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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

By comparing the similarities and differences between contemporary legal ideas and Confucian
thought, this course helps students understand the mindset and social function behind
Confucian and Western legal thoughts and legal principles. This course not only focuses on
the analysis of the thoughts of ancient Confucian philosophers and Confucian ethical law, but
also explores the role and influence of Confucian legal thoughts in modern society. In this
course, students will study Confucian classics and Western legal works. Students will also gain
an understanding of current research developments and different perspectives in the field of
"Confucianism and Law".

GEA 112 Appreciation of Chinese Arts
1 Term; 3 Credits
In this introductory course, Appreciation of Chinese Arts, we will embark on a journey to
appreciate the Chinese Arts forms across time, starting from the ancient times to the 21st
century. We are looking into the concepts of aesthetic values of art and its features by analysing
a wide spectrum of examples in Chinese Arts to discuss meaningful topics. The course will be
structured with a thematic emphasis in a chronological order, giving equal attention to
technique, stylistic analysis, and interpretation in historical and cultural context that aimed at
developing students’ abilities to appreciate Chinese Arts.

GEA 201 Chinese Medicine: Health Promotion and Disease Prevention
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces the philosophical concepts and efficacy of Chinese medicine.
Essential philosophical concepts such as "harmony of man and nature", "Yin and Yang”, “five
elements", “Qi and Blood” will first be introduced, followed by evaluations of Chinese medicine,
including food therapy, herb therapy, tea therapy, Tai-chi, massage, qigong and acupuncture.
The course will also demonstrate how Chinese medicine can be used to promote health and
prevent diseases. Students will be given opportunities to try Tai Chi and learn about Chinese
verbs through on-site visits. They will also be invited to try medicinal recipes, acupuncture, and
Chinese tea in order to establish a good understanding of Chinese Medicine.

GEA 202 Urban Modernity in Chinese Cities: Hong Kong, Taipei and Shanghai
1 Term; 3 Credits
Subject to colonialism and imperialism, Chinese cities such as Hong Kong, Taipei and
Shanghai were ceded to the colonies and concessions of the great powers during the 19th and
20th centuries. Exploring the cities from a historical and cultural perspective will certainly help
us understand their historical, social, cultural development and its colonial legacy retained to
the present day.
This course takes a historical approach to the analysis of the three most representative
colonial cities: Hong Kong, Taipei, and Shanghai. The modernisation and Westernisation of
these cities since the 19th century will be explored and compared. Next, the course will probe
into the following: 1) how the concept of modernisation shaped the development of modern
Chinese history; 2) how traditional Chinese cultures and concepts interacted with the western

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