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Asian and International Studies
Advanced Standing II
Major
Asian and International Studies
亞洲及國際研究
Degree / Award Title
Bachelor of Social Sciences in Asian and International Studies
社會科學學士(亞洲及國際研究)
Offering Academic Unit
Department of Public and International Affairs
Normal Period of Study
2 years
Maximum Period of Study
5 years
Credit Units Required for Graduation
60 credit units
Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

GE Requirements (12 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2022/23



  Credit Units
University Requirements GE2412 English for Humanities and Social Sciences 3
Distributional Requirements Take 1 course from any one of the three distributional areas:

Area 1: Arts and Humanities
Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations
Area 3: Science and Technology

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College-specified Courses

Take 2 courses from the following:

CAH2503 World Art and Culture
CAH2510 Cultural Exchange in Global Context
CAH2516 Society and Performance
CAH2545 Texts in Chinese Art and Culture
CAH2811 Imperial China
CAH2812 Early and Imperial China
CAH2854 Urban History of China
CAH2865 History of Chinese Art
CAH3522 Culture and Heritage of Asian Communities
CAH3852 World Archaeology
COM3107 Fundamentals of Persuasive Communication
COM3408 Integrated Strategic Communication
EN2321 Modern and Contemporary Fiction
EN2721 The Art of Life Narrative
EN2801 Popular Culture and Social Life
EN3591 Hong Kong Language and Society
LT2229 Fundamentals of Linguistics
LT2232 English Linguistics - Communicative Functions of Grammar
LT2306 Appreciating Written Texts
LT3234 Language and Cognition
LT3345 Discovering and Managing Terms
PIA2032 Hong Kong: Continuity and Change
PIA2073 Understanding Culture in Japan and China through Film
PIA2200 Introduction to International Studies Through Film
PIA2224 Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development
PIA2308 Working with Clients in Public and Nonprofit Sectors
PIA3033 Culture and Change in Asia
PIA3113 Issues in Contemporary World Politics
PIA3120 Politics and Media
PIA3207 Health Care Policy and Ethics
PIA3309 Comparative Public Policy and Management
PIA3310 Smart Government and Sustainable Cities
PIA3410 Management Ethics
PIA3900 Innovation and Governance
PIA4953 Housing Policy and Contemporary Society
PIA4954 Housing Management and Practice
SS1012 Youth in a Changing Society
SS2613 Psychology for Young Professionals
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College / School Requirements (0 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2022/23



Full exemption from college requirements is given.

Major Requirements (0 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2022/23



1. Core Courses (39 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit Units
AIS2012Social Research Methods3
AIS2030Traditions of Inquiry in the Social Sciences3
AIS2040History and Society in Asia3
AIS2050Comparative Politics and Societies3
AIS3031Political Dynamics in Asia3
AIS3032State and Economy in Asia3
AIS3033Culture and Change in Asia3
AIS3121Theories of International Relations3
AIS3123Theories of Development3
AIS3126International Political Economy3
AIS3812International Experience0
AIS4071Globalisation and the Environment3
AIS4123International Security3
AIS4127Poverty and the Politics of Aid3

2. Electives (9 credit units)
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
AIS2032Hong Kong: Continuity and Change3
AIS2041Political and Social Development in China3
AIS2073Understanding Culture in Japan and China through Film3
AIS2200Introduction to International Studies Through Film3
AIS2914Introduction to Japanese Society3
AIS2918A Portrait of Japan : Experiencing Japanese Culture3
AIS2958Introduction to Korean Society3
AIS3034Environmental Challenges in Asia and the World3
AIS3041Problem-based Studies of Selected Asian Societies and Regions I3
AIS3042Problem-based Studies of Selected Asian Societies and Regions II3
AIS3046Asian Migration and the Global Diasporas3
AIS3060Special Topics in Asian Studies I3
AIS3061Special Topics in Asian Studies II3
AIS3070Special Topics in Development Studies3
AIS3124Special Topics in International Studies I3
AIS3125Special Topics in International Studies II3
AIS3141Spies, Intelligence and National Security3
AIS3544Comparative Management: China, Japan, and South Korea3
AIS3800Professional Internship3
AIS3810AIS Study Tour3
AIS3810JAIS Study Tour3Applies only to where the destination is Japan
AIS3810KAIS Study Tour3Applies only to where the destination is Korea
AIS3984Korean Culture3
AIS4025Globalization and Socio-Cultural Changes3
AIS4027Religions and Society in Asia3
AIS4028Women and Social Change in Asia3
AIS4042Global Social Movements3
AIS4045Political Sociology3
AIS4060Directed Research Project6AIS4060 carries eligibility requirement of 3.0 CGPA
AIS4072Contemporary International Politics of the Asia Pacific3
AIS4122International Organisations3
AIS4130U.S. Politics and Foreign Policy3
AIS4132Introduction to India3
AIS4142Global Public Health3
AIS4201International Relations: Conflict and Cooperation on Environment and Resources Problems3

Elective Structure/ Stream

Elective structure is divided into 3 streams. Students need to take at least 3 courses in one stream (Asian Studies/ International Studies/ Development Studies) in order to graduate in that stream.  Students can graduate in one stream only.


Asian Studies
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
AIS2032Hong Kong: Continuity and Change3
AIS2041Political and Social Development in China3
AIS2073Understanding Culture in Japan and China through Film3
AIS2914Introduction to Japanese Society3
AIS2918A Portrait of Japan : Experiencing Japanese Culture3
AIS2958Introduction to Korean Society3
AIS3034Environmental Challenges in Asia and the World3
AIS3041Problem-based Studies of Selected Asian Societies and Regions I3
AIS3042Problem-based Studies of Selected Asian Societies and Regions II3
AIS3046Asian Migration and the Global Diasporas3
AIS3060Special Topics in Asian Studies I3
AIS3061Special Topics in Asian Studies II3
AIS3810AIS Study Tour3As the contents of the tour may vary from year to year, the final say as to which stream students shall be awarded rests with the Major leader.
AIS3810JAIS Study Tour3As the contents of the tour may vary from year to year, the final say as to which stream students shall be awarded rests with the Major leader.
AIS3810KAIS Study Tour3As the contents of the tour may vary from year to year, the final say as to which stream students shall be awarded rests with the Major leader.
AIS3984Korean Culture3
AIS4027Religions and Society in Asia3
AIS4028Women and Social Change in Asia3
AIS4142Global Public Health3

International Studies
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
AIS2200Introduction to International Studies Through Film3
AIS2914Introduction to Japanese Society3
AIS3046Asian Migration and the Global Diasporas3
AIS3124Special Topics in International Studies I3
AIS3125Special Topics in International Studies II3
AIS3141Spies, Intelligence and National Security3
AIS3810AIS Study Tour3As the contents of the tour may vary from year to year, the final say as to which stream students shall be awarded rests with the Major leader.
AIS3810JAIS Study Tour3As the contents of the tour may vary from year to year, the final say as to which stream students shall be awarded rests with the Major leader.
AIS3810KAIS Study Tour3As the contents of the tour may vary from year to year, the final say as to which stream students shall be awarded rests with the Major leader.
AIS4025Globalization and Socio-Cultural Changes3
AIS4042Global Social Movements3
AIS4072Contemporary International Politics of the Asia Pacific3
AIS4122International Organisations3
AIS4130U.S. Politics and Foreign Policy3
AIS4132Introduction to India3
AIS4142Global Public Health3
AIS4201International Relations: Conflict and Cooperation on Environment and Resources Problems3

Development Studies
Course CodeCourse TitleCredit UnitsRemarks
AIS2041Political and Social Development in China3
AIS2914Introduction to Japanese Society3
AIS3034Environmental Challenges in Asia and the World3
AIS3041Problem-based Studies of Selected Asian Societies and Regions I3
AIS3042Problem-based Studies of Selected Asian Societies and Regions II3
AIS3046Asian Migration and the Global Diasporas3
AIS3070Special Topics in Development Studies3
AIS3544Comparative Management: China, Japan, and South Korea3
AIS3810AIS Study Tour3As the contents of the tour may vary from year to year, the final say as to which stream students shall be awarded rests with the Major leader.
AIS4025Globalization and Socio-Cultural Changes3
AIS4042Global Social Movements3
AIS4045Political Sociology3
AIS4132Introduction to India3
AIS4142Global Public Health3