Bachelor of Arts (BA) - The University of Hong Kong

294Senior level coursesStudents taking the equivalent of eight 6-credit courses in Philosophy or American Studies may selectup to eight courses in PPA, subject to the approval of the Head of Department and the completion of thespecified prerequisites. All other students may select up to five courses, again subject to the approval ofthe Head of Department and the completion of specified prerequisites.Not all the courses listed will necessarily be offered every year. Subject to availability, all courses maybe taken in either year, except where a prerequisite is specified which must be taken in the second year.One two-hour written paper will be set for each course in the Examination. Courses will be examined atthe end of the semester in which they are taken.Coursework will be based on a candidate's tutorial and seminar papers and performance in any classtests. Students are expected to participate fully in class discussions and this will also be taken intoaccount. The final grading for each course will be determined by performance in the examination andan assessment of coursework in the proportion 60:40.SyllabusesJunior Level CoursesPOLI1002.Fundamentals of public administration (6 credits)This is a basic course in Public Administration. It seeks to introduce students to fundamental conceptsand approaches to the subject. The three main areas of concern are: (1) the development of thediscipline over the years; (2) the identification of the critical issues and problems related to modernpublic administration; and (3) the relationship between public administration and politics. In exploringthese questions, special emphasis will be placed on the situation in Hong Kong.POLI1003.Making sense of politics (6 credits)This is a foundation course aimed at equipping students with the basic tools and concepts to make sense ofthe political world. Current issues will be discussed with the help of newspaper clippings and videoexcerpts. No prior knowledge of Government and Public Affairs (GPA) is needed.Senior Level CoursesPOLI0001.A special topic in political science (6 credits)This unit is offered from time to time. Students should consult the Department on the content of the uniton offer.POLI0002.A special topic in political theory (6 credits)Each year (if possible) a political theory unit will be offered under this heading. The topic chosen willdepend upon the interests of staff and students. Students should consult the department on the contentof the course on offer.