1. A 5000 Year-old Civilisation （五千年的文化）

2. Descendants of the Dragon （龙的传人）

3. The Middle Kingdom （中国）

5. What shapes Chinese culture and society today?

6. Is China shaped by its geography? Or …

7. How did the Chinese leaders rule a population of 1.6 bn?

8. What are the challenges of governing China?

9. How sustainable is China’s economic development?

10. What does a rising China mean to the world?

11. We explore these issues in … H2 China Studies in English

12. An interdisciplinary subject focusing on … Geopolitical Economic … aspects of China since 1978 Socio-cultural

13. What can China Studies OFFER me?

14. China Studies enables you to.. Gain a broad exposure to key issues related to the development of contemporary China Deepen your understanding of the Chinese, their culture and ways of thinking Develop an awareness and appreciation of diversity among the people and regions of China

15. China Studies enables you to.. Appreciate the geopolitical and economic implications of China’s rise as a regional and global player Develop an understanding of the social and environmental implications of China’s development

16. China Studies enables you to.. Develop skills in evaluating diverse perspectives on China and arrive at an informed judgment of issues Develop independent study skills in order to pursue a topic of interest related to China

17. So what would you be doing during China Studies lessons?

18. China Studies lessons will be DIFFERENT. HOW? You will be ASKING QUESTIONS You will be DEBATING and CONSTRUCTING ARGUMENTS You will be EVALUATING different sources You will be ASSUMING ROLES and MAKING DECISIONS

19. China Studies lessons will be DIFFERENT. HOW? You will be participating in: Class seminars Study tour

20. What is the examination format? Paper 1: Case Study Paper 2: Essay Questions Paper 3: Independent Study

21. Paper 1 Case Study 20% 1hr 30 mins 4 compulsory structured questions Requires interpretation, analysis and evaluation of given sources

22. Paper 2 Essay Questions 50% 2hr 15 mins 1 compulsory essay question and 2 others of your choice

23. Independent Study 30% 2000 - 2500 words research essay 6 months (Year 2 / Mar - Sep)

24. Further Education Opportunities First degree, e.g. Bachelor of Arts (Hons) – Chinese Studies (Oxford / Cambridge / University of New South Wales / University of Hong Kong / NTU / NUS etc) – East Asian Studies (Harvard / Princeton / Cornell / UC Berkeley / University of Western Australia etc)

25. Further Education Opportunities Double degree – East Asian Studies and Law/ Business (Yale / UC Berkeley / UWA etc) Postgraduate degree – Master of Arts (Chinese Studies / Contemporary China / East Asian Studies) – Master of Studies (Chinese Studies) – Master of Philosophy (Modern Chinese Studies)

26. Career Opportunities A special knowledge of China provides advantages and possible career opportunities in: – Academia and education – Administration and management – Diplomatic work – International finance and commerce – Law – Media and journalism

27. Who can offer China Studies? Any one with an interest in contemporary China and a B3 in GCE ‘O’ Level English Language (or equivalent)

28. Contact Persons China Studies in English Unit (Arts Department) Mr Chris Ho(chrisho@hci.edu.sg) Ms Claire Tan(claire@hci.edu.sg) Mr Teh Chee Siong (tehcs@hci.edu.sg)

29. FAQ Can I offer H1 China Studies in English? – No. We do not offer H1 China Studies in English at HCI. Is competence in Chinese Language necessary? – No. The subject is taught in English Language. Why is a B3 grade in English Language set as a pre-requisite? – The independent study is a rigorous component which necessitates a good command of English Language.

30. So are you beginning to feel this subject is for YOU?

31. The Exploration Begins…

32. Thank you Q&A