Life in 19th-Century Hong Kong
Read a short primary source with your tutor — one guiding question at a time.
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About this session
In this session you will closely read a short primary source — a document written in or near 19th-century Hong Kong — and think through it together with your tutor. There is no rush and no trick: every question is meant to help you notice something in the source yourself.
How this session works
- Your tutor asks one guiding question at a time and waits for your answer.
- If you are stuck, ask for a hint — you will always get a nudge before any answer.
- The three learning objectives and your progress appear in the panel beside the chat.
How to read a primary source
- Read the whole source once before you answer.
- Quote the exact words that support your idea.
- Re-read any detail that seems unusual or vivid.
- Be ready to revise your first answer as you notice more.
Chat with your tutor
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Your tutor will start the conversation.
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