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General Education

GEA 106 Mystery Tales of Ancient China and Creative Industries
1 Term; 3 Credits
The term “Creative Industries” was produced at the end of the last century and gradually
prevailed at the beginning of the 21st century. Related industries have been heavily invested
in and have obtained huge benefits. Ancient ghost stories provide rich and valuable ideological
resources, which can be widely used in television, film, stage, painting, animation, video
games, novels, scripts, music, advertisements etc. This course emphasizes both theory and
practice. In addition to allowing students to analyse global creative industry cases and
development trends, appreciate representative works of ghosts, and appraise related film and
television arts, it also requires students to design and create related industries. In other words,
this course aims to start from ancient legends and stories, allowing students to explore the
opportunities that traditional culture brings to the creative industry.

GEA 107 Yin Yang Wu Xing and Its Creative Use in Contemporary Life
1 Term; 3 Credits
The concept of “Yin Yang Wu Xing” ( 陰陽五行 ) is a crucial element of traditional
Chinese culture. It reflects the philosophy of ancient Chinese thinking and world view, which
deeply influenced the Chinese culture and society in every aspect.
The objective of this course is to introduce and equip students with fundamental concepts
of “Yin Yang” and “Wu Xing” (Five elements) through lectures and activities that integrate
theoretical knowledge with practical examples from traditional Chinese art, Go, architecture,
calendar, medicine, and costume design. The course aims to enhance students’ understanding
in different aspects of traditional Chinese culture, as well as identifying and applying the “Yin
Yang Wu Xing” thinking in contemporary life.

GEA 110 Confucian Business Ethics in Modern World
1 Term; 3 Credits
The term "Confucian ethics" refers to the philosophical thinking in Confucian philosophy
that focuses on the study of moral norms, moral language, and moral practice. This course
aims to introduce Confucian ethics and its subsequently evolved values that are still applicable
and enlightening to the modern business society. Furthermore, it demonstrates how Confucian
ethics enriches the contemporary consciousness and guides the dynamics of the current
business society. In addition to introducing Confucian ethics and its historical development, this
course will discuss the influence and application of Confucian ethics in modern business
society, particularly in areas such as leadership, management, marketing, social responsibility,
and etc.

GEA 111 Introduction to Confucianism and Law
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course takes legal ideas as a starting point to allow students to learn and think about
Confucianism from ancient and modern Chinese perspectives as well as foreign perspectives.

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