1.Significance & Symbolism

World cultures and civilisations change. But it isn't always cataclysmic events that cause this. Sometimes, new ideas and ways of thinking have the power to change the world. Examining the symbolism of cultures can therefore tell us alot about how ideas and values change over time.

Cultural expression reflects the time, place and space of the artists that created it

2. Trade & Exchange

As civilisations grew in power, they sought new lands to trade with and conquer. New technologies enabled these explorations, resulting in an increase in global interactions like trade. For better or worse, this increase in interdependence had a huge impact on global societies, leading to the creation of the modern world.

Unless managed, global interactions like trade can create inequalities in power and wealth

3. Diversity & Change

Communities and societies are continuously changing, becoming more complex and diverse over time. No where is this more apparent than in Hong Kong which has experienced waves of changes due to its connection with China and the world. By studying the local areas of Hong Kong, students can come to see and measure the huge cultural diversity on offer.

Communities experience cultural changes over time which can increase their diversity

4. Sustainability & Society

Globalisation has a transformative impact on cities across the globe, causing far reaching change to our physical and human environments. If we are to ensure that cities can survive these changes, we need to consider how we might innovate government and society to respond to future challenges.

Innovation can help us to develop and redesign cities more sustainably in the future