The Chinese University of Hong Kong [VSE Season 1, 2024-25]

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR, China

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university with a global vision. As the second oldest university in the territory, CUHK distinguishes itself from other local universities with its firmly rooted Chinese culture, bilingualism and multiculturalism, and a unique college system that complements the formal learning experience through whole-person development and pastoral care.

CUHK has been at the forefront of research. It boasts a galaxy of distinguished scholars and researchers, including Nobel Laureates, a Fields medalist, a Turing Award winner, and members of the Royal Society. In its latest strategic plan, CUHK has identified four research priorities to build on its strengths and leading advantages in those areas to address some of the most pressing issues of the world today. These areas are China Studies, Translational Biomedicine, Information and Automation Technology and Environment and Sustainability. The prowess, variety and impact of research at CUHK can be further demonstrated from its establishment of five state key laboratories, past and ongoing Areas of Excellence research projects, and the many research institutes and collaborations with eminent overseas research institutions.

The University engages in academic and research partnerships with over 340 universities and institutions from around the world, internationalizing education and advancing the frontiers of knowledge and technology to address the many global challenges of today.

Website: https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/index.html

VSE Season 1, 2024-25: Courses offered by The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Application Deadline

Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
Aug 2, 2024 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Before applying, please make sure you have fulfilled the course offering university's English language proficiency requirements listed below:

For students studying in NON-native English-speaking countries or territories ONLY:
TOEFL (iBT) score of at least 71, or
IELTS score of at least 6.0

For students from mainland China institutions ONLY:
College English Test Band-4 (CET-4) or College English Test Band-6 (CET-6) score of at least 530

Please upload the required proof(s) of English language proficiency in the online application to the VSE Central Office.

For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Course Information

Course information posted on this page are provided by the course offering university and may be changed or updated anytime without prior notice.

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Number of Credits	3
Offering Department	Department of Anthropology
Course Teacher	Professor Gordon Clark MATHEWS
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	Sep 5, 2024
Last Day of Class	Nov 28, 2024
Course Component	Lecture, Tutorial
Mode of Teaching	Synchronous
Meeting Time	Thu 1330-1515, Tutorial TBA
Time Zone	UTC+08
Course Description	In societies across the world, people have different culturally-shaped senses of what their lives mean: people may live for money, love, honor, or fame; for family, company, country, or religion. This course examines the processes through which meanings of life are formulated and maintained in day-to-day life in societies past and present; it also explores life meaning as a way of comprehending the evolution of human societies. The course uses the concept of "meanings of life" as a window into the anthropological understanding of cultural difference and cultural evolution. Students will read intensively, and write an extensive paper exploring aspects of "meanings of life" as discussed by the course readings and by their own investigations.
Course Outline	ANTH2350 (from previous offering)
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	N/A
Points to Note for Students	N/A
Fees to be Borne by Students	N/A

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