Welcome to the Anthropology Department
 
THE CHINESE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG
 
 
             

UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

The undergraduate programme focuses on social and cultural anthropology, and archaeology, while introducing students to linguistics and physical anthropology. Course content covers the principles and methodology of anthropology, ethnographic studies of China, Hong Kong and the world, and contemporary issues. The curriculum is designed to: 1) provide students with a basic training in the theory and method of anthropology, 2) equip students with the analytical skills, sophistication, and open mind necessary for understanding contemporary social and cultural issues, and 3) prepare students for a wide range of careers and further studies. In the first year, students acquire a general training in anthropology, and in the second and third years, their knowledge and field work skills are consolidated by a large number of elective courses, which encourage students to pursue their own interests within the discipline. 

Major students acquire a minimum of 66 credits in three years. Minor students study for a minimum of 15 credits. Anthropology courses are also open to elective and general education students, as well as international and exchange students. There are seven areas of concentration which major students are encouraged to choose from, in order to better focus their studies on their own particular interests. These are:

  1. Archaeology and Cultural Heritage (ANT1710, 2710, 2720, 2730 or 2760, 2810, 3720 or 4720)
  2. Tourism and Cultural Representation (ANT2230, 2520, 2730, 2760, 3220 or 4220, 3370, 3720 or 4720)
  3. Globalization (ANT2510, 2520, 3340, 3350, 3370, 3380, 4210, 4330)
  4. Culture and Human Relations (ANT1310, 2310, 2320, 2330, 2350, 2360, 2510, 3380)
  5. Chinese Cultures and Societies (ANT1410, 2410, 2440, 2710, 2720, 3430)
  6. Values, Beliefs and Worldviews (ANT2310, 2340, 2350, 2360, 2520, 3310, 3630)
  7. Food, Health and the Body (ANT1310, 2320, 2360, 2810, 3350, 4330).
Since 2006, we have been offering courses at the 4000 level. These classes are ideal for final year students, and are also suitable for second year students. We encourage students interested in the subject matter to try these courses.

Undergraduate courses offered by the Department (including syllabus)