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課程三大核心:
1. 亞洲語言    
2. 社會科學   
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  • The Asian Studies Programme enhances my understanding on Asian affairs and enables me to think critically about past and contemporary Asian topics through a global lens.
    Tony Yau . BSS (hons) in Asian Studies . 2020 Graduate
  • 在學術上亞研課程的多元化為我打好了充實的基礎, 可以說是亞研造就了更好的我。
    甄庭軒 Ricky。亞洲研究(榮譽)社會科學學士。2021年畢業生

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Aim of the

BSS-AS Programme

The 21st century is an Asian century.  The economic miracles of Asia in recent years have brought about significant changes that have attained world recognition. The influence of this region is not only the result of its boosting economic status and close international ties, but also their diverse cultural traditions and history.

The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Asian Studies programme aims to give students a solid understanding of Asia’s transformation and its associated complexities by adopting a multidisciplinary approach. Students will have the opportunity to examine Asia’s metamorphosis in social, political, economic, cultural and historical perspectives. This approach will help cultivate students’ critical thinking and communication skills.  Besides allowing students to comprehend the miracles of Asia, the programme also helps students to appreciate and respect cultural diversity at the same time.

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Programme Information

Programme Structure

For Year 1 students admitted in AY2021/22

YEAR FOUR
Sem 2ASI4900
Senior Thesis (6 credits)
orASI4500
Seminar on Asian Studies
+
*Major Elective
Module (9)
*Major Elective
Module (8)
GE ElectiveFree Elective
Sem 1*Major Elective
Module (7)
GE ElectiveFree Elective
YEAR THREE
Sem 2ASI2002
Philosophy and Public Affairs in Asia
*Major Elective
Module (4)
*Major Elective
Module (5)
*Major Elective
Module (6)
AMS2340
Introduction to Social Statistics
GE Cluster
(4) Elective
Sem 1*Major Elective
Module (1)
*Major Elective
Module (2)
*Major Elective
Module (3)
ENG3002
English for Professional Communication (3 credits)
GE Cluster
(3) Elective
Free Elective
YEAR TWO
Sem 2ASI2001
International Relations of Asia
GE Cluster
(1) Elective
GE Cluster
(2) Elective
Asian Language
Elective (2)
Sem 1ASI2000
Social Sciences Research Methods
ASI2003
Modern Asia: A Comparative History
ASI2004
Social Problems in Asia
CHN2001
Applied Putonghua
ENG2001
English for Academic Purposes (2 credits)
Asian Language
Elective (1)
YEAR ONE
Sem 2ASI1001
Fundamentals of Political Science
ASI1002
Individual and Society
CHN1002
Chinese Literature Appreciation
COM1000
Contemporary Information Technologies
ENG1002
University English (II) (2 Credits)
ECO1000
Principles of Economics
Sem 1ASI1000
Introduction to Asian Studies
CHN1000
Freshman Chinese
ENG1001
University English (I) (2 Credits)
GEN1000
Perspectives on General Education
MGT1001
Introduction to Business

* For ASI Major Elective Modules, students are required to take at least 3 modules in Level 4000 (excluding ASI4500 and ASI4900)

For Year 2 and Year 3 students admitted in AY2021/22

YEAR FOUR
Sem 2ASI4900
Senior Thesis (6 credits)
orASI4500
Seminar on Asian Studies
+
*Major Elective
Module (9)
*Major Elective
Module (8)
GE ElectiveFree Elective
Sem 1*Major Elective
Module (7)
GE ElectiveFree Elective
YEAR THREE
Sem 2*Major Elective
Module (4)
*Major Elective
Module (5)
*Major Elective
Module (6)
GE Cluster
(4) Elective
Free Elective
Sem 1ASI2002
Philosophy and Public Affairs in Asia
*Major Elective
Module (1)
*Major Elective
Module (2)
*Major Elective
Module (3)
AMS2340
Introduction to Social Statistics
GE Cluster
(3) Elective
YEAR TWO
Sem 2ASI2003
Modern Asia: A Comparative History
ASI2004
Social Problems in Asia
GE Cluster
(2) Elective
Asian Language
Elective (2)
Sem 1ASI2000
Social Sciences Research Methods
ASI2001
International Relations of Asia
CHN2001
Applied Putonghua
ENG2020
English for Business Communication
GE Cluster
(1) Elective
Asian Language
Elective (1)
YEAR ONE
Sem 2ASI1001
Fundamentals of Political Science
ASI1002
Individual and Society
CHN1002
Chinese Literature Appreciation
COM1000
Contemporary Information Technologies
ENG2010
English for Academic Purposes
ECO1000
Principles of Economics
Sem 1ASI1000
Introduction to Asian Studies
CHN1000
Freshman Chinese
ENG1010
English for Effective Communication
GEN1000
Perspectives on General Education
MGT1001
Introduction to Business

* For ASI Major Elective Modules, students are required to take at least 3 modules in Level 4000 (excluding ASI4500 and ASI4900)

For students admitted before AY2021/22

YEAR FOUR
Sem 2ASI4900
Senior Thesis
(6 credits)
orASI4500
Seminar on Asian Studies
+
*Major Elective
Module (9)
*Major Elective
Module (8)
GE ElectiveFree Elective
Sem 1*Major Elective
Module (7)
GE ElectiveFree Elective
YEAR THREE
Sem 2*Major Elective
Module (4)
*Major Elective
Module (5)
*Major Elective
Module (6)
GE Cluster
(4) Elective
Free Elective
Sem 1ASI2000
Social Sciences
Research Methods
*Major Elective
Module (1)
*Major Elective
Module (2)
*Major Elective
Module (3)
AMS2340
Introduction to Social Statistics
GE Cluster
(3) Elective
YEAR TWO
Sem 2ASI2003
Modern Asia:
A Comparative History
ASI2004
Social Problems in Asia
GE Cluster
(2) Elective
Asian Language
Elective (2)
Sem 1ASI2001
International Relations of Asia
ASI2002
Philosophy and Public Affairs in Asia
CHN2001
Applied Putonghua
ENG2020
English for Business Communication
GE Cluster
(1) Elective
Asian Language
Elective (1)
YEAR ONE
Sem 2ASI1001
Fundamentals of Political Science
ASI1002
Individual and Society
CHN1002
Chinese Literature Appreciation
COM2004
Introduction to Information Technology
ENG2010
English for Academic Purposes
ECO1000
Principles of Economics
Sem 1ASI1000
Introduction to Asian Studies
CHN1000
Freshman Chinese
ENG1010
English for Effective Communication
GEN1000
Perspectives on General Education
MGT1002
Principles of Management

* For ASI Major Elective Modules, students are required to take at least 3 modules in Level 4000 (excluding ASI4500 and ASI4900)

Asian Studies Major Core
亞洲研究專修

Asian Studies Major Elective
亞洲研究選修

Business Education
商學教育

Common Core Curriculum
共同核心科目

Free Elective
自由選修

List of Asian Studies Major Elective Modules
  • Appreciating Asian Art, Heritage and Museum
  • Asian Business
  • Asian Food and Cuisines
  • Coming of Age in South Korea
  • Contemporary China: Continuity and Change
  • Cultural Tourism in Asia
  • Disaster and Crisis Management in Asia
  • Economic Regionalism in East Asia
  • Environmental Issues and Sustainability in Asia
  • Gender, Sexuality, Race and Ethnicity in Asian Societies
  • Globalisation of Korean Popular Culture
  • Governance in Asia
  • Japanese Culture and Society
  • Migration and Transnationalism in Asia
  • Political Emotions and Social Justice in Asia
  • Psychology in Asian Context
  • Religions and Societies in Asia
  • Scientific Development and Social Changes in Asia
  • Special Topics in Asian Studies (I)
  • Special Topics in Asian Studies (II)
  • Understanding Japanese Identity Through Literature
Asian Languages
  • Bahasa Indonesian Japanese
  • Korean
  • Japanese
  • Vietnamese

Degree Award Requirement

To be eligible for the award of the BSS-AS Degree, students should have:

  • completed and obtained a Grade D or above on at least 120 credits (^40 modules), including all core modules;
  • obtained a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0;
  • fulfilled the language competency exit requirement (IELTS: a score of 6.0 or above; Putonghua Proficiency Test: Band 3B or above);
  • passed the Information Technology Proficiency Test
  • fulfilled the requirements of Community Services (20 hours), Extra-curricular Activities (10 hours) and Physical Activities (10 hours), within the course of the Programme; and
  • fulfilled the overseas learning experience requirement.

^ 39 modules if students choose to take ASI4900 Senior Thesis, which consists of 6 credits

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Programme application

BSS-AS programme is at QF level 5
The QR Registration number: 18/000849/L5
Registration Validity Period: 08/11/2018 To 31/08/2021

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Programme Director

“Hong Kong is a point of intersection between Eastern and Western cultures, and is an important hub linking China with the rest of Asia. By taking courses in Asian Studies, students can enhance their expertise in this field, laying a positive foundation for future study or employment. …”
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