Master of Arts in Applied Cultural Studies 應用文化研究文學碩士

Department of Humanities, Language and Translation Taught Postgraduate Programmes 授課式研究生課程 Master of Arts in Applied Cultural Studies 應用文化研究文學碩士

Programme Outline 課程概覽

Programme Title 課程名稱 Master of Arts in Applied Cultural Studies
Mode of Study 修讀模式
Full-time / Part-time 全日制 / 半日制
Normal Period of Study 修業期限
1 year (Full-time) 全日制一年
2 year (Part-Time) 半日制兩年
Number of Credits 所需學分
30 credit units 學分

Aims and Objectives 宗旨與目標

Master of Arts in Applied Cultural Studies (MAACSF) is carefully designed to respond to the changing cultural landscapes of Hong Kong SAR and mainland China, as well as other regions across the globe. Thus, the proposed programme objectives are strategically set to:

應用文化研究文學碩士課程(MAACSF)策略性地設計為應對中國香港特別行政區、中國內地以及全球其他地區不斷變化的文化景觀。因而,本課程的目標旨在:

  1. introduce diverse and dynamic topics, concepts, and theories in cultural studies to postgraduate students;向研究生介紹文化研究中各種不同的、充滿活力的主題、概念以及理論;
  2. train and educate postgraduate students to understand and explore the political dynamics of cultures and new cultural challenges in the wake of emerging technologies and cutting-edge innovations; and  培養和教育研究生,協助他們理解並探索新興技術和前沿創新所帶來的文化政治變化及新的文化挑戰;及
  3. broaden the cultural knowledge of postgraduate students and cultivate their critical thinking skills for the applications in cultural research and project development. 拓寬研究生的文化知識,培養他們批判性思考能力,以應用於文化研究與專案等的開發。

Features 特色

Applied cultural studies focuses on the practical application of theories and methods, following cultural studies interdisciplinary approach, to explore and examine real-world social issues and cultural contexts. The programme follows the university’s applied sciences approach to develop an interdisciplinary curriculum for students at the School of Arts and Social Sciences. Thus, this curriculum combines theories and practices and closely collaborates with industry and professional skills sectors. More crucially, this programme is the first applied cultural studies programme in Hong Kong.

 

應用文化研究,遵循文化研究的跨學科方法,探索及分析現實問題和文化語境。本課程依循大學的應用科學發展方向,為人文社會科學院的學生開設的跨學科課程。因此,本課程融合了理論與實踐,並與業界和專業技能領域緊密合作。本課程是香港首個應用文化研究課程。

Mode of Study and Assessment 教學模式與成績評核

All core courses are delivered on a face-to-face basis. Classes are to be held during weekday evenings or weekends. Students will be evaluated by assignments, presentations and/or quizzes.

所有必修科目以面授形式進行,多安排在平日晚上或週末下午上課。 成績評核主要以作業、口頭報告或測驗作準。

Programme Structure and Course Offerings 課程結構及開辦科目

Students have to obtain a total of 30 credit units. Full-time students should complete it within one year while part-time students within two years.

學生必須修畢至少 30 學分以取得學位。全日制學生用一年完成整個課程,而兼讀制學生則用兩年完成整個課程。
 
 Core Courses of Master of Arts in Applied Cultural Studies (21 credits)
Course CodeCourse Title

Medium of Instruction    

Credit-units
ACST 8001AEFTheories and Methods in Cultural Studies文化研究理論與方法English3
ACST 8002AEFMasterclass on Cultural Studies文化研究大師講堂English3
ACST 8003AEFCultural Studies Journey: Practical Project文化研究歷程:實踐項目English6
ACST 8004AEFCultural Diplomacy文化外交English3
ACST 8005AEFGender and the Cultural Economy性別與文化經濟English3
ACST 8006AEFGlobal Storytelling全球敘事English3

 

Elective Courses of Master of Arts in Applied Cultural Studies (9 credits)

Course CodeCourse TitleMedium of InstructionCredit-units
ACST 8007AEFSpecial Topics in Gaming and Care Culture遊戲與關懷文化專題English3 (Elective)
ACST 8008ACFA.I. and Digital Narratives人工智能與數位敘事Chinese3 (Elective)
ACST 8009AEFCurating Moving Images流動影像策展English3 (Elective)
ACST 8010AEFMusic and Textual Culture音樂與文本文化English3 (Elective)
 

Advanced Standing/ Exemption/Credit Transfer 學分承認

Advanced standing/exemption/credit transfer opportunities are available. Eligible claimants are required to hold a higher degree at least at the Master's degree level from a recognized institution.

透過本校學分承認計劃,學員可獲豁免學分。申請人必須持有認可的碩士學位或以上資歷。

Entry Requirements 入學要求

  1. Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution 由認可學院頒發的學士 ( 本科 ) 或同等學歷 / 資歷
  2. Applicants whose Bachelor's degrees are obtained from an institution where the medium of instruction is not English should fulfill the following minimum English proficiency requirement 若申請人所持學位並非來自以英語為官方教學語言的學術機構,須獲得以下英語資歷:
    • A TOFEL score of 550 (paper-based test), 60 (paper-delivered test); or
    • An overall band score of 6.0 in IELTS (Academic); or
    • A College English Text (CET-6) score of the PRC normally not lower than 430;
    • Other equivalent qualifications in English
      • 托福筆試 (PBT) 550 分;或
      • 雅思(學術組)總分 6.0;或
      • 全國大學英語六級考試 (CET-6) 一般不低於 430 分;或
      • 其他同等英語資歷
  3. A personal statement (written in English, two pages, A4 size) to be used to evaluate students' sincerity, honesty, creativity, and ability to study the programme 自我介紹(以英文書寫,不多於兩頁A4紙張)。該自我介紹將用於評估學生的真誠、誠實、創意以及學習該課程的能力。

Application 申請入學

Application is accepted every year from November to July next year, with interviews conducted on a rolling basis. Students are only admitted in September at the programme's commencement. Please check Registry's website (www.hkmu.edu.hk/reg) for the most updated schedule.

每年 11 月至翌年 7 月接受申請,面試以先到先審方式 安排。課程只於每年 9 月學期招收新生。有關最新收生時間表,請參閱教務處網頁(www.hkmu.edu.hk/reg)。

Enquiries 查詢

Dr Penn Tsz Ting Ip 
Tel:(852) 2768 5706
Email:pttip@hkmu.edu.hk