Aims & Objectives

• To discover where the students stand in the contemporary world through understanding the origins and development of modern events;
• To develop the skills of critical thinking, making sound judgments and effective communication through exploring historical issues;
• To approach the past and current events in an impartial and empathetic manner by using a variety of perspectives;
• To understand the characteristics and values of students' own culture, appreciate the shared humanity and common problems of people around the world;
• To cultivate both national consciousness and the consciousness of being citizens of the global community to become rational and sensible members of the local community, the nation and the world; and
• To be prepared to explore in greater depth an issue of personal interest, or one that may be of relevance to students' future careers and professional studies.

Department Members

Department Head: Ms. Chan Nga Yan
Teachers: Mr. Leung Hui Yin, Mr. Lam Chak Wa, Mr. Lo Lik Cheung

Curriculum (Junior Form)

Form 1:

The ancient world (From pre-historic period to the 14th century): The birth and interactions of regional civilisations 

• Topic 1: Human Needs: Past and Present
• Topic 2: The Development of European Civilisation
• Topic 3: The Rise of Islamic Civilisation and cultural interactions between Europe and Asia in medieval times
• Topic 4: History, culture and heritage of early Hong Kong region

Form 2:

The modern world (From 15th to 19th centuries): The growth and expansion of the West Renaissance 

• Topic 5: The Rise of modern Europe
• Topic 6: European colonial expansion
• Topic 7: The founding and development of the United States
• Topic 8: Growth and development of Hong Kong up to the late 19th century

Form 3:

The contemporary world (From the 20th century to the present): Moving towards a multi-polar and interdependent world

• Topic 9: International conflicts and crises in the 20th century (I) – The two World Wars
• Topic 12: The growth and transformation of Hong Kong in the 20th century

Curriculum (Senior Form)

Form 4:

Introduction: The Making of the Modern World

Theme A. Modernization and Transformation in Twentieth-Century Asia

Modernisation and transformation of Hong Kong

1. Political and institutional changes
2. Development as an international city

Theme B. Conflicts and Cooperation in the Twentieth-Century World

1. International relations from 1900 to 1914
2. The two world wars and the peace settlements

Form 5: 

Theme B. Conflicts and Cooperation in the Twentieth-Century World

1. The two world wars and the peace settlements
2. Major conflicts after WWII and attempts to make peace

Theme A. Modernization and Transformation in Twentieth-Century Asia

Modernisation and transformation of Hong Kong

1. Political and institutional changes
2. Development as an international city

Form 6: 

Theme A. Modernization and Transformation of China 

• Socialist modernization in the Maoist period and the evolution of “socialism with Chinese characteristics” in the post-Mao period 

Theme A. Modernization and Transformation of Japan 

• Modernisation in the early 20th century
• Reconstruction and growth after WWII
• Relations with other Asian countries

Activities

Visit to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum - permanent exhibition of “Hong Kong Pop 60”, “A Man beyond the Ordinary: Bruce Lee”, “Timeless Diva: Anita Mui” & the exhibition of Jin Yong’s Centennial Memorial

Oral History Interview Project about the Kowloon History

(jointly organized by the Hong Kong Baptist University and the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals)

Visit to Hong Kong Coastal Defence Museum

Fertile Crescent Exhibition

Historical Heritage Tour of Kowloon City

A Talk about the Japanese Occupation of Hong Kong

Outings of Learning History of Christianity in Hong Kong

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