For students admitted in 2010-2011

The University of Hong Kong

The University of Hong KongDEPARTMENT OF POLITICS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONRoom 622, Wong Chuang Lai Wah Building, Meng Wah ComplexTel: 2859 2393 Fax: 2858 3550Website: http://ppa.hku.hk

Dept. of Politics and Public AdministrationUndergraduate Handbook

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Department of Politics and Public Administration 2

Vision and Mission 2

Major honors, prizes, and scholarships achieved by staff members 2and students in 2009-�0

Major events organized/ co-organized by the Department in 2009-�0 5

Why Government and Laws? 10

Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws) [BSocSc(GL)] 11

Major (Double Major) and Minor in PPA 14

Second major/ minor: Global Studies (GS) 18

Undergraduate Courses Offered in 2010-11 22

Staff 31

Essay Writing: Points to Note 33

Plagiarism 36

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Department of Politics and Public AdministrationThe Department of Politics and Public Administration is a founding department of the Faculty of Social Sciences. The teaching of politics and public administration in the University of Hong Kong can be traced back to the beginning of the last century in 1913, soon after the University was established. The first political science course was offered in �9�5. The University planned to set up an academic unit modeled after the London School of Economics and Political Science in �937. This led to the creation of the Department of Economics and Political Science from which the Department of Political Science emerged in �970. In September �993, the department was renamed the Department of Politics and Public Administration to better reflect its long-standing commitment to teaching and research in both political science and public administration.

Vision and MissionThe Department seeks to become a premier department of politics and public administration in teaching, research and service in the region, by providing the best possible teaching and learning; producing research of the highest international standard, promoting the study and understanding of the subject and serving the local, national, and international community with our expertise and knowledge.

Major honors, prizes, and scholarships achieved by staff members and students in 2009-10:Staff membersDr. Injoo Sohn has been awarded of General Research Fund (GRF) of HK$ 672,000 for project “The Genesis and Design of China-centered Regional Institutions in the Developing World”.

Dr. Elaine Chan has been awarded of General Research Fund (GRF) of HK$ 282,480 for project “Social Cohesion and New Forms of Association and Participation in Hong Kong”.

Dr. Helen Liu has been awarded of Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research of HK$ �20,000 for project “An Investigation of Relationships Between Open Source Communities and Public Participation”.

Dr X Yan has been awarded of Small Project Funding of HK$ 80,000 for project “United Front under Market Reforms: The Political Consultative Conference in Post-Mao Chinese Politics”.

Dr Danny Lam has been awarded of Seed Funding Programme for Basic Research of HK$ 6�,000 for project “Institutional Nesting and Robustness in Common-Pool Resource Management:A Comparative Study of Irrigation Institutions in Nepal and Taiwan”.

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Students2010 Asia-America Institute in Transnational Law ScholarshipUniversity of Hong Kong World Wide Scholarship for summer exchange• Lee Hoi Ning

Best Oralist, Basic Law Mooting Competition• Choy Yuet Yee

Best Debater, Nine-University Championship of mandarin debateBest Debater, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Putonghua Debate ChampionshipGuoshi Scholarship Campaign 2009• Li Jia

Best debater, The 7th Liberal Cup (UST vs HKU), 立法保障最低工資對香港弊多於利• Leung Ming Lim Marilyn

Champion, Basic Law Mooting Competition • Choy Yuet Yee• Queenie Ho Pui Yue

Dean's Honours List in 2009• Cheung Shun Yan Olivia

HKU Foundation Scholarship for Outstanding International Students• Antono Genevieve • Cho Sungshik

HKU Foundation Scholarships for Outstanding students• Choksuwanlert Rattikan• Chow Cheuk Wing• Ho Lo Laam• Huen Ka Ki• Kwok Yee Saturnia• Lam Kwok Hang• Lau Hoi Ching• So Tsz Tung• Wong Yuk Kwan

Mok Kon San Donor Scholarship• Ng Cheuk Yin

Sir Edward Youde Memorial ScholarshipHang Seng Bank ScholarshipK.K. Ho ScholarshipJMSC Young Journalist Scholarship• Yap Kah Yan Sheena

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Global Citizenship Exchange Studies ScholarshipSerena Yang Award for Overseas Social Innovation Internship• Liu Tong

K.K. Ho PrizeSerena Yang Award• Chan Pui Ki

Certificate of Appreciation, CEDARS, University of Hong Kong, 2010 Certificate of Appreciation, English Schools Foundation, 2010 Dean’s Honor List 2009Professor Lee Kin Hung & Mr. Vincent Fan Scholarship, University of Hong Kong, 2010Rosita King Ho Foundation Scholarship, University of Hong Kong, 2009-2010 and 2008-2009 Serena Yang Award• Heinonen Timo Henrik

Serena Yang Award World Wide Exchange Scholarship• He Yang

The Providence Foundation Outward Bound Training Awards 09-10• YUEN Chun Kit

Li & Fung Scholarship• Yee Jane Wai Ting

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Major events organized /co-organized by the Department in 2009/10Public Forums / Public Lectures*Date: 8 May 20�0

Topic: Symposium on Governance and Civic Engagement in the Asia-Pacific Region (Workshop co-organized by the Centre for Civil Society and Governance; and Public Administration and Development)Speakers: Prof. Jan Erik-Lane

Freiburg University, Germany Prof. Brian Head University of Queensland, Australia Prof. Pan Suk Kim Yonsei University, South Korea Dr. Peter T.Y. Cheung HKU Dr. Baogang He Deakin University, Australia Dr. Willy McCourt University of Manchester, UK Prof. Mark Turner University of Canberra, Australia

*Date: �5 April 20�0 Topic: Demographic Change and the future of American Politics (Jointly organized with School of Modern Languages and Cultures, Faculty of Arts)Speakers: Mr. David Frum

Author/Columnist and former Resident Fellow at American Enterprise Institute Dr. Ruy Teixeira The Center for American Progress and the Century Foundation

Moderator: Prof. James Tang HKU

*Date: 30 March 20�0Topic: Democracy and Government Reform in China (中國的基層民主與政府改革)Speaker: Dr. Zhao Shukai 趙樹凱博士

中國國務院發展研究中心高級研究員 中國發展研究基金會副秘書長 中共中央政治局第36次集體學習主講人

*Date: �8 March 20�0Topic: Public Lecture: “Sixty is the New Forty” (or is it?): Reflections on the Health of the Chinese Body PoliticSpeaker: Professor Elizabeth J. Perry

Harvard University

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*Date: �9 October 2009Topic: Policy Address Forum 2009 施政報告論壇 (Jointly organized with Politics and Public Administration Association SSS HKUSU)Speakers: Dr. Law Chi Kwong

HKU Mr. Charles Mok Nai-kwong Professional Commons Ms. Christine Fang Meng-sang HK Council of Social Services Dr. Fernando-Cheung Chiu-hung HK Polytechnic University Mr. Lau Yui Siu Commentator

*Date: 5 September 2009Topic: Public Lecture: US – China Relations under the Obama AdministrationSpeaker: Prof. G. John Ikenberry

Princeton University

*Date: 22 May 2009Topic: Public Lecture on Interdisciplinarity and Law: The Politics of Judicial ReviewSpeaker: Professor Barry Friedman

New York University

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Guest Seminars*Date: �� June 20�0

Topic: The Rise of China: US and Canadian PerspectivesSpeakers: Prof. Paul Evans

University of British Columbia, Canada Prof. Robert G Sutter Georgetown University, USA

*Date: �4 May 20�0Topic: Just Bridges, No Boundaries: The Nature of the Study of Public Administration Speakers: Prof. Jos C.N. Raadschelders

University of Oklahoma

*Date: �0 May 20�0Topic: Statecraft in the South: Understanding Policy Success in Developing Countries Speaker: Dr. William McCourt University of Manchester, UK

*Date: 29 March 20�0Topic: Adam Smith’s Moral Economy Speaker: Prof. Christopher J. Berry FRSE

University of Glasgow

*Date: 5 March 20�0Topic: Human Security and Development: International Entitlement Rights and Obligations Speaker: Dr. Brendan Howe

Ewha Womans Univesity, Korea

*Date: 2 February 20�0Topic: China’s Governance and Control over News media and the Internet 中國內地新聞和互聯網管理現況 Speaker: Mr. Zhou Hucheng 周虎城

中共廣東省委機關報《南方日報》 理論評論部助理主任、評論員、資深編輯

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*Date: 23 November 2009Topic: Why are East Asian States not Balancing Against a Rising China?Speaker: Prof. Steve Chan

University of Colorado, USA

*Date: �9 November 2009Topic: Art of Democracy: an Interdisciplinary Approach for Scholars to Engage CommunitiesSpeaker: Dr. Shawn Erik Schooley

Auburn University

*Date: 25 September 2009Topic: 602 and One Dead: Global Poverty and the Implication Dilemma of the Principle of ContributionSpeaker: Dr. Gerhard Øverland

University of Melbourne

*Date: 24 September 2009Topic: Transcending New Public Management – Perspectives, Trends and Challenges Speaker: Prof. Tom Christensen

University of Oslo

*Date: 4 September 2009Topic: Workshop: China, U.S. and the Challenge of Regional Governance in AsiaSpeaker: Prof. G. John Ikenberry

Princeton University

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*Date: 29-30 June 2009Topic: Workshop on “Policy Coordination in Three Chinese Cities”Speakers: Prof. John P. Burns HKU Prof. Guy B. Peters University of Pittsburgh

Prof. Zhou Zhiren Peking University Dr. Lam Wai-Fung HKU Dr. Wang Xiaoqi HKU

*Date: 30 May 2009Topic: Progress report on Charting Civil Society in Hong Kong 20�0: the Social Service Sector (Workshop on Charting Civil Society in Hong Kong 2010 The social Service Sector, Jointly organized with Centre for Civil Society and Governance)Speakers: Prof. Joseph Chan

HKU Dr. Elaine Chan HKU Dr. Danny Lam HKU Dr. Eliza Lee HKU

Topic: Mapping the Indiana Nonprofit Sector: Scope, Dimensions, and Approaches Speaker: Prof. Barry Friedman

New York University

*Date: 20 May 2009Topic: Public Opinion and the Court Speaker: Professor Kirsten GrØnbjerg

Indiana University

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WHY GOVERNMENT AND LAWS?The Great Philosopher Aristotle called Politics the “master science”, perhaps because it is a critical force shaping the community in which we live.

With the change of sovereighty over Hong Kong, the development of the political system, and with an increasingly globalised world, a knowledge of Politics and Public Administration is perhaps more important than ever. Studying public and international affairs helps one to develop independent thinking and enhance analytical skills; increase awareness and understanding of public affairs; develop theoretically and practically informed knowledge and skills necessary for working in public/ private sectors.

The legal and constitutional system is closely associated with the political system. Law and politics are in many ways inter-related. By studying them together, students could apply inter-disciplinary approaches and multiple perspectives in understanding complex legal and political issues in Hong Kong and the world-at-large. Studying law not only enables students to pursue a career as solicitors or barristers, but also facilitate those who want to work in the public and private sectors, for substantial legal knowledge is highly valued by employers, mainly because of the reputable analytical and problem-solving skills possessed by legally-educated persons.

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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws) [BSocSc(GL)]Coordinators: Dr Lam Waiman, Dr Uwe Steinhoff (PPA)

Mr. Benny Tai (LAW)

The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws) programme, jointly offered by the Department of Politics and Public Administration and the Department of Law at the University of Hong Kong, has been on offer since �999. The programme is designed to provide students with the necessary academic and professional training in the disciplines of government and law.

Satisfactory completion of the 3-year programme leads to the award of the Bachelor of Social Sciences (Government and Laws) degree. At this point, students may exit from the programme if they wish. Alternatively, students may undertake additional years of studies in Law to obtain the Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree or opt for advanced studies in Politics and Public Administration upon receiving the Bachelor of Social Sciences degree. The extra years of studies in Law will involve some level of self-financing.

Curriculum requirement:

(I) Introductory courses

I a) Language studies coursesCAES�90� & CAES�602 (6 credits)CSSC�00� or CUND0002 or CUND0003 (3 credits)

I b) Common Core courses Two 6-credit Common Core courses (�2 credits)

I c) PPA coursesPOLI�003 (in semester I or II) (6 credits)POLI�002 (in semester I or II) (6 credits)

I d) One course from the following core departments Geography, Psychology, Social Work and Social Administration, Sociology (6 credits)

I e) Course offered by the Department of Philosophy PHIL�005 (6 credits)

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(II) Advanced coursesII a) Faculty of Social Sciences courses

To complete one of the following courses or �2 credits of exchange study or overseas summer programme approved by the Faculty. FOSS00�8* or FOSS00�9* or FOSS0020 (�2 credits)

*Pre-requisite: FOSS�004

II b) PPA coursesCandidates are required to complete a minimum of 54 credits of Advanced PPA courses.

Candidates may wish to concentrate in a specialist stream by completing 24 credits (out of the 54 credits) of advanced courses in a designated stream: Comparative Politic, International Politics, Political Theory, or Public Administration.

II b i) Compulsory: 12 credits(�) in Semester III or IV: POLI0062 (6 credits)(2) in Semester III to VI: one of the following courses: (6 credits)POLI0005 or POLI00�0 or POLI00�5 or POLI0067 or POLI0079

II b ii) Electives: a minimum of 42 credits of PPA courses

II c) Law courses: 90 credits II c i) Compulsory: 72 credits

Semesters I and II:LLAW�00� & LLAW�002 & LLAW�008 & LLAW�0�3 (24 credits)

Semesters III and IV:LLAW�005 & LLAW�006 & LLAW�009 & LLAW200� & LLAW20�7 & LLAW3093 (36 credits)

Semesters V and VI:LLAW2003 & LLAW2004 (�2 credits)

II c ii) Electives: 18 credits of Law courses (�8 credits)

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Semester 1 to 2: PPA courses: POLI1003 and POLI1002 Law courses: LLAW1001, LLAW1002, LLAW1008 and LLAW1013Language courses: CAES1901 & CAES1602 & [CSSC1001 or CUND0002 or CUND0003]Common Core courses: Two 6-credit coursesPhilosophy course: PHIL1005One introductory course from the Faculty Core departments

Semesters 3 to 6 / Summer Semester:Social Sciences courses (exchange study or overseas summer courses):FOSS0018* or FOSS0019* or FOSS0020 [*Pre-requisite FOSS1004]

Semesters 3 to 4: PPA courses: (compulsory)POLI0062Law courses: LLAW1005, LLAW1006, LLAW1009, LLAW2001, LLAW 2017, LLAW3093

Semesters 3 to 6:POLI0005 or POLI0010 or POLI0015 or POLI0067 or POLI0079,+ 24 credits of sen io r l eve l PPA cou rses i n a chosen specialist stream + another 24 credits of PPA advanced electivesSemesters 5 to 6:LLAW2003 & LLAW2004 plus 18 credits of electives

Semesters 3 to 6:POLI0005 or POLI0010 or POLI0015 or POLI0067 or POLI0079, + 48 credits of advanced PPA electives Semesters 5 to 6:LLAW2003 & LLAW2004 plus 18 credits of electives

Curriculum requirement for BSocSc(Gov’t and Laws)

Entry to HKU for BSocSc (Govt&Laws)

To concentrate in aspecialist stream in PPA?YES NO

Semesters 7 to 8: PPA courses: 6 credits of advanced electivesLaw courses: LLAW2009, LLAW2012, LLAW 3001,

LLAW3096 plus 36-39 credits of electives

G&L Major with a specialist stream G&L Major

Semesters 9 to 10: PPA courses: 6 credits of advanced electivesLaw courses: 51-54 credits of electives

Bachelor of Laws

other post-graduate

studies

career development

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Major or Minor in PPAPolitics and Public Administration

I. Candidates who wish to major in Politics and Public Administration (PPA) must complete

a) the following compulsory courses:

- in semester I or II: POLI�003 Making sense of politics (6 credits) (pre-requisite for majors)

- in semester III or IV: POLI0062 Political analysis (6 credits)- in semesters III to VI: one of the following courses:

POLI0005. Capitalism and social justice (6 credits)POLI00�0. Democracy and its critics (6 credits)POLI00�5. Ethics and public affairs (6 credits)POLI0067. Liberalism and its limits (6 credits)POLI0079. Global justice (6 credits)

b) he following major options are available for choice:

i) standard PPA major: - fulfill requirement in a), and- take at least 42 credits of advanced PPA courses

ii) PPA major with a specialist stream:- fulfill requirement in a), and- take 24 credits of advanced PPA courses in a chosen specialist stream, and take another �8 credits of advanced PPA courses- the specialist streams of PPA are:• Comparative Politics• International Politics• Political Theory• Public Administration

(Courses affiliated to individual specialist streams are listed on P.16-17)

II. Candidates who wish to minor in Politics and Public Administration (PPA) must complete the pre-requisite course POLI�003 and at least 30 credits of advanced courses in this department as specified in the syllabus.

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Standard PPA Major

Requirements for PPA Majors

Entry to HKU for BSocSc

To take PPA asmajor / minor?

Semester 1 or 2: Pre-requisite: POLI 1003 Making sense of politics

Semester 1 or 2: POLI1003 Making sense of politics ORPOLI1002 Fundamentals of PA

To concentrate in aspecialist stream ?

PPA Major with a specialist stream

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YES NO

YESSemesters 3 to 4: Compulsory: POLI0062 Political analysis Semesters 3 to 6Required: 1. one of the following -POLI0005 Capitalism and social justice POLI0010 Democracy and its critics POLI0015 Ethics and public affairs POLI0067 Liberalism and its limitsPOLI0079 Global justice 2. at least 24 credits of courses in a chosen specialist stream3. at least another 18 credits of advanced PPA courses

Semesters 3 to 4: Compulsory: POLI0062 Political analysis Semesters 3 to 6Required: 1. one of the following -POLI0005 Capitalism and social justice POLI0010 Democracy and its critics POLI0015 Ethics and public affairs POLI0067 Liberalism and its limitsPOLI0079 Global justice2. at least 42 credits of advanced PPA courses

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III. Course affiliated to respective specialist streams:

Comparative Politics (coordinator: Dr. Lam Waiman)Course code Course titlePOLI 0006 China and Hong Kong: the politics of transitionPOLI 0009 Comparative politicsPOLI 00�� Development and underdevelopmentPOLI 00�3 Elections and representative democracyPOLI 00�8 The Japanese way of politicsPOLI 0020 Hong Kong politicsPOLI 0022 Governing ChinaPOLI 0023 Issues in contemporary Chinese politicsPOLI 003� Politics of economic reform in ChinaPOLI 0033 Problems of the Third WorldPOLI 0044 American democracyPOLI 0050 Women and politicsPOLI 006� Hong Kong and South ChinaPOLI 0073 Religion and global politicsPOLI 0075 Law and politics of constitutionsPOLI 0077 A special topic in comparative politicsPOLI 0093 Understanding social protestPOLI 0094 Political participation: why and how?

International Politics (coordinator: Prof. James Tang)Course code Course titlePOLI 00�2 East Asian political economyPOLI 00�6 Gender and developmentPOLI 00�7 Government and businessPOLI 00�9 Hong Kong and the worldPOLI 0033 Problems of the Third WorldPOLI 0047 United States foreign policyPOLI 0052 International relations of East Asia EconomyPOLI 0059 China and the worldPOLI 0073 Religion and global politicsPOLI 0074 International relations of Southeast AsiaPOLI 0076 A special topic in international politicsPOLI 0078 Humanity in globalizationPOLI 0079 Global justicePOLI 0080 Global political economyPOLI 008� Workshop in Global StudiesPOLI 0082 International institutions in world politicsPOLI 0083 On warPOLI 0087 * Globalization and world orderPOLI 0088 Human security in global context

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POLI 0089 Global Studies internshipPOLI 0099 Perspectives and practice in world politics*core course – students wish to concentrate in this specialist stream must take this course.

Political Theory (coordinator: Prof. Joseph C. W. Chan)Course code Course titlePOLI 0002 A special topic in political theoryPOLI 0005 Capitalism and social justicePOLI 00�0 Democracy and its criticsPOLI 00�3 Elections and representative democracyPOLI 00�5 Ethics and public affairsPOLI 005� Issues in Chinese political philosophyPOLI 0067 Liberalism and its limitsPOLI 0079 Global justicePOLI 0084 Comparative just war theoryPOLI 009� History of western political thoughtPOLI 0096 Citizenship, culture and communityPOLI 0097 Modernity and globalization

Public Administration (coordinator: Dr Peter T. Y. Cheung)Course code Course titlePOLI 0004 Bureaucracy and the publicPOLI 0024 Issues in public administrationPOLI 0025 Managerial skills in public organizationsPOLI 0027 Public policy-making: theories and applicationPOLI 0034 Public administration in ChinaPOLI 0035 Public administration in Hong KongPOLI 0037 Managing people in public organizationsPOLI 0038 Public policy and democracyPOLI 0039 Public policy analysisPOLI 0040 Public sector managementPOLI 0060 Public financial managementPOLI 0063 Performance and accountability in the public sector POLI 0065 Public organization and managementPOLI 0069 Public policy, politics and social changePOLI 0070 Language and advice in PPAPOLI 0072 Normative theory of public administrationPOLI 0085 Globalization and healthcare policyPOLI 0086 Leadership skills in public administrationPOLI 0095 Civil society and governancePOLI 0098 Nonprofit managementStudents intend to specialize in Public Administration are strongly recommended to take POLI�002 Fundamentals of public administration in their junior year.

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Second major/minor: Global Studies (GS)Coordinator: Dr Injoo Sohn I. Objectives"Radical interdependence is the state of the world today". Such comments merit close consideration by students and scholars of politics as interdependence is more than a characteristic of national-state actors, it is a heuristic for politically conscious living. Consciousness of interdependence is key to sustaining Hong Kong’s status as Asia’s World City, a long-term objective of the Hong Kong SAR Government. In line with our World City status, our Global Studies program is built to nurture student talents so that they may become fluent in the language of globalization and be globally competent, or having the ability to recognize and exploit the interconnections between the cultural, political, and economic forces transforming individuals and organizations in many areas of the world. It is well recognized that today’s employers of university graduates expect their employees to have not only local knowledge, but also national and international perspectives. This Global Studies programme teaches students, through research and problem-led teaching, to examine how globalization impacts our world economically, politically, and spatially, and explores how individuals and communities respond to these challenges. The analytical and communicative competencies, plus the inter-cultural communication and research skills acquired by graduates of this programme, enable students to develop a promising career in both the private and public sectors.II. Programme structure

Programme Component Major Credits Minor CreditsPre-requisites 6 6Core Courses �8 �2Electives 36 �8

A) Pre-requisite requirementCandidates who major or minor in this programme must complete one of the following introductory courses (6 credits):POLI�002. Fundamentals of public administration (6 credits)ORPOLI�003. Making sense of politics (6 credits)

B) Core courses (major: 18 credits; minor: 12 credits)Candidates who major in this programme must complete three courses (6 credits each, total �8 credits), and candidates who minor must complete two courses (total 12 credits), from the following list. Once the core requirements are filled, other courses from these lists may be taken to fulfill the elective requirement:

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POLI0078. Humanity in globalization (6 credits)POLI0079. Global justice (6 credits)POLI0080. Global political economy (6 credits)POLI0087. Globalization and world order (6 credits)

C) Elective courses (major: 36 credits; minor: 18 credits)Candidates who major in this programme must complete at least 6 elective courses from the course list below and no more than three from any single department or unit. Candidates who minor in this programme must complete at least 3 elective courses from the course list below and only one from any single department or unit. The following courses are grouped by subject areas. Students are advised to select one stream of study in which to specialize.

(i) Globalization and Sustainable DevelopmentStudents enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand the dynamics of economic globalization. Students completing this stream will gain a general appreciation for the features and mechanisms of cross-border economic interactions, as well as a specific understanding of the social and environmental impacts of globalization on development. Those students interested in this stream may find career opportunities in multinational corporations and international development agencies appealing. BUSI0044. International business (6 credits)ECON050�. Economic development (6 credits) GEOG20�3. Sustainable development (6 credits)GEOG2030. Global development (6 credits)GEOG3405. Sustainable urban transport (6 credits)GEOG3406. Managing cities for sustainable development(6 credits)GEOG3407. Locational changes of global economic activities (6 credits)POLI0005. Capitalism and social justice (6 credits)POLI00�7. Government and business (6 credits) POLI008�. Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits)POLI0089. Global Studies internship (�2 credits)SOCI0009. Economic development and social change (6 credits)

(ii) Global Governance and SecurityStudents enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand the role of globalization as a force of destabilization and destruction, as well as reconstruction and renaissance. Students completing this stream will be familiar with the role that war, crime, political disruption, and economic instability each play in the history and contemporary patterns of globalization. Those students interested in this stream may find career opportunities in risk-analysis, peacekeeping operations, and state-military organizations appealingGEOG2�09. Changing population structure in modern society (6 credits)GEOG3208. Principles of environmental management (6 credits)

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GEOG34�5. Transnational migration and multi-cultural societies (6 credits)HIST2039. War and peace: conflicts and conflict resolutions since �945 (6 credits)LLAW309�. Ethnicity, human rights, & democracy (6 credits)POLI00�0. Democracy and its critics (6 credits)POLI0033. Problems of the Third World (6 credits) POLI008�. Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits)POLI0082. International institutions in world politics (6 credits)POLI0083. On war (6 credits)POLI0084. Comparative just war theory (6 credits)POLI0088. Human security in the global context (6 credits)POLI0089. Global Studies internship (�2 credits)POLI0099. Perspectives and practice in world politics (6 credits)SOCI0076. Globalization and crime (6 credits)

(iii) Globalization, Society, and CultureStudents enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand the impact of globalization on groups, large and small. Students completing this stream will be familiar with the multiple ways that global forces shape and re-shape the lives of individuals and cultures, from consumer preferences to religious affiliations. Those students interested in this stream may find career opportunities in socially conscious NGO's particularly appealing. CLIT2050. Globalization and culture (6 credits)GEOG2056. Tourism and the shrinking world (6 credits)GEOG2096. Human impacts on ecosystems (6 credits)GEOG3206. Modern environmentalism: society-environment relations (6 credits)GEOG32��. Climate change and social responses (6 credits)GEOG3408. People, society and the internet (6 credits) POLI00�6. Gender and development (6 credits)POLI0073. Religion and global politics (6 credits)POLI008�. Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits)POLI0085. Globalization and health care policy (6 credits)POLI0089. Global Studies internship (�2 credits)POLI0093. Understanding social protest (6 credits)SOCI0002. Class, wealth and poverty (6 credits)SOCI006�. Lifestyles and religious practices (6 credits)

(iv) Globalization and AsiaStudents enrolled in this stream of study will come to understand the consequences of globalization for East Asia’s political, economic, social, cultural, ecological, and security development. Students completing this stream will be familiar with major dilemmas and various strategies for coping with the forces of globalization in the region. Those students interested in this stream

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may find career opportunities in think tanks and international organizations concerned with East Asia appealing.ECON060�. Economic development of China (6 credits)ECON0602. Foreign trade and investment in China (6 credits) FINA0501. Asian financial institutions (6 credits)GEOG2�0�. Globalizing China I: resources, politics, and population (6 credits)GEOG3�02. China: environment and sustainable development (6 credits)GEOG3�03. Globalizing China II: economy, society, and regional development (6 credits)POLI00�2. East Asian political economy (6 credits)POLI00�9. Hong Kong and the world (6 credits) POLI0022. Governing China (6 credits)POLI0052. International relations of East Asia (6 credits) POLI0059. China and the world (6 credits)POLI006�. Hong Kong and South China: the political economy of regional development and cooperation (6 credits)POLI0074. International relations of Southeast Asia (6 credits)POLI008�. Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits)POLI0089. Global Studies internship (�2 credits)SOCI0003. Contemporary Chinese society (6 credits)

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UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OFFERED IN 2010-11Unless otherwise specified, the final grading for each course will be determined by performance in the examination and assessment of coursework in a ratio to be announced by individual course instructors at the beginning of each semester. The weighting of examination ranges from 40-60% of total course assessment. Except POLI0046 and POLI0089, all PPA courses are of 6 credits each.

COURSES �ST SEMESTER 2ND SEMESTER SUMMER SEMESTERPOLI000� 3

POLI0002 3

POLI0005 3

POLI00�0 3

POLI00�5 3

POLI00�9 3

POLI0020 3

POLI0022 3

POLI0025 3

POLI0033 3

POLI0035 3

POLI0037 3

POLI0046 IT IS A FULL YEAR COURSE POLI0047 3

POLI0052 3

POLI0059 3

POLI0062 3

POLI0064 3

POLI0075 3

POLI0077 3

POLI0078 3

POLI0079 3

POLI0080 3

POLI008� 3

POLI0087 3

POLI0089 3

POLI0092 3 3

POLI0094 3

POLI0098 3

POLI�002 3

POLI�003 3 3

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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Introductory Courses

POLI1002. Fundamentals of public administration (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Helen LiuThis is an introductory course to the study of Public Administration. It seeks to introduce students to fundamental concepts and theories in the discipline. Main themes that will be examined include the traditions, core functions and processes, as well as the politics and accountability of public administration.

POLI1003. Making sense of politics (6 credits)Lecturers: Dr. Yan Xiaojun (sem 2) / Dr. Lam Waiman (sem 1)It is an introductory course offered to students with no previous background in political science. It covers the basic concepts, institutions and processes that one would encounter in the study of politics. Emphasis will be placed on the application of concepts to current issues, including (but not restricted to) that of Hong Kong.

Advanced Courses

POLI0001. A special topic in political science: Social Contract (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Yvonne ChiuCourse description to be provided later.

POLI0002. A special topic in political theory: Human Rights and Cultural Differences (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Siegfried Van DuffelMany people think we have human rights. Others deny that such rights exist. How might we decide for or against either position? What, if anything, would count as proof? Another worry is the increasing number of human rights claims. Do we really have a human right to holiday with pay? Do children have a right to be loved by their parents? Questions such as these have been debated for many centuries. This course will review some of the most interesting answers that have been given. The focus will be on theories (e.g. Gewirth, Griffin) which closely associate rights with the nature of human beings. We shall examine whether the view of human nature at the basis of these theories is constrained by the culture in which they evolved. And if it is, will this allow us to make sense of the claim that human rights are not suitable for non-Western societies? In the course of this investigation, we shall discuss various specific rights (against poverty; free speech) and thorny issues (positive vs. negative rights – who has the duties to provide?).

POLI0005. Capitalism and social justice (6 credits)Lecturer: Prof. Joseph ChanThis course discusses the morality of capitalism with reference to such issues as

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exploitation, social justice and equality. Topics include the philosophical defence of free-market capitalism, egalitarian theories of social justice, Marxist critique of capitalism, the concept of exploitation, and welfare rights.

POLI0010. Democracy and its critics (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Siegfried Van DuffelThis course discusses basic and practical issues concerning the nature, justification, and limits of democracy. Topics include the concept and foundations of democracy, participatory democracy, the elitist challenge to democracy, Marxist critique of capitalist democracy, rational choice approaches to democracy, and others.

POLI0015. Ethics and public affairs (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Sara JordanThis course examines major public issues in contemporary societies from the perspectives of ethics and political theory. It aims to enhance students’ abilities to critically analyze controversial ethical issues in public affairs. Topics include the nature and methods of moral arguments, major approaches in ethics and political theory, and selected studies of current public issues in the fields of global ethics, market ethics, and political and administrative ethics.

POLI0019. Hong Kong and the world (6 credits)Lecturer: Mr. Alejandro T. ReyesHong Kong's international character has been vital to its prosperity and vitality. While Hong Kong's ‘foreign affairs portfolio’ is controlled by China, Hong Kong retains considerable autonomy in shaping its international destiny. What global course should Hong Kong leaders chart? This class will examine the Special Administrative Region's unique international status, its complex identity as a Chinese world city and its track record in facing the challenges and opportunities associated with today's highly interdependent global system.

POLI0020. Hong Kong politics (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Lam WaimanThis course focuses on the legal, political and institutional structure of the Hong Kong government. The political culture and attitudes of the Hong Kong people are discussed. Other topics include the Chief Executive, legislative politics, constitutional politics, public opinion, pressure groups, political parties, mass media, and Beijing's policy toward Hong Kong.

POLI0022. Governing China (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Wang XiaoqiThis course is an introduction to contemporary Chinese politics. The main objective is to understand the ideology, institutions and processes of the

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contemporary Chinese political system and explore the socio-economic consequences, achievements, and problems of Chinese socialism.

POLI0025. Managerial skills in public organizations (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Danny LamThis course focuses on the activities and functions of managers in public organizations. Emphasis is put on the environment and context within which public managers operate, and the various managerial skills and tools that are essential to effective public managers. Students are expected to acquire skills to manage conflicts, lead, manage resources, communicate, and make decisions in the context of public organizations. Reference is made to the experiences in various public or non-profit organizations in Hong Kong.

POLI0033. Problems of the Third World (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Alina SajedThis course explores the concept and dynamics of "development" through considering a range of concrete problems that have assumed primacy in the Third World today. Issues discussed will include ethnic conflict and displacement; poverty and inequality; foreign aid and neoliberal globalization; urbanization and environmental destruction; and civil society and democratization.

POLI0035. Public administration in Hong Kong (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Eliza LeePublic administration in Hong Kong has been going through a series of reform over the last decade or so. This course introduces students to the major issues confronting the bureaucracy, in particular its relationships to other actors in the political system and questions of accountability.

POLI0037. Managing people in public organizations (6 credits)Lecturer: Prof. John BurnsThe course examines the environment, institutions, processes and issues involved in the management of people in public organizations, particularly the Hong Kong government. Comparisons are made to the experience of managing people in public organizations overseas.

POLI0046. Thesis in politics or public administration (12 credits)The thesis will consist of an investigation into a relevant aspect of politics or public administration which must be chosen in consultation with the supervisor before July 1 in the year preceding the final examination. The thesis must be submitted before April � of the following year. Assessment: �00% coursework.Eligibility: 3rd year students majoring in PPA or 3rd year BSocSc(Government and Laws) students; achieving a cumulative GPA (cGPA) of 3.0 or above in the first and second year of study.

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POLI0047. United States foreign policy (6 credits)Lecturer: Prof. Ren YueHow does one make sense of the seeming "arrogance" of U.S. foreign policy? By enhancing student understanding of the causes and consequences of American international political choices, this course seeks to groom well-informed and objective critics of U.S. foreign policy. The course will examine the intellectual foundations associated with and the domestic political actors involved in U.S. international policy formulation and implementation. Students will then have the opportunity to apply this knowledge in a critical evaluation of some of the major international policy decisions made by the U.S. since WWII. The course will conclude with a discussion of the future of U.S. foreign policy, paying particular attention to the impact of the 9-�� attacks on the American world view.

POLI0052. International relations of East Asia (6 credits)Lecturer: Prof. Ren YueThis course helps students to have a better understanding of major trends and issues in international relations of East Asia. Instead of providing a comprehensive survey of the history, culture, and national policies of countries in the region, it mainly addresses four issues in the course: What are major trends in regional IR? What is the source of conflict in the region? What are the common interests that unite peoples and states of East Asia? How does the region organize itself? It explains dynamics and patterns of regional international relations in a broad geopolitical and geoeconomic context. Topics in discussion include major powers’ role in the region, the Korean Peninsula, the Taiwan Strait, ASEAN, Southeastern Asia and regional institution-building.

POLI0059. China and the world (6 credits)Lecturer: Prof. James TangChina’s place in the world has changed dramatically since the establishment of the People’s Republic of China in �949. How do we account for the transformation of the country’s position from being a Soviet ally challenging the West, to an independent radical revolutionary state, and then reform-minded country eager to join the international community? As communism collapsed elsewhere after the end of the Cold War China is becoming an emerging global power practising “socialism with Chinese characteristics”. How do we understand and analyze China’s relations with the rest of the world? This course examines China’s interaction with the rest of the world since �949, with reference on competing perspectives including power-political, economic inter-dependence and historical-cultural analysis. The course concludes with a critical assessment of China’s position in a globalizing world.

POLI0062. Political analysis (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Elaine ChanThis senior division course is designed for politics and public administration majors

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for whom it is compulsory. Based on classical texts in political science and public administration that illustrate the methods of our discipline, the course teaches the skills of political analysis. Students will examine topics such as political culture, bureaucracy, revolution, democracy, social capital, political system, public choice, war and peace, and so forth.

POLI0064/LLAW3080 Governance and law (6 credits)Lecturers: Dr. Eungkyoon Lee, Mr Benny Tai (Department of Law)This course seeks to understand why the state regulates certain activities and behaviour in society, what different forms of regulation exist, when and what kind of legal regulation is deemed necessary, how legal regulation is enforced, and checks balances against abuse in enforcement. This course is jointly taught by staff from the Department of Politics and Public Administration and the Department of Law. The main objective of the course is to explore the interface between the study of Politics and Law in understanding governance. Relevant case studies will be included for illustration and discussion. To take this course, student must have completed POLI�002 Fundamentals of public administration and LLAW2002/3093 Administrative law.

POLI0075/LLAW3142. Law and politics of constitutions (6 credits)Lecturers: Dr. Lam Waiman and Mr. Benny Tai (Department of Law)Almost all modern states are constitutional states in the sense that they, in one form or the other, have a constitution. A constitution is not only a legal document; it is also a political instrument.For what purpose was the constitution made; for what functions could it serve; and on which it can be sustained are questions that cannot be answered without considering the interaction between law and politics in the making, implementation and development of the constitution.This course applies an interdisciplinary approach and a comparative perspective to analyze intertwining issues of law and politics concerning constitutions like: constitutional interpretation theories, the roles of political parties, religion, judiciary and the public in the constitutional processes, and the significance of dialogue in constitutional deliberation.

POLI0077. A special topic in comparative politics: Salvation, Scourge or myth (6 credits)Lecturer: Prof. David SkidmoreCourse description to be provided later.

POLI0078. Humanity in globalization (6 credits)

Lecturer: Dr. Yvonne ChiuThe study of globalization occurs at differing levels of analysis. System level studies, for example, may focus on the interactions between states and multinational

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corporations. Population level studies focus on the impact that globalizing forces inflict upon distinct populations, variously defined as either small groups, threatened cultures, or prospering nations. The intent of this course is to introduce students to the study of globalization at the population level, with an explicit focus on small groups defined by a variety of characteristics such as age, race, ethnicity, language, or religious affiliation. Topics of study will include: domestic and international migration patterns; group-state interaction and resistance; globalization, identity formation and domestic welfare; patterns of consumption; and the impact of inter-state and global travel on domestic political expectations.

POLI0079. Global justice (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Uwe SteinhoffThis course provides an introduction into some of the main issues in the field of global justice, such as legitimacy and authority in international politics, self-determination, human rights, global distributive justice and the normative relations between the rich and the poor, the significance of borders, and immigrationEligibility: Students who have taken POLI007� are not allowed to take this course.

POLI0080. Global political economy (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Injoo SohnThis course explores the political dimensions of global economic relations. The objectives of this course are to give students a better appreciation of major problems and dilemmas of contemporary global economy and to provide a conceptual framework for addressing policy problems in the global economy. We begin by examining several contending perspectives on global political economy. The course then examines distinct issue areas: trade, finance, development, multinational corporations, North-South relations, regionalization, and globalization. Eligibility: Students who have taken POLI0058 are not allowed to take this course.

POLI0081. Workshop in Global Studies (6 credits)Lecturer: Mr. Alejandro T. ReyesThis course gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills gained in their global studies courses by engaging in interactive problem-solving exercises led by members of the community engaged in the process of creating globalization and/or protecting local identities. Through the use of interactive media, research-intensive teaching methods, and interactive, community-led lectures, students will gain knowledge of the nuances and contours of global issues. Students will produce joint position papers and debates on policy arenas discussed, taking into account their role as social innovators and global citizens.Assessment: �00% coursework.

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POLI0087. Globalization and world order (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Alina SajedThis is an introductory course on world politics. Taking an historical approach and using key theoretical perspectives, students will learn the dynamics of globalization and how global systems have evolved into their current forms. Some of the substantive issues studied in the course will include ethnic and religious conflicts, globalization, development, environment, energy security, and global governance. Through the perspectives and the historical traditions, students should be able to make judgment calls about both the direction that global affairs is taking and the direction that global affairs ought to take. Eligibility: Students who have taken POLI002�/FOSS00�3 are not allowed to take this course.

POLI0089. Global Studies internship (12 credits)Global Studies Internships seek to enhance students’ understanding and skills of managing development in a globalized world through conducting development projects coordinated by international development organizations and academic extension units. Students taking Global Studies Internships will explore the intersection of theoretical learning of Global Studies and development works in a globalized world. Students will be involved in the actual planning, management, and delivery of development projects that seek to empower local communities to cope with problems ranging from environment protection to disaster management, natural resource conservation to community building in developing countries.The Global Studies internship is comprised of two components. The first is a series of workshops and sessions, aiming at equipping students with knowledge about development issues, essential techniques for conducting development works and essential skills for working with international development agencies. The second is work placements in different international development organizations. Students will work closely with staff of host organizations for development projects. Global Studies Internship will take place during summer semester. On completion of the Global Studies Internship, students are required to give a presentation on what they have learned and achieved in the internships and to produce an extensive report critically reflecting upon their experiences after engaging in development works.Assessment: �00% coursework

Workshop assignments (20%)Placement performance (40%)Final report and presentation (40%)

POLI0092. Research internship in politics and public administration (6 credits)Students will have an opportunity to learn to do research as an intern in ongoing empirical research projects under a teacher’s supervision in the Department. The

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internship includes meeting individually with the supervisor, reading relevant theoretical and empirical articles, assisting in ongoing empirical research projects, and writing an internship report.Assessment: �00% coursework

POLI0094. Political participation: why and how? (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Yan XiaojunWhy and how do people participate in politics? What are the channels through which people make their voices heard and interests represented? Why does political participation take different forms in different countries? Why is participation important for democracy to sustain and non-democracies to change? This course will examine the dynamics and patterns of political participation in both democratic and non-democratic societies. Topics will cover voting & election, political party, representative institution, public opinion, civic organization, mass media, lobbying, interest group and informal politics in democratic societies as well as the modes, scope and impact of political participation under non-democratic regimes.

POLI0098. Nonprofit management (6 credits)Lecturer: Dr. Helen LiuThis course is designed to advance students’ understanding of the management and operation of organizations in the nonprofit sector. In particular, it examines issues unique to the governance and administration of nonprofits, including board management, fundraising, philanthropy, nonprofit accounting and reporting, leadership, and network management. Students will learn both the theories and practical techniques required for an effective manager in nonprofit organizations.

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Staff

Academic staff

Head of Department and Associate Professor (till 31 December 2010)Lam, Danny W. F. 林 維 峯 B.Soc.Sc., CUHK; Ph.D., Indiana

Chair of Politics and Public AdministrationBurns, John P. 卜 約 翰 B.A., St. Olaf College; M.A., Oxford and Columbia;

M.Phil., Ph.D., E. Asian Institute Cert., Columbia

ProfessorsChan, Joseph. C. W. 陳 祖 為 B.Soc.Sc., CUHK; M.Sc., London; D.Phil., OxfordTang, James T.H. 鄧 特 抗 B.A., HKU; M.Phil., Cambridge; Ph.D., London

Associate ProfessorsCheung, Peter T.Y. 張 贊 賢 B.Soc.Sc., CUHK; M.A., Indiana; Ph.D., WashingtonLee, Eliza W. Y. 李 詠 怡 B.Soc.Sc., CUHK; M.A., Ph.D., SyracuseHu, Richard W. 胡 偉 星 B.A., Beijing; M.A., Johns Hopkins; Ph.D., Maryland

Assistant ProfessorsChiu, Yvonne B. A., Stanford; M.A., Ph.D., UC Berkeley Jordan, Sara R. 左 明 麗 B.A., South Florida; Ph.D., Texas A&MLam, Waiman 林 蔚 文 B.A., HKPU; M.A., Sussex; Ph.D., HKULee, Eungkyoon 李 應 均 B.A., M.C.P., Seoul National U; M.P.A., U Southern California; Ph.D., MITLiu, Helen K. H. 劉 康 慧 B.A., Ohio State U; M.A., U Texas-Austin; Ph.D., Indiana SAJED, Alina0Sajed, Alina B.A., M.A., Cuza; M.A., Ph.D., McMaster Sohn, Injoo 孫 仁 柱 B.A., Seoul National U; M.A., Ph.D., GWUSteinhoff, Uwe B. 石 樂 凡 B.A., Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe U; Ph.D., WürzburgYan, Xiaojun 閻 小 駿 LLB., LLM., Peking; Ph.D., Harvard

Research Assistant ProfessorChan, Elaine Y. M. 陳 綺 文 B.A., San Diego, M.A., Ph.D., UCLA

Postdoctoral FellowWang, Xiaoqi 王 曉 琦 LLB., LLM., Peking; Ph.D., HKU

Honorary ProfessorsLai, Peter H. L. 黎 慶 寧 B.A., HKU

Bardach, Eugene B.A., Columbia College; M.A., Ph.D., UC Berkeley Radin, Beryl A. B.A., Antioch College; M.A., Minnesota; Ph.D., UC Berkeley

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Visiting ProfessorsChan, Steve B.A., Tulane; M.A., PhD., Minnesota

Ren, Yue 任 越 B.A., Shandong; M. Law, Graduate School of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences; M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Columbia

Skidmore, David B.A., Rollins College; Ph.D., Stanford

Visiting Associate ProfessorReyes, Alejandro T. A.B., Harvard; Oxford; Doctorate, Queens

Visiting Assistant ProfessorVan Duffel, Siegfried B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Ghent

DemonstratorsChau, Feon 周 朗 怡 B.A., Toronto; M.A., McMaster; Ph.D., HKU

Fung, Sebastien C. K. 馮 祖 建 LLB, Kyoto; MPhil, Cantab

Administrative staff Staff Position Phone EmailPeran Chan 陳麗芳 Clerk 2859 2396 chanlf@hku.hkJacqueline Mui 梅綺珊 Office Assistant 2859 2393 jysmui@hku.hkVictoria Kwok 郭榮妮 Senior Executive Assistant 224� 5562 vvvv@hku.hkSharon To 杜麗貞 Administrative Assistant 2859 8995 lcto@hku.hkDaniel Tsang 曾達文 IT Technician 224� 575� tatman@hku.hkKammy Wong 王淦檥 Executive Assistant 224� 5563 kammyee@hku.hkMay Yim 嚴桂美 Clerk I 22�9 4926 mayyim@hku.hk

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Essay Writing: Points to Note

4 Basic Principles�. Arguments in the social sciences must be supported by evidence or examples.

Making a statement without evidence is assertion. Passionate as it may be, it fails to convince.

2. One should also avoid one-sided arguments. An important aspect of critical thinking is the ability to see multiple sides of an issue. It is always more convincing to the readers if you have considered alternative explanations or interpretations before coming to a conclusion.

3. Reading/research provides the necessary stimulus to good writing. The more/wider you read, the more ideas you will have upon which to reflect, the more you will be inspired to write.

4. Good quality writing requires discerning preparation. Fact collection is only one of the steps. Persuasive writing displays logic and analysis, coherence and effective communication. [That is why even when two students present the same facts in their essays, they could end up getting different grades.]

10 Practical Hints �. Introduction - your essay should always begin with an introductory section

which spells out the subject matter, the scope, the time frame, and the key concepts to be addressed. Within this section, your thesis is the pivotal statement which clearly defines the specific position on the subject that you are attempting to defend.

2. Present your arguments in a logical sequence, using sub-headings when necessary. 3. Present supporting evidence – could be drawn from press clippings, speeches, material from the web, news magazines, journal articles, scholarly books, etc. 4. AVOID PLAGIARISM – when you are quoting verbatim or paraphrasing someone else’s work, always acknowledge the source. This applies whenever you are using other people’s ideas, expressions, opinions, statistics, etc. For further information, please go to www.hku.hk/plagiarism 5. Endnotes or footnotes could be used to offer additional information on the point that you are making, without affecting the flow of the essay proper. Endnotes or footnotes could also be used to cite the source of your information. 6. If necessary, appendices could be attached to your essay. 7. Conclusion – it should summarize your major findings or main arguments. Be careful not to contradict yourself, especially if you have already taken a position in the introduction. Do not smuggle in a new argument or a new perspective at this stage. 8. Balance – the introduction and the conclusion should not take up a disproportionate length. Let common sense prevail. 9. Keep to the word limit. Quality is not measured by length.

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�0. Submit on time. To ensure you meet the deadline, start early. Computers and printers tend not to co-operate with you if you leave things to the last minute. Sadly, experience also tells us that grandmothers and aunts (in that order) have the highest probability of passing away around the deadline.

2 major styles of referencing (Choose one only, and be consistent throughout)

1. Footnote/Endnote referencing.In the essay, whenever you refer to someone else’s work, you insert a number at the end of the phrase/sentence. Full citation is not needed for repeated reference.

(For books) Author, Title of Book, (Place of Publication: Publisher, Year of Publication), page number(s).e.g. David Farrell, Electoral Systems: A Comparative Introduction. (New York: Palgrave, 200�) p.97

[If this book appears the second time in your reference, you could simplify it to David Farrell, Electoral Systems, p.�56]

(For journal articles) Author, "Title of article", Name of Journal, Volume number, Issue number, Year, pages.e.g. Julie Dolan, "Women in the Exective Branch: A Review Essay", Women and Politics, Vol.22, No.4, 200�, pp.89-�04

2. Author-date format. In the essay, whenever you refer to someone else’s work, you simply put the author’s surname and the year of publication in brackets, plus the page number if applicable. For example:

A survey of Executive Officers in �999 found that over 75 per cent of the respondents thought that performance pledges had been effective (Scott, 2000:�22).

If you use this style of referencing, you will need a full bibliography (arranged alphabetically by the author’s surname) at the end of the essay. For example,

Scott, I. (2000). Public sector reform and middle managers in Hong Kong. Asian Journal of Public Administration, Vol.22, No.2, pp.107-134

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Internet citationsWhile the standards on how to best cite research obtained “on line” are still being developed, when citing sources from the internet you should at least, when available, include the following information (this format and the example is taken from James D. Lester, Citing Cyberspace, NY: Addison, Wesley, Longman, �997. June �8, 2003 <http://www.apsu.edu/~lesterj/CYBER3.HTM>):

• Author/editor name• Title of the article within quotation marks• Name of the book, journal, or complete work, italicized• Publication information * Place, publisher, and date for books * Volume and year of a journal * Exact date of a magazine * Date and description for government documents• Date of your access, not followed by a period• URL (Uniform Resource Locator), within angle brackets, followed by a period

Example of an online magazine:

Fahey, Todd Brendan. “Beach House.” Kudzu Autumn �995. �0 Mar. �997 <http://www.etext.org/Zines/k954/fahey-Beach.html>

We recommend three websites for guidance on how to write a persuasive essay:

• The University of Victoria’s Hypertext Writer’s Guide http://web.uvic.ca/wguide/• The Elements of Style by William Strunk Jr. www.bartleby.com/�4�/• Jack Lynch’s Guide to Grammar and Style http://andromedia.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/ writing/index.html

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PLAGIARISM“The test of plagiarism is whether the work will give an ordinary reader a

reasonable impression that the work is the original work of the author when it is in fact a copy of the work of someone else...

It is unnecessary to show that you intended to cheat for the offense of plagiarism.” (“What is Plagiarism?”, Booklet published by The University of Hong Kong,

October 2002, p. 5, 15.)

COMMON TYPES OF PLAGIARISM�. Direct copying (verbat im) f rom internet sources or texts without

acknowledgement (not even in the list of references / bibliography at the end).2. Direct copying (verbatim) in reasonably large quantity from internet sources or

texts with citation or bibliography, but without using quotation marks. 3. No citation throughout the essay, with a list of references only at the end. No

evidence of direct copying, but evidence of failure to acknowledge source of ideas.

4. Failure to paraphrase properly, leaving the original passages more or less intact, except for the alteration of a few words here and there. Citation provided only at the end of a couple of paragraphs.

5. Citing sources either in the footnote, or in the bibliography, or both, that the student has not consulted. [This problem commonly arises when the student is quoting the sources quoted in other people’s work.]

6. Improper acknowledgement of other’s work due to incomplete citations or bibliographic references.

THE DEPARTMENT DOES NOT TOLERATE PLAGIARISM.COMMITMENT OF PLAGIARISM COULD RESULT IN HEAVY PENALTY

AND DISCIPLINARY ACTION.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, SEE

http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism

WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK YOUR TEACHER/TUTOR

Disclaimer The information in this booklet is correct at the time of publishing in July 20�0. The Department of Politics and Public Administration and The University of Hong Kong reserve the right to alter or withdraw courses and amend other details without prior notice.

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