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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2018-19

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (BA DEGREE PROGRAMME)

JOUR 100 Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims to develop an overview of journalism and mass communication. Upon
completion of the course, students will be able to define the basic pool of vocabulary and
fundamental concepts necessary for advanced classes as well as a basic idea of conducting
and writing a research paper; describe the roles and responsibilities of professionals in
journalism, public relations and advertising, with a focus on ethics and the value of truth,
accuracy and fairness; and demonstrate media literacy skills, the ability to use technology to
access information and evaluate critically contemporary national and global media messages.

JOUR 120 Introduction to Political Science
1 Term; 3 Credits

It is far from reality that politics can be separated from our daily life. Gaining basic
knowledge in political science enables us to understand the social and political contexts
around us. This course aims at introducing major concepts and theories of political science
and training students to be critical to current political affairs. In order for students to apply
those concepts and theories to the real political context, contents will shed lights on current
political issues in both local and international contexts. The course will cover such areas as
the definition of important concepts in political science, dynamics of power, interests of
different political actors, classic and modern political ideologies and their implications to
political process, democracy and democratization, structure of government, legislature and
judiciary, developments of political parties, election and designs of electoral systems, political
culture and citizenship, etc.

JOUR 121 International Relations and Global Politics
1 Term; 3 Credits

This course aims at cultivating fundamental knowledge in international relations and
global politics, and serving as a starting point to developing international vision for students
who are living in Hong Kong, an international cosmopolitan city. The topics covered range
from major theories of international relations, introduction of major international organizations,
dynamics of international security, foreign policy-making and diplomacy, to international
political economy and international social issues that usually engage both governmental and
non-governmental actors. It is expected that after taking this course, students will be able to
define different concepts and explain theories of international relations, describe the structure,
functions and political roles of major international organizations, discuss the complicated
operation of the international political system, explain the politics among different actors in the
international arena, evaluate the dynamics of interstate interactions, and apply knowledge
learnt to critically analyse the current international issues.

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