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General Education

GED 102 English as a Global Language: An Interdisciplinary Approach
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is designed to raise students’ awareness and consciousness to ethical, po-
litical, social, and economic issues related to the use of English as a global language. Through
questioning and examining some “taken-for-granted” issues such as English as a global
language and the lingua franca, students will develop their critical thinking skills, as well as
their abilities to appreciate and respect different cultures and languages. They will also
develop their sensitivity towards issues related to intercultural communication and responsi-
bilities as a global citizen.

GED 103 Gender and Culture in Asia
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at studying gender and sexualities in Asia regions with respect to its
unique culture and the regional dynamics. Situating itself in an intra-Asia context, this course
examines issues ranging from femininities and masculinities, sexual minorities, marriage,
work, religion and sexual violence through reading critical theories, controversies and cultural
texts in Asia.

GED 106 Manga and the Modern World
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is founded on the idea that images and themes found in highly acclaimed
Manga provide a particularly effective springboard for discussion and clarification of otherwise
complex and abstract concepts. By the end of the course students will have acquired
analytical and reflexive skills that will enable them to apply basic concepts drawn from
philosophical, sociological and cultural theories both to the selected readings and their
everyday lives. Through a series of selected Japanese Manga, including One Piece by Oda,
Phoenix by Tezuka, Bokkō by Mori and Ron by Murakami, students will have a chance to
discuss some big questions concerning our world in a vivid and compelling manner while
enriching the student’s imagination.

GED 107 Economics and Sports
1 Term; 3 Credits
Sports industry has grown rapidly since the 21st century. Its related issues are widely
studied among economists, sociologists, anthropologists and criminologists. The aim of this
course is to explore the analytical models used by economists in assessing the impact and
value added for sports industry. The course will start from the basic economic theories, and
then proceed to explain the decisions made in the sports industry. By the end of the course,
students are expected to apply a variety of economic theories in tackling the specific problems
in the sports industry.

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