Are you a prospective university student? Have you thought of what major you want to study in the future? Interest and ability are two key factors to consider in choosing your university major. Yet, how can you really visualize how classes in universities are like just by reading a bunch of colourful prospectus, giving only factual and static information of the courses?
Worry not! Our Small Private Online Courses (SPOCs) are here to give you a real taste of university courses which will help you make a better informed choice.
HKU is now providing three SPOCs taught by our very own Professors and lecturers:
Now on Offer: Critical Readings of Popular Culture
Registration
Register for this course by sending an email to liuyiqi@hku.hk telling us your English full name, school name, and school level and get a taste of your university life to-be!
The course begins in November. Registration is open until 15 November, 2017.
About the course
This four-module online course is designed to help you take a fresh, critical look at what seems familiar and ordinary. By drawing on various theories and analytical tools, you will become a sharp decoder of hidden messages in entertainment media.
Throughout this course, we will examine the following genres and topics:
- Commercials: How do producers use film to convey the meaning they want to make?
- Movies: What is the secret to Hollywood success?
- TV dramas: Why are Korean TV Dramas so popular?
- Print advertisements: Did you ever buy something because of an attractive advertisement? Why did you do that?
Assessment criteria for certificates
A Certificate of Completion will be issued upon completing the following tasks:
- Attempt all quizzes in the course, and get at least 60% correct.
- Participate in discussion forum by posting at least 1 meaningful post.
- Submit the final assignment.
A Certificate of Excellence will be awarded to learners who get higher than 80% correct of the quizzes, and receive a Grade A for the final assignment. More details about the final assignment will be introduced during the course.
Stay tuned for these upcoming SPOCs:
Everyday Computing
Are computers outsmarting human beings? This course will help you to develop a “computational” mindset to analyze and formulate solutions for problems encountered in everyday life. We will investigate into how these problems are related to the Internet and the impact of computing technologies to humankind.
Journey into Mental Ill-Health
Mental illness is often portrayed by mass media as a threat. This is hardly the complete story. With the use of experiential exercises, case studies, and film viewing, this course will guide you to understand more about mental health issues through reflecting on your daily life and learn to co-inhabit with people with mental illness.
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