Course Code
GEJC1020
Introduction
Designed from a sociological perspective, but specifically for students without sociological background or much background knowledge about Hong Kong, this course shall guide them through the journey of Hong Kong and its people so far. It will pick up popular images about Hong Kong, such as "a laissez-faire economic miracle", "the safest place in the world", or "the land of opportunity", evaluating their validities or tracing their origins and implications. Selected contemporary issues arising from the city’s sustainable development will also be discussed, such as migration, inequality, and affordable housing.
(Not for students who have taken SOCI1201, 2104 or UGEC2865.)