PAUL G. HARRIS has been teaching university courses in international relations and environmental studies since the mid-1990s. Scroll down this page for more information and to see some comments from students who have taken Professor Harris’s courses.
“My pedagogical philosophy is to do more than teach the subject at hand. I also strive to enhance my students’ analytical skills and help them develop a stronger sense of social responsibility and global citizenship. With the proliferation of information technologies, it’s more important than ever to help students learn how to identify what’s most important — and why.” Paul G. Harris
Professor Harris teaches courses offered by the Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies at the Education University of Hong Kong. He has supervised the research of many advanced undergraduate, masters and doctoral students. He has worked with academic teams to develop a number of undergraduate and postgraduate degree programs.
Professor Harris welcomes queries from potential research post-graduate and doctoral candidates with self-evident complementary research interests. Please note that the number of places for research students is very limited. You should confirm your eligibility with the Graduate School before reaching out to Professor Harris.
SOME STUDENTS’ COMMENTS ON TEACHING
“I’m going to dearly miss the courses by Dr. Harris as I finish my studies. The courses were, without a doubt, the most impactful and interesting part of my whole undergraduate journey. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.” / “This course strengthened my reading skills and oral presentation skills. I now have more courage to speak in front of the whole class and my English oral skills have been strengthened. The professor is a passionate person.” / “The in-class discussion and sharing are amazing. Thanks so much for Dr Harris. It was a wonderful and high quality course.” / “The course is well designed and this might be one of the best courses I’ve taken in the last years of university. Thank you Prof Paul for this amazing course that not only taught important theoretical concepts but facilitated communication and critical thinking skills.” / “It was a great experience. Thank you!”
Sample of anonymous evaluations from students of “Climate Change and Society,” Spring 2024
Sample of anonymous evaluations from students of “Global Environmental Governance,” Spring 2024
“I found the course [to be] very useful and I learned a lot because the teaching was very good and also [the] teacher was very enthusiastic about the subject, which helps me to learn but also is motivating.” / “I think this is one of the better courses I’ve have been taking. Dr. Harris is an excellent teacher and gives his student a chance to think and reflect. You can notice he is really committed to his course and loves what he does. One of the best professors.”
“This was the best course I took within 3 years in this university. The content of the course is well structured and includes all the basics and necessary knowledge about global environmental governance. Reading and matching it with real life events was the most useful aspect since it helped me to reflect and understand the theoretical knowledge and apply it in real life. Thank you Professor Harris!” / “The assessment style and emphasis of reading combined with in class discussions made for good discourse and information exchange.” / “Thanks Professor, I can really feel your passion in teaching!”
Sample of anonymous evaluations from students of “Global Environmental Governance,” Spring 2023
“Professor Harris is very enthusiastic and passionate in teaching. I learnt a lot about the relationship between climate change and society and I can reflect on my behaviours. I truly enjoyed this course a lot.” / “Thank you so much for your extraordinary teaching! It was my second time studying your courses. I [was] always inspired by the classes.” / “Professor Harris is a very good lecturer who managed the lessons well and provided many opportunities for us to express our opinions. His passion [about] the seriousness of climate change and the importance to solve the issue impressed me.“
Sample of anonymous evaluations from students of “Climate Change and Society,” Spring 2023
“I want to say a huge thank you for your teaching throughout my senior year, when I took two of your courses. I really treasured it a lot and I explicitly enjoyed your mode and style of teaching.“
Christopher Lai, March 2022
“I really appreciated the feedback from the professor on essays and the presentation and the way he thought [out] this course. I found it very motivating to actively participate in every class.“
Anonymous student evaluation of “Politics of Climate Change,” Autumn 2021
“Thank you, Prof. Harris for the wonderful and passionate teaching! Also, the valuable comments for inspiring us to think out of the box!“
Anonymous student evaluation of “U.S. Foreign Policy,” Autumn 2021
“This is the best [course] I ever had. … Paul Harris is the best professor who provides immediate responses to our performance and taught very well in class.“
Anonymous student evaluation of “The Politics of Climate Change,” Autumn 2020
“I want to thank you for the amazing time I had in your lectures last year in Hong Kong. I learned so much and it completely changed the way I understand global warming.”
Nicolai Johannessen
“Having studied environmental science for two years, I thought that I would know most things already when I took your courses “Environmental Ethics and Philosophy” and “Politics of Climate Change”. Let’s just say that I was wrong. I think you challenged me and every other student…. Your teaching creates a ripple effect that will pass on an environmental mentality way beyond your students.”
Anna Westerberg
“I think it is lucky for me to have attended your courses in my undergraduate study. I would like to express my gratitude to you and thank you for giving me such a great experience of learning.”
S.Y. Chwang
“Thank you for your teaching. I learnt a lot from the courses you taught (Global Environmental Governance and the Politics of Climate Change). At the beginning, I felt that your course is quite difficult [but soon] I realised that I learnt more in this kind of teaching style…. It is enjoyable.”
Cherry Ho
“Your teaching method changed me.… And I really appreciate that you helped us a lot, such as giving us advice on our assignments and our future plans. Thank you very much.”
Fiona Li
“You are always admirable [and] one of the teachers who influenced me in my life.”
Esther Luk
Paul G. Harris 