AsiaLearn-Social Science Research Methods Graduate Summer Program University of Hong Kong

  China

• Hong Kong: 
Hong Kong

Term: Summer 
Dates: July 23-August 6, 2010

Description: This program is designed to expose postgraduate students to an innovative set of methodologies for conducting advanced research in China studies. Covering both qualitative and quantitative techniques, the course will offer graduate students a unique opportunity to meet leading scholars in their area, to develop professional networks and to broaden their set of research skills through a series of field trips in Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Pearl River Delta. Students will be exposed to a wide range of China topics from within the social sciences, humanities and economic disciplines. At the end of the program, a postgraduate conference on Greater China will be held to provide an opportunity for course participants as well as other postgraduate students to present their research and receive constructive feedback. Students will also hear from leading scholars in the field about career options and publication strategies.

Topics Covered:
* Business and Economics with Chinese Characteristics
* China's Foreign Relations
* Chinese Historiography
* Chinese Workers and Diaspora Networks
* Family Enterprises
* Human Capital and Chinese Spaces
* Minority Issues in China
* Oral History of Chinese Peoples
* Taiwanese Business Studies
* Social and Public Policy
* Survey Techniques

Highlights: Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the program, however, there is no examination or grade/transcript for the program.

Instruction is in English.

Degree Level: Masters Degree

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Cost in US$: 2,651 USD

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to China Independently

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript

Post-Program Services Include:

• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
• Alumni Network

AsiaLearn's Mission Statement: AsiaLearn provides college/university students with study abroad opportunities in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, and Thailand. Our mission at AsiaLearn is to foster the education and development of future leaders through quality academic programs which focus on expanding awareness, understanding and appreciation of Asian cultures and practices while emphasizing the interdependent relationships which exists between countries.

Year Founded: 2007