City University of Hong Kong offered by Department of Material Science and Engineering with effect from Semester B 2017/18 Part I Course Overview Course Title: Science in Chinese Kung Fu Course Code: GE1309 Course Duration: One semester Credit Units: 3 Level: Proposed Area: (for GE courses only) Medium of Instruction: Medium of Assessment: Prerequisites: Precursors: Equivalent Courses: Exclusive Courses: B1 Arts and Humanities Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations Science and Technology English English 1
Part II Course Details 1. Abstract Kung Fu is an ancient fighting system in Chinese history. Kung fu teaches the best possible use of human body for protection and utilizes scientific laws. However, kung fu has other benefits in body-mind control and in medical therapy. Kung fu means perfection or hard work which originates from the Chinese. Kung fu has a long history and most of them originated from the Shaolin monastery for the Buddhist monks where they use Kung fu to maintain their health. Since kung fu is an open martial art, various styles can be adopted and it is flexible. In this GE course, we discuss the scientific flavour of kung fu and explain how science makes Chinese kung fu more versatile. Learning activities are regular lectures, assignment work, demonstration and group discussion. 2. Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) (CILOs state what the student is expected to be able to do at the end of the course according to a given standard of performance.) No. CILOs # Weighting* (if applicable) Discovery-enriched curriculum related learning outcomes (please tick where appropriate) A1 A2 A3 1. Demonstrate the self-directed learning on history of Chinese Kung Fu 20% 2. Demonstrate critical thinking skills to explain Kung Fu 20% techniques through Classical mechanics 3. Explain the basic methodologies and demonstrate the 20% relation between the central nerve system and kung fu 4. Interpret information on Kung Fu, acupuncture and 20% Chinese medicine 5. Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a team by 20% showing active participation on assigned case-study through Kung fu * If weighting is assigned to CILOs, they should add up to 100%. 100% # Please specify the alignment of CILOs to the Gateway Education Programme Intended Learning outcomes (PILOs) in Section A of Annex. A1: Attitude Develop an attitude of discovery/innovation/creativity, as demonstrated by students possessing a strong sense of curiosity, asking questions actively, challenging assumptions or engaging in inquiry together with teachers. A2: Ability Develop the ability/skill needed to discover/innovate/create, as demonstrated by students possessing critical thinking skills to assess ideas, acquiring research skills, synthesizing knowledge across disciplines or applying academic knowledge to self-life problems. A3: Accomplishments Demonstrate accomplishment of discovery/innovation/creativity through producing /constructing creative works/new artefacts, effective solutions to real-life problems or new processes. 2
3. Teaching and Learning Activities (TLAs) (TLAs designed to facilitate students achievement of the CILOs.) TLA Brief Description CILO No. Hours/week (if 1 2 3 4 5 applicable) 1 Lectures 11 weeks 2 Group Assignments 2 weeks 3 Presentation 2 weeks 3
4. Assessment Tasks/Activities (ATs) (ATs are designed to assess how well the students achieve the CILOs.) Assessment Tasks/Activities CILO No. Weighting* Remarks 1 2 3 4 5 Continuous Assessment: 100 % Group Assignment 50% To evaluate student writing skills Group Presentation 30% To evaluate student group working and spoken language skills Case study 20% To evaluate student learning on different cases Examination: 0% * The weightings should add up to 100%. 100% Students will be asked to write a report on each CILO to evaluate the student learning. Grades will be awarded on the report. Group discussions on each CILO will be conducted to discuss various CILOs. In addition, case study will be organized to enhance student learning and grades will be awarded on their case study report. For more detail on assessment task please refer to the following section on grading criteria. 4
5. Assessment Rubrics (Grading of student achievements is based on student performance in assessment tasks/activities with the following rubrics.) Assessment Task Criterion Excellent (A+, A, A-) 1. Individual Understanding presentation and explaining fundamental science in kung fu. Ability to identify new phenomena to explain scientific problems. Ability to explain prospects of various theories. 2. Assignment Understanding the concepts of science in kung fu, and their applications. 3. Case study Explain the concepts of science in kung fu.. Good (B+, B, B-) Fair (C+, C, C-) Marginal (D) Failure (F) High Significant Moderate Basic Not reaching marginal level High Significant Moderate Basic Not reaching marginal level High Significant Moderate Basic Not reaching marginal level 5
Part III Other Information (more details can be provided separately in the teaching plan) 1. Keyword Syllabus History of Chinese Kung Fu Early history; Philosophical influences; Shaolin temple based kung fu; Modern kung fu ; Kung fu Basics; stances; meditation; martial morality; ethics and discipline in kung fu; Classical mechanics and kung fu Vectors; Laws of energy conservation and momentum; angular and linear momentum; torque; body mechanics, relation between non-classical physics and kung fu Central nerve system and kung fu Body balance; Relaxation response; Neurotransmitter, Micro-circulation; Brain/neurological aspects of immune function; Brain Hemisphere Dominance; Induction of alpha/theta brain wave activity; Neuroreflex Stimulation; Neuro-endocrine Structures of the Brain Kung Fu, acupuncture and Chinese medicine Acupuncture basics; advanced acupuncture; electric charge transport in the body; kung fu for general health Case study through Kung fu Tai Chi, Wing Chun; 2. Reading List 2.1 Compulsory Readings (Compulsory readings can include books, book chapters, or journal/magazine articles. There are also collections of e-books, e-journals available from the CityU Library.) 1. Lecture notes 2. Henning, Stanley E. (Fall 1999). "Academia Encounters the Chinese Martial arts". China Review International; doi:10.1353/cri.1999.0020. ISSN 1069-5834. 2.2 Additional Readings (Additional references for students to learn to expand their knowledge about the subject.) 1. Jamieson, John; Tao, Lin; Shuhua, Zhao (2002). Kung Fu (I): An Elementary Chinese Text. The Chinese University Press. ISBN 978-962-201-867-9. 2. Green, Thomas A. (2001). Martial arts of the world: an encyclopedia. ABC-CLIO. ISBN 9781576071502. 3. Patrick Lo (2015). "Keeping Traditional Martial Arts Alive". Preserving Local Documentary Heritage Conversations with Special Library Managers and Archivists in Hong Kong; City University of Hong Kong Press ISBN: 978-962-937-237-8. 6
Annex (for GE courses only) A. Please specify the Gateway Education Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs) that the course is aligned to and relate them to the CILOs stated in Part II, Section 2 of this form: GE PILO Please indicate which CILO(s) is/are related to this PILO, if any (can be more than one CILOs in each PILO) PILO 1: Demonstrate the capacity for 2,3 &4 self-directed learning PILO 2: Explain the basic methodologies and 3, 4 &5 techniques of inquiry of the arts and humanities, social sciences, business, and science and technology PILO 3: Demonstrate critical thinking skills 4 &5 PILO 4: Interpret information and numerical data 1 PILO 5: Produce structured, well-organised 2,3 &4 and fluent text PILO 6: Demonstrate effective oral 1, 2,3 &4 communication skills PILO 7: Demonstrate an ability to work 3, 4 &5 effectively in a team PILO 8: Recognise important characteristics of 1 their own culture(s) and at least one other culture, and their impact on global issues PILO 9: Value ethical and socially responsible 3 actions PILO 10: Demonstrate the attitude and/or 3, 4 &5 ability to accomplish discovery and/or innovation GE course leaders should cover the mandatory PILOs for the GE area (Area 1: Arts and Humanities; Area 2: Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations; Area 3: Science and Technology) for which they have classified their course; for quality assurance purposes, they are advised to carefully consider if it is beneficial to claim any coverage of additional PILOs. General advice would be to restrict PILOs to only the essential ones. (Please refer to the curricular mapping of GE programme: http://www.cityu.edu.hk/edge/ge/faculty/curricular_mapping.htm.) B. Please select an assessment task for collecting evidence of student achievement for quality assurance purposes. Please retain at least one sample of student achievement across a period of three years. Selected Assessment Task Case study 7