MAF (Full-time)
MAP (Part-time)
1 year (Full-time)
2 years (Part-time)
30
6 for local students
12 for non-local students
HK$3,650 per credit for local students
HK$4,835 per credit for non-local students
Dr Tsui Kai Hin Brian
BA(Hons), MA, MPhil, PhD
Subjects are mainly taught in Chinese (Putonghua supplemented by Cantonese). English sessions may also be offered.
Programme Aims
The MA in Chinese Culture is a student-oriented programme with advanced courses of study focusing on Chinese culture. It offers students a methodological foundation for studying Chinese culture as well as a wide range of courses in different areas of Chinese culture to address their needs and interests and to maximise the benefits of their learning.
The programme aims to:
Characteristics
Upon the successful completion of the programme, students should possess the following:
(1) Professional competence equipping them to become specialists in/leaders of a discipline/profession.
They should be able to:
(2) Strategic thinking
They should:
(3) Lifelong learning capability
They should:
This multidisciplinary programme develops and extends students’ knowledge of key aspects of Chinese culture, empowering graduates to pursue further study and excel in workplaces where a broad, humanistic understanding of China is prized. With China’s increasing importance, graduates can expect to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the programme when making contributions to the government, economy and society of Hong Kong, the rest of China and the world.
Programme Structure
For the MA Non-Dissertation Option
Total: 10 taught subjects (30 credits)
For the MA Dissertation Option
Total: 7 taught subjects (21 credits) + MA Dissertation (9 credits)
Students can choose to graduate from the programme with an exit award - the Postgraduate Diploma (PgD) - by completing 18 credits:
Total: 6 taught subjects (18 credits)
Core Areas of Study
Compulsory Subjects
Elective Subjects
Core Area 1: Society and Culture (核心範圍一：社會與文化)
Core Area 2: Religions and Thought (核心範圍二：宗教與思想)
Core Area 3: Literature and Arts (核心範圍三：文學與藝術)
Other Free Elective Subjects and Thesis (其他自由選修課及論文)
The programme structure listed above is subject to revision/change without prior notice.
Individual cases will be considered on their own merit by the departments concerned*. Applicants may be required to attend interviews or tests to further demonstrate their language proficiency.
* For applicants with qualifications obtained in Taiwan, a pass in the High-Intermediate level or above in the GEPT may be considered as having fulfilled the English language requirements. Please contact the Academic Registry at ar.tpg@polyu.edu.hk for details.
If you have any questions or require further information, please contact:
Programme Leader
Dr Tsui Kai Hin Brian (徐啟軒博士)
Tel: (852) 3400 8951
Email: brian.kh.tsui@polyu.edu.hk
Executive Officer
Ms Lucy Wong (黃露斯女士)
Tel: (852) 3400 8927
Email: lucy.wong@polyu.edu.hk
The Department of Chinese Culture
Tel: (852) 3400 8946
Fax: (852) 2334 3747
Email: ma.chinese.culture@polyu.edu.hk
Website: www.polyu.edu.hk/cc/
Address: HJ631, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong
I truly believe that the study of Chinese culture can only be meaningful when it is linked to our daily experience and helps us to gain insights into the future. The MA in Chinese Culture provides a diversified and well-structured framework for the study of Chinese culture from different perspectives, ranging from literature, religion and art to customs, etiquette and even dietary culture. We learn though dialogue with teachers and discussion with classmates, and through participating in fieldtrips and research presentations. We are therefore able to achieve a good balance between the acquisition of conceptual knowledge and its application to real life situations. Through fieldtrips and methodology courses, we approach past events in an impartial and empathetic manner, using a variety of perspectives to understand ancient traditions from the standpoint of the people under study rather than through the lens of present-day norms. This enables us to appreciate and recognise that a lot of important wisdom from traditional Chinese religions and ethics, such as Confucianism, Buddhism and Daoism, are also values that can be adapted and shared by all of humankind in the contemporary world. Wilson YIU |  |
.JPG) | The Master of Arts in Chinese Culture programme offers diverse subjects in literature, history, philosophy, religion and art to help students gain an interdisciplinary understanding of China, past and present. Through innovative class activities such as fieldtrips, we discovered the relevance of Chinese thoughts and values in our daily life and the world today, thus broadening our intellectual horizons.
The relaxed and lively class atmosphere ensured a close rapport amongst peers and teachers alike. When completing class assessments, we regularly received help and encouragement from teachers and classmates, allowing us to identify and overcome our individual shortcomings.
With the guidance of learned and dedicated teachers, we acquired not only academic knowledge across multiple disciplines but also insights in critical thinking and how to conduct oneself in society. Whatever careers we pursue after graduation, the skills and values we learned in the programme — problem-solving strategies, working with peers, handling difficulties and stress, etc. — are of great benefit throughout our lives. Simin DANG |
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