This course is designed to synthesize the local and global knowledge of intercultural and international exchanges. For example, what happens when different cultures come across one another; how do different cultures and civilizations clash and cooperate; to what extent are the current Macao socio-political and socio-economic systems, say the 'one country, two systems' formula, related to the historical Macao, etc. Furthermore, is there a Macao model? If so, how do we describe it? What is the world-historical meaning of the Macao experience?

Students can learn to synthesize the local and global knowledge of intercultural and international exchanges through the deep interpretation of Macao experience.