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CHC5331 Chinese Ceramics: From Tang to Qing [2310]
This course is designed to acquaint students with historical knowledge of Chinese ceramics and apply it in regional studies. The methodologies of art history and archaeology will be taught. The period spans from Tang to Qing, which covers most Chinese ceramic found in Singapore archaeological excavations. The lectures focus on each type of ceramic in chronological order with datable materials excavated from datable tombs or with date inscription on the vessels. Ceramic shards collected from kiln sites over the years will be shown in the lectures and students are encouraged to handle the shards to enhance their learning experience.
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CHC5332 Oral History Methodology: Theory and Practice [2310]
This module trains students to conduct and manage oral history project independently. Upon document the past by preserving insights not found in printed sources and to create first-hand account, oral histories can provide insights not normally found in conventional reviews or summaries. The methodology is a qualitative research which has been widely used in UNESCO, archives, libraries, museums, educational institutions, etc.. The module focus on the study of the methodology and hands-on which cover these areas: 1) Development of the Methodology; 2) Workflow and Executable Technique; 3) Cross-disciplinary usage; 4) Challenges and Limitations; 5) Interpretation; 6) Case Studies.
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CHC5333 Epidemics and Chinese Medicine [2310]
This module introduces students to the history of Chinese medicine from ancient China to the contemporary world, using the lens of epidemics and their effects on the development of Chinese medicine. It also examines the formation and changes of Chinese medicine, focusing on the historical and socio-cultural contexts. Different methodological approaches and various key themes in the history of Chinese medicine including Chinese medicine’s encounter with Western medicine, the construction of TCM, the globalization of Chinese medicine, the localization in Singapore and other important topics will be addressed. No knowledge of Chinese medicine is required.