Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Chinese History and Culture (BACHC)

Aims and Characteristics

Programme Aims

The programme is designed to equip students with knowledge in Chinese history and culture as well as personal skills which they can apply in pursuing their career and in making contributions to the government, economy and society of Hong Kong, China and the rest of the world. The general aim of the programme is to educate and train its students into individuals who are

1. strongly committed to self-cultivation and the welfare of the community;
2. culturally enriched and effective in communication skills;
3. respectful of the rule of law;
4. socially responsible; and
5. observant of business ethics and business common-sense.

Specifically, the graduates of the programme will be able to

1. write lucidly in modern Chinese and English for general communication as well as for administrative and business purposes;

2. speak fluent Putonghua Chinese and English in administrative, business and everyday situations;

3. know the habits and social customs of people in Hong Kong and other places in China;

4. interact in a socially appropriate manner with people from all walks of life;

5. understand the global trends, opportunities, different cultures and social development needs in the local, national and global contexts and articulate their understanding of Chinese history and culture for people from a variety of backgrounds;

6. make judgment on the basis of a solid grounding in Chinese history and culture when applied to, for example, government policy, institutional development, social, cultural problems and accept their responsibilities as professionals and citizens to society, their own nation and the world;

7. employ their background in Chinese history and culture to a variety of areas in a range of specialisations, such as posts in government, business and NGOs as an entry-level professional; and

8. demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit and skills in their work, including the discovery and use of opportunities, and experimentation with novel ideas.

Medium of Instruction

• Chinese (Putonghua) & English

All admitted students will embark on a Common Year One curriculum. Towards the end of year one, students can decide whether to continue with their initial choice or switch to another choice within the Faculty. Those who wish to change to another choice need to join a competitive process through a ranking assessment, which considers a combination of entrance qualification score, Year One GPA, and interview performance.