Prerequisite:
GLAS2001. Research methods in Global and Area Studies; plus one XXXX2002 of
the core language courses listed in the GLAS syllabus (or JAPN2099) or equivalent
Co-requisite:
Nil
Description
Core Course
In this course, an experienced faculty member(s) will lead students on a supervised two-week educational field trip to a country in one of the following regions: Africa, North America, Latin America, Europe, Russia, Northeast Asia, Central Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Arab World. Participants will observe and study topics related to the field trip sites. Leading up to the field trip, students must participate in the intensive preparation that will take place in Hong Kong. After their return, students will be required to complete a written report of about 3,000 words based on the experience and knowledge they have acquired during the field trip.
This course is open to students who have successfully completed year 2. Priority will be given to Major students. Non-permissible combination: AFRI4001, AMER2021, ARAB2023, EUST2020, ITAL3010, SINO3004 or SPAN2031 [Note to students admitted in 2023-24 and before: Students who have successfully completed “AFRI4001. Field trip to an African country”, “AMER2021. On the road again: Field trip in American Studies”, “ARAB2023. Field trip to an Arab country”, “EUST2020. European Studies in Europe”, “ITAL3010. Field trip to Italy”, “SINO3004. City and countryside in China” or “SPAN2031. Field trip to a Spanish-speaking country” are not allowed to take this course. For those who have not yet done so, they can take GLAS3112 to fulfil the relevant requirement in the academic year 2024-25 and thereafter.]
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