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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Table I: Compulsory Modules (Cont.)

PCHA8299 Thesis 18 --- ---
(1) Students shall draw on the achievements of the modules of the first academic year

and write an original thesis under the guidance of her/his PhD supervisor and pass the
public defense. (2) The dissertation must be original and professional, and must also be
rigorous and composed of introduction/preface, literature review/dialogue, research
methods, research results/discoveries, analysis and discussion, explanation, conclusion,
shortcomings and prospects, etc. (3) The public defense is the last stage of the entire
dissertation, and passing this stage is the completion of the doctoral program. (4) The
academic achievements should further enrich the development and research in Macao
and beyond in the cultural heritage study, anthropology and social sciences, and take the
contribution to relevant research in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences as
important tasks.
Table II: Electives
Complete 1 of the following 3 45 hrs ---
Modules

PCHA8101 Special Topics in Intangible Cultural 3 45 hrs ---
Heritage
This module allows students to master the characteristics of intangible cultural heritage
through multiple methods such as lectures, research, exchanges and discussions, and
uses special topics as a breakthrough point to analyze the symbiosis and evolution
relationship between intangible cultural heritage and society, deconstructing the
shaping process of cultural systems, social value and cultural identity, so as to reflect on
the practical methods of protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage in
contemporary society.
PCHA8102 Special Topics in Social 3 45 hrs ---
Development and Cultural Heritage
This module aims to delve into the intricate relationship between social development

and cultural heritage, and how this connection shapes modern society. Through a
multidisciplinary approach using various research methods and theoretical frameworks,
this module will enable students to understand the value, preservation, and
management strategies of cultural heritage, as well as develop their ability to assess its
impact on sustainable social development. Students will learn research methods and
tools specific to studying cultural heritage and gain an in-depth understanding through
practical case studies and site visits that showcase the impact of cultural heritage on
society. Additionally, this module incorporates international comparisons and cross-
cultural analysis to further explore topics related to social development and cultural
heritage.
PCHA8103 Special Topics in History and Culture 3 45 hrs ---
of Macao
This module focuses on the history of Macao over the 400 years from the arrival of

Portuguese to the East in 1500 to China and Portugal Joint Declaration on the Question
of Macao in 1987, which is divided into five parts in line with time and political
development to demonstrate. Students can have a clear and holistic understanding of
the context and outline of Macao history through the narration of major historical
events in the five stages.

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