Department of
Government and International Studies
Department of
Government and International Studies
PROGRAMME PRESENTATION
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Government and International Studies
The BSocSc (Hons) in Government and International Studies programme is intended to provide a programme of study which will give students a firm grasp of the different areas of political science. These cover political sociology (including political institutions, political culture and political behaviour), government and public policy-making, international relations and political economy, political theory and political thought, and political methodology.
In geographical terms the programme focuses on the politics of Hong Kong, mainland China, and the Asia Pacific region, on the basis that it is essential to give Hong Kong students a thorough understanding of their own political environment. The programme seeks to stimulate the students' interest, and to sharpen their awareness by incorporating a systematic comparative and international dimension, drawing both on the China Studies and European Studies programmes.
The specific aims of the programme are:
- To provide students with a solid foundation in the core areas of political science;
- To introduce students to the various methods of political study;
- To increase students' understanding of the politics of Hong Kong, mainland China, and the Asia Pacific region; and
- To enable students to engage in the comparative study of different cultural and political systems, with an emphasis on China and Europe.
| The structure of the curriculum is as follows: | |
|---|---|
| Major Courses | 60 units |
| Complementary Studies Courses | 36 units |
| 96 units |
1. Major Courses (60 units) The programme of BSocSc (Hons) in Government and International Studies provides a curriculum of 60 units progressing from introductory to advanced courses over a three-year period. The curriculum culminates in the Honours Project which will enable the student to complete a significant, independent work.
2. Complementary Studies Courses (36 units) Complementary Studies courses enable students to acquire an understanding of a lively feeling for values, so that they are better able to cope with the challenges of the complex socio-economic, cultural, religious and political aspects of life in the modern world.