Remembering the City's History: Hong KongThis unique field study in Vancouver and Hong Kong will bring together students from Hong Kong University (HKU) and UBC to compare the ways in which the memories of history within the urban landscape of each city have been shaped. By viewing the two cities through the lens of historical migration patterns and city planning processes, you will acquire the ability to interpret and analyze the impact of these processes on the urban fabric of a city. Key themes you will discuss include an investigation of the historical context of Asian migration to Southeast Asia and North America; forms and causes of segregation (i.e. colonialism, historical patterns of Chinese and other migrations); the ways in which the urban fabric of cities reflect both organic and planned processes of urban formation; and the changing livelihoods of residents and migrants over time. Field excursions will complement in-class work, and will include: in Vancouver, Chinatown, the Downtown Eastside, Old Japantown and Richmond; and in Hong Kong, New Territories, Wanchai and Kowloon. This group study program will consist of up to 12 students from each of the participating universities. You will have the opportunity to work with your peers from Hong Kong University to answer a comparative research question and to complete a group research project.
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Group Study Program (GSP) |
