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cultural systems which are inspired by the tai-ji emblem, where yin being an inner scaffolding
of intensive energy, and yang as consolidated outward force, all configured on screen by the
cinematic technique of “differential speeds”.

GEA 205 I Ching and Life Management
1 Term; 3 Credits
The I Ching ( 易經 ) reflects the philosophical thinking and wisdom of the ancient China.
This course is based on the philosophy of the I Ching and is supplemented by the interpretation
of the evolution and mutual relationship of the hexagrams. Through the analysis of the
principles of the unity and contradiction of yin and yan, static and movement, change and
unchanged, it aims to enable students to use the wisdom of the I Ching to evaluate the different
situations that they may encounter in society and life, as well as to establish positive, and
appropriate life management strategies.

Area 2: Communication and Literacy

GEB 102 Media and Society
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course selects several important topics relevant to the development of mass media
to investigate their social, economic and political effects on the individual and society, together
with the emergence of communication technologies. Emphasis is put on interactions between
media, technology and society. Through discussions on local and international cases, it is
expected that students’ media literacy, that is, ability to access, analyse, evaluate, and
communicate phenomenon, can be enhanced.

GEB 103 Language of the Mass and Social Media
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to develop media literacy required for interacting effectively with society
in this information age. It will introduce students to basic concepts related to media language
and communication, and develop their abilities and competencies in reading, analysing and
critiquing everyday media texts. Drawing on the examination of different spoken, written and
visual texts from the mass media, Internet and social networking sites, the course aims to equip
students to be critical thinkers who are sensitive to the social, cultural and ethical roles of the
media in everyday communication.

GEB 104 Reasoning in the Cyber Age
1 Term; 3 Credits
Sound information and communication depends on valid demonstration, logical reasoning
and cogent argument from systematic thinking. In view of the cyber era, this course attempts
to equip students with the philosophical wisdom for applying logical reasoning to assess the

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