CEDARS-GE, The University of Hong Kong

Project

The Art of Tracing Footprints across Human Bridges

Date 日期:		04 - 08 Mar 2024

Time 時間:		12:00am - 12:00am

Speaker(s) 講師:		Dr. Ora Kwo

Summary 內容:		Shanghai, one of the metropolitan cities in the world with a dynamic spirit comparable to Hong Kong, is a stimulating place from which to learn. Through tracing the footprints of charismatic people including Xu Guangqi (徐光啟), Lu Xun (魯迅), Song Qingling (宋慶齡), exploring the arts and cultural scene, and understanding the urban development of Shanghai, this visit will enable students to travel through the ages, know more about Shanghai from different angles, and awaken potential leadership roles and through which students can make a difference to our society and the wider world in practical and visionary ways. Visit Highlights Museum visits to trace the footprints of Xu Guangqi, Lu Xun, and Song Qingling in their works of human-bridging Exposure to art galleries and street arts Explorations to understand the urban development of Shanghai (with an optional visit to the Shanghai Urban Planning Museum) Joint inquiry with East China Normal University (ECNU) graduate students to explore the past, present and future of human bridging Quota: 36 Undergraduate students Fee: HK$1,500 (including a refundable deposit of HK$1,000 upon satisfactory completion of the programme) Fee includes round-trip flight ticket, accommodation, costs for scheduled visits and meals Completion of the programme requires:* Full commitment and full attendance in the following: Briefing at 6:30pm - 8pm on 27 November (Mon) at HKU All activities in Shanghai from 4 Mar 2024 (Mon) to 8 Mar 2024 (Fri) Pre-Trip: Individual Presentation in an online meeting with ECNU graduate students (to be scheduled after the Briefing Session) Post-Trip: Revision of Individual Presentation for a Team Report to be submitted by 31 Mar 2024 (Sun). Maintaining a high standard of self-discipline and mutual support with other members of the programme Maintaining proper behaviour and conduct, in terms of attitudes, language and dress codes Application: https://wp3.cedars.hku.hk/form/web/node/3966 Application Deadline: 11:59pm, 12 November (Sun)