Know Your Common Core Courses
CCGL9070 The Birth of the City and the Shaping of Societies
Hello HKU students! Join us on an exciting journey through time as we explore the evolution of cities from 5,000 BC to today! This course highlights key milestones in urban development. Imagine stepping into ancient cities and witnessing the dynamics of power and humanistic design.
We’ll cover governance, population management, and adaptation to change, along with urban conflicts and case studies of cities facing similar challenges. Each session uncovers unique stories of urban evolution. Get ready to think critically, engage in discussions, and unleash your creativity as we explore urban life!
Offered in 2024-25 Second semester (Wed)
Visit the Course website for more: https://commoncore.hku.hk/ccgl9070/
Thematic cluster(s): SCCE
CCGL9058 Villages and Global Futures
Rural areas and village culture shape the identities of human settlements and their inhabitants. Increasingly, these regions are viewed as key to addressing global climate change through sustainable management of the water-energy-food nexus. However, rural communities face challenges from rapid depopulation and urbanization.
In this course, students will explore the socio-cultural, economic, and ecological roles of rural areas and their evolution amid urbanization and globalization.
Offered in 2024-25 Second semester (Wed)
Visit the Course website for more: https://commoncore.hku.hk/ccgl9058/
Thematic cluster(s): SCCE, HL
CCGL9081 One Planet, One Health
This course examines the “One Health” concept, highlighting the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. It emphasizes collaboration across disciplines to achieve optimal health outcomes. Students will learn the principles of One Health and explore its application in areas like aquaculture, agriculture, and veterinary and human medicine through case studies. By the end, students will understand and apply the One Health approach, gaining insights from experts in various fields to promote a healthier, sustainable future.
Offered in 2024-25 Second semester (Wed)
Visit the Course website for more: https://commoncore.hku.hk/ccgl9081/
Thematic cluster(s): SCCE
CCST9067 Leaving Earth: Our Future in Space
Who owns property or natural resources in space? Who will be responsible for responsible practices off planet? How will humans survive and thrive in the harsh conditions of outer space? Are we destined for a bionic future? Can we terraform planets to make them habitable? And can we find answers to our origins in the ether beyond Earth?
Offered in 2024-25 Second semester (Wed)
Visit the Course website for more: https://commoncore.hku.hk/ccst9067/
Thematic cluster(s): SCCE
CCHU9079 Queering Art, Performance and Cities
Different societies have complex histories in which queerness has always played a role. How do we navigate the intersections and queer transnationalism in the histories and contemporary struggles of selected global cities? This course looks into how genders and sexualities evolved across cultures by examining art practices, cross-media performances, and the contexts of global cities. How are art and cross-media performances engaged with reshaping, or, in other cases, marginalizing queer realities over the years?
How does queer art and performance occur in New York, Hong Kong, Bangkok and Mumbai? And how do these intersections operate both locally and transnationally? Lastly, how do art, media and performance navigate the dominant narratives and transcend the queer realities of these cities?
Offered in 2024-25 Second semester (Wed)
Visit the Course website for more: https://commoncore.hku.hk/cchu9079/
Thematic cluster(s): SCCE, GSD
