of China

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

Develop skills in evaluating diverse perspectives on China and arrive at an informed judgment of issues

Develop independent study skills in order to pursue a topic of interest related to China (applicable to H2 China Study only)

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 such as films

•You will be ASSUMING ROLES and MAKING DECISIONS

What is the examination format like?

CASE STUDY:

An issue that contains a number of sources and requires you to:

• interpret, analyse and evaluate the given material

• make postulation on outcomes and developments based on the given information

ESSAYS:

Questions that require you to:

• interpret and evaluate different points of view

• present thoughtful and analytical arguments

For H1 & H2 China Studies

Independent Research Essay related to China’s development

• Length: 2000 to 2500 words

• Duration: 6 months

In addition,for students offering H2 China Studies

How is China Studies useful to my university

education?

By studying China Studies, you will learn to:

•Use information effectively

•Weigh different factors carefully before taking a stand

•Be analytical and critical

•Communicate persuasively and clearly

So are you beginning to feel this subject is for

YOU?

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