• CUHK

    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 2, 2024-25: Courses offered by The Chinese University of Hong Kong


    Application Deadline

    Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
    Dec 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.

    Click on the course titles to reveal full course details:

    Number of Credits3
    Offering DepartmentDepartment of Anthropology
    Course TeacherProfessor Gordon Clark MATHEWS
    Language of InstructionEnglish
    First Day of ClassJan 7, 2025
    Last Day of ClassApr 15, 2024
    Course ComponentLecture, Tutorial
    Mode of TeachingSynchronous
    Meeting TimeTue 1430-1615, Tutorial TBA
    Time ZoneUTC+08
    Course Description

    Globalization is economically transforming the world, as national borders become increasingly irrelevant before the global flow of money and goods. But globalization also has a great impact on cultures across the globe, as products from Coca-Cola to iPods, and ideas from human rights to ideals of beauty to ideologies of terrorism, intrude everywhere. This course examines how globalization is fundamentally transforming the meanings of culture. The course objectives are to enable students:

    1. to have greater insight into the processes of “the globalization of culture”, and
    2. to better understand the nature of their own culture and selves within a globalizing world.
    Course Outline

    ANTH2520 (from previous offering)

    Course Prerequisites/Restrictions

    N/A

    Points to Note for Students

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    Fees to be Borne by Students

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