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HIST 120 The Ancient World
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course outlines the development of the divergent paths of major civilizations of the
world from ancient times to circa 1500. Under the chronological framework of world history, this
course examines the distinctive characteristics of individual societies among the major cultural
regions such as Southwest Asia, Africa, South Asia, Mediterranean, and East Asia. The overall
objective is to provide students with historical insights to assess the shaping of and interactions
in the ancient world.

HIST 130 Introduction to Historical Theories and Methods
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces to students the nature, basic concepts, theories of History as an
academic discipline, as well as its special challenges and expectations. It places a special
emphasis on training students in basic research skills and methods for historical investigations
and presentation of findings.

HIST 196 Knowing Hong Kong History through Heritages, Literature and Films
1 Term; 3 Credits
Through tracing the history of Hong Kong reflected by cultural heritage, literature, and
films up to the reunification, this course aims to develop a solid understanding among students
of the effects of historical changes and colonial culture on Hong Kong’s society. Besides
discussion on historical development in colonial Hong Kong, this course also investigates the
social transformations and historical changes in Hong Kong’s society as reflected in the
aspects of culture and artworks, and the effects of the unique political and cultural context in
which the colonial government was situated on the development of Hong Kong and China.
Throughout the course of study, students will see the process of the establishment of cultural
environments in Hong Kong and their relation to the development of contemporary Hong Kong.

HIST 198 A Brief History of the United States
1 Term; 3 Credits
This is a survey of the American past from its outset to the 20st century, including the
American path towards independence, the westward movement, the civil war, the imperialist
expansion, industrialization, the Progressive Era, the New Deal, the Civil Rights movements,
and the Great Society as well as America’s involvement in the two world wars and two wars in
Asia, and enabling students to acquire a good knowledge of the major themes in U.S. history.

HIST 210 History of Qin-Han-Wei-Jin Dynasties
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course examines the development of Qin, Han and Wei, Jin dynasties through
lectures and tutorials. Coverage includes important themes in politics, military, institutions,
personalities, ideologies, culture and international relations, etc in this period of Chinese
history. It also aims at preparing students to do future research in this area.

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