GE2018-36A
***Registration quota is full.***
Required Readings:
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tales of the Jazz Age by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Alone among combating nations the United States emerged from World War I wealthier than before. Thus began the 1920s, defined not so much by a musical genre as by a mood of unrestrained optimism and, for the ‘beautiful people’, larger than life excesses (cf. Tales of the Jazz Age). Then, everything came tumbling down in the 1929 Wall Street Crash, and hope turned to tears.
Together, F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck, the bards of the age, chronicled the roller-coaster ride of the American Dream in the inter-war years–the descent from the spiritual emptiness of affluence in the twenties to the hard times of abject poverty in the thirties. A cautionary tale that no one should forget.
As is usual with the Book Club, great literature will be complemented by great music (a Jazz session in this case), a cinematic screening, and a potluck dinner. In addition to taking an active part in discussing the two novels, members of the group are each expected to lead a discussion of self-chosen chapters of Tales of the Jazz Age.
Host: Mr. Peter Lai 黎慶寧先生 (Honorary Professor at the Department of Politics and Public Administration, HKU; the first ‘local’ Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Government)
Guest: Dr. Wong Chi Chung Elvin 黃志淙博士 (Head of General Education, CEDARS, HKU; Veteran Radio DJ)
Dates & Time:
26/1, 16/2, 23/2, 2/3 (Sat), 15:00 – 18:00
10/3 (Sun), 15:00 – 21:00
Venue: GE Gatherland2046
Language: English
Fee: $180 (Enrolled students will receive paperback copies of the books. A deposit of $100 will be refunded upon full attendance.)
Quota: 10
Enrolment at counters (for HKU students only) starts at 10:00 on 17/1 (Thu) at K.K. Leung Concourse, or at GE office from 18/1 (Fri) onwards. Limited quota, first come first admitted. Fill in the enrolment forms and pay $180 cash to the enrolment counter.
Required Readings:
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Tales of the Jazz Age by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
Alone among combating nations the United States emerged from World War I wealthier than before. Thus began the 1920s, defined not so much by a musical genre as by a mood of unrestrained optimism and, for the ‘beautiful people’, larger than life excesses (cf. Tales of the Jazz Age). Then, everything came tumbling down in the 1929 Wall Street Crash, and hope turned to tears.
Together, F. Scott Fitzgerald and John Steinbeck, the bards of the age, chronicled the roller-coaster ride of the American Dream in the inter-war years–the descent from the spiritual emptiness of affluence in the twenties to the hard times of abject poverty in the thirties. A cautionary tale that no one should forget.
As is usual with the Book Club, great literature will be complemented by great music (a Jazz session in this case), a cinematic screening, and a potluck dinner. In addition to taking an active part in discussing the two novels, members of the group are each expected to lead a discussion of self-chosen chapters of Tales of the Jazz Age.
Host: Mr. Peter Lai 黎慶寧先生 (Honorary Professor at the Department of Politics and Public Administration, HKU; the first ‘local’ Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Government)
Guest: Dr. Wong Chi Chung Elvin 黃志淙博士 (Head of General Education, CEDARS, HKU; Veteran Radio DJ)
Dates & Time:
26/1, 16/2, 23/2, 2/3 (Sat), 15:00 – 18:00
10/3 (Sun), 15:00 – 21:00
Venue: GE Gatherland2046
Language: English
Fee: $180 (Enrolled students will receive paperback copies of the books. A deposit of $100 will be refunded upon full attendance.)
Quota: 10
Enrolment at counters (for HKU students only) starts at 10:00 on 17/1 (Thu) at K.K. Leung Concourse, or at GE office from 18/1 (Fri) onwards. Limited quota, first come first admitted. Fill in the enrolment forms and pay $180 cash to the enrolment counter.
Schedule:
| Date | Time | Venue |
| 26 Jan 2019 | 15:00 - 18:00 | GE Gatherland2046 |
| 16 Feb 2019 | 15:00 - 18:00 | GE Gatherland2046 |
| 23 Feb 2019 | 15:00 - 18:00 | GE Gatherland2046 |
| 02 Mar 2019 | 15:00 - 18:00 | GE Gatherland2046 |
| 10 Mar 2019 | 15:00 - 21:00 | GE Gatherland2046 |
Bio of Instructor(s) 導師簡介:
Mr. Peter Lai 黎慶寧先生
After graduating with first-class honours at HKU in 1973, Mr. Lai joined the Hong Kong Government as an Administrative Officer. From 1985 Mr. Lai was almost continuously engaged in Sino-British negotiations on the future arrangements for Hong Kong and was appointed a Member of the Sino-British Land Commission (1991 – 1994). In late 1994 he was appointed the first 'local' Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Government. He left the civil service on 1 August 1998. Mr. Lai is an Honorary Professor at the Department of Politics and Public Administration, HKU.
After graduating with first-class honours at HKU in 1973, Mr. Lai joined the Hong Kong Government as an Administrative Officer. From 1985 Mr. Lai was almost continuously engaged in Sino-British negotiations on the future arrangements for Hong Kong and was appointed a Member of the Sino-British Land Commission (1991 – 1994). In late 1994 he was appointed the first 'local' Secretary for Security of the Hong Kong Government. He left the civil service on 1 August 1998. Mr. Lai is an Honorary Professor at the Department of Politics and Public Administration, HKU.