Master of Arts in Chinese Culture

Aims and Characteristics

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:

• develop and extend students’ knowledge of key aspects of Chinese culture;

• deepen students’ understanding of Chinese culture;

• enhance students’ appreciation of Chinese culture;

• broaden students’ knowledge of cultural heritage and its management in China; and

• build a foundation for students’ further research on Chinese culture and teaching Chinese culture in schools.

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:

• appreciate the relevance of Chinese thought and values to the modern world in their daily lives;

• demonstrate a sound knowledge of the roots and development of Chinese culture;

• express a deep understanding and appreciation of the forms and spirit of Chinese culture; and

• understand the importance of cultural heritage;

(2) Strategic thinking

They should:

• be able to integrate discrete domains of knowledge for analysis and to formulate actions to solve problems, conduct independent research and think holistically;

(3) Lifelong learning capability

They should:

• develop an interest in Chinese culture and gain the skills needed to explore the complexity of Chinese culture on their own.