HKU SPACE Community College

China Facing the World

Deadline: The First Lesson after the Easter Holiday

Reflective Essay - Choose one out of two (15%)

(i) A Logbook for Thought:

- You will choose one issue on China (social, economic, cultural, international
relations, Mainland China-Hong Kong relations etc.);
- A record of 3 to 4 newspaper clippings, credible articles from internet sources etc.
related to the issue of your choice should be kept;
- By the end of the semester, you should submit a short reflective piece of work
(about 500 words) on:
(a) the significance this issue;
(b) how this particular issue is being reported and interpreted by social media;
(c) your insights on this issue, together with the news clippings.

(ii) Site Visit:

- Depending on the exhibition themes of the museums in Hong Kong (should be
about China, Hong Kong, Chinese prominent figures etc.), a student can write a
short piece of reflective assignment (about 500 words) and;
- Evaluate how the exhibition can (or cannot) enhance their understandings on that
particular theme;
- Virtual tour (if available by the museum) is acceptable.

There is no need to include footnote references or a bibliography, but you can attach
them if you want to.
Grade Descriptor (for general reference only):

Grade A

The theme is well chosen.

The piece of work shows clear evidence of independent thinking, and the student
is able to analyse the issue in global context with historical / political / social
awareness. The approach is critical and has a perceptive, with clear and
consistent arguments
Organisation is concise and easy to read.

Grade B

The theme is well chosen.

The piece of work shows evidence of independent thinking, but a bit narrative.
The student shows an attempt to analyse the issue in global context with
historical / political / social awareness, though may not be successful.
The approach is quite critical and has a perceptive, with clear and consistent
arguments
Organisation is concise and generally clear.

Grade C

The student has difficulty in delivering a clear theme for assessment.

The piece of work is mainly narrative and descriptive (i.e., a factual account on
the development of the event / issue), and the student cannot demonstrate an
independent thinking and critical analysis of the issue in this assignment.
Arguments are not clear, if any, and not consistent. The significance of the theme
is not highlighted.
Organisation is not clear and there is grammar / spelling problems.

Grade D

The significance of the theme is not highlighted.

The piece of work is just narrative and no reflection upon the significance of the
issue at all.
Arguments are either lacking or not convincing.
The marker has difficulty in making sense of the piece of work.
Grade F

The piece of work lacks organization, not structured and full of grammatical
mistakes.
The student shows no attempt to define the theme, and highlight its significance
at all.
The student shows difficulties in narrating the chosen theme / issue.
The marker has difficulty in understanding the arguments.