The School of Humanities and Social Science will launch a new under-graduate program in September 2011. The Global China Studies program is designed as an elite program with a yearly intake of less than 40 students. It prepares students to conduct critical analysis of issues related to China in the global context. Its interdisciplinary training in humanities and social science will help students to develop skills for future leadership in academic, political, commercial and various social fields.

Students are required to take at least 3 of the following 4 interdisciplinary courses: 

• Environment, Economy and Globalization;
   
• Heritage, Community and Identity;
   
• Political and Social Change;
   
• Literature, Communication and Media

This unique program will be taught by a faculty with expertise and international reputation in China studies & various other research fields. With an inter-disciplinary and rigorous curriculum, the program ensures students will attain a thorough understanding of the development of the emerging China while maintaining a global perspective and knowledge of the broader contemporary issues that impact China and the world.

The program offers ample exchange opportunities (UCLA, UVa and Peking U), internship and community services that will add to students’ social and international exposure.