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Appendix I: General Education

1. General Education Curriculum Structure

Out of a total of 140-143 credits for the undergraduate degrees, students are required to take 33-39 credits of General Education Required (GER) subjects, and 15-33 credits of General Education Elective (GEE) subjects. Students are advised to consult their teachers, Programme Coordinator or the Undergraduate Handbook of their study programme for detailed credit requirement in GER and GEE subjects.

1.1. General Education Required Subjects

The General Education required subjects consist of six categories:

GER Category Credits Applied Ethics 3 credits Chinese Language 6 credits English Language 18 credits I.T. Knowledge 3 credits (1) Mathematics and Statistics 6 credits (2) Physical Education 3 credits Total: 33-39 credits (1) (2)

(1) Students in Computer Science and Technology programme are exempted from I.T.1010 Information Technology.

(2) Students in BBA programmes take mathematics and statistics as BBA core subjects. Students in Statistics programme take the subjects as major core subjects.

1.2. General Education Elective Subjects

The General Education elective (GEE) subjects are offered in the following six broad categories of knowledge, subject to and within the limitations of faculty availability: a) Business and Communication; b) Chinese Culture and Society; c) Foreign Languages and Cultures; d) Humanities; e) Social Sciences; f) Science and Technology. Students are required to complete at least one subject from the category of Chinese Culture and Society, and the remaining credits from any of the above GEE categories, preferably subjects outside their own specialization. With special approval, students can also do an unrestrictive free elective while studying abroad.

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2. General Education Subjects


R.P.2010

Applied Ethics

Applied Ethics 应用伦理学 3 credits

LANG1011-2

Chinese Language

Chinese I-II 大学中文 I-II 3 credits each

ENG1011-2

English Language

English I-II 大学英文 I-II 3 credits each

ENG1020 Academic Reading and Writing 学术阅读与写作 3 credits

ENG2011-2 English III-IV 大学英文 III-IV 3 credits each

ENG3010 Effective Oral Communication 实用口语沟通技巧 1 credit

ENG3020 Effective Written Communication 实用书面沟通技巧 1 credit

ENG4010 English for Academic and Professional Development

学术及专业英语 1 credit

I.T.1010

I.T. Knowledge

Information Technology 信息科技 3 credits

MATH1010

Mathematics and Statistics

Mathematics for Business 商业数学 3 credits

MATH1020 Mathematics for Non-Science 高等数学(人文、社

会科学学生专修) 3 credits

MATH1050 Mathematics for Science (For Non-Statistics Students Only)

高等数学(理工非统

计专业学生专修) 3 credits

STAT1010 Statistics for Business 商业统计学 3 credits

STAT1020 Statistics for Non-Science 实用统计学(人文、

社会科学学生专修) 3 credits

STAT1040 Statistics for Science (For Non-Statistics Students Only)

实用统计学(理工非

统计专业学生专修) 3 credits

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Physical Education

P.E.1010

Physical Education/ Healthy Living

体育和保健 3 credits


The General Education elective subjects listed here are a partial list only. Students are advised to access UIC website for more information about current subject offerings, pre-requisite(s), availability, etc.

ACCT1010

Business and Communication

Accounting for Non-Business Students

会计学（非工商管理

学生专修) 3 credits

BUS1010 Introduction to Business 商业导论 3 credits

BUS1020 Global Business Environment 全球商业环境 3 credits

BUS1030 Entrepreneurship and Innovation 创业与创新 3 credits

BUS1040 Business Environment in China 中国商业环境 3 credits

FIN2030 Corporate Financial Management 企业财务管理 3 credits

FIN2040 Introduction to Stock Evaluation and Financial Modelling

股票估值及财务模型导论

3 credits

MKT2010 Introduction to Marketing 营销导论 3 credits

CHI1030

Chinese Culture and Society

Selected Topics on Contemporary China

当代中国专题研究 3 credits

CHI2030 Gender, Sexuality and Avant-Gardism in Contemporary Chinese Literature

中国当代文学中的

性别和性表现意识

及先锋主义实验

3 credits

CTV4110 Hong Kong and Taiwanese Cinema

港台电影 3 credits

HIST1010 Selected Writings on Western Perception of Chinese Revolution, 1930-1980

西方对中国革命 (1930-1980) 的

观感文章选读

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FREN1010-20

Foreign Languages and Cultures

French I-II 法语 I-II 3 credits each

FREN2010 French Culture 法国文化 3 credits

FREN2020-30 French III-IV 法语 III-IV 3 credits each

GERM1010-20 German I-II 德语 I-II 3 credits each

JAP1010-20 Japanese I-II 日语 I-II 3 credits each

JAP2010 Japanese Culture 日本文化 3 credits

KOR1010-20 Korean I-II 韩语 I-II 3 credits each

SPAN1010-20 Spanish I-II 西班牙语 I-II 3 credits each

SPAN2010 Spanish Culture 西班牙文化 3 credits

SPAN2030-40 Spanish III-IV 西班牙语 III-IV 3 credits each

COMM1030

Humanities

Public Speaking 公众演讲 3 credits

ENG1030 Classical Works of Shakespearean and Yuan Comedy

莎士比亚与中国元

代喜剧作品精选 3 credits

ENG1040 The Detective Novel 侦探小说 3 credits

GREE1040 Ancient Greek Literature 古希腊文学 3 credits

HUM1020 Art and Life 艺术与人生 3 credits

HUM1070 Selected Readings in European Literature

欧洲文学选读 3 credits

MUS1020 European Music of the Baroque Period

巴洛克时期的欧洲

音乐 3 credits

MUS1070 Vocal Music Through the Ages 声乐的历史变迁 3 credits

MUS1110 History of Western Music 西方音乐史 3 credits

MUS1120 Introduction to World Music 世界音乐导论 3 credits

MUS1130 Popular Music from the 1930s to the Present

19 世纪 30 年代至今的流行音乐

3 credits

R.P.1040 Introduction to Philosophy 哲学导论 3 credits

R.P.1050 Critical Thinking and Logic 批判性思维与逻辑 3 credits

R.P.1060 Philosophy of Religion 宗教哲学 3 credits

TESL1070 Introduction to English Literature I 英语文学导论 I 3 credits

TESL2200 Word Usage / Vocabulary in Context

词的使用与语境中

的词汇 3 credits

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CTV1010

Social Sciences

Analyzing Fine Works of Cinema and Television

影视作品赏析 3 credits

CTV4140 Television Studies 电视学 3 credits

CTV4160 Studies in Asian Cinema: India, Korea, Japan

亚洲电影研习：印度、韩国与日本

3 credits

CTV4170 Studies in European Cinema 欧洲电影研习 3 credits

GEOG1010 An Introduction to Geographic Information Systems

地理信息系统导论 3 credits

HIST1020 Explorations in Modern American History

美国现代史探究 3 credits

SOC1010 Introduction to Sociology 社会学导论 3 credits

SOC1040 Globalization and Global Recession

全球化与经济萧条 3 credits

SOC1050 Education and Society 教育与社会 3 credits

SOC1060 Gender and Sexuality 性别与性 3 credits

SOC1070 Global Health and Disease 全球化下的健康与

疾病 3 credits

SWSA1040 Introduction to Social Welfare 社会福利学导论 3 credits

BIOL1010

Science and Technology

World Ecological Problems and Man

世界生态与人类 3 credits

FOOD2010 Introduction to Food Science 食品科学概论 3 credits

PSY1010 Introduction to Psychology 心理学导论 3 credits

PSY2020 Abnormal Psychology 变态心理学 3 credits

PSY2030 Consumer Psychology 消费心理学 3 credits

PSY2040 Educational Psychology 教育心理学 3 credits

PSY2070 Psychology of Cultural Diversity 心理学与文化多样性

3 credits

PSY2100 Drugs, Society and Human Behaviour

毒品、社会与人类行为

3 credits

STAT3020 Computer-aided Data Analysis 统计软件入门 3 credits


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GEN1010

Free Elective

General Education Free Elective 通识教育自选学分 1-3 credit(s)

3. General Education Subject Description


ENG1011-2 ENGLISH I-II (3 credits each)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: ENGLISH I & II aim to raise students’ general proficiency in English to a level appropriate for university study, and equip them with relevant and appropriate communicative skills. Language skills - speaking, listening, reading and writing - will be taught in an integrated manner, and in the context of topic areas appropriate to students’ needs and interests. Specific skills and language structures will also be taught where necessary to strengthen the students’ general English proficiency.

ENG1020 ACADEMIC READING AND WRITING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims at raising students’ specific language ability in reading and writing academic texts of their own major disciplines. The subject will use reading texts from chapters of books or journal articles recommended by teachers of different majors for reading comprehension. These texts will also be used for analysis to enable students to develop an awareness of the genre in that particular discipline. The subject will also train students to paraphrase, quote and summarize ideas from academic papers as well as revising and proofreading. The subject will help students to increase and refine their academic vocabulary. It will help students to improve their English proficiency in task-based activities. These activities will take the form of an hour-long lecture on reading and writing, an hour-long tutorial for writing practice and another hour on task-based activities every week. In addition, the subject will include a monthly workshop on learning English through current affairs when students will get exposure to more expository writing of a more general nature.

ENG2011-2 ENGLISH III-IV (3 credits each)

Pre-requisite(s): ENG1011 ENGLISH I & ENG1012 ENGLISH II Subject Description: ENGLISH III & IV aim to develop appropriate communicative strategies and improve students’ general level of proficiency in English. Subject materials provide integrated language training in speaking, listening, reading and writing. Specific skills and language structures are taught in the context of topic areas appropriate to students’ needs.

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ENG3010 EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION (1 credit)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to further develop students’ oral communication skills. It will help them enhance their oral proficiency by working on articulation, intonation, stress and fluency. Students will also learn to present ideas coherently and logically. They will have pair and group discussions as well as oral presentations to the whole class. Apart from continuous assessment during the course, each student has to give an oral presentation in a simulated professional setting towards the end of the term.

ENG3020 EFFECTIVE WRITTEN COMMUNICATION (1 credit)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to further develop students’ writing skills. It will help them enhance their written proficiency by working on different types of writing styles, especially academic and business writing. Students will learn to present ideas coherently and logically in genres and situations they may encounter after they graduate. They will have pair and group work as well as individual work in producing written texts. Apart from continuous assessment during the course, each student has to write in response to a simulated professional setting towards the end of the term.

ENG4010 ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

(1 credit)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to develop students’ oral and writing skills for further studies or for job seeking. Cover letter and resumes, as well as study plans and personal statements will be covered.

I. T.1010 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims at providing students with an in-depth understanding of the application of computer technology in various organizations and developing students’ confidence in using computers for various tasks, including how to create and access information using the Web technology. Upon completion of this subject, students will be able to: (1) understand computer organization (number systems, data representation, machine instruction cycle); (2) present ideas in different contexts with appropriate publishing software tools; (3) use desktop and web publishing for organization communication; (4) formulate essential strategies for purchasing, installing and maintaining computer system.

LANG1011-2 CHINESE I-II (3 credits each)

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课程目标: 全面提高学生对中国文化及文学的认识，加强学生读、写、听、说能

力，培养他们对中国语文的兴趣，并提供自学途径，鼓励他们持续学习。

MATH1010 MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject provides students with an understanding of fundamental mathematical techniques commonly used in business today. Particular attention is given to the application of these techniques in management decision analysis.

MATH1020 MATHEMATICS FOR NON-SCIENCE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject stresses the prevalence, relevance, and practicality of mathematics in the modern society especially in the context of planning and scheduling in Management Science, and issues concerning social choice and decision making. Numerous real world examples are discussed. The mathematical techniques involved are taught through hands-on applications. This subject is specifically designed for students in arts, communication and social sciences.

MATH1050 MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR NON-STATISTICS STUDENTS ONLY)

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces some basic ideas and techniques in calculus, and the basic knowledge in matrix theory for solving simple systems of linear equations. After taking this subject, students will know differentiation and integration, some elementary functions and will be able to solve linear systems with two or three unknowns.

P.E.1010 PHYSICAL EDUCATION / HEALTHY LIVING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject provides a basic introduction to the principles of health and physical fitness. Students will also gain practical experience of selected fitness exercises. It aims to acquaint students with the fundamental knowledge and skills of team and individual sports. Topics will include: health and wellness; physical fitness/health fitness/motor fitness; causes and prevention of cardiovascular heart disease; stress management; diet and body weight control; chronic and acute effects of exercise; safe and effective exercise programmes; and development of sports culture.

R.P.2010 APPLIED ETHICS (3 credits)


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Subject Description: This subject enables students to understand a range of ethical issues in today’s society. Through discussing the major arguments, engaging in debates and studying particular cases (include sources from newspaper, magazines, films, etc.), it is hoped that students will learn to reflect on the issues at a deeper level, to evaluate different arguments critically, and to be able to formulate their own solutions to these ethical problems. Through this subject, students will also learn to identify relevant ethical principles, and to apply and to reflect critically on them.

STAT1010 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject provides students with an understanding of fundamental statistical techniques commonly used in business today. Particular attention is given to the application of these techniques in management decision analysis.

STAT1020 STATISTICS FOR NON-SCIENCE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This is an introductory subject in statistic. It discusses procedures that are most commonly used in the summary of statistical surveys and in the interpretation of experimental data. The rationale for these procedures is explained in detail. The emphasis is on statistical thinking and concepts, and simple data analysis, including summarizing data and making valid inferences from data. Formulas are avoided as much as possible. Excel will be used.

STAT1040 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR NON-STATISTICS STUDENTS ONLY)

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject deals with statistical methods and theory. The emphasis is on what, how, when and why certain statistical methods can and cannot be applied. Topics include exploratory data analysis, estimation, hypothesis testing, and simple linear regression. Students are required to solve a variety of problems using calculators and statistical packages.


ACCT1010 ACCOUNTING FOR NON-BUSINESS STUDENTS

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims at providing students with a general understanding of the functions of accounting, basic accounting concepts, basic accounting principles and their application to accounting work and accounting statements.


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BIOL1010 WORLD ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS AND MAN (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject examines environmental issues reflecting the interaction between man and the environment. It combines scientific and non-technical appraisals of processes and problems dealing with the question of environment quality. Therefore, humanity is studied in the physical as well as the social setting. Though major issues may vary for developing and developed nations, topics concerning population pressure, pollution and urbanization are discussed.

BUS1010 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims at preparing students with a macro view of business as well as providing them with meaningful and real-world-oriented information.

BUS1020 GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject provides students with systematic and comprehensive understanding of economic, political, and cultural environments within which international business takes place.

BUS1030 ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to equip students with the knowledge of the important role of an entrepreneur in driving the growth of a business, with particular reference to small businesses, in a nation’s economy. It explains why creativity and innovation are an integral part of entrepreneurship, and how entrepreneurs enhance the creativity of their employees as well as their own. Students will learn the importance of understanding the distinction between creativity and innovation, and how innovation strategies are a key to the success of a business.

BUS1040 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT IN CHINA (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims at providing students with a general understanding of the business environment in China so that those who have successfully completed this subject will be more ready and in a more favourable position to participate in the business sector of China.

CHI1030 SELECTED TOPICS ON CONTEMPORARY CHINA

(3 credits)


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Subject Description: This subject aims to help students attain a broad understanding of the different social problems in contemporary China. It also helps students develop their analytical abilities to examine social problems in China from multiple perspectives, and to discuss the future direction of development of the Chinese society.

CHI2030 GENDER, SEXUALITY AND AVANT-GARDISM IN CONTEMPORARY CHINESE LITERATURE

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): a) priority given to students who have completed CHI1010 & CHI2020 MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY CHINESE LITERATURE I & II; b) Chinese language skills Subject Description: The subject is designed to acquaint students with knowledge of gender, sexuality and Avant-Gardism represented in the 20th century especially contemporary Chinese literature. It focuses on non-mainstream and alternative literature as a manifold cultural and literary form showing how these literatures have redefined the countenance of modern and contemporary Chinese literature. The subject also examines the impact of literature’s recent trends and orders, including Chinese avant-garde literature, experimental and other forms and styles.

COMM1030 PUBLIC SPEAKING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject helps students learn the principles of business and professional speech communication in group work and presentational speaking settings. It also helps develop students’ confidence and proficiency in giving a presentation in front of an audience.

CTV1010 ANALYZING FINE WORKS OF CINEMA AND TELEVISION

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: Through multi-layered analysis of cinematic and television works, the subject nurtures and raises students’ ability to appreciate the art of cinema. Students will understand the general pattern of cinematic and television production, as well as gain a basic understanding on how to thoroughly analyze these productions. With this understanding, they can develop their respective ways of interpreting issues in cinema and television.

CTV4110 HONG KONG AND TAIWANESE CINEMA (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject is designed to investigate histories, aesthetics, genres, directors and modes of production of Hong Kong and Taiwan cinema.


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CTV4140 TELEVISION STUDIES (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims at broadening the understanding of different aspects of television with emphasis on forms of knowledge, audiences and methodologies that comprise television studies. Students who have completed this subject should have a recent and relevant experience of the television environment and the television profession, as well as some practical skills relating to television programming.

CTV4160 STUDIES IN ASIAN CINEMA: INDIA, KOREA, JAPAN

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject serves as an introduction to a basic understanding of the unique cluster of Asian cinemas. By the end of the subject, students will a) have a basic knowledge on general history, important figures, movements, styles and institutions of Asian cinemas; b) gain a higher level of film viewing and writing reviews in a professional manner; c) be able to apply the knowledge gained in the subject to further study Asian cinema and develop the ability of a film critic.

CTV4170 STUDIES IN EUROPEAN CINEMA (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: The subject centres on various European cinemas, e.g. the cinema of France, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Russia etc. Concentration will focus on moments in the history of the European cinema regarded as productive cinematically and theoretically.

ENG1030 CLASSICAL WORKS OF SHAKESPEAREAN AND YUAN COMEDY

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces students to the classical yet enjoyable dramatic works of the West and the East: Shakesperean and Yuan Comedy. Through teaching, discussion, and analysis of some of the most influential literary works in human history, students learn useful methods of drama criticism. More importantly, students gain insight into the similarities and differences between the Chinese and western literatures and cultures in order to be more positive and optimistic towards life and society.

ENG1040 THE DETECTIVE NOVEL (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the Detective Novel as a genre from its earliest beginning in One Thousand and One Nights to its more modern form in European and North American Literature. Increasingly, the detective fiction has become a

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mainstream phenomenon of our contemporary culture, its influence on film is apparent. In addition, by analyzing van Gulik’s novel inspired by fiction of the Ming Dynasty, a link to China will be established.

FIN2030 CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject helps students grasp the overall necessity of a sustainable co-existence of both corporate financial policy and social responsibility, and encourages students to examine corporate financial policy changes and their impact on society, as well social changes and developments and their impact on the corporate financial policy.

FIN2040 INTRODUCTION TO STOCK EVALUATION AND FINANCIAL MODELING

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject intends to introduce an appreciation of financial modelling, expand students’ horizons of stock analysis, and provide them with the tools for further exploration.

FOOD2010 INTRODUCTION TO FOOD SCIENCE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject provides students with an overview of the scientific principles and current status of technology related to food and food products. The contents include an overview of food components, food additives, diet, food safety and health.

FREN1010-20 FRENCH I-II (3 credits each)

Pre-requisite(s) of FREN1010 FRENCH I: None Pre-requisite(s) of FREN1020 FRENCH II: FREN1010 FRENCH I Subject Description: The subjects aim at helping students acquire basic French for daily conversation. Upon successful completion of the subjects, students should be able to ask and answer simple questions in French by using the grammar and short sentence patterns learned in these subjects.

FREN2010 FRENCH CULTURE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce what "French" culture is. Its objective is to complement students’ pre-existing knowledge and interest about France and transform them into intellectually, socially and professionally relevant skills.


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FREN2020-30 FRENCH III-IV (3 credits each)

Pre-requisite(s) of FREN2020 FRENCH III: FREN1020 FRENCH II Pre-requisite(s) of FREN2030 FRENCH IV: FREN2020 FRENCH III Subject Description: The subjects aim at helping students acquire French for more sophisticated conversation. Upon successful completion of the subjects, students should be able to ask and answer questions in French in various kinds of situations.

GEN1010 GENERAL EDUCATION FREE ELECTIVE (1-3 credits) Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: Students may be granted general education free elective credits for the work they do while studying abroad. The work can be either academic or non-academic in nature of varying credit hours. Approval must be sought upon resumption of studies at the College and the credits granted will not contribute to GPA calculation.

GEOG1010 AN INTRODUCTION TO GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to a) introduce students to basic GIS concepts and applications; b) familiarize students with GIS data sources, including GPS data, satellite imagery and digitized maps; c) demonstrate standard GIS query, interpretation and analysis techniques; d) teach basic map production skills.

GERM1010-20 GERMAN I-II (3 credits each)

Pre-requisite(s) of GERM1010 GERMAN I: None Pre-requisite(s) of GERM1020 GERMAN II: GERM1010 GERMAN I Subject Description: The subjects help students acquire a set of practical vocabulary and understand important grammatical rules of the German language. Students will develop the necessary communicative skills in German and gain a brief insight into the German culture.

GREE1040 ANCIENT GREEK LITERATURE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces students to ancient Greek literature so that they can better understand western literature.

HIST1010 SELECTED WRITINGS ON WESTERN PERCEPTION OF CHINESE REVOLUTION, 1930-1980

(3 credits)


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Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce to students the body of contemporary literature that appeared in the West focusing on revolutionary events in China during the half century from 1930 to 1980. The objective is to compare and evaluate the different views expressed in those writings and to attempt to arrive at some historical judgment or truth.

HIST1020 EXPLORATIONS IN MODERN AMERICAN HISTORY

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject examines major episodes and interpretive themes in the development of American history from approximately 1880 to the recent past. Topics to be covered include the country’s transformation from a predominantly agricultural to a modern urban industrial nation during the latter part of the 19th century, foreign expansion and domestic reform in the opening years of the 20th century, the causes of the Great Depression and the impact of Franklin Roosevelt’s “New Deal” in the 1930s, the accumulation of national power during and after the Second World War, and the marshaling and fracturing of that power in the context of the Cold War, military defeat in Vietnam, and the demise of the Soviet Union. Students’ success in the subject will depend entirely upon their ability and willingness to actually read all required assigned reading on a weekly basis in advance of and in preparation for supporting lectures and class discussion.

HUM1020 ART AND LIFE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces the visual and critical skills for interpreting the arts of different cultures from past to present. Students will be introduced to criticism concerned with the techniques and functions of art; the ways art goes about expressing varied moral, religious, social and political agendas in different regions and cultures; how art places itself in relation to issues of power, race and identity, gender, creativity, collecting, and museums and the art market.

HUM1070 SELECTED READINGS IN EUROPEAN LITERATURE

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject intends to offer a review of European literary tradition from its Greek beginning to the Enlightenment.

JAP1010-20 JAPANESE I-II (3 credits each)

Pre-requisite(s) of JAP1010 JAPANESE I: None Pre-requisite(s) of JAP1020 JAPANESE II: JAP1010 JAPANESE I Subject Description: The subjects provide a basic introduction to the pronunciations,


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words, intonations and tones of Japanese and help students gain the basic skills of using Japanese through real and simulated scenarios.

JAP2010 JAPANESE CULTURE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces the various aspects of Japan including geography, food, life style, etiquette, religions, education, economy, and technology in modern Japan.

KOR1010 KOREAN I (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject is designed for students with little or no prior knowledge of the Korean language. The subject emphasizes the acquisition of communicative and grammatical skills in listening, speaking and reading, and also introduces certain cultural aspects of Korea relevant to contextual needs such as greetings and gestures.

KOR1020 KOREAN II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): KOR1010 KOREAN I Subject Description: This subject is intended to develop students’ oral and written Korean abilities, but it puts more emphasis on the acquisition of intermediate oral communicative skills. The subject also introduces certain cultural aspects relevant to contextual needs of Korea like Korean pop songs, Animation, TV series, etc.

MKT2010 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students the marketing concepts and their application in real business situations. The orientation is managerial and students can apply the marketing concepts to real business situations.

MUS1020 EUROPEAN MUSIC OF THE BAROQUE PERIOD

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject provides a theoretical background of European music during the period from 1600 to 1750. Students will listen to selected works to illustrate a musical form, orchestration or musical point under discussion.

MUS1070 VOCAL MUSIC THROUGH THE AGES (3 credits)

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history, students are exposed to representative works from Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary eras. They will learn about the composers of choral pieces from each time period, the stylistic elements of the music, and learn to sing some of these great works.

Repertoire will vary from the sacred to the secular, from classical to musical theatre. Students will listen to examples and discuss the expressive aspects of the music of each period with special emphasis on meter, stress, tempo, dynamics, tone quality, and pitch. Students will also experience the fundamentals of choral singing such as vocal production, choral diction, and basic musician-ship to help extend their musical experience beyond rehearsals and performances of the choral ensemble.

MUS1110 HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces the history of Western music from Renaissance to the 20th century. Students study the historical background, musical genres, major compositions, and key composers of each period. Through examining the characteristic features of a number of repertoires of music, students are expected to learn the canonical works, the stylistic developments, as well as the useful terminology of Western music.

MUS1120 INTRODUCTION TO WORLD MUSIC (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to develop music listening skills and appreciation of music around the world. Students will study the various musical genres focusing on music in the contexts of world music and will be able to decipher the essential differences and overlapping similarities of the elements and organizing principles of sounds listening. They will then learn how to collect, appreciate and present world music in intellectually and culturally significant ways.

MUS1030 POPULAR MUSIC FROM THE 1930S TO THE PRESENT

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject explores the ways that music is both shaped by and gives shape to the cultural settings in which it is performed, through studying selected popular music works covered by different popular music styles from 1930 to 2009. Specific case studies such as pieces will be examined closely through listening, reading, analysis, and handout instruction provided weekly. By the end of this subject, students will develop a critical appreciation towards popular music as an art form. It will also enlarge students’ perspective of the impact popular music has had over society during the different eras.


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PSY1010 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject provides a basic understanding of scientific methodology as it pertains to psychology. Students are exposed to the basic terminology and concepts which define the discipline of psychology. The subject also provides an awareness of the role of psychology in exploring the human condition and life experience. It is hoped that students will use this knowledge to gain insight into his personal dynamics and belief system and they will also become an active participant and life-long observer of the human condition.

PSY2020 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces students to a branch of psychology which deals with a diverse range of maladaptive human behaviours. Topics include historical and theoretical perspectives on abnormal behaviour, and related methods of assessment, research, and intervention which are prominent in this area of psychology.

PSY2030 CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject attempts to answer the questions of how, why, when and where people buy or do not buy products. The subject studies individuals and group characteristics regarding how they satisfy their wants and needs. This involves examining demography, economic and social status and the effects of the environment and how it influences buyer decisions. It examines factors related to how a customer determines value and measures the effects of advertising and marketing with the ultimate goal of influencing or predicting customers’ decision.

PSY2040 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students to the general field of educational psychology. It demonstrates the several processes available to professionals in the field which may be applied in order to monitor and aid students’ progress in the school environment. Topics cover “behavioural theories of learning”, “development during childhood and adolescence”, “motivating students to learn”, “effective learning environments”, and “how to assess student learning through the use of standardized and specific testing”.

PSY2070 PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject provides students with a positive perception of cultural

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diversity. The most important elements of cultural diversity, understanding and awareness, are addressed and examined. The subject employs a blend of experiential learning theory to engage students in a unique and participative set of learning experiences. Increased awareness of cultural diversity can translate into more tolerance, respect, and appreciation for the uniqueness of all people and culture.

PSY2100 DRUGS, SOCIETY AND HUMAN BEHAVIOUR (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject is developed to expose students in the areas of social and behavioural sciences to the theories, principles and practices of the field of substance abuse, psychopharmacology and societal impact of drug use and abuse.

R.P.1040 INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces students to philosophy by exposing them to philosophical writing, philosophical questions, and philosophical ideas from diverse cultures, philosophical method and argumentation, and philosophical language. By the end of the subject, students will be able to understand philosophical discussions, intelligently raise and discuss philosophical issues, analyze and evaluate the claims and arguments made, and speak philosophy.

R.P.1050 CRITICAL THINKING AND LOGIC (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: The purpose of this subject is to help students develop critical thinking skills, which are a critical part of many vocations that require rational thought. These skills include Knowledge or data recall, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

R.P.1060 PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject probes in depth issues that arise when philosophers look at religious beliefs through the eyes of reason. The subject intensively analyzes specific religious beliefs, particularly those of Western theism, and it seeks to understand what religious beliefs mean, whether or not they are true, what arguments might be given in their support, problems and what criticisms arise regarding them and what solutions are suggested.

SOC1010 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to a) introduce students to the scientific field of sociology by providing elementary insights on – as well as elementary theoretical


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understanding of – society, functioning, structures, problems, and changes; b) examine the functioning, structures, problems of society, as well as the changes occurring within societies and their environment; c) provide students with a compact, comprehensive and integrated understanding of social systems, from micro to macro level.

SOC1040 GLOBALIZATION AND GLOBAL RECESSION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces globalization from a conceptual basis to practical implication in our daily life. It makes students aware of the impact of globalization in various aspects such as economy, politics, information technology, social security, religion, environment, health, etc. and the recent trend of global recession. It further makes students capable to understand the dynamics of globalization and global recession and how to minimize negative consequences.

SOC1050 EDUCATION AND SOCIETY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject introduces students to the rise and structure of national education systems in different parts of the world. It particularly offers students an understanding of the role of education and its relationships with society. By reviewing some key theoretical perspectives and empirical studies, students will learn how education impacts on social mobility, stratification and inequalities, and learn to think critically about the functions and effects of our social institutions.

SOC1060 GENDER AND SEXUALITY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: It has been an interesting debate over centuries whether the construction of gender and sexuality in human society is biologically determined or socially constructed? Biological determinists and religious arguments claimed about the by-born nature of male and female whereas feminists and social scientists emphasized the social and cultural construction of gender and sexuality. This subject address topics from the debate including “Masculinity vs. Femininity”, “Politics of Sexuality”, “Rise of Feminism”, “Love, Marriage and Family”, “Women and Gender across China”, “Western Interpretation about Chinese Women”, “Chinese Man and Tobacco Consumption”, etc.

SOC1070 GLOBAL HEALTH AND DISEASE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: Health insecurity has become one of the major challenges of the 21st century when globalization is causing enormous damage to environment and human health. China, the fertile soil of today’s globalization, is also facing key challenges to manage major public health problems such as food safety, smoking, HIV/AIDS, environmental pollution, occupational health risk, insufficient rural health care, etc. This

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subject offers an in-depth understanding of the global health problems and tries to find out possible solutions.

SPAN1010-20 SPANISH I-II (3 credits each)

Pre-requisite(s) of SPAN1010 SPANISH I: None Pre-requisite(s) of SPAN1020 SPANISH II: SPAN1010 SPANISH I Subject Description: The subjects aim to introduce the basic Spanish language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. With different teaching approaches, the emphasis is placed on real-world situations and students’ needs. Students will learn practical vocabulary and the oral use of the language along with proper use of grammar and cultural information.

SPAN2010 SPANISH CULTURE (3 credits) Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject examines the cultures and civilisation of Spain and their political implications. The subject is designed from a comprehensive perspective so that students are able to gain an overall view of the Spanish cultures in its diverse expressions.

SPAN2030-40 SPANISH III-IV (3 credits each)

Pre-requisite(s) of SPAN2030 SPANISH III: SPAN1020 SPANISH II Pre-requisite(s) of SPAN2040 SPANISH IV: SPAN2030 SPANISH III Subject Description: The subjects aim to introduce the basic Spanish language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. With different teaching approaches, the emphasis is placed on real-world situations and students’ needs. Students will learn practical vocabulary and the oral use of the language along with proper use of grammar and cultural information.

STAT3020 COMPUTER-AIDED DATA ANALYSIS (3 credits) Pre-requisite(s): STAT1010 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS, or STAT1020 STATISTICS FOR NON-SCIENCE, or STAT1030 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE, or STAT1040 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR

NON-STATISTICS STUDENTS ONLY), or STAT1050 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR STATISTICS

STUDENTS ONLY)

Subject Description: Statistical concepts and ideas are often obscured by tedious computation. With the advent of information technology, most of the statistical computation can be carried out easily. This subject aims at familiarizing students with statistical computing by using statistical software packages such as SPSS.


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SWSA1040 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject a) introduces students to the scientific field of social welfare by providing elementary insights on as well as elementary theoretical understanding of social welfare and all its key related issues; b) examines the functioning, structures, problems of social welfare systems, as well as the changes occurring within those systems; c) provides students with a compact, comprehensive and integrated understanding of social welfare systems in a comparative perspective.

TESL1070 INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LITERATURE I

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to foster students’ understanding of the genres of English literature, and to develop their extensive reading habits. It focuses on the characteristic features and recognition of two primary literary genres: fiction and drama. Students are required to read and analyze a number of selected works so as to identify the thoughts and feelings conveyed in the texts, and to compare and contrast literary texts and genres in terms of theme, technique and style.

TESL2200 WORD USAGE/ VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students with more advanced knowledge about how English is actually spoken and written. It is closely related to the contextualized use of English and enables the students to use the language naturally and effectively. It provides detailed explanations of some commonly confused or misused words and problems of word collocation through real examples.

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