UGEC2020 History of Macau: The Encounter of Eastern and Western Cultures

Macau is renowned for its gaming industry, yet it is also the place where East meets West. After more than three centuries of social evolution and cultural exchange, which attributes to the social diversity of Macau and valuable cultural heritage. This course will be divided into two parts. Part I traces and examines the development of Macau from a historical perspective, foster students an understanding of the contexts that shape the society and culture of Macau from the past to the present. Part II exposes students to selected themes, including ethnic relations, economic activities, religious and cultural exchange, heritage conservation, etc., exploring the social and cultural diversity of Macau, and examine their relevance to the sustainable development of Macau. This course is relevant to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly in the area of sustainable economic growth, social equality and cultural inclusiveness.

Part I: Development of Macau: From A Historical Perspective

(1) Introduction: Encounter of Eastern and Western Cultures (19 Sep 2022)
(2) The Coming of the Portuguese (26 Sep 2022)
(3) Macau in the 16^th and 17^th Centuries (3 Oct 2022)
(4) Macau in the Late Qing Period (10 Oct 2022)
(5) Contemporary Macau (17 Oct 2022)

Part II: The Social and Cultural Diversity of Macau

(6) The Chinese Society of Macau (24 Oct 2022)
(7) Macanese (31 Oct 2022)
(8) Missionary in Macau and Cultural Exchange (7 Nov 2022)
(9) Macau and the Maritime Silk Road (14 Nov 2022)
(10) Gaming Industry in Macau (21 Nov 2022)
(11) Historic Centre of Macau and Heritage Conservation (28 Nov 2022)

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Reading list will be distributed in class.

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