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Appendix III

Subject Descriptions

In the subject descriptions, each subject is identified by its own subject code with

letters and numbers. The subject codes are presented in alphabetical order.

1. Major Subjects

ACCT2010 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): None

Subject Description: This subject provides students with a general understanding of basic

accounting concepts, accounting cycle (bookkeeping), principles and their applications in some

financial accounting topics including cash, current assets and current liabilities, inventory and

non-current assets.

ACCT2020 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT2010 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I

Subject Description: This subject provides students with a general understanding of basic

accounting concepts, accounting cycle (bookkeeping), principles and their applications in some

selected financial and management topics including partnerships, corporations, non-current

liabilities, cash flow statement, financial performance analysis, accounting for manufacturing

operations, cost behaviour and CVP analysis, budgetary control and performance evaluation, and

relevant cost and analysis for management decision making.

ACCT3010 COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING I (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT2020 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II

Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students to the basic concepts and

techniques in cost and management accounting; to develop students’ ability in using relevant

accounting data for management policy determination, decision making and performance

evaluation; and to enable students to design and evaluate different cost accounting systems for

operational planning and control.

ACCT3020 COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT3010 COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING I

Subject Description: Continued with Cost and Management Accounting I, this subject furthers

students’ concepts and techniques in cost and management accounting; to develop students’

ability in using relevant accounting data for management policy determination, decision making

and performance evaluation. Emphasis is placed on budgeting and budgetary control system,

standard costing and variance analysis, critical evaluation of performance measurement, and

identifies the recent trends and issues of management accounting in contemporary business

world.

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ACCT3030 HONG KONG TAXATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students to the principles and administration of

the income tax system of Hong Kong. This subject discusses the general principles of taxation,

property tax, salaries tax, profits tax, depreciation allowances, and personal assessment. It also

provides students with basics of stamp and estate duties.

ACCT3040 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject builds on the principles learnt in introductory financial

accounting. An emphasis is placed on the conceptual framework of financial accounting. On the

basis of this conceptual framework, this subject also examines the principles and problems of

valuation of the individual items of assets, liabilities, and capital. This subject then investigates

the impact of the valuation on the determination of revenues and expenses. As a whole, this

subject will provide students with an understanding of analysis and interpretation of financial

statements.

ACCT3050 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT3040 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I

Subject Description: A detailed discussion is given on the principles and problems of

accounting for the individual items of assets, liabilities, and capital; the impact of valuation upon

the determination of cost and revenue; and the analysis and interpretation of financial statements.

ACCT3060 ACCOUNTING AND TAXATION IN CHINA (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT2010 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I, and

ACCT2020 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II

Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of the

accounting environment and practice in the People’s Republic of China. The topics covered include

an overview of the accounting environment, regulation of accounting affairs, accounting standards,

accounting practice, accounting profession and current accounting issues. After completion of the

subject, students will also be able to develop knowledge and understanding in the core areas of

PRC tax related to employees, sole trades, partnership, incorporated and unincorporated

enterprises.

ACCT3070 CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND

ACCOUNTING

(3 credits)

Co-requisite(s): Concurrently with ACCT3050 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II

Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students with an overview of the main

theoretical perspectives and frameworks of corporate governance, integrating regulatory,

international, ethical and external reporting transparency dimensions. Selected court cases

dealing with the liability of accountants as well as legal sanctions leveled at directors and officers

of corporations involved in notorious financial scandals are evaluated.


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ACCT3080 TAX PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT3030 HONG KONG TAXATION

Subject Description: This subject will provide students with an in-depth study of the law and

practice of taxation for planning and management in the Hong Kong environment. The subject

will give an analytical review of the Hong Kong tax system so that students can advise

management on the effect of taxation on decision making. An appreciation of the general aspects

of Mainland China taxation is also included.

ACCT3090 CHINA AND HONG KONG TAXATION

PLANNING

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students to the basic concepts, principles,

and legislative rules of the main taxation systems in Hong Kong and in the Mainland of China,

and teach the basic concepts and principles of tax planning in the global perspective and in the

local perspective.

ACCT4010 AUDITING I (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT3040 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING I

Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of the basic

concepts and principles of auditing, the statutory audit requirements, extant auditing standards

recommended by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and auditing in a

Computer Information Systems (CIS) environment issues.

ACCT4020 AUDITING II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT4010 AUDITING I

Subject Description: Based on Auditing I, this subject aims to provide students with a further

understanding of the statutory audit requirements, extant auditing standards recommended by the

Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, auditing in a Computer Information

Systems (CIS) environment, and contemporary auditing issues.

ACCT4030 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING THEORY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT3050 INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING II

Subject Description: This subject attempts to rationalize financial accounting practice. It

enables students to understand and discuss some of the contemporary and controversial issues in

financial accounting and financial reporting. It makes students appreciate the role played by

professional and statutory regulation in the uncertain and changing accounting. It also enables

students to identify accounting issues and exercise professional and ethical judgment with cogent

reasons. In addition, the subject will introduce the mainstream accounting research

methodologies and the roles of accounting research in theory formation in accounting field.

ACCT4040 INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to provide an understanding of accounting principles in

different nations and why they were developed. Students will learn how the accounting


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professions in various countries are structured to meet their unique information needs. This

subject examines the special accounting problems associated with international operations and

foreign investment and alternative solutions to these problems. International accounting

standards will be emphasized throughout the course. This subject will complement the

programme’s initiative to integrate international accounting throughout the accounting

curriculum.

ACCT4050 MANAGEMENT CONTROL (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT3020 COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING II

Subject Description: The subject aims to provide students with a management perspective of

accounting information with special emphasis on the control viewpoint. The role of an

accountant or controller is briefly discussed. Particular attention is given to the managerial

thinking for controlling the organization. The concepts and techniques of management control

are thoroughly discussed. Modern theories on organization and decision making are highlighted

in relation to management control systems.

ACCT4060 ACCOUNTING INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides in-depth analysis of accounting information systems

from their project initiation to their application. The subject thus covers certain technical aspects

and the analysis and design of accounting information systems. A basic understanding of

computer systems is necessary to understand how accounting information systems work and to

understand the relation of accountants, auditors, and information systems personnel. This subject

also covers the flow of data from source documents through the accounting cycles associated

with typical business organizations into reports for decision-makers.

ACCT4070 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING I (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students with a comprehensive discussion of

the concepts and techniques of preparing consolidated financial statements for company

reporting. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical background and critical appraisal of different

reporting methods and issues. Local business environment and legal requirements are referred to

within the discussions.

ACCT4080 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT4070 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING I

Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students with a comprehensive discussion of

selected advanced topics in financial accounting and reporting including partnership; segment

reporting; foreign operations; governmental and non-profit entities; joint ventures; redemption of

own shares; capital reduction and reconstruction; accounting for price level changes; and

corporate governance disclosure in annual reports. Emphasis is placed on the theoretical

background and critical appraisal of different reporting methods and issues. Local business

environment and legal requirements are referred to within the discussions.


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BIOL1010 WORLD ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS AND MAN (3 credits)


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.

BIOL2010 GENERAL BIOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description (Applicable to ES Students): This subject provides students with a broad

perspective in the field of biology, with special emphases on the diversity and unity of living

things. Specifically, the course provides a general understanding of the molecular constituents

and the cellular functions of organelles from the unity point of view; studies the characteristic

features of major phyla of vertebrates and invertebrates; and studies the characteristics of the

major plant groups, their morphology and distribution.

Subject Description (Applicable to FST Students): This subject provides the student with a

solid foundation in the principles of biology, from cells to the diversity of life. Topics include the

structure and function of individual organisms, and their diversity. There is emphasis on plant

and animal anatomy and physiology. Latest advances in biology are incorporated into the subject.

There is also an overview of the scientific process/method, and examples are reviewed to show

how the process works.

BIOL2020 GENERAL BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY LAB (3 credits)


Subject Description: Experiments relevant to General Biology and General Chemistry are

conducted to illustrate and consolidate students’ understanding of the fundamental concepts and

basic principles of the subject. Solid training in basic laboratory techniques in Biology and

Chemistry is provided through a series of well chosen experiments. Students are provided with a

solid training in basic laboratory techniques and practical skills necessary for more advanced

laboratory subjects and project work.

BIOL2030 CONSERVATION ECOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject emphasizes biological functioning at the levels of population,

community, and ecosystem, and is organized around the principles of energy flow, nutrient

cycles, and succession. Human interventions such as urbanization, harvesting renewable and

non-renewable resources, and pollution generation are considered in relation to natural limits,

natural regulations and regeneration mechanisms, and long-term ecosystem stability. Students

will be able to gain an understanding of habitats and ecosystems of the Pearl River Delta and

Hong Kong.


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BIOL2040 MICROBIOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject covers the basic principles of microbiology as well as some

aspects of applied microbiology. The objectives of this subject are to stimulate the awareness of

the vast diversity of microbes in the environment and provide students with a background for

more advanced subjects. The learning materials will include microbial morphology, taxonomy

and cultivation, and the roles of microorganisms in the ecosystem, pollution control process,

causing disease and biotechnological industries/the use of microbiology in food.

BIOL3010 ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND TOXICOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject provides general knowledge concerning the various routes of

human exposure to toxic chemicals. Main emphasis will be placed on the biological responses to

toxicants, methods for evaluating potential toxicity, and applications of toxicological data to

assess potential health risk.

BIOL3020 INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is intended to provide students with a basic understanding of

the role of biotechnology and its impact in science and modern society. Topics will include the

development, techniques and applications of biotechnology. Its applications in the area of food

science, medicine, environment and industry will be discussed.

BIOL4010 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: Various environmental problems can no longer be solved by a limited

number of straightforward techniques, but require an integrated approach as well as a detailed

knowledge of biology and ecology. This subject studies the application of biotechnology to solve

the environmental problems that encompass the biodegradation, bioremediation, wastewater

treatment and reclamation of degraded land. It provides a general understanding of the principles

and applications of biotechnological techniques in environmental monitoring, pollution control

and contaminant removal. Special emphasis will be placed in microbiological wastewater

treatment, bioremediation and ecological engineering, as well as the application of molecular

techniques in these areas.

BIOL4020 BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL2030 CONSERVATION ECOLOGY, and

ENV3010 RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT

Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction to biodiversity conservation and its

implementation. In addition to in-depth discussion of ecological theories which play central roles

in understanding the threats to biodiversity and the conservation of biological populations,

species and communities, case studies will be used to draw attention towards the interplay of

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roles of NGOs, government agencies and the private sector will also be discussed in detail.

BUS1010 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is an intergraded subject designed to provide first year students with a

fundamental understanding of the business environment, the nature and structure of modern

business organizations, and selected business functions. It gives students a macro view of

business and provides them with meaningful and real-world-oriented information.

BUS2010 ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): BUS1010 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Pre-requisite(s):

(Applicable to SWSA Students)

SWSA3110 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MANAGEMENT;

or

BUS1010 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS

Subject Description: The objective of this subject is to introduce theories and concepts related

to understanding people’s behaviour in organizations. Students will study the behaviour of

individuals and groups within organizations in order to gain both a theoretical understanding and

practical knowledge that can be applied in a work setting.

BUS2020 PRINCIPLES OF LAW (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces the basic principles of the Hong Kong legal

system, and how the various branches of Hong Kong law evolve over time. Special emphasis is

also placed on the Law of Tort and Law of Contract, which are most useful to business people.

BUS3010 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ENG1011-2 ENGLISH I- II,

ENG2011-2 ENGLISH III-IV, and


Subject Description: This subject aims to prepare students to handle critical issues in

managerial communication and helps them master skills needed to achieve their potential as

leaders and executives. The goal is to equip them with the personal, interpersonal and group

skills needed to manage their own lives as well as relationships with others. The subject teaches

strategic approaches to managerial communications that can be applied to a variety of situations

including a working understanding of marketing communications.

BUS3020 COMPANY LAW (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): BUS2020 PRINCIPLES OF LAW

Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students with an understanding of the basic

principles of company law including the formation of company, records, share and loan capital,

management and administration, reconstruction and amalgamation, liquidation and receivership.


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BUS3030 GAME THEORY FOR BUSINESS DECISIONS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH1010 MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS, and

STAT1010 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS

Subject Description: The success of game theory is mainly due to its fundamental insight,

which embeds decision making in a strategic or interactive environment at a point of time and

over time. The individual pursues an objective under constraints in a situation in which other

individuals pursue other objectives under constraints, and the problem is to characterize each

individual’s optimal decision at a point of time and over time in terms of the optimal decisions of

other individuals, how these decisions interact to produce one or more equilibria, and the

properties of equilibrium in each case. What renders the theory interesting and relevant is that

these optimal decisions are determined under different specifications of information and

deliberation regarding the opportunities and possibilities for individuals to communicate,

negotiate, collude, make threats, offer inducement, and enter into agreements which are binding

or enforceable to varying degrees and at varying costs.

The present subject is a survey of the fundamental theory (and more importantly) applications of

game theory to strategic decision making in a business environment. Though it is oriented in the

first place towards the interests and professional requirement of BBA students, it is also suitable

for students in other faculties.

BUS3040 MANAGEMENT SCIENCE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s):

(Applicable to BBA Students)

MATH1010 MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS, and


Pre-requisite(s):

(Applicable to ES & FST Students)

None

Subject Description: Deterministic and probabilistic models of Operational Research for solving

managerial problems are introduced. Operational or practical constraints and applications of

modelling are illustrated by using a wide variety of examples drawn from numerous industrial

and service sectors.

BUS3050 BUSINESS RESEARCH METHODS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT1010 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS

Subject Description: This subject will take a practical, skill-building approach to examining the

nature of research, the formulation of research questions, research design and methods, and the

analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research data and results. The subject will enable the

student to become competent in finding, evaluating, and applying research findings to the wide

range of business problems. It will also provide a solid methodological foundation for students to

undertake their final year projects. At the end of the subject, each student should decide on a

topic for his/her final year project and develop a preliminary research project proposal. This

proposal would form part of the course assessment.


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BUS4020 BBA PROJECT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is an important element in the final year of the BBA (Hons) Degree

Programme. The objectives are to provide an opportunity for students: (1) to develop their

individual analytical and intellectual abilities; (2) to apply the knowledge and skills gained on the

degree programme to a real, practical business problem; and (3) to prepare themselves for the

transition from the academic to the work situation.

BUS4030 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN CHINA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with an overview of the environment, the

nature and the structure of business management in China. The management styles and other

behavioural aspects will also be examined.

BUS4040 STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Pre-requisite(s):



or


Subject Description: This subject aims to prepare the student for a successful business career

with a broad understanding of the importance and complexity of strategic decisions, and the way

they integrate other aspects of business operations. It deals with decisions which determine the

future direction and effectiveness of an organization. It uses the perspective of a general

manager, not that of a functional area manager, and emphasizes the organization as a whole, not a

sub-unit. It integrates the knowledge gained in previous subjects and develops an awareness of

the impact of external forces and of actions by the firm and its rivals on the firm’s strategies. It

focuses on the skills required of the general manager in diagnosing and finding solutions for

critical problems in complex business situations, and implementing them.

Subject Description (Applicable to SWSA Students): This subject provides students with a

general understanding of the importance and complexity of human service operations, and

develops an awareness of the impact of external forces and of actions by the organization and its

competitors over strategies on service delivery and the acquisition of resources. It uses the

perspective of a CEO, not a sub-unit in dealing with decisions which determine the future

direction and effectiveness of an organization. It focuses on the skills required of the CEO in

diagnosing and finding solutions for critical problems in complex situations, and implementing

them.

BUS4050 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS (3 credits)


Subject Description: The purpose of this subject is to provide an introduction to the field of

management information systems (MIS). MIS is a field dedicated to the study of the use of

information technology in organization. Topics covered include organizational foundations of

information systems, technical foundation for understanding information systems, system


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development methodologies, and the management of information systems.

BUS4100 INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject is designed to acquaint students with the growing

opportunities and potential risks in doing business across international boundaries; and provides

the student with an understanding of the global business environment and international business

practice under international economic, social and political environment. Particular emphasis is

placed on the environmental complexities that arise when business activities and institutions

transcend international borders, and how to succeed in global operation, such as successful

designing of products, channels of distribution, promotion and pricing of goods or services in the

global marketplace.

BUS4110 BUSINESS INTERNSHIP/HUMAN RESOURCE

MANAGEMENT MENTORING

(3 credits)


Subject Description: Students are required to participate in the Business Internship Programme

which attaches them to the participating companies. Each student is required to discuss with

his/her mentor in the company to complete a Personal Development Project Plan for

accomplishing his/her learning objectives. Based on the Personal Development Project Plan,

students must submit a Learning Report to summarize their key learning, experiences with the

mentors, and comments on how their set goals have been achieved in the real world.

BUS4120 CROSS-CULTURAL AND COMPARATIVE

MANAGEMENT

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MHR3010 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Subject Description: This subject is designed to equip students with an applied knowledge and

understanding of different management or business practices in two or more different cultures,

countries, companies or departments. Students will be made aware of the need to consider the

impact of culture in leading and motivating employees.

BUS4130 ORGANISATION DEVELOPMENT AND

TRANSFORMATION

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MHR3010 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT, and

BUS2010 ORGANISATION BEHAVIOUS

Subject Description: This subject aims to let students gain an appreciation of the concept and

the complexity of organization development and transformation. Students will learn to identify

issues surrounding organizational change and also the ways to improve organizational

effectiveness through change.

CHEM2010 GENERAL CHEMISTRY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject gives a cursory treatment of topics from Physical and Organic


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Chemistry pertaining to Food Science/Environmental and Life Sciences. The topics discussed

include chemical bonding and intermolecular forces, basic concepts in thermodynamics,

chemical kinetics, stereochemistry and conformation, chemistry of carbonyl and other important

organic functional groups. Specifically, the subject provides students with (i) a solid

understanding of the fundamental concepts and basic principles of chemistry; (ii) knowledge in

organic chemistry required for more advanced subjects such as biochemistry and physiology,

health and toxicology.

CHEM2020 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces students to the basic techniques and

instrumentation in modern chemical analysis relevant to environmental and life/food sciences. It

provides a suitable analytical chemistry background for students in environmental and life/food

sciences to pursue other more advanced subjects. The topics discussed include (i) errors and

statistical treatment of data, (ii) aqueous equilibria of acids and bases, (iii) titrimetric and

gravimetric analysis, (iv) atomic and molecular spectrophotometric analysis, (v) mass

spectrometry, and (vi) solvent extraction and chromatographic techniques.

CHEM3010 BIOCHEMISTRY AND PHYSIOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject offers a fundamental knowledge and the perception of

integration between biochemistry and physiology. The subject deals with molecular, cellular and

integrative physiology. Topics include carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolisms, enzymology,

cardiovascular and respiratory systems, homoeostasis, nitrogenous wastes excretion, and

osmoregulation.

CHEM4010 ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY AND LAB (3 credits)


Subject Description: This laboratory subject provides students with both theory and practice of

modern biochemical techniques. Topics will include cell culture, immunological methods, DNA

analysis, and protein separation technology.

CIM1010 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL INDUSTRIES

IN CHINESE CITIES

(3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject firstly provides a brief theoretical background of the

emergence of cultural industries in the world including some of the major features of cultural-

creative industries in countries like the United Kingdom, USA, Japan and South Korea. The

main content of the subject focuses on tracing the different trends of development of cultural

industries in cities in modern China, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Shanghai and Beijing.


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CIM2010 CULTURAL (INDUSTRIES) MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): CIM1010 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL INDUSTRIES IN

CHINESE CITIES

Subject Description: This subject is designed as an introduction to the Cultural Industries

Management Major. The subject introduces areas such as cultural market management, cultural

properties management, cultural investment management and the management of international

cultural trade. The study of cultural management is a hybrid course between humanities and the

study of management. The study and mastery of fundamental theories and methodologies in

cultural management is essential to undergraduates who will be working within the cultural

economy and in the areas of cultural industries management. Through this course of study,

students acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of cultural management. They

grasp the basic principles concerning cultural industries and their management. This subject

develops skills in cultural management and related theoretical work, and emphasizes the need to

keep abreast of the wide application of cultural management theory in cultural markets, cultural

properties and cultural trade.

CIM2020 CULTURAL ECONOMY AND CULTURAL

DEVELOPMENT

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): CIM1010 INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL INDUSTRIES IN

CHINESE CITIES

Subject Description: The ‘theory of cultural economy’ is a fundamental theoretical analysis tool

in cultural industry management. It is widely used and provides a theoretical foundation for areas

such as cultural market management, theory of cultural management, cultural investment

management and the management of international cultural trade. Through this course of study

students acquire a thorough understanding of the fundamental theories and principles in cultural

economy and cultural development. They study the basic principles concerning cultural

industries and cultural economy.

CIM2030 CULTURAL TOURISM IN CHINA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject briefly examines cultural heritage and China’s tourism in

different aspects, trying to broaden the horizons of students in understanding the concept of

cultural tourism and cultural heritage which form our individual, local and national identities.

Cultural tourism in China has been the mainstream of the form in travelling for tourists during

vacation, it is going to be the major trend that cultural heritage management and tourism

management are linking together and working in partnership in the tourist industry, it will

become a new model to be adopted for China’s tourism industry.

CIM2040 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN AND DESIGN AND

DESIGN MANAGEMENT, THE BASICS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject starts with an introduction to basic industrial design. Basics of

industrial design, concept of function, human factors and emotional aspects will be discussed.


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Basic design methodologies will be demonstrated to students. Besides design process,

visualization techniques, modelling and prototyping techniques will also be addressed. There are

workshops in the classroom to acquaint students with practice in different techniques. Objective

of this subject is to provide basic knowledge of how an industrial designer works, how to work

with industrial designers and / or industrial design teams for students whose future career are not

designers.

CIM3010 CULTURAL POLICY AND DECISION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): CIM2020 CULTURAL ECONOMY AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT

Subject Description: The adaptation and operation of Cultural Policies in the practice of

national cultural management constitute the main system of national cultural management. It is

an objective of this subject to enable students to master cultural policies and the theories and

processes in decision making. Students learn about the implementation of cultural policy,

principles of decision making and the basic requirements in the execution of cultural policies.

They master the basic operation and inner structural content of Chinese cultural policies. This

will nurture students’ ability in applying policy analysis as a tool in problem analysis and

problem solving.

CIM3020 INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL TRADE (3 credits)


Subject Description: International Cultural Trade is an important part of modern International

Trade. It is also the main form of modern Cultural Propagation and Cultural Exchange. Through

the development and adaptation of International Cultural Trade, a country can extend its national

cultural influence and its overall national competitiveness in international trade. This is an

important part in modern national movements. The main objective of this subject is to enable

students to master the fundamental concepts, principles and contents in International Cultural

Trade; the systems, the management and policies of International Cultural Trade; the basic

policies and administrative systems of the Chinese foreign cultural trade. This will nurture

students’ ability in applying cultural trade theories and methodologies in problem analysis and

problem solving.

CIM4020 CULTURAL INDUSTRIES INTERNSHIP (3 credits)


Subject Description: The aims of the internship are to provide a direct link between the

academic core of the course and the disciplines and methods of practice; to enable students to

experience aspects of practice and provide the opportunity for them to work in areas of the field

outside their specific expertise; to enable students to observe, analyse and comment on the

interaction between theoretical and practical issues of their Programme as it is practiced, and to

establish connections between practice and the development of relevant research programmes.

The internship is intended to provide the opportunity for students to work in various situations in

their Programme’s area. A secondary intention is that students use the opportunities of placement

to broaden their own experience beyond the limitations of their chosen discipline. Students will

be assisted by UIC, but are responsible to find a suitable professional placement. The host


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organization will nominate a contact person for the student for the internship. In order to provide

students with practical experience and broaden their minds and horizons, UIC will try to arrange

internship and placement in industries, companies and enterprises, and overseas visits for

students (for details, see the UIC website).

COMM1010 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject explores the practical and theoretical dimensions of

Communication and introduces the discipline as a social process and as a profession.

Communication and mass media will receive special emphasis in order to examine how

entertainment, news, and commercial information are disseminated to the people through a

variety of technologies in the 21st century and the variety of changes in traditional way mass

media have operated. Through lectures, discussions, presentations, and tutorials, students will

understand the latest trends in communication and how media organizations are evolving for the

benefit of China.

COMM2010 COMMUNICATION THEORY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMM1010 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION

Pre-requisite(s):

(Applicable to CTV Students)

None

Subject Description: A broad spectrum of theoretical development is explored encompassing

interpersonal, group, organizational, mass, and public communication theories. Application of

the theories is an important component of the class, especially within the context of Chinese

society in order to provide a foundation to meet the dynamic changes in the discipline of

communication.

COMM2020 PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject aims to provide students with skills-based practice of

professional communication behaviours. This hybrid subject introduces basic interpersonal,

small group and presentational speaking skills. The instructional model emphasizes practice of

skills with a secondary focus on mastery of vocabulary.

COMM2030 MASS MEDIA WRITING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This introductory writing subject gives students information about media

writing and the opportunity to develop their skills as writers. It introduces students to the various

forms of writing for the mass media. These forms include news stories for print and broadcast,

advertising copy for print and broadcast, and numerous types of writing for public relations. It

covers all major areas of media, including the World Wide Web, detailing structures of Web

writing—such as labels, headlines, summaries, and weblogs—and discusses the implications of

writing in a linking and hypertext environment. It emphasizes those things that make each form

of the media distinct, as well as the commonalities that all media share. Information on legal


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aspects and problems of writing for the media gives students a complete picture of writing for

publication in the media.

COMM2040 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is an introductory subject in communication theory/practice. Students

will utilize their powers of speech to increase effectiveness in interpersonal relationships through

the understanding of self and others. This subject introduces the student to theories and

applications of interacting with others in both formal and informal environments. Principles of

spoken and non-verbal communication as well as basic communication styles and processes are

examined.

COMM2140 PERSUASION AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMM2010 COMMUNICATION THEORY

Subject Description: The subject aims to introduce students to the study of persuasion from

Aristotle’s Rhetoric to contemporary theories. These theories are contextualized by the use of

mass media to deliver persuasive messages to audiences.

COMM3010 SMALL GROUP COMMUNICATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to train students to work effectively in task oriented

groups while enhancing problem solving skills. The primary focus of the subject involves

working collaboratively on tasks with a secondary focus on group identity formation. The

problem solving exercises engage students in critical and creative thinking to better facilitate the

work required as a professional in advertising or public relations.

COMM3090 ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMM2040 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Subject Description: This subject examines practical issues in working in business

organizations. Case studies and team exercises give students practice in areas of strategic

planning, conflict resolution, leadership, motivation, delegation, and team building.

COMM3250 QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN

COMMUNICATION

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMM2050 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH

Subject Description: The subject aims to introduce students to qualitative methodologies used

for conducting academic and professional research in the communication disciplines (public

relations, advertising, journalism, etc.). The subject allows the students to practice several

methods and to design a final year project proposal using a qualitative methodology.

COMM4010 MEDIA ETHICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject provides the opportunity for an in-depth study of the ethical

problems and implications of media practices. Principles will be considered in the light of


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practical examples from a wide variety of media and circumstances. Students will be encouraged

to develop their own views and rules about the boundaries of ethical Journalism. Current

developments and trends will be highlighted.

COMM4020 MEDIA LAW (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject introduces students to the media law in China and

internationally. Current developments and trends will be highlighted. The protection of

fundamental rights and freedoms will be emphasized throughout the subject. Practical day-to-day

examples and important court cases will be used as illustrations. It is hoped that this approach

will facilitate the training of media industry professionals who will not only protect and promote

media freedom but also respect dignity and rights of others.

COMM4060 INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMM2040 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION

Subject Description: The subject will cover some important theories and practices which

underlie the study of intercultural communication. Structures and barriers developed within and

between cultures as they affect communication will be examined.

COMP1010 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: An introduction to the building blocks and organization of modern digital

computers. The subject answers the question: How does a computer work? Topics include:

historical development of computing and the von Neumann model; data representation in computer

systems; boolean algebra, digital logic and its application to understanding Central Processing Unit

(CPU) organization; MARIE: a simple architecture consisting of memory and a CPU; other basic

modules, such as cache memory, virtual memory, and input/output techniques; and programming

tools and the Java Virtual Machine (JVM).

COMP1020 STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces a methodical approach to programme development,

starting from problem formulation and specification, through design of the solution,

implementation, and documentation, to evaluation of the solution. The subject matter is taught

through a high-level structured programming language. At present, C is used.

COMP1030 INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER SCIENCE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims at introducing the basic ideas and techniques of computer

science. After taking the subject, students should have some basic ideas about computer science,

the different areas and some cutting-edge problems of computer science.


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COMP2010 DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP1020 STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING

Subject Description: This subject develops students’ knowledge of data structures and their

associated algorithms. It introduces the concepts and techniques of structuring and operating on

Abstract Data Types in problem solving. Common sorting, searching and graph algorithms will be

discussed, and their complexity studied.

COMP2020 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces object-oriented programming concepts, principles,

and techniques, including classes, objects, inheritance, and polymorphism. All these concepts are

illustrated using a contemporary object-oriented programming language. Upon completion,

students should be able to use an object-oriented language to develop complex programmes.

COMP2030 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP I (1 credit)


Subject Description: This workshop introduces the basic concepts in network and server

administration. Practical, hands-on experience of server administration will be emphasized.

COMP3010 WEB SITE DESIGN AND BUSINESS

APPLICATIONS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the concepts and techniques for developing

a transaction-based web site using contemporary tools in order to market the products and

services of organization.

COMP3020 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP1010 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION

Subject Description: Students will learn the principles of data communications, computer

networks and network programming. Topics include: Network hardware and software, Network

topologies and categories, Reference models and standards, Physical layer: signal analysis,

bandwidth and data rate, trans-mission media, encoding, transmission, Data link layer, Network

layer, Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi, TCP/IP, Socket programming, Client and

Server software.

COMP3030 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces how to represent the data in a database for a given

application and how to manage and use a database management system. Topics include: conceptual

modelling of a database, relational data model, relational algebra, database language SQL, relation

database design, and emerging XML data models. In addition, hands-on DBMS experience is

included.


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COMP3040 DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH2020 DISCRETE STRUCTURES, and

COMP2010 DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS

Subject Description: This subject builds on the study of the analysis and implementation of

algorithms and data structures (COMP2010). The goal is to introduce a number of important

algorithms that are interesting both from a practical and theoretical point of view. Algorithm design

paradigms such as divide-and-conquer and dynamic programming will be discussed, and

algorithms for sorting, searching, and graph problems, etc., will be developed.

COMP3050 HUMAN COMPUTER INTERFACE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP1020 STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING, and


Subject Description: This subject introduces the fundamental principles of how to design usable

interfaces to computational environments that interact with, and support human information

processing.

COMP3060 OPERATING SYSTEMS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP1010 COMPUTER ORGANIZATION

Subject Description: Introduces the fundamentals of operating system design and

implementation. Topics include an overview of the components of an operating system, mutual

exclusion and synchronization, deadlocks and starvation, implementation of processes and threads,

resource scheduling algorithms, memory management, and file systems.

COMP3070 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP II (1 credit)


COMP2020 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

Subject Description: This workshop introduces the latest multimedia software tools, and

advanced network administration. Practical, hands-on experience of multimedia software tools and

network administration will be emphasized.

COMP3080 SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP III (1 credit)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP1020 STRUCTURED PROGRAMMING,

COMP3020 DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING, and

COMP3030 DATABASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Subject Description: This workshop introduces the state-of-the-art technologies in Web

applications, and enhances practical, hands-on experience of Web programming.

COMP3090 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject discusses the principles and practical aspects of software

development. It studies the methodology of software development as well as the organization,

planning and management of the development process so that students will appreciate the


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difficulties involved in a large system development project and the importance of a disciplined

approach to the problem.

COMP3100 PRINCIPLE OF PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP2020 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

Subject Description: This subject introduces the concepts that underline most of the programming

languages students are likely to encounter, and illustrates those concepts with examples from

various languages. Topics include syntax and semantic analysis, bindings, type systems,

programming paradigms, control abstraction and flow.

COMP3120 INTRODUCTION TO ROBOTICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students to the concepts involved with

autonomous robotic systems. The objective of this course is to use a hands-on approach to

introduce the basic concepts in robotics, focusing on mobile robots.

COMP3130 NUMERICAL COMPUTATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP2010 DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS, and

COMP2020 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students to the concepts involved with

numerical calculations on computing devices. The objective of this course is to discuss and analyze

mathematical principles and algorithms used to solve a variety of problems that arise in disciplines

such as the natural and social sciences, and engineering.

COMP3140 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING TOOLS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP2010 DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS,

COMP2020 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING, and

MATH1130 DISCRETE STRUCTURES

Subject Description: This subject discusses a variety of tools used by software engineering

professionals.

COMP3150 DESIGN PATTERNS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP2020 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING

Subject Description: This course introduces popular design patterns that can be used in software

development.

COMP3160 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING: PRACTICE AND

CASE STUDIES

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP3090 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING

Subject Description: This course helps students understand the principles studied in the Software

Engineering course through case studies and the improvement of the previous projects finished in

the Software Engineering course.


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COMP3170 SOFTWARE TESTING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course teaches students different kinds of testing strategies and how to

develop or evaluate tools to automate software testing.

COMP3180 SOFTWARE ENGINEERING FOR WORLD WIDE

WEB

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This course introduces how to use engineering methods to built reusable and

reliable web-based applications.

COMP4010 THEORY OF COMPUTATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH2020 DISCRETE STRUCTURES

Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the fundamental concepts in theoretical

computer science. Topics include deterministic and non-deterministic finite automata, regular

languages, context-free languages, Turing machines, Church’s thesis, the halting problem,

computability, and complexity. Also, the formal relationships between machines, languages and

grammars are addressed.

COMP4020 ADVANCED TOPICS IN SOFTWARE

ENGINEERING

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This elective subject further develops students’ knowledge in software

engineering, and discusses state-of-the-art techniques and research topics in the field.

COMP4030 ADVANCED TOPICS IN NETWORKING AND

DIGITAL MEDIA

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): The Pre-requisites depend on the specific topics covered which will be

announced before the semester begins.

Subject Description: Students will study some state-of-the-art topics in networking and digital

media.

COMP4040 ADVANCED TOPICS IN THEORETICAL

COMPUTER SCIENCE

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): YEAR IV STANDING IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Subject Description: This subject provides an in-depth study of a selected topic of theoretical

computer science. The topic to be covered may vary from semester to semester, and is determined

by the instructor. The topic could be a specific area of algorithmic problems (e.g., graph algorithms,

combinatorial optimization, etc.), or a particular algorithm design paradigm (e.g., randomized

algorithms, parallel algorithms, etc.).


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COMP4050 COMPUTER AND NETWORK SECURITY (3 credits)


COMP3020 DATA COMMUNICATION AND NETWORKING, and

YEAR IV STANDING IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

Subject Description: This subject introduces the fundamental concepts and techniques in

computer and network security. Topics include basic encryption techniques, cryptographic

algorithms, authentication and digital signature, public key infrastructure, access control, security

models, as well as their applications to, for example, IP security, Web security, and trusted

operating systems. In addition, it discusses other system and programming related security issues,

including non-malicious errors, computer viruses, and intrusion detection.

COMP4060 COMPUTER ARCHITECTURES (3 credits)


COMP2010 DATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHMS

Subject Description: This subject provides students with the ideas and concepts required to

understand the architectures of modern microprocessors, including instruction set principles,

pipelining, instruction-level parallelism, memory hierarchy design, I/O, and internetworking. It also

equips students with the analytical tools for assessing processor performance.

COMP4070 COMPUTER GRAPHICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP2010 DATA STRUCTURE AND ALGORITHMS, and

MATH1040 LINEAR ALGEBRA

Subject Description: To learn the principles of digital media communication and study some

applications and current topics.

COMP4090 DATA MINING AND KNOWLEDGE DISCOVERY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT1040 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR NON-STATISTICS

STUDENTS ONLY),

COMP2010 DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS, and


Subject Description: This subject provides an overview of the concepts and techniques in

knowledge discovery and data mining. Potential application areas include business, finance,

medicine, and education.

COMP4100 DATABASE SYSTEM IMPLEMENTATION (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject provides students with an in-depth knowledge of relational

database management systems (DBMS). Topics include data storage, index structures, query

evaluation, transaction processing, concurrency control, and crash recovery. In addition, advanced

topics such as distributed databases and data warehouses will also be covered.


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COMP4110 DIGITAL MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP4120 DIGITAL MEDIA COMPUTING

Subject Description: Students will learn the principles of digital media communication, and study

some applications and current topics.

COMP4120 DIGITAL MEDIA COMPUTING (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject introduces the basic properties of different types of digital

media in the multimedia systems, namely audio, image, and video. As data compression is the most

important enabling technology, making modern multimedia systems possible, data compression

algorithms and the international standards of these digital media will be discussed.

COMP4130 DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEMS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP3020 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING

Subject Description: This subject introduces the needs, key concepts, and techniques underlying

the design and engineering of distributed computing systems. The discussions will focus on

communications, synchronization and concurrency control, process management, distributed file

services, and case studies. Also included will be an introduction to clustering computing and

parallel algorithms.

COMP4140 E-TECHNOLOGY ARCHITECTURES, TOOLS

AND APPLICATIONS

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP3020 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING, and


Subject Description: This subject develops students’ knowledge in emerging e-technologies,

including related architectures, tools, and applications. In particular, it introduces the Web from

three different aspects: (1) Web as distributed databases; (2) Web as distributed computing

platforms; and (3) Web as social networks. It discusses the use of e-technologies in different

application domains, including e-business, e-learning, etc.

COMP4150 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines important professional issues in contemporary

practice to help the student become an effective participant in a team of IT professionals.

COMP4160 INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject aims at providing an overview of the state-of-the-art

computational models and techniques for developing intelligent information systems, software

solutions, and human-computer interfaces. Practical applications in the areas of Web Intelligence,


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Business Intelligence, and Personalized Assistance will be introduced. Related implementation

issues will be discussed.

COMP4170 INTERNET AND THE WORLD WIDE WEB (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP3020 DATA COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING

Subject Description: Students will learn the principles of the Internet and the World Wide Web,

and study some applications and current topics.

COMP4180 INTRODUCTION TO WEB INTELLIGENCE (3 credits)


COMP3020 COMMUNICATIONS AND NETWORKING,


Subject Description: This subject introduces the fundamental concepts and practical applications

of contemporary Artificial Intelligence (e.g., incorporating knowledge discovery and data mining,

intelligent agents, and social network intelligence) and advanced Information Technology (e.g.,

involving wireless networks, ubiquitous devices, social networks, and data/knowledge grids) in the

context of Web-empowered systems, environments, and activities. In addition, it discusses the

techniques and issues central to the development of Web Intelligence (WI) computing systems.

COMP4190 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND MACHINE

LEARNING

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP2010 DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS,

MATH2020 DISCRETE STRUCTURES, and

STAT1040 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR NON-STATISTICS

STUDENTS ONLY)

Subject Description: This subject presents the principles and fundamental techniques of artificial

intelligence, particularly in the field of machine learning. Students not only learn the fundamentals

and state-of-the-art techniques, but also acquire some practical insights into the current

development of this field.

COMP4200 COMPUTER VISION AND PATTERN

RECOGNITION

(3 credits)


MATH1050 MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE(FOR NON-STATISTICS

STUDENTS ONLY)

Subject Description: This subject provides students with the knowledge and techniques used in

contemporary research in computer vision and pattern recognition.

COMP4210 INFORMATION RETRIEVAL AND SEARCH

ENGINE

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT1040 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR NON-STATISTICS

STUDENTS ONLY),

COMP2010 DATA STRUCTURES AND ALGORITHMS, and

COMP3030 DATA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM


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Subject Description: This subject introduces the basic principles of information retrieval and

search engines. Advanced models and techniques in information processing and retrieval will be

covered.

COMP4221

COMP4222

FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (COMP)

FINAL YEAR PROJECT II (COMP)

(3 credits)

(3 credits)


Subject Description: Students will undertake an individual project under the supervision of a

faculty member and gain the practical experience of applying computer systems principles and

techniques acquired from the course to the solution of real-life problems. The project demands

careful planning and creative application of underlying theories and enabling technologies. A thesis

and an oral presentation are required upon successful completion of the project. This subject is

open to Computer Science majors only.

COMP4230 SYSTEM ANALYSIS AND DESIGN (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMP2020 OBJECT-ORIENTED PROGRAMMING, and


Subject Description: This subject introduces the concepts and methods of system analysis and

design to students with little or no experience. It provides understanding of the entire process of

information system design. Topics include business event analysis, use cases, system sequence

diagrams, domain modelling and the latest systems development methods, tools and techniques.

COMP4240 SOFTWARE QUALITY ASSURANCE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course introduces the measures to assure software quality.

COMP4250 SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS ANALYSIS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course introduces the methods in analyzing user requirements and

preparing stable, clear, and correct software specifications.

CTV2010 AESTHETICS OF FILM (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject starts with a survey of the major concept of aesthetics.

Fundamentals on the different perspectives, cultural in general and media in particular, on beauty

will be discussed. Then the subject will focus on film. It starts with the aesthetic elements in

moving image production: frame, perspective, composition, camera movement, plan-sequence,

montage, lighting, colour, sound, and, last but not the least, acting. Then it proceeds to see how

these elements join together to create different aesthetic forms of audio-visual works. Large

amount of audio-visual materials will be presented in the classroom to acquaint students with

different significant cinematic styles in film history. In the latter part of the subject, besides

formal aspects, emphasis will be put on the experiential aspects. Philosophical questions

concerning the essence of film will be addressed.


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CTV2020 FILM AND TELEVISION HISTORY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The development of the film medium is explored and its various forms

related to different conceptions of reality. There are multiple histories of the cinema and multiple

historical perspectives. At the same time histories of the cinema are not self-contained, but

intersect with and are intersected by histories of literature, painting, photography, television, and

most recently digitally produced images. But they also intersect with other disciplines, practices

and institutions as diverse as industry, anthropology, economy, politics, philosophy,

psychoanalysis, gender, and ideology.

As an introductory subject, this helps students to establish a general framework for

understanding the film medium in various countries from the early 20th century. (The drastic

changes in film forms, filming techniques, politics and ideologies will be discussed in other

subjects, e.g., CTV2010 Aesthetics of Film.)

CTV2030 PRINCIPLES OF PHOTO IMAGING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces students to experiencing and appreciating

contemporary photo imaging forms and concepts through an analytical and critical approach.

They will learn to compare, relate and synthesize knowledge of image theories, aesthetics,

culture, and psychology as they develop their own photo communication style. Practical

photography will form a part of the subject. (Parts of this subject may be taught in Chinese for

practical reasons.)

CTV2040 SCRIPTWRITING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces creative processes of scriptwriting for film and

television. Focus is on the art, craft, and business of film and television writing, with some

consideration of radio scripts too. (Parts of this subject may be taught in Chinese for practical

reasons.)

CTV2050 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS (3 credits)


Subject Description: Through this subject students will understand the concept and value of

research, be able to design and create a research plan for scholarly or creative projects, be able to

distinguish textual and image-based research procedures, know how to use a library, know how

to get information in various formats, demonstrate a basic understanding of film as a visual,

creative and dramatic medium, and evaluate critically the significance, competence and integrity

of other research.

CTV2060 TELEVISION AND CHINESE SOCIETY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject focuses on the study of television in Chinese society, and its


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role in social change. The role of television in maintaining and expressing cultural identities is

also explored, along with its impact on other media and on East Asian society. The television

industry is placed in its socio-historical situation, in its relation to society over the past half

century.

CTV2070 VIDEO CINEMATOGRAPHY (3 credits)


Subject Description: Instruction in the use of equipment in hands-on exercises is provided to

teach the basic principles of cinematography. By the end of the subject students must have

demonstrated an ability to communicate in basic visual terms and to produce work of competent

technical quality in film and/or video. (Parts of this subject may be taught in Chinese for

practical reasons.)

CTV2080 FILM AND TELEVISION DIRECTING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject covers the fundamental, practical elements for directing

dramatic film and television productions in the studio and on location. The director's role and the

working relationships among actors, producer, art designer, cameraman, editors and music

director, etc. are explored. Opportunity to experiment with the creative use of camera movement

as well as mise-en-scene is provided. (Parts of this subject may be taught in Chinese for practical

reasons.)

CTV3020 SOUND RECORDING AND MIXING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): CTV2070 VIDEO CINEMATOGRAPHY

Subject Description: The aesthetics of sound in film and video production are investigated

through theoretical exploration and practical exercises in the techniques of sound recording and

mixing.

CTV3030 DOCUMENTARY FILM PRODUCTION (3 credits)


Subject Description: The development of nonfiction filmmaking is traced by comparing current

documentaries with those made earlier to illustrate how the art has responded to social, political,

and economic realities and to changes in technology and systems of distribution. Emphasis is

placed on ethnographic filming. All stages of producing a documentary are covered, and each

student produces his or her own ten-minute documentary on digital video.

CTV3040 FILM AND VIDEO EDITING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): CTV2070 VIDEO CINEMATOGRAPHY

Subject Description: This subject offers an exploration and practical application of the

traditional and contemporary experimental theories of film editing. The fundamental techniques

of editing and the latest techniques of electronic video post-production are introduced.


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CTV3050 ART DIRECTION AND PRODUCTION DESIGN (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject emphasizes the importance of the production designer as one

of the key production team creators in materializing fantasies and illusions into screen reality.

Students are encouraged to incorporate concepts from this subject into their projects for

production subjects.

CTV3210 CINEMA AND TELEVISION INTERNSHIP (3 credits)


Subject Description: Cinema and Television students are encouraged to undertake a non-graded

and zero-credit professional internship during their study. The internship is normally of at least

two months full-time employment or professional practice during the summer between the

second and third years but it can be a minimum of 160 hours of work. Students are required to

conform to all reasonable requirements of their internship employer. Both the employer and the

student file reports with the CTV Programme after the internship.

CTV4010 TELEVISION PROGRAMMING AND PLANNING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject explores TV programming strategies, practice, sources, and

services at national (China and Hong Kong SAR) as well as international levels; network, public,

and independent broadcast and cable operations; audience research; and schedule development.

Emphasis is focused on the evolution of the various programme types, the planning of

programme formats, the creation of programme ideas and the profession of programming.

CTV4020 PRODUCTION AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject has two parts. Part one examines the roles and skills of a film

and television producer, and analyses the proper procedures for production management from

project initiation to completion. Part two focuses on how media organizations are managed and

on what media managers think about. It will be conducted in seminar form. Guests will be

invited to share their dynamic experiences of media management. Topics will include (1)

challenges facing people who run Hong Kong media organizations today; (2) techniques and

processes used in managing a media company; (3) crisis management; (4) challenge of working

in teams; and (5) challenge of the new media.

CTV4031

CTV4032

FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (CTV)

FINAL YEAR PROJECT II (CTV)

(3 credits)

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): CTV2050 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS,

CTV2070 VIDEO CINEMATOGRAPHY, and

CTV2080 FILM AND TELEVISION DIRECTING

Co-requisite(s): CTV4020 PRODUCTION AND MEDIA MANAGEMENT

(for film and video production projects); or

CTV4150 ADVANCED SCRIPT WRITING


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(for script writing projects)

Subject Description: This year-long subject engages the student in supervised independent

research or project work. Late in Year III, the student writes and submits a proposal. A chief

adviser is assigned after acceptance of the proposal.

CTV4040 HISTORY AND AESTHETICS OF THE CHINESE

CINEMA

(3 credits)


Subject Description: The aesthetics of the Chinese cinema are explored through the history of

Chinese cinema. Focus is on memorable achievements in acting, script treatment, picture

composition, camera movement, and mise-en-scene.

CTV4050 ON-LINE INTERACTIVE VIDEO (3 credits)


Subject Description: The Web is a wonderful access for the film/video makers of all kinds,

enabling them to reach a vast potential audience cheaply and easily. This subject explores

concepts and structures of online communication employing interactive digital media. A variety

of tools and procedures will be employed. Students will learn the history and aesthetics of the

medium and use the tools and techniques to create a well designed interactive Web page to

convey their ideas, and to deliver high quality video on the Web.

Topics like HTML, user interface, design, Internet history, users' navigation habits, graphic

processing, file transfers, Internet access and streaming movies will be covered. Emphasis will

be put on how to compress the movie without sacrificing playback speed and sharp, crisp detail,

and how to incorporate interactive scripts to set up the interface and control the movie clips

through behaviour and action.

CTV4060 FILM MUSIC AND SOUND (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides a comprehensive foundation in film sound and

music. Issues related to history, development, aesthetics, design, orchestration and technology

form the basis for a more complete understanding of the craft of audio and music used in film.

CTV4070 DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY AND

ARCHIVING

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): CTV2030 PRINCIPLES OF PHOTO IMAGING

Subject Description: This subject introduces documentary vocabulary and theory through an

examination of a series of thematic visual works, i.e. photography, video, film, and new media

from historical and sociological perspectives. Students will be encouraged to form a holistic

perception and apply their formulation of visual interpretation to their surrounding situation

using photography as a medium.


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CTV4080 DIGITAL ANIMATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces the history, language, principles, aesthetics and

digital tools used in the creation of animation within the context of art and design. Focus is on

understanding the development of animation, the mechanisms of animation, and the techniques

of animation sufficient to produce projects of merit.

CTV4090 STUDIES IN HOLLYWOOD CINEMA (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject examines Hollywood as a reference point for all cinemas

globally and historically. Hollywood cinema has developed a set of conventions and practice

since 1910. This subject will study the Hollywood formula and certain important moments in

Hollywood cinema.

CTV4100 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM AND TELEVISION

STUDIES

(3 credits)


Subject Description: Various subjects are designed to give students a range of current ideas and

respond to new interests of the faculty. Some of the topics include: the early cinema and before,

ethnographic film, digital technology in film and television production, the musical, the

semiotics of kung fu films, creative process and creativity, comedy, women in film and

television, etc.

CTV4110 HONG KONG AND TAIWANESE CINEMA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to investigate the history, the aesthetics, the

genres and trends of Hong Kong and Taiwanese cinema. The areas of immediate investigation

will be both the forms and styles of films, and the political-social-psychological situation of the

two places.

CTV4130 MULTIPLE MEDIA NARRATIVE (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject introduces the interrelatedness of a variety of media, such as

painting, photo images, graphics, animation, digital video, performance, installation, text, sound,

music and literature to formulate an analytical approach. Students will experience, appreciate and

investigate the narrative forms in poetry, fiction, photo imagery, drama and film. They will also

learn to integrate multiple media languages into a coherent and persuasive dialogue through the

lectures and exercises.

CTV4140 TELEVISION STUDIES (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject is designed to acquaint students with a knowledge of

television history, institutions and subcultures. The subject first offers an overview of television,

with a focus on institutions and structures of television. Then it focuses on television as a


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manifold cultural form, showing how contemporary literary, media and cultural theories have

redefined studies of television. Lastly, the subject examines the impact of television’s recent

trends and orders, including transnational expansionism, soap opera dissemination, deregulation,

and new technology.

CTV4150 ADVANCED SCRIPTWRITING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): CTV2040 SCRIPTWRITING

Subject Description: The subject explores the principles of dramatic and documentary

scriptwriting, focusing on techniques for creating the original or adapted theatrical script.

CTV4160 STUDIES IN ASIAN CINEMA: INDIA, KOREA,

JAPAN

(3 credits)


Subject Description: Centring on various Asian cinemas, the subject may change from year to

year in its emphases. The focus is on Orientalism, romanticism, colonialism, modernism and

postcolonial cinema; and also on the relations between Oriental and Western cinemas.

CTV4170 STUDIES IN EUROPEAN CINEMA (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject centres on various European cinemas, especially those of

Britain, France, Italy, Germany and Russia. The relationship between these cinemas and film

theory is explored.

CTV4180 TELEVISION STUDIO PRODUCTION (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject introduces basic techniques of multi-camera television studio

production. The equipment, personnel, and their varying roles will be explained. Fundamental

aesthetics of shot composition, continuity, shot variation, shot arrangement, lighting, sound and

music recording, will all be discussed. The satisfaction and ethics of teamwork will be imparted

through joint and individual production of various genres of programme in the class.

CTV4210 ADVANCED EXPERIMENTAL IMAGE

PROCESSING

(3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject will examine the use of images in context, from perspectives

of various disciplines such as drawing, photography, anthropology, drama, cinema, television,

literature and psychology. Students will integrate their visual cultural ideas to sharpen their visual

language skills. Photography will be introduced to allow students to experiment on images using

a wide variety of techniques.


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CTV4220 ADVANCED ANIMATION AND SPECIAL

EFFECTS WORKSHOP

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): CTV4080 DIGITAL ANIMATION

Subject Description: The subject introduces basic principles behind each process among the

spectrum of special effects being practiced in current film and television studios. Practical

experience is provided to assist students in expanding their visual vocabularies.

CTV4230 SPECIAL TOPICS IN FILM AND TELEVISION

SUBJECTS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: Depending on the availability of faculty, a wide variety of topics will be

presented for advanced seminar discussion or for screenings in this subject. Several members of

the faculty, as well as guests, will be involved in its teaching.

ECON2010 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: In this subject students will study the various variables affecting the well-

being of the whole economy, such as income, cost of living, consumption, savings, money

supply, inflation, and unemployment. Also to be covered are some basic economic choices facing

a society, such as the trade-off between inflation and unemployment. Students will also acquire a

basic understanding of economic policies that are available, e.g. the fiscal and monetary policies,

and how the policies may be used to help achieve certain economic goals for a society. During

the subject students will be encouraged to apply these materials to real and pressing

macroeconomic issues, not only as a way for them to have a deeper understanding of the

materials but also to improve the analytical skill, communication, and critical thinking.

ECON2020 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject provides a comprehensive introduction to the nature and

functioning of a market economy, and includes materials on comparative economic systems.

Concentrating on both private and public economics, the subject attempts to equip students with

fundamental economic principles for the analysis of business and economic problems. Wherever

appropriate the subject relates to the economics in Hong Kong.

ECON2030 MATHEMATICAL ECONOMICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH1010 MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS

Subject Description: This subject aims to provide a comprehensive exposition of basic

mathematical instruments that are commonly used in the literature. Major emphasis is placed on

illustrating how these mathematical instruments can be used to analyse practical economic

problems including consumer demand theory and theory of firm.

ECON3010 INTERMEDIATE MACROECONOMICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ECON2010 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS

Subject Description: Built on the foundation of the subject Principles of macroeconomics, this


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subject provides a comprehensive treatment of macroeconomics from the viewpoints of policy as

well as theory. It aims at achieving, in a balanced manner, two equally important objectives: (1)

serving as a satisfactory input to other more specialized subjects within the programme and (2)

providing appropriate training to students taking the programme, many of whom are expected to

become executives in large enterprises and teachers, and who will therefore need a concrete

understanding of as wide a range of theoretical and policy topics as possible. This subject will

probe future into the rationality behind some standard theories and introduce recent development

in economic theory.

ECON3020 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT1010 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS

Subject Description: This subject aims to give students a basic understanding of econometrics

and regression analysis. Numerous examples will be examined in order to achieve this goal.

Emphasis placed on the classical linear regression model, least squares estimation, hypothesis

testing, and model building, then finally applying to practical economic problems on forecasting

and analysis. In addition, this subject will train students to use computer statistical software.

ECON3030 ASIA-PACIFIC ECONOMIES (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students a general survey of economic

development in the Asia Pacific region. It is designed to help students to be familiarized with

economic affairs in the region and equip themselves with basic analytical tools for tackling

economic issues in the region. Socioeconomic factors and changes in the global environment that

have given rise to the East Asian miracle and the subsequent financial crisis in 1997 will be

carefully analyzed. Emphasis will be placed on the understanding of economic problems in the

real world. Interested students from business, social science and journalism should find no

difficulty in understanding the reference materials.

ECON3040 HONG KONG ECONOMY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines the main features of the economics system in Hong

Kong and the economic policy of the government. It aims to provide students with a systematic

understanding of the post-war development of the Hong Kong economy. A comprehensive

analysis of the economy integrating various aspects such as trade and industry, money and

exchange rate regime, public finance, land policy, housing, education, population, income

distribution, etc. will be attempted. The prospects and strategies for sustainable growth of the

domestic economy, especially after the 1997 Asian financial turmoil and China’s accession into

the WTO in 2001, and the signing of the closer Economic partnership Agreement (CEPA)

between Hong Kong and the Mainland will also be examined. It is expected that after reading

this subject students will understand the fundamental characteristics and issues of the domestic

economy upon which informed decision could be made in business and other areas.


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ECON3050 MONEY AND BANKING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides a general survey of financial institutions and

markets, bank management, monetary theory and policy, and helps students understand why the

financial system is organized as it is and how the financial system and economy are

interconnected. Students are expected to devote significant time to application of the theory. Two

main issues will be addressed through the subject: (1) the structure of financial markets and

institutions and their roles in the economy; (2) the conduct of monetary policy and its impact on

the economy. Current topics in Hong Kong’s financial system and monetary arrangement will

also be discussed.

ECON3060 FOUNDATIONS OF CHINESE ECONOMY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s):


ECON2010 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS

Pre-requisite(s):


None

Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students with the basic features of the

Chinese economic system and its performance since 1949, with emphasis on its post-1978

reform period. The institutional reforms in various sectors and the gradual open-up of the

economy will be analyzed in detail. After taking this subject, the students are expected to

understand why China was successful in maintaining a high economic growth in the past two

decades and what challenges it will be facing in the future.

ECON3070 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ECON2020 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS

Subject Description: Built on the foundation of Principles of Microeconomics, this subject

provides a comprehensive treatment of microeconomics from the viewpoints of policy as well as

theory. It aims at achieving, in a balanced manner, two equally important objectives: (1) serving

as a satisfactory input to other more specialized subjects within the programme, and (2)

providing appropriate training to students taking the programme, many of whom are expected to

become executives in large enterprisers and teachers, and who will therefore need a concrete

understanding of as wide a range of theoretical and policy topics as possible.

ECON4010 INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s):


ECON2020 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS, and

ECON2010 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS

Pre-requisite(s):

(Applicable to FST Students)

None


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Subject Description: This subject aims to provide an up-to-date and understandable analytical

framework for illustrating current events of international trade and finance and bringing the web

excitement of international economics into the classroom. The first half will be devoted to

understand the classical as well as modern theories of international trade, trade policy and

international economic integration. The second half of this subject will be focused on

international finance and open economy, understanding the difference between fixed and flexible

exchange rate system, balance of payments and international monetary problems.

ECON4020 ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS FORECASTING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ECON3020 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS

Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce quantitative methods and techniques for

time series modelling, analysis and forecasting of economic and business data. Topics include

time series properties of fluctuation, cycle, seasonality, trend, unit roots tests for stationary.

Models such as autoregressive and distribution lags, moving average and exponential smoothing,

ARIMA, VAR and Error Correction (EC), ARCH and GRACH, Logit and Probit models will be

discussed with both statistical theory and practical methods of model building and analysis.

Emphasis will also be put on the applications in economic and business related areas. Computing

is an integral part of this subject; all students are required to do data analysis, modelling and

forecasting with computer statistics software.

ECON4030 INDUSTRIAL ORGANIZATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ECON3070 INTERMEDIATE MICROECONOMICS

Subject Description: This subject aims to help students the nature of competition between

firms. The subject will discuss how to analyze the pricing, output and competitive hebaviours of

firms in markets that are not perfectly competitive. While the subject is based mainly on the

application of economic theories to study firms' competitive hebaviour generally, particular

emphasis is put on making the discussion relevant to the industrial organization problems of

Hong Kong.

ECON4040 LABOUR ECONOMICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to provide an understanding of the working of the labour

market in an economy. It seeks to describe, theorize and analyze the behaviour of the labour

market. Issues of investment in human capital (education and on-the-job training), wage,

differentials and discrimination are discussed. Applications of concepts and theories in the area

of human resources and personnel economics (labour turnover, labour mobility and incentive pay

schemes) are also presented. To enhance the understanding and the application of labour

economics theories, training on data analysis and knowledge of analytical tools are provided.

ECON4050 MONEY AND FINANCE IN CHINA (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ECON3050 MONEY AND BANKING; or

ECON3060 FOUNDATIONS OF CHINESE ECONOMY

Subject Description: This subject aims at fostering an understanding of the functions and the


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administration of money and finance in Mainland China, and their impact on the economy at

both the micro and the macro levels. Fiscal, monetary and exchange rate systems will be

analyzed from optimality as well as policy viewpoints. The developments of the post-1979 and

post-1949 financial reforms and their policy implications will be emphasized. Financial relations

between the Mainland and Hong Kong will also be investigated.

ECON4060 PUBLIC FINANCE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims at analyzing the economies of public sector. Fiscal

objectives, instruments and constraints, as well as concepts and theories of public finance will be

discussed, mainly from a positive perspective. Considerations will also be given to the economic

impacts due to political interactions of interest groups. The analytical tools, models and

applications to the real world public sector problems are emphasized.

ENV2010 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces students to the principles and issues in

environmental science. Emphasis is given to those topics that demonstrate how environmental

issues are related to our everyday life. The subject introduces students to the basic principles and

concepts in environmental science, and demonstrates to them how environmental and resources

problems are interrelated. Students should be able to understand how human activities cause

environmental pollution problems, and recognize how modern environmental technologies could

remedy such problems.

ENV3010 RESOURCES AND THE ENVIRONMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to help students relate scientific principles to the

management of natural resources. Topics include management of natural resources in terrestrial

and aquatic ecosystems. It introduces the nature of each natural resource and the scientific and

ecological basis for their management, and cultivates positive attitudes relative to natural

resource perception, use, management and protection.

ENV3020 SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENTAL

MANAGEMENT

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces and discusses global environmental issues, and

examines various approaches in tackling them by working out sustainable scientific solutions.

Specifically, the subject 1) develops a broad framework (incorporating scientific, social,

economic and political factors to analyze and resolve environmental problems); 2) provides an

understanding of the importance of the role of science and scientific information in

environmental management; and, 3) discusses the anthropogenic causes of environmental

degradation and the way sustainable growth can be brought about by environmental


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management. It examines the framework of environmental planning and management, and the

techniques for tackling environmental management; and applies principles of environmental

science to help manage the diverse array of environmental problems in different physical,

biological and social environments.

ENV3030 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND

POLLUTION CONTROL

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject describes the sources, transport, reactivity and sink of

contaminants in the environment, together with various technology options used for pollution

control. It discusses the fundamental principles underlying the origins, effects and consequences

of pollutants and pollution control which serves as a basis for the study of other environmental

subjects such as environmental analysis and environmental management.

ENV3040 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND

MONITORING

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject deals with methods and techniques used in the analysis of

atmospheric, terrestrial and aquatic pollutants in the environment. It introduces students to

various indicators of environmental quality and pollutant analysis and monitoring techniques

applicable to water, air and soil samples. Environmental modelling and its application to the

evaluation of toxicity are also discussed and covered.

ENV3050 ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY LAB (3 credits)


Subject Description: The practical sessions consist of experiments that utilize the techniques

commonly used in environmental studies. The subject illustrates the theoretical background of

the subject and provides students with practical experience in biological and chemical treatments

of waste and microbial conversion of biomass or organic waste. Students are trained in the basic

principles and techniques for sampling and sample treatment; analytical techniques including

physical, chemical and biological techniques, for environmental investigations; and practical

experience in treatment methods for removal of environmental contaminants.

ENV3060 ENVIRONMENTAL NANOTECHNOLOGY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Environmental Science Major Year II Standing

Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide students with both theory and practice

on modern techniques in nanotechnology and nanomaterial including synthesis, characterization

and application. The subject aims to provide good academic foundation in the areas of

nanotechnology and nanomaterial. It intends to give a deep knowledge of fabrication and

characterization of nanostructures to meet the emerging demands of nanotechnology

professionals and will prepare the participants for a successful career in the nanoscience and

nanotechnology.


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ENV3070 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL

GEOLOGY

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Environmental Science Major Year II or Higher Standing

Subject Description: This subject provides general and updated information in recent advance

and development in environmental geology. The subject provides students to learn the geological

structure, constituent of the Earth relating to its processes; to help equip students with an

understanding of the interactions between geologic processes, ecological processes, and society;

to understand the earth’s dynamic and changing environment; to understand the application of

geologic information to the entire spectrum on interactions between people and the physical

environment; to introduce and develop an understanding of how geology interacts with major

environmental problems facing people and society.

ENV4010 GREEN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: Green Business Management examines the role of business in reducing the

burden on the natural environment, and the impacts on profit and on the environment in adopting

new management approaches. The economic growth and the environmental impacts, and how to

mitigate them, are the major focuses of the subject. The contents include the greening of business

at all stages - from the management, and at the production and product end. The students are

introduced to various conflicting ideas regarding economic development and environmental

degradation, and whether the technological advances hold the key to saving the environment.

ENV4020 INTEGRATED SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides an understanding of the solid waste problem, the

waste generation, handling, and treatment with emphasis on recycling. The subject will include

the study of the waste generation scenario in developed and developing countries with special

reference to waste generation in China. It will discuss the various waste treatment technologies,

their pros and cons and the success stories. The emphasis will be on how to reduce solid waste

and various issues such as producer responsibility, polluter pays, etc. The resource conservation

using the three “R”s and the role it plays in the integrated waste management scenario will be

emphasized.

ENV4030 ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AND POLLUTION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is devoted to a more in-depth study of topics in atmospheric

chemistry and physics that are relevant to pollution, and the application of this knowledge in

understanding selected major atmospheric pollution problems. These topics include atmospheric

photochemistry, chemistry of the stratosphere, troposphere and the atmospheric aqueous phase,

atmospheric aerosols, atmospheric chemistry and climate, air pollution control philosophies and

strategies.


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ENV4040 LAND CONTAMINATION AND REMEDIATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to provide the students with a general understanding of

the pathways of soil contamination, the most important groups of inorganic and organic chemical

contaminants, the sources and key properties which affect their fate in soils, their availability to

plants and their toxicity to humans and ecosystems. Various forms of land contamination and the

various traditional as well as modern technologies being used to remedy the contamination will

be discussed. Specifically, the subject provides an understanding of how human activities have

led to an increase in the load of contaminants in the land; the pathways of soil contamination;

and the various physical, chemical and biological treatment technologies.

ENV4050 SELECTED TOPICS IN ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides updated information in recent advances and

developments in selected areas in environmental science and technology.

ENV4060 WATER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with a more in-depth understanding on

topics related to water science. These topics include the equilibrium partitioning between

organics and in-organics in the environment, and their fate in the aquatic system. Engineering

technologies for the supply of drinking water and wastewater treatment are introduced in this

subject.

ENV4071

ENV4072

FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (ENV)

FINAL YEAR PROJECT II (ENV)

(3 credits)

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a semester/ year individual project on an interdisciplinary or

applied topic in the final year, utilizing knowledge and skills acquired in this programme.

Assessment is based on a thesis and an oral presentation upon completion of the project. Students

are guided in the development of research methodology appropriate to the practice of

environmental technology and management. It gives opportunities to students to work on

problems of an applied or interdisciplinary nature that have real-world significance.

ENV4080 URBAN PLANNING (3 credits)


Subject Description: The basic theories and principles of modern urban planning will be

described. The importance and significance of environmental issues in urban planning will be

stressed and discussed. Selected aspects and examples of urban planning in practice in Hong

Kong, Mainland China and some typical cities will be analyzed and a number of specific and

significant urban planning issues involved will be highlighted. The importance of the

establishment of effective planning systems, the planning legislation and implementation


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mechanism will be explained. Future planning development issues and strategies locally and

globally will be briefly outlined.

ENV4090 INTRODUCTION TO ISO GENERIC

MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (ISO9001 &

ISO14001) AND AUDITING

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject gives an introduction to three main areas: ISO 9001 standard,

ISO 14001 standard and auditing. ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 families are among the most widely

known standards of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). They are generic

management system standards, which can be applied to all types and sizes of organization. ISO

9000 family has become an international reference for quality management requirements in

running business. The ISO 14000 family has functioned as practical tools for any organization to

provide assurance on environmental issues to external stakeholders. Auditing functions as a

management tool for monitoring and verifying the successful implementation of an

organization’s quality and environmental policy. In addition to elaborate of the requirements of

the relevant International Standards, case studies will be used to facilitate discussion.

EURO3010 THE POLITICAL ECONOMY OF THE EUROPEAN

UNION

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): POLS1010 FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

Subject Description: The subject examines the causes and historical evolution of European

integration and then looks analytically at the institutions and the policies of the European Union,

assessing their effectiveness and investigating their implications for the rest of the world. It

provides a focused examination of the political economy of European integration, highlighting

the dynamic relationship between economic and political integration and the respective roles of

the state, market and EU institutions. Moreover, it highlights the complexities and difficulties in

constructing a European constitutional order and offers a critical examination of the draft

Constitution prepared by the European Convention in June 2003. It also provides a critical

review of the main theoretical contributions to the debate on European integration, and explores

the prospects for eastwards enlargement in the post-Communist period.

EURO3020 COMPARATIVE POLITICS OF CENTRAL AND

EASTERN EUROPE

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines the Central European states of Poland, Hungary, the

Czech Republic and Slovakia in historical and comparative context. It begins with a discussion

of the nature and weaknesses of the Communist regimes of Eastern Europe and the causes and

processes of the 1989 upheavals in the region. It then considers the paradoxes and obstacles in

the course of post-Communist transition to democracy, the market economy and the civil society.

The key issues of democratic consolidation and pro-market transformation will be addressed.


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FIN2010 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): ACCT2010 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING I, and

ACCT2020 PRINCIPLES OF ACCOUNTING II; or


Subject Description: This subject enables students to (1) understand the fundamental concepts

in finance; (2) assess alternative investment possibilities; and (3) evaluate different sources of

financing projects.

FIN2020 FINANCIAL PLANNING AND INVESTMENT

ANALYSIS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with an understanding of basic investment

products and financial planning techniques commonly used today. Various investment products

will be introduced in this subject, such as common stocks, fixed income securities, unit trust,

derivatives, etc. Particular attention is given to forming a sound and executable financial plan.

FIN3010 BANKING AND CREDIT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject offers students a basic understanding of banking and the

importance of an efficient banking industry to the working of a market economy. It examines the

structure of the banking industry, the role of the central bank and the basic functions of

commercial banks. Emphasis is placed on the general environment of banking in Hong Kong,

financial instruments being offered by the banks and analysing the performance of a commercial

bank and also the credit analysis of bank customers.

FIN3020 CORPORATE FINANCE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): FIN2010 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Subject Description: This subject addresses the controversial issues and the more advanced

topics in financial management. It offers students an opportunity to examine the theory of

corporate finance and the role theory can play in leading practitioners towards sound financial

decisions.

FIN3030 FIXED INCOME SECURITIES (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): FIN3050 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT

Subject Description: This subject explores various fixed-income securities and the methods for

analyzing them. Moreover, the subject will also discuss interest rate related derivative

instruments and how to use these contracts to modify the exposures and enhance the yields of the

fixed-income portfolios. Class lectures will focus on the theoretical aspects of these securities;

however, students’ understanding of the practical issues relating to these contracts for the local

and foreign markets will be enhanced by their work on a term project.


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FIN3040 INTRODUCTION TO FUTURES AND OPTIONS

MARKETS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces students to futures, options, and other derivatives

contracts. Class lectures focus on the theoretical aspects of these securities; however, students’

understanding of the practical issues relating to these contracts for the local and foreign markets

will be enhanced by their work on a term project.

FIN3050 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines the investment environment in Hong Kong, the

basic principles of valuation of financial assets, and the development of portfolio and capital

market theories. The purpose is to offer students guidance in the management of financial

investments.

FIN3060 MULTINATIONAL FINANCE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): FIN2010 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, and

FIN3040 INTRODUCTION TO FUTURES AND OPTIONS MARKETS

Subject Description: To provide students with knowledge to understand the international

financial environment and to analyze and solve financial problems facing multinational firms. All

traditional areas of corporate finance are approached from the perspective of multinational

corporations.

FIN4010 MANAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): FIN2010 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, and

FIN3030 FIXED INCOME SECURITIES

Subject Description: This subject focuses on the management of financial institutions, such as

banks, unit trust companies, and insurance companies. Using the risk management approach, it

provides students the understanding of the challenge of globalization to the international

financial institutions.

FIN4020 FINANCIAL FORECASTING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH1010 MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS,

STAT1010 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS,

ECON3020 APPLIED ECONOMETRICS, and

FIN2010 FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Subject Description: This subject introduces students to investment forecasting techniques,

which include technical analysis and time series methods. Class lectures will focus on the

applications of these methods in forecasting stock price, earnings, dividends, indices, sales and

other economic variables. Students’ understanding of the issues arising from practical

applications of financial forecasting will be enhanced by participation in a term project.


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FIN4030 FINANCIAL RISK MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): FIN3040 INTRODUCTION TO FUTURES AND OPTIONS MARKETS

Subject Description: Initially much neglected by non-financial and financial institutions, risk

management has become an increasingly important area of finance and nowadays attracts

widespread attention in companies in various business sectors. This subject will apply financial

risk management methods using concepts from areas such as value at risk, derivatives, hedging

and financial engineering. Some of the markets studied include commodities, stocks, bonds, and

currencies. Analytical methods to quantity market risks, credit risks as well as operational risks

will be covered in this subject. This subject aims to train future managers to use the framework to

actively manage the financial risks their organization faces.

FIN4040 FINANCIAL SYSTEMS AND MARKETS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject enables students to (1) understand the financial systems,

particularly the stock markets of various countries and the unique characteristics each one

pocesses; and (2) examine the evaluation and development of international financial markets.

FIN4050 PROGRAMMING FOR BUSINESS

APPLICATIONS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide an introduction to programming in

business environment. It assumes the students have no prior programming experience and uses a

simplified learn-by-example approach that stresses top-down design and modular structured

programming. The first part of the class will cover the basic principle of programming in general,

language-independent terms, and then discusses how the programming in question is

implemented in a specific language such as Delphi. The second part will emphasize on building a

business application using the RAD Tools.

FIN4060 SEMINAR IN FINANCE (3 credits)


Subject Description: Under guidance of the instructor, students have the opportunity to explore

and discuss in this seminar, the latest developments and the major areas of concern in the field of

finance.

FOOD2010 INTRODUCTION TO FOOD SCIENCE (3 credits)


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 will include an

overview of food components, food additives, diet, food safety and health.

FOOD2020 FOOD CHEMISTRY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide students with basic understanding of


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the chemistry of major and minor components in food systems, so that students can describe the

relationship of these components to food stability in terms of degradative reactions and

processing.

FOOD3010 FOOD ENGINEERING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject intends to provide students with a basic knowledge about the

engineering principles relevant to the food industry so that students can comprehend the scope

and complexity of food engineering and be able to communicate effectively with specialists in

food engineering. This subject provides students with the basic engineering principles relevant to

food and the basics of food processing systems.

FOOD3020 FOOD ANALYSIS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject intends to introduce students to the key concepts in

professional food analysis in an industrial context, so that students can discuss the choice of

analytical methods specific to a product and be able to interpret and analyze results. This subject

provides students with the concept and scope of food analysis, the basic principles and

applications of major analytical techniques, and the steps involved in the analysis of food

components.

FOOD3040 NUTRITION (3 credits)


Subject Description: The way in which nutrients are taken and metabolized is essential for a

balanced or healthy diet and the maintenance of optimal fitness. In this subject, scientific

knowledge and interpretation on nutrition and metabolism are expounded on to enable students

to understand and evaluate future advances in nutrition and health sciences. This subject

provides students with some detail in the structure and function of nutrients, the outline of the

relationship between food intake and energy expenditure, understanding of the factors that

influence people’s choice of foods, the various metabolic pathways in nutrient metabolism and

how they are regulated and integrated, the scientific evidences of proper nutrition to better health

and extended longevity.

FOOD3050 FOOD MATERIALS AND PROCESSING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject intends to familiarize students with the basics about food

materials and also to introduce students to the basic principles of food processing and

preservation so that students can comprehend the scope and complexity of food processing

technology and be able to communicate effectively with specialists in food manufacturing

industry. This subject provides students with the basics of food materials and food processing

unit operations, the compositional standards of food products, and the basic principles relevant to

food preservation.


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FOOD3060 FOOD SCIENCE LAB I (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL2020 GENERAL BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY LAB

Subject Description: This is a laboratory-based subject. The purpose is to introduce students to

some basic food science experiments, skills and practices, and allow them to have some hands-

on experience in the basic techniques of experimental, analytical and practical procedures in food

chemical analysis, nutrient analysis and the handling of food. This subject provides students

with some practical and basic experiences in food chemistry and analysis of food and nutrients,

some hands-on experience in the making of food and food analytical techniques, introduction of

some commonly used food chemical analytical instruments, procedures and practices.

FOOD3070 FOOD MICROBIOLOGY AND TOXICOLOGY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL2040 MICROBIOLOGY

Subject Description: Toxic dietary components, microbial toxins and food pathogens are the

predominant causes of morbidity and mortality associated with foods. In this subject the

hazardous substances in general associated with food will be outlined and their effects on food

reviewed. The beneficial use of micro-organisms will also be considered. This subject provides

students with some basic coverage of the principles of toxicology relevant to food science and

nutrition, information on microbial use and hazards associated with food, awareness of food

contaminants, such as pesticides, antibiotic residues etc.

FOOD3080 CHEMICAL AND FOOD ANALYSIS LAB (3 credits)


Subject Description: The practical sessions consist of experiments and techniques commonly

used in chemical and food analysis. Students will be given hands-on experience in chemical and

food analysis. Various types of instruments and equipments used in chemical and food analysis

will be demonstrated. This subject provides students with the basic principles and techniques for

sampling and sample treatment; training in analytical techniques, including physical, chemical

and biological techniques, for food investigations; hands-on experience in management

techniques for conducting and evaluating a project on food analysis; practical experience in

treatment methods for removal of environmental contaminants related to the production and

processing of food.

FOOD4010 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SAFETY OF FOOD (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject covers topics related to food safety, food standards, food plant

and food retail sanitation, food and health related advertisement, regulations and laws etc.

Emphasis will be placed on explaining and outlining the legal rules involved in the production,

manufacturing, processing and trading of food products, consumer protection regulations and the

proper labelling of food products. This subject provides students with the knowledge to collate

objective and scientific data to provide law-makers to draft regulations, legislation and laws

dealing with consumer protection, composition of food, prevention of harmful effects of food

and controlling food safety; the basic legal requirements and the methods of food safety control

that are of importance and use to food producers, manufacturers, retailers and government and to


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develop international trade harmony and standards.

FOOD4020 MEAT AND DAIRY SCIENCE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject outlines the science and technology of meat (beef) and dairy

products. The importance of meat’s contribution to a healthy, contemporary diet is emphasized.

Various other meat products (e.g. from pig, lamb and chicken) and their related processing

techniques are also discussed.

FOOD4030 FUNCTIONAL FOODS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject explores nutritional enhancement with respect to foods or

dietary components that provide health benefits beyond basic nutrition or deliver specific

nonnutritive physiological benefits to health and/or reduce the risk of diseases. Categories and

examples of functional foods (or designer foods or pharma foods or nutraceuticals), the scientific

basis to support claims for functional components and the link between functional foods with

balanced diet and diseases will be explored. Continuous consumer demands and the response of

the food industry will be analyzed and discussed. An overview of the Chinese medicated drinks

and diet that have special functional values or health benefits will also be presented and

discussed. This subject provides students with the concept, scope and chemistry of functional

foods; the highlight of functional foods in the food industry; the impact on the development of

new functional food products; the basic concepts related to the health effect of a combination of

food and medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

FOOD4040 FOOD PACKAGING (1.5 credits)


Subject Description: This subject covers all the important aspects of packaging and packaging

materials. The interdisciplinary knowledge needed by food scientists will also be covered.

Packaging material characteristics and their effect and interactions between the packed goods and

the environment will be discussed. Quality assurance and regulatory requirements will be

stressed. This subject provides students with the newest food packaging techniques and

packaging materials; the interdisciplinary knowledge needed by food chemists, pharmaceutical

chemists, food technologists, materials scientist, process engineers and product developers etc.;

the analysis of the material characteristics, additives, mass transport phenomena of packaging

materials with the packed foods and the environment; the quality assurance measures and the

recent regulatory requirements of governments locally and overseas.

FOOD4050 COSMETIC SCIENCE AND FOOD (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides the student with a basic knowledge in Cosmetic

Science. It also provides students with an up-to-date knowledge of the formulation, manufacture,

evaluation and marketing of cosmetic and toiletry products. It introduces students to the modern

concepts of oral cosmetic beauty supplements or oral skin products.


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FOOD4060 FOOD BUSINESS (SEMINARS) (3 credits)


Subject Description: In this subject a case study mode will be adopted. The business idea and

approach, management style, safety measures, consumers’ food choice research and marketing

and sales strategies of some traditional Chinese and multinational food stores and shops will be

discussed and analyzed in detail. Managers, technical personnel and CEO of various food stores

will be invited to give seminars on topics that are of interests to students.

FOOD4070 GRAIN AND CEREAL SCIENCE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject outlines the basic properties of cereals and other grains used

as food or other products. The importance of cereal grains in the food industry. The importance

of cereal in human health and nutrition will also be stressed.

FOOD4080 NUTRIGENOMICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: Nutrigenomics is the study of personalized nutrition or the relationship

between human genes or genotype and diet related diseases. The basic principles of genotype

variation, genetically based nutrition and dietary therapy will be explained and explored.

FOOD4090 FOOD BIOTECHNOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject reviews traditional and current biotechnological applications

and developments. Topics include traditional food biotechnology (such as western and oriental

fermentation technology) and modern biotechnology (such as genetically engineered foods).

FOOD4100 FOOD WASTE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject focuses on an in-depth analysis of waste created by the food

industry and consumers. The importance for reducing the production of food waste to conserve

natural resources and the need to use modern technology and environmental means to control

food-derived pollution will be emphasized. This subject allows students understand the

problems associated with food waste and pollution; and informs students the modern methods to

reduce food waste and how to counter food waste pollution.

FOOD4111 FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (FOOD) (3 credits)


Subject Description: A semester individual project on a topic related to the field of food science

utilizing skills and knowledge acquired in this programme. Each student has to perform a

literature review or a project and write a dissertation of 5,000 words. This subject enables

students to go through an independent learning experience; and gives students a chance to

develop skills, including the use of on-line and off-line materials, the logical development of

scientific arguments, thesis writing skills, presentation techniques and time management


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FOOD4112 FINAL YEAR PROJECT II (FOOD) (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a continuation of Final Year Project I (FOOD), but it will be

restricted to students who have academically performed very well in year 2 and year 3.

FOOD4120 FOOD SCIENCE LAB II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): BIOL2020 GENERAL BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY LAB

Subject Description: This is a laboratory-based subject. The purpose is to introduce students to

some basic food processing and engineering experiments, and allow them to obtain some hands-

on experience on techniques and procedures used in the processing and preservation of foods.

This subject provides students with some practical experiences in food processing and

engineering; some of the commonly used techniques and procedures in food processing and

preservation.

FOOD4130 FOOD PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is an integrated subject with practical approach that introduces

students to the fundamentals of food product development. The application of food science in

developing new and improving existing food products that meet the changing consumer

preferences will be emphasized. The need for new product launches to remain competitive for

food manufacturers and the product development process from concept to marketplace that is

responsive to the societal needs will be discussed. An overview of new food product trends, raw

materials and technology will be presented. Students will also be afforded the opportunity to

hands-on laboratory work in food formulation to enrich and enhance their understanding in the

principle of new food product design and development.

FOOD4200 FRUIT AND VEGETABLE SCIENCE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject outlines the science of fruits and vegetables and their

products. The importance of fruits and vegetables to a healthy, contemporary diet is emphasized.

The production, post-harvest physiology and quality deterioration of fruits and vegetables will

also be discussed.

HUM2010 PRESENT STATE OF THE ARTS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject enables students to acquire a comprehensive view of the

current art and cultural scenes. It also extends their learning and understanding of art through

theoretic, critical studies as well as direct encounter with art practitioners. The course work will

also allow them to experience art-making during research studies and "visual" presentations on

current art topics.


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HUM3010 ARTISTIC CREATIVITY AND AESTHETICS

AWARENESS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject introduces human artistic phenomena and the relation of art to

the study of the humanities. The discussion will be conducted around main theories of art with

reference to Chinese and Western, classical and modern masterpieces. It will outline the

fundamental ways of art appreciation and reflect critically on the relation of art and cultures and

social contexts. Students will be asked to attend art exhibitions and performances, write art

reviews, and create an original piece of art. They will also learn from artists’ sharing session on

the creativity of art. Active participation in discussion and sharing of creative experience is

strongly encouraged, as well as understanding and applying the theories introduced.

JOUR2010 BROADCAST JOURNALISM I (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): JOUR2030 INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM

Subject Description: This subject aims at equipping students with the basic knowledge and

skills in the gathering, writing, and production of radio and television news as a broadcast news

reporter. The legal and regulatory framework, as well as the news environment in Hong Kong is

introduced.

JOUR2021 FOUNDATIONS OF NEWS AND FEATURE

REPORTING I

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces the techniques of basic news and feature writing

and develops International Journalism students' abilities to work within an appropriate

framework and to recognize and to communicate what is significant in the world.

JOUR2022 FOUNDATIONS OF NEWS AND FEATURE

REPORTING II

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): JOUR2021 FOUNDATIONS OF NEWS AND FEATURE REPORTING I

Subject Description: Topics introduced in I are taken up again at a higher level of difficulty as

part of a progression of development.

JOUR2030 INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject explores both journalism's practical and theoretical

dimensions and introduces the discipline as a social process and as a profession.

JOUR2040 MASTERPIECES OF ENGLISH JOURNALISM (3 credits)


Subject Description: Starting with the journalistic tradition, where early examples include the

work of Charles Dickens and is evident in some of his fiction, the subject traces permutations,

masterpieces and meta-narratives of the journalist, from tradition to anti-tradition and beyond

across the range of journalism from print to photo to television journalism.


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JOUR3010 COMPUTER AIDED REPORTING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines the impact of the Internet and other new

communication technologies on journalism both as a delivery system for journalism and as a

research tool. The first part of the subject introduces the concepts, theories and knowledge about

online journalism, touching on the social, economic and technological aspects of online news.

The second part teaches the skills of doing journalism online.

JOUR3020 COPYEDITING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides the intellectual and practical skills necessary to see

written copy from submission to print, including the organization and improvement of original

written material as well as the technical processes through which writing is transferred to the

printed page. Use of photographs and other graphic material to improve appearance and aid

understanding is introduced. Exercises in print production and design and in desktop publishing

are provided.

JOUR3030 PHOTOJOURNALISM (3 credits)


Subject Description: To enhance student’s awareness of the possibility as well as the limitation

of images in news reporting, and to develop their ability in producing visual report of news

events independently. In response to the digital technology that has become widely used in

today’s news business, this subject will equip students with basic knowledge in handling,

transmitting and preserving the quality of image files captured by digital imagery devices.

JOUR3040 COMPARATIVE MEDIA SYSTEMS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides a survey of the issues facing the world's news media

and describes the broad dimensions of past, present and future news media systems. The subject

introduces students to global controversies and provides a substantive framework of the various

physical and theoretical aspects of global Journalism, electronic and print.

JOUR3050 BROADCAST JOURNALISM II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): JOUR2010 BROADCAST JOURNALISM I

Subject Description: This subject introduces the styles, formats, and production techniques of

the more complex types of radio and television journalism, including long-form reporting,

investigative journalism, major event coverage, overseas coverage, and public affairs

programmes. Students develop advanced broadcast writing skills; become familiar with the

techniques of producing both "live" and taped radio and television news and public affairs

programmes; undertake research, planning, and production of major news event coverage and

public affairs programmes; and receive training as potential newsroom supervisors or news and

public affairs executives.


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JOUR3061 REPORTING LABORATORY I (2 credits)


Subject Description: In this subject, students learn to produce experimental reporting work for

print, broadcast and/or on-line media. Under supervision, each student is required to work

throughout the third year.

JOUR3062 REPORTING LABORATORY II (2 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): JOUR3061 REPORTING LABORATORY I

Subject Description: Students learn to produce more experimental newspaper under supervision.

JOUR3081 THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF REPORTING I (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides a systematic, comprehensive survey of the principles

and techniques of gathering news and presenting information in English for basic news and

simple short feature journalism. Special attention is paid to the local context to establish the basic

knowledge required for a professional journalist in Hong Kong.

JOUR3082 THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF REPORTING

II

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): JOUR3081THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF REPORTING I

Subject Description: Students move to more complex news and feature stories, improving their

skills and expanding their knowledge and understanding of the news process. Specialized

writing and reporting is the key feature of this subject. Specific types of demanding forms of

news and feature stories are discussed and practised.

JOUR4010 ADVANCED REPORTING AND WRITING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): JOUR3082 THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF REPORTING II

Subject Description: This subject presents advanced levels of reporting, news writing, and

feature writing. The subject stimulates thinking and cultivates a critical mind regarding the form

as well as the content of news and feature writing by providing a review of, and exercises in, the

practices of major schools of journalistic thought.

JOUR4020 CRITICAL STUDIES OF MASS MEDIA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject adopts the critical media literacy approach to study the mass

media. The purpose of the subject is to arouse students’ awareness of the role mass media play in

their lives and the changing society. It also aims at developing students’ critical analytical ability

to deconstruct media messages.

JOUR4031 EDITING LABORATORY I (2 credits)


Subject Description: In this subject, students continue their work on the editing of newspaper.

The subject provides continuing opportunities for students to develop their professional skills and


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knowledge of newspaper production.

JOUR4032 EDITING LABORATORY II (2 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): JOUR4031 EDITING LABORATORY I

Subject Description: For this subject each student is required to “work” as editor of an

experimental newspaper.

JOUR4050 INTERNATIONAL NEWS (3 credits)


Subject Description: Students will be acquainted with international news in terms of both its

content and the processes by which it is produced in order to engender an appreciation of the

special problems and situations of this type of news as compared with domestic news. Reading,

audiovisual materials and visits will provide knowledge and experience about foreign

correspondence and the people and organizations who carry it out. Students will be encouraged

to critically appraise the international news they receive on a daily basis and suggest ways to

appreciate it better and to improve it.

JOUR4060 NEWS MEDIA MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): JOUR3082 THEORIES AND TECHNIQUES OF REPORTING II

Subject Description: This is an introductory subject to study the news media management in an

era of change. The main purpose is to examine and analyze the new challenges being posed by

political, economic and technological changes in the new millennium to news media

management in Hong Kong. Through the subject, it is hoped that students can have a better

understanding of the basic principles of news media management in a new media environmental

context. Most importantly, students are encouraged to develop sensitivity to the challenge of

change and acquire the knowledge to cope with new management problems in news

organizations.

JOUR4070 BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL REPORTING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject prepares students to report on economic events and trends in

Hong Kong, China, and the broader Asia-Pacific Region. A global perspective of economic and

financial situations is explored.

JOUR4080 MAGAZINE EDITING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces students to the concepts, skills, practice, and art of

editing a magazine. The focus is on editing techniques appropriate for various types of

magazines, hands-on experience, and creativity. The subject will also examine the social,

economic and cultural role of magazines in China.

JOUR4090 MEDIA REGULATION AND POLICIES (3 credits)


Subject Description: The media industry has undergone major transformations in recent years


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due to advances in computers and telecommunications technology. This subject explores

important issues of media regulation in this context. It outlines the rationale and measures

governments around the world have traditionally adopted in their regulation of electronic media.

This is followed by examination and analysis of recent changes in media policies and regulation.

Special attention will be paid to the regulation of new media, particularly that of the Internet.

JOUR4100 NEWS TRANSLATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims at enhancing the student’s ability in handling

information for news purpose in the bilingual context of Hong Kong. Emphasis is put on

developing the student’s sensitivity to the difference between the Chinese and English language

and awareness of the cultural role of the news translator. Against this background, principles and

methods appropriate to a variety of contexts of news translation are introduced. This is an

elective subject for all International Journalism students.

JOUR4110 SOCIAL ASPECTS OF MEDIA TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject explores the relationships between media technology and

society. In the context of the debates that surround technology and social change, it examines how

new media technologies are changing communication, identity, and community. The situation in

Hong Kong is highlighted.

JOUR4120 MASS MEDIA RESEARCH METHODS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT1020 STATISTICS FOR NON-SCIENCE

Subject Description: This class introduces the student to the issues and processes involved in

designing, conducting, and interpreting media research. This class is designed to help the student

understand the benefits and limitations of research. The goal of this subject is to educate the student

in the benefits, costs, and limitations of research, and the appropriate use and interpretation of

research methods.

JOUR4140 FINAL YEAR PROJECT (JOUR) (4 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): JOUR4010 ADVANCED REPORTING AND WRITING

Subject Description: In this subject students integrate theory and practice by either producing a

substantial piece of individually produced International Journalism; or an academic dissertation.

In either case the Final Year Project (JOUR) is a means of engaging the student in a piece of

independent research that provides an analytical and critical evaluation of an idea. The subject

tests research and professional skills as well as the ability to apply theoretical insights.

MATH1010 MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS (3 credits)


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.


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MATH1040 LINEAR ALGEBRA (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s):

(Applicable to CST Students)

MATH1050 MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE

(FOR NON-STATISTICS STUDENTS ONLY)

Pre-requisite(s):

(Applicable to Statistics Students)

MATH1060 MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE

(FOR STATISTICS STUDENTS ONLY)

Subject Description: This subject introduces the basic techniques in matrix algebra, which is the

foundation for more advanced mathematics and statistics subjects. Major emphasis will be on the

system of linear equations, linear in-dependence, and eigenvalue problems in finite dimensional

vector spaces. Basic ideas and techniques of calculus will be introduced.

MATH1060 MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR

STATISTICS STUDENTS ONLY)

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces the basic techniques in matrix algebra, which is the

foundation for more advanced mathematics and statistics subjects. Major emphasis will be on the

system of linear equations, linearly independence in finite dimensional vector spaces.

MATH2010 ADVANCED CALCULUS I (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces with mathematical rigor the basic ideas and

techniques in single variable calculus so that students can master mathematics. It provides the

foundation for more advanced mathematical and statistical subjects.

MATH2020 DISCRETE STRUCTURES (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject addresses a variety of fundamental topics in computer science,

including propositional and predicate logic, proof technique, set theory, combinatorics, graph

theory, and Boolean algebra.

MATH2030 FINANCIAL MATHEMATICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH1010 MATHEMATICS FOR BUSINESS, and


Subject Description: Fundamental methods for formulating and solving financial models will be

developed. Emphasis will be on defining the mathematical structure of problems and on practical

computer methods for obtaining model solutions.

MATH2040 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL

FINANCE

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH2010 ADVANCED CALCULUS I

Subject Description: To introduce (1) the practical and theoretical concepts involved in

computing interest; (2) sufficient knowledge to handle all normal interest computations including

bonds and mortgages and; (3) the common practical methods of computing approximate interest

rates for commercial transactions.


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MATH3070 ADVANCED CALCULUS II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH2010 ADVANCED CALCULUS I

Subject Description: This subject is a continuation of Advanced Calculus I. It provides a solid

foundation in multivariable calculus so that students can study more advanced mathematics and

statistical subjects.

MATH4010 GRAPH THEORY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Year 3 standing

Subject Description: This subject covers some fundamental concepts and principles of graph

theory. Practical topics include the Chinese postman problem, the travelling salesman problem

and the map colouring problems. Applications of the theory and some related algorithms are also

discussed.

MATH4020 REAL ANALYSIS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH 2010 ADVANCED CALCULUS I, and

MATH3070 ADVANCED CALCULUS II

Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction to measure theory, Lebesgue

integration, LP spaces, and Fourier analysis. Equipped with this knowledge, students are

prepared for further studies in numerical analysis, functional analysis and advanced probability

theory.

MATH4030 DIFFERENTIAL EQUATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH1040 LINEAR ALGEBRA

Subject Description: This subject introduces differential equations and covers methods for

solving these equations. The modelling of diverse phenomena by differential equations is

demonstrated by a variety of examples.

MATH4040 COMPUTATIONAL FINANCE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Year 3 or above or by the permission of the instructor

Subject Description: To introduce computational methods for problems of finance, including

mainly the computation of market indicators and option prices. The market indicators include

stock and option indices. The option prices are based on the Black-Scholes model. Finite

difference methods, Monte Carlo Methods and Binomial Tree Methods will be introduced.

MATH4050 ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH2040 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL FINANCE

Subject Description: This subject introduces the mathematics of life contingencies. Areas to be

studied include survival distributions and construction of life tables; and the calculation of values

of life insurance, of life annuities and of benefit premiums.

MATH4060 CASE STUDIES (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Year 3 or above standing

Subject Description: This subject teaches students how mathematics interfaces with other


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disciplines to solve real-life problems in statistics and operations research. The case study and

problem-based approach is adopted.

MATH4070 NUMERICAL METHODS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH2010 ADVANCED CALCULUS I, and


Subject Description: This subject teaches the ideas underlying commonly used numerical

methods. It highlights important considerations in coding algorithms so that they are efficient and

reliable. It teaches students how to choose an appropriate numerical method for a particular

problem and to interpret the resulting output.

MHR3010 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s):



Pre-requisite(s):


None

Pre-requisite(s):



or


Subject Description: After an introduction to HRM, the following topics will be dealt with:

planning for organisation, jobs and people including strategic HRM, employee planning and job

analysis. Next, the issue of acquiring human resources is introduced including such topics as equal

employment opportunity, recruiting job candidates and assessing job candidates. The issue of

developing human resources is discussed followed by rewarding employees. Finally, HRM is

placed in a changing world context dealing with issues, challenges and trends including human

resource information systems and internet technology.

MHR3020 HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the research,

theory and practices of training and development within an organisation, and to prepare students

as a potential practitioner in a managerial role or as a specialist working within an organisation,

or as an external consultant working with a range of organisations.

MHR3030 RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students to various theories, concepts and

issues associated with the effective staff of organisations. After completing this subject, students are

expected to have acquired the conceptual background for understanding contemporary recruitment

and selection issues and the competencies to address specific staffing problems.


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MHR3040 PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT AND

REWARDS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines the major principles, concepts, and techniques of

performance appraisal. Especially, common pitfalls and effective interviewing skills in

conducting performance appraisal exercises are stressed. This subject also takes a pragmatic look

at how to reward employees for services rendered. Designing and administrating an equitable

and competitive compensation system that motivates employees for effective performance is

another major focus of the subject.

MHR3050 LABOUR RELATIONS AND LAW (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to (1) introduces various theories of industrial relations

and the dynamic relationships among the different actors constituting the industrial relations

scene; (2) covers employment legislation that is commonly used by HR professionals in an

everyday situation. A practical and contemporary approach is taken, exposing students to the full

gambit of employee-management relations in the workplace.

MHR3060 HUMAN RESOURCE RESEARCH AND

MEASUREMENT

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is composed of two parts. The first part deals with human

resource research while the second one is on human resource measurement. The first section

examines problems and functions involved in designing, developing, and implementing or

managing effective human resource programmes. It deals with topics as research questions,

methods, designs, and analysis and interpretation of data. The second section introduces to

students the importance of measuring the economic value of employee performance and the

techniques used in measuring the efficiency and productivity of a human resources department.

MHR3070 GLOBAL HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject introduces students to the general topic of global HRM in

terms of environmental and organizational contexts, strategy structure and process. Next,

students are introduced to HR and organization from a comparative perspective, managing an

international staff and focuses on international recruitment and selection, and performance

management in an international context. After that, students are introduced to the notions of

training and development of an international staff followed by issues of global compensation.

Repatriation issues are discussed in terms of employee development. The subject then directs its

attention to issues of industrial relations and industrial democracy. The subject ends with a

discussion of issues, challenges and theoretical developments in global HRM.


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MHR3080 EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

MANAGEMENT

(3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject provides students with the knowledge regarding the strategic

issues, techniques and objectives of compensation and benefits management. Students will

understand the importance of internal and external equities in structuring pay levels, that

compensation should be related to individual and/or organizational performance, and cost-

effective, whether it is seniority-based or performance-based, and that it complies with regulatory

requirements and union contracts.

MHR3090 APPLIED SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY IN

ORGANISATIONS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to introduce students to social psychology in

organisations. Students will learn about how people think about, influence, and relate to one

another within an organisational context. In particular, students will examine the impact of

person, situation, and cognition on behaviour.

MHR4010 HUMAN RESOURCE STRATEGY AND

PLANNING

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to consider the theories and role of human

resource planning and link it to the policies and practice required for effective human resource

management. This subject examines internal and external environmental factors and trends that

have crucial impacts on HR objectives and strategies in organisation. The role of human resource

information system and the use of information technology in HRM and employee planning are

also key issues to study in the subject.

MHR4020 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT IN CHINA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject offers an advanced study of human resource policies and

problems in Mainland China. The aim of this subject is to introduce to students the current and

practical issues of doing HRM in Mainland China. The subject prepares HRM students (1) to

make decisions on various HR policies such as compensation and benefits of local employees,

management of out-of-province workers, and training and development of unskilled and illiterate

workers; and (2) to give attention to getting Chinese workers and staff to accept responsibility,

exercise initiative, emphasise quality, and communicate readily across functions.


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MKT2010 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s):



Pre-requisite(s):


None

Subject Description: The objective of this subject is to introduce students to the basic marketing

concepts and their application in real business situations. The orientation is primarily managerial

and real-life examples will be drawn wherever applicable.

Specifically, this subject examines the importance of marketing concepts in an organization, the

marketing management functions of planning, organization, and control, and the need to satisfy

the consumers through the development of an effective marketing mix. Emphasis is on the entire

marketing programme in order to develop the basic skills required to make optimal marketing

decisions.

MKT4010 MARKETING IN CHINA (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s):


MKT2010 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING

Pre-requisite(s):


None

Subject Description: This subject aims at providing students with an understanding of the

marketing environment and practices in China. Emphasis will be placed on the socio-cultural

environment and marketing mix elements in China. Problems and prospects of doing marketing

in China will also be examined.

OR3010 LOGISTICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: To provide an understanding of major areas in Logistics as well as to

illustrate how to apply various skills and techniques in Logistics to solve and analyze various real

problems. The emphasis will be on learning various models and techniques in Logistics. Many

practical application models will be discussed and analyzed.

OR3020 LINEAR PROGRAMMING AND INTEGER

PROGRAMMING

(3 credits)


Subject Description: To introduce fundamental theory, techniques and algorithms for linear

programming and integer programming problems. It addresses both the basic as well as advanced

topics in linear programming and integer programming. Several software packages will be also

introduced.

OR3030 SIMULATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: To introduce the basic computer simulation in various discrete systems.


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The aim is to model and simulate various practical systems in financial, transportation, and

commercial applications. This subject covers the basic concepts, models and computer software

in simulating practical discrete systems. Various practical systems such as financial,

transportation, and commercial models will be discussed and studied.

OR4010 DYNAMIC PROGRAMMING INVENTORY

CONTROL

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): OR3020 LINEAR PROGRAMMING AND INTEGER PROGRAMMING

Subject Description: This is a continuation of Linear Programming and Integer Programming.

The subject will introduce the basic and useful techniques in Dynamic Programming and

Inventory Control. The subject will be taught in a problem solving approach.

OR4020 ADVANCED TOPICS IN OPERATIONS

RESEARCH

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a continuation of Linear Programming and Integer Programming,

and Dynamic Programming and Inventory Control. Some advanced topics will be introduced to

those students who are interested in mathematical models arising from industrial and commercial

applications.

OR4030 OPTIMIZATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Year 3 or above or by the permission of the instructor

Subject Description: This subject introduces the fundamental theory and techniques for both

unconstrained and constrained optimization. There will be an overview of the existing numerical

software packages. Finally some interdisciplinary techniques and applications related to

optimization will be discussed.

OR4040 NETWORK AND TRANSPORTATION MODELS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a continuation of OR3030 Linear Programming and Integer

Programming. Some basic topics related to networks will be introduced in this subject. This

subject will be taught in a practical-oriented approach.

POLS1010 FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a first-year, first semester subject which introduces to students a

comprehensive review of the field of political science. Basic concepts, political theories and

methodologies, political institutions, political parties are all examined. The subfields of

comparative politics and international relations are also integral parts of this subject so as to lay

down the foundation for further studies. Political developments in Europe, America and Asia are

frequently employed as examples to the introduction of political ideas.

POLS2010 CHINESE LEGAL SYSTEM (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce to students some of the major areas of the


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Chinese legal system. It traces the historical and political backgrounds leading to the current

Chinese legal system. Major areas covered include the basic subjects such as constitutional, civil,

commercial, administrative and criminal laws, as well as the court system and the legislative

process.

POLS2020 FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL

RELATIONS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a second-year, first semester subject which introduces students to

the basic concepts, methods and processes of International Relations by focusing on four major

“perspectives” that have framed analytical work in the field, namely “Realism-Power Politics”,

“Dominance-Dependence”, Transnationalism- Interdependency” and “Cultural Interactionism”.

International Relations seek to build upon and integrate the disciplinary foundations students

obtained in their first-year Political Science and Political Economy subjects.

POLS2030 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ECONOMY (3 credits)


Subject Description: Political economy, with its roots in the European 17th and 18th centuries,

was the forebear of what developed in the twentieth century into the two separate disciplines of

political science and economics. However, it has become defined in the last twenty years as that

sub-discipline of political science and economics which examines the relationship of the

individual to society, the economy, and the state with a particular focus on state-market

interactions and intersections. It is the study of relations and choices, of structures and

institutions, of scales from the personal and local to the national, international, and global. Its

originators include John Locke, Thomas Hobbes, Adam Smith, Karl Marx, and Max Weber.

Including choice theory and market theory, system theory, development theory and public policy

theory, contemporary political economy examines the historic and human behavioural linkages

among values/morals, politics, economic reality and economic reasoning. Its prime question

concerns the role of politics in the economy and the effects and constraints of the economy on

the power and functions of politics and of the state.

POLS2040 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to enhance students’ ability to perceive, evaluate

and understand political and social phenomena through a systematic introduction to a wide range

of approaches, methods and theories of political science. Basic research procedures and

academic writing are the other foci of the subject. Students are encouraged to analyze and

explain the current political development of Europe, America, Asia and other regions with the

help of particular perspectives and research methods.

POLS2060 THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF CHINA (3 credits)


Subject Description: An introductory subject to the government and politics of contemporary


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China focusing on the historical development and institutionalization of Marxism-Leninism and

socioeconomic transformation since the late 1970s.

POLS2070 UNITED STATES FOREIGN POLICY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject will focus on the development of US foreign policy in recent

decades, in particular since the end of the Cold War and in the aftermath of 911. The subject will

trace the evolution of American policy priorities in Europe, East Asia, South Asia, and the Middle

East, along with Africa and Latin America. It will examine US diplomacy in an international and

multilateral context, at the United Nations, the WTO, and other international organizations, along

with US alliances in Europe and Asia. US-China relations will receive particular attention. The

subject will also trace the evolution of US policy regarding human rights.

POLS2090 INTRODUCTION TO COMPARATIVE POLITICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): (To be announced)

Subject Description: (Subject description will be available in due course.)

POLS3010 PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): POLS2010 CHINESE LEGAL SYSTEM, and

POLS2020 FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Subject Description: The subject introduces students to the origins and development of

international law and its role in the conduct of international relations. Specific topics include the

sources and subjects of international law, international agreements, the importance of

international institutions such as international courts and organizations, diplomacy, and the

settlement of international disputes.

POLS3020 CHINA AND THE WORLD (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): POLS1010 FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, and


Subject Description: This subject is designed to provide Government and International Studies

majors with knowledge of Chinese foreign policies during the Cold War and Post-Cold War era.

Being a socialist country with a strong nationalistic posture, how China situates herself in the

world arena, and shifts her foreign policies from pro-Soviet stance (1950s) to isolation (1960s)

then opening up to the West (1970s), will be thoroughly examined. The efforts of constructing a

“Chinese Theory of International Relations” by the Chinese policy analysts will also be studied.

POLS3030 CONTEMPORARY EUROPE AND ASIA (3 credits)


Subject Description: A final year subject designed to integrate the study of Europe with a

knowledge of Europe’s relations with Asia since 1945. Emphasis is on the post-colonial

development of Asian states’ ties with Europe, and with Europeans’ economic, political, and

cultural exchanges with Asia. The problems posed to Euro-Asian relations by relict anti-

colonialism, by Cold War rivalries and by geo-strategic political economic competition will be

examined within the framework of both continents’ internal/external dynamics and the


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development of world trade, communication, and cultural interchange. The increased movement

of Asian peoples to Europe and Europeans’ renewed movement into Asia as part of the global

processes and trends of the forecast “Asia-Pacific 21st Century” will be examined.

POLS3040 GLOBALIZATION AND WORLD ORDER ISSUES (3 credits)



Subject Description: As the world grows more integrated, as communication and business

speed up the changes in our daily lives, the impact of events on our lifestyles deepens, and the

necessity to understand and react intelligently to events and forces affecting us becomes more

imperative. Lectures are used to inform and provoke students to apply concepts and data

acquired in their time of study to current problems facing the global order, and thus, to

themselves, their families, and their careers.

POLS3050 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF FRANCE (3 credits)


Subject Description: After a brief presentation of the legacy of the past (i.e. the French

Revolution and the various regimes which followed), the core of the subject is an examination of

the evolution of the French political and governmental system from the unstable structures of the

Fourth Republic to the more effective presidential regime that exists today.

Basic concepts of political science, theories and methodologies acquired in POLS1010

Foundations of Political Science are applied here to the study and analysis of one of the major

nation states in Europe.

POLS3060 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF GERMANY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject studies the structure of successive political systems in

Germany within their historical context. Special emphasis will be placed on the trauma of the

Third Reich, its origins and its consequences in the post-war construction of a "social-

constitutional state", a "social market economy", and the current multi-tiered political system of

the Federal Republic of Germany. The subject will finally examine united Germany's role in

European and global politics.

POLS3070 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF JAPAN (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject focuses on the political development of Japan since 1945. It

begins with a historical overview of the rise of modern Japan and an examination of the legacies

of the Second World War. The workings of the major political institutions, central and local, are

studied, with particular reference to the process of policy-making. It goes on to identify the main

political actors, political parties, business groups and labour unions and examines political

culture and mass electoral behaviour. The role of Japan in the international system is also

assessed.


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POLS3090 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE UNITED

KINGDOM

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines the growth and workings of the British system of

parliamentary government. It identifies the key features of the British political and administrative

systems, seeks to explain both the change and the continuities within British politics, and

examines the various pressures and challenges to which its government is currently exposed. It

also discusses the British approach to European integration since 1945. Students are expected to

take part in tutorials, debates and research to cover the main items of news and concern on

political affairs in Britain.

POLS3100 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE UNITED

STATES

(3 credits)


Subject Description: American Constitutionalism and the Bill of Rights (the first 10

Amendments to the Constitution) comprise one of the major foundations of contemporary

notions of modern, democratic government. This subject examines the origins and development

of US forms of government, federal and state, and also examines conflicts which have

challenged, and continue to challenge, in some cases, the functioning of this system.

POLS3110 INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): POLS1010 FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE,

POLS2020 FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, and

POLS2030 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL ECONOMY

Subject Description: Increasingly over the last 130 years, nation-states have agreed to found,

fund, and join international organizations whose task is to oversee and organize the myriad

global interactions which have increasingly become a part of daily life. As the actions of people

and governments in one place increasingly affect the lives of people and the prerogatives and

responsibilities of government in others, nation-states have ceded portions of their day to day

sovereignty to international agencies and actors. Today, international organizations exercise

globe-girdling responsibilities in areas that affect the daily life of nearly everyone. From

transport to environmental pollution, from drug smuggling to AIDS, international organizations

play a vital part in protecting life and imparting order to international intercourse. This subject

examines these international organizations and regimes which play such a vital role in today’s

world.

POLS3140 INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS OF MODERN

SOUTH ASIA

(3 credits)



Subject Description: The subject is designed to provide the students with an overview of

politics and international relations of South Asia (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, Sri

Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives). Topics covered will include an historic introduction of


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the region, the British colonial period, the awakening of nationalism and the independence

movements of the early 20th century, the formation of newly independent states, the processes of

political and economic development, significant current issues in South Asia’s international

politics (e.g. India-Pakistan relations, Kashmir, the foreign policies of regional actors, ethnic

conflict and transnational terrorism).

POLS3150 DEMOCRATIZATION IN EAST AND SOUTHEAST

ASIA

(3 credits)


POLS2060 THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF CHINA

Subject Description: Recent decades have witnessed a world-wide explosion of democracies,

transforming political systems in former communist and non-communist authoritarian countries.

This subject examines the theories on democratic transition and process of democratization in

East and Southeast Asia. Comparisons will be made with current situations in Taiwan, South

Korea, China, ASEAN states, etc. China's prospect of democratization will also be a major focus.

The subject exposes students to the theoretical debate on the universality of liberal democracy by

exploring conceptual issues such as "Asian values and democracy" and "illiberal democracy."

The subject will use a broadly comparative methodology incorporating evidences from a range of

countries in East and Southeast Asia.

POLS3170 SOCIAL AND POLITICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN

CONTEMPORARY CHINA

(3 credits)


POLS2060 THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF CHINA

Subject Description: Post-Mao reforms have fundamentally changed Chinese society, making it

an excellent "laboratory" for the study of social and political development in transitional

societies. This subject examines the social and political dynamics of China's reform. It will begin

with a conceptual overview of transition politics in a comparative perspective. It will then

analyze political context and reform strategies. The main part of this subject will focus on issues

such as rural and industrial reform, political and administrative reform, ideological debates and

intellectual political thinking. Social consequences of reforms will be critically assessed.

POLS3180 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF HONG KONG (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): POLS2060 THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF CHINA

Subject Description: This subject examines the development of politics and political institutions

in Hong Kong from its colonial founding to the present. The institutional framework of politics

in Hong Kong and the development of political culture in Hong Kong are introduced, and the

outlines of Hong Kong’s future relationship with China are explored with a focus on the Basic

Law and the ongoing reforms leading up to the assumption of sovereignty by the People’s

Republic of China.


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POLS3190 INTRODUCTION TO POLITICAL THEORY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): (To be announced.)


POLS4020 TOPICS IN ASIAN POLITICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is intentionally designed to be flexible in order to allow

discussion of a range of contemporary issues in Asian politics.

POLS4030 TOPICS IN COMPARATIVE AND GLOBAL

POLITICS

(3 credits)



discussion of a range of contemporary issues in global politics.

POLS4050 TOPICS IN EUROPEAN POLITICS (3 credits)



discussion of a range of contemporary issues in European politics.

POLS4070 TOPICS IN SINO-UNITED STATES RELATIONS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): POLS1010 FOUNDATIONS OF POLITICAL SCIENCE,

POLS2020 FOUNDATIONS OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS,

POLS2060 THE POLITICAL SYSTEM OF CHINA, and

POLS3100 GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS OF THE UNITED STATES


discussion of a range of contemporary issues on Sino-US relations.

POLS4080 THEORIES OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject aims to investigate the various theoretical and analytical

frameworks in the field of international relations. In an increasingly interdependent world where

the new world order is yet to be established, a review of the dominant paradigms in international

relations will facilitate a better understanding among students of the transformation of global

order in the world entering a new millennium.

POLS4090 FINAL YEAR PROJECT (POLS) (3 credits)


Subject Description: The Final Year Project (POLS) constitutes a very significant part of the

Programme. This requirement is fulfilled by a single, independent research activity. The topic of

the Final Year Project (POLS) will be within the general area of the student’s chosen area of

study. Topic selection takes place in the late stages of Year III for all students. While the final

approval of the Adviser is required, and while advice may be sought by the student and given by

the Adviser, the main responsibility for topic selection remains with the student.


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PRA2010 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS (3 credits)


Subject Description: The primary objective of this subject is to familiarize students with the

basic concepts/principles and practices of public relations. It provides a comprehensive overview

of public relations as a vital communication activity in modern society and an established

profession in the business world. Theoretical aspects of public relations practices, techniques,

relationship to mass media, codes of ethics for practitioners, and the future as a profession are

examined. It is the foundation subject for other subjects in public relations.

PRA2020 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING (3 credits)


Subject Description: Students will be introduced to a comprehensive overview of advertising,

the advertising planning and production process, the socio-economic aspects of advertising,

advertising effects, and future of the advertising industry. The basic perspective is that of the

Hong Kong and Asian advertising industry, with comparisons to the West.

PRA2050 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH (3 credits)


Subject Description: The students will learn basic concepts of research and research

methodologies as applied in communication. Topics and project applications will include

qualitative, quantitative, historical approaches to approach issues in mass media and human

communication.

PRA2060 COMPUTER VISUAL DESIGN (3 credits)


Subject Description: Computer Visual Communication is a study of basic principles of graphic

design, typography, and the uses of visual images and colour for advertising students. The

subject focuses on applying principles of design, the practice of layout skills for graphic

communication specifically in advertising, and the use of computers in the design and layout of

print advertisements in magazines and web pages, as well as for outdoor advertisements, labels

and other forms of advertising. Students will create, design and layout various advertisements

using various computer software.

PRA2070 PUBLICATION DESIGN (3 credits)


Subject Description: Publication Design is a study of basic principles of graphic design,

typography, and the uses of visual images and colour for public relations students. The subject

focuses on applying principles of design, the practice of layout skills for graphic communication,

and the use of computers in the planning, production and publication of printed materials.

Students will design various public relations publications, such as brochures, newsletters, annual

reports, flyers, collateral materials, promotional literature, and various other types of print

publications using various pagination software for computers which students will learn as they

produce their publications.


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PRA2080 PUBLIC RELATIONS CASES (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PRA2010 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Subject Description: This practical course asks students to examine the history of public

relations practice by reading, interpreting, and analyzing significant public relations cases. The

course readings, lectures, and assessments train students to understand the decisions made by

public relations professionals to meet the needs of their organization, corporation, community, or

government. After introducing the basics of case structures and the relevance of case studies to

ongoing professional development, students works in small groups to analyze individual case

studies to determine strategies, tactics, and efficacy.

PRA2090 ADVERTISING CASES (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PRA2020 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING

Subject Description: This practical course asks students to examine the history of adverting

practice by reading, interpreting, and analyzing significant advertising cases. The course

readings, lectures, and assessments train students to understand the decisions made by

advertising professionals to meet the needs of their organization. After introducing the basics of

case structures and the relevance of case studies to ongoing professional development, students

works in small groups to analyze individual case studies to determine strategies, tactics, and

efficacy.

PRA3010 MEDIA PLANNING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PRA2010 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, and

PRA2020 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING

Subject Description: This subject introduces the principles and practices of advertising media

planning and the process of evaluating and selecting advertising media to meet specific strategic

marketing goals. The latest developments in the Hong Kong and the China industry such as

media planning for international campaigns and the use of computers in media planning are

examined.

PRA3020 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject studies the role consumer behaviour plays in the development

and implementation of integrated marketing communication programmes. It examines the

consumer decision-making process and how it varies for different types of purchases, the various

psychological processes including consumer learning process, and external factors such as

culture, social class, group influences, and situational determinants. The effect of consumer

activism on company’s communication strategies will also be examined.

PRA3030 PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMM1010 INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION, and

PRA2010 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS

Subject Description: This subject provides instruction and writing practice designed to develop

the professional-level writing skills expected of beginning public relations practitioners,


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emphasizing the different approaches required for particular audiences and media.

PRA3040 ADVERTISING COPYWRITING (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject deals with the concepts and techniques of advertising

copywriting by studying the importance of copywriting in the advertising process, setting

standards for good advertising copy, outlining the creative process involved, and analyzing the

dynamic but delicate relationship between the copywriter and colleagues in other departments of

an advertising agency. Practical exercises and case studies use Chinese and English languages.

PRA3050 RESEARCH IN ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC

RELATIONS

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PRA2050 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH

Subject Description: This subject provides students advanced application in the execution and

practice of research. Particular problems and issues related to advertising and public relations in

a Chinese context are explored. Students will carry out original research projects, formulating

questions, collecting data, and providing professional-level interpretation.

PRA3080 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject focuses on the creative and visual aspects of advertising

design. Students are required to generate creative ideas and visualize their concepts aided by

computer. Learning will be emphasized through the hands-on practice of assignments and

projects.

PRA3130 ADVANCED PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PRA3030 PUBLIC RELATIONS WRITING

Subject Description: This subject provides instruction and writing practice designed to develop

the professional-level writing skills expected of public relations practitioners, emphasizing the

different approaches required for particular audiences and media. Supervised and individual

experiences in communication techniques such as public speaking, liaison with the media and

audio-visual/Internet communications are assigned. Practical exercise and case studies are

conducted in both Chinese and English languages.

PRA3140 ADVANCED ADVERTISING COPYWRITING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PRA3040 ADVERTISING COPYWRITING

Subject Description: This subject stresses additional creative copywriting exercises with a

specific application to individual media. Moreover, students are encouraged to bridge

promotional communications with that of strategic marketing planning in the form of advertising

campaigns. Hands-on practices in the preparation of different forms of advertising copywriting

are required in the class. Practical exercises and case studies are conducted in both Chinese and


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English languages.

PRA3150 PUBLIC RELATIONS STRATEGY AND

PLANNING

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMM2030 MASS MEDIA WRITING,

PRA2010 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS, and


Subject Description: The purpose of this subject is to examine in depth the steps in researching,

planning, implementing, and evaluating public relations campaigns and programmes; to analyze

case histories, and to design appropriate PR campaigns and programmes for selected client and

sponsoring organizations. Emphasis is on practical application and integration of public relations

techniques in developing a strategic communication programme.

PRA3160 ADVERTISING STRATEGY AND PLANNING (3 credits)




Subject Description: The purpose of this subject is to examine in depth the steps in researching,

planning, implementing, and evaluating advertising campaigns and programmes; to analyze case

histories, and to design appropriate advertising campaigns and programmes for selected client

and sponsoring organizations. Emphasis is on practical application and integration of advertising

techniques in developing a strategic communication programme.

PRA3180 ADVANCED DESIGN AND VISUALIZATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PRA3080 GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION

Subject Description: This subject focuses on the creative and visual aspects of advertising

design. Students are required to generate creative ideas and visualize their concepts aided by

computer. Learning will be emphasized through the hands-on practice of assignments and

projects.

PRA3210 NEW MEDIA IN ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC

RELATIONS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines new media technology and the ways which it

influences and converges with traditional media in advertising and public relations. In-depth

examination of the uses and effects of various new media, such as internet, multimedia and other

technological trends in communication will be emphasized. This subject is aimed to develop and

equip students with the ability to plan, execute and evaluate new media in advertising and public

relations.

PRA3230 INTRODUCTION TO MAP MASHUPS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Year 3 or Year 4

Subject Description: This course introduces students to the world of map mashups. Simply

defined, a map mashup is an online application that combines geospatial data and maps from two


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or more sources. The result is a thematic map that can be viewed and queried online. In the

process of learning how to construct and add functionality to map mashups, students will gain

skills in both map data acquisition and analysis techniques and web publishing technologies.

PRA3240 BRANDING IN ADVERTISING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course aims to orient advertising students to the significance of brand

personality within the advertising environment. Students will study existing brands, historically

and creatively. After understanding some basics of brand history, students will be asked to

examine the role of brands in consumer loyalty, corporate expansion and new markets. The

course emphasizes individual work with a brand rather than groups strategizing.

PRA3250 HEALTH AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS (3 credits)




Subject Description: This subject aims to provide an overview of the history and practice of

designing, producing, and evaluating health communication campaigns or programs. The subject

includes theoretical and practical content on: persuasive approaches to group and individual

change; audience, message, and channel factors in campaign development; and measurement of

campaign impacts. There will also be conversations about the role of development (friend and

fund raising) as a part of the overall scope of an awareness campaign. We approach health

communication campaigns from the perspective of communication professionals, not public

health experts.

PRA3310 EVENT PLANNING (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject introduces students to special event planning processes and

techniques. Emphasis is on creating, organizing, identifying sponsors, marketing and

implementing special events. It will also provide you with valuable resources for finding

information, will arm you with important checklists, and will teach you the vocabulary necessary

to succeed in meeting planning.

PRA3320 CRISIS COMMUNICATION (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject investigates the concepts of crisis management, the

relationship between public relations and the handling of crises, and the theories and techniques

of planning for crisis communications for an organization. This subject will concentrate not only

what an organization should do during a crisis, but also on what strategic public relations can do

to prevent a crisis from happening by introducing classic cases. Relevant concepts in strategic

public relations management and crisis communication will be investigated to reach that end.


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PRA4020 ADVERTISING AND SOCIETY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMM2010 COMMUNICATION THEORY

Subject Description: This subject provides an in-depth examination of advertising as a form of

social communication in contemporary society. Stressed are the meanings and functions of

advertising in modern culture and advertising's psychological, ideological, and sociological

implications. Relevant ethical dimension and responsibilities are considered.

PRA4030 PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGEMENT (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject provides students with practice implementing and managing a

public relations campaign. Students will be expected to execute a public relations campaign plan

to meet the objectives of a client. The campaign may involve an actual client, a hypothetical

client, or a case study. Significant attention will be paid to client services and account

management, including comparing constancy, in house and agency modules of working in public

relations.

PRA4050 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS AND

ADVERTISING

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Senior standing, permission of instructor

Subject Description: This subject provides detailed study of special topics of importance in

public relations and advertising. Specific topics and assignments will depend upon the instructor

and student level of preparation. The class will typically require each student to select a small

number of special topics for intensive study.

PRA4080 INTERNSHIP (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Permission of programme coordinator

Subject Description: Public Relations and Advertising students are encouraged to undertake an

internship. The internship is normally of at least two months full-time employment or

professional practice during the summer between the second and third years but it can be a

minimum of 160 hours of work. Students are required to conform to all reasonable requirements

of their internship employer. Both the employer and the student file reports with the PRA

programme office after the internship.

PRA4090 FINAL YEAR PROJECT (PRA) (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Senior standing

Subject Description: The project allows students to develop an independent, integrated

marketing communication plan for an actual client. Under the guidance of a chief adviser, each

student generates a client, researches the competitive situation, identifies the target market, and

construct a specific part of an integrated marketing communication campaign such as creative,

media, public relations, internet marketing, multi-media presentation, or other promotional

activities. Students can choose to conduct an original study on a specific topic in either public

relations or advertising.


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PRA4110 INTEGRATED MARKETING COMMUNICATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PRA2020 PRINCIPLES OF ADVERTISING,

PRA3020 CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR, and

PRA3160 ADVERTISING STRATEGY AND PLANNING

Subject Description: In this subject, students will apply many concepts and theories from their

foundation subjects, to gain a better understanding of how Integrated Marketing

Communications (IMC) works by analyzing campaigns and case studies through simulations and

in depth reports.

PRA4120 REPUTATION MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PRA2010 PRINCIPLES OF PUBLIC RELATIONS (grade of C+ or better),

and

PRA3320 CRISIS COMMUNICATION (or Consent of Programme

Coordinator )

Subject Description: The subject aims to engage students in the complex work of reputation

management, including image repair strategies. The primary focus and cases studied relate to

managing both individual’s and company’s reputations. The subject includes intensive reading,

advanced critical thinking, and interpreting strategy from primary and secondary sources.

Students who enrol in this subject should be planning on continuing their education by earning a

post-graduate degree.

PRA4130 ADVERTISING MANAGEMENT (3 credits)



Subject Description: This subject aims to provide students with practical experience

implementing a campaign for an actual client. The subject requires students to produce

advertising messages in multiple forms, to evaluate the pilot or initial stage of an advertising

campaign, and to provide the client with professional reports. Students develop a portfolio of

work in advertising campaigns, including copywriting, research, and layout/design exemplars.

PRA4140 SURVEY RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): COMM2050 COMMUNICATION RESEARCH, and

STAT1020 STATISTICS FOR NON-SCIENCE

Subject Description: This subject aims to engage students in the process of writing high quality

surveys for industry and academic research, with a greater focus on “professional” research.

Students will be introduced to the concepts of reliability and validity as they apply to writing

surveys. Sampling techniques will also be examined as a way to ensure high-quality data. The

final focus of the subject is data entry and analysis, especially multivariate data analysis.

PRA4160 ADVERTISING REGULATION AND ETHICS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Junior standing

Subject Description: The field of advertising law and regulation is one of the broadest and most

complex areas of study in all of mass communication. Commercial speech is considered quite


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different from journalistic protections and ensuring the free flow of honest information is a

concern of every government worldwide. The ethics of advertising consider internal pressures

that practitioners face in trying to maximize their success. When ethics lapse into deception and

dishonesty, then the government must initiate legal procedures to protect its citizenry. All of these

processes are complicated in society and technology change constantly and new ethical and

regulatory dilemmas arise even as old ones are decided.

PSY1110 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is an introductory level course designed to provide an understanding

of the basic scientific principles supporting the discipline of psychology. The course begins with

the historic roots of psychology and the fundamentals of empirical research which will provide

the basis of the bio-psychosocial model used throughout the course. The course will cover a

wide range of topics beginning with the study of human development which will lead to further

discussion of cognition, personality, learning perception, psychopathology and principles of

socialization. etc.

PSY1120 DEVELOPMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PSY1110 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY

Subject Description: Developmental psychology is designed to provide the student with the

fundamental knowledge and appreciation of the concepts of human development. The student

will begin with the introduction of scientific method and research models in the area of human

development. This will prepare the student to read and understand the revolution and

technological advances in the discipline of psychology and particularly, developmental

psychology. The student will be introduced to the “Bio-psychosocial” model as it applies to

human development; this will include relevant cultural and social issues related to the fact that

human development is not driven or determined by isolated biological forces but expressed as a

dynamic between the elements of heredity and environment which shape the human organism.

PSY2040 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the student to the general field of

Educational Psychology. It will demonstrate the several processes available to professionals in

the field which may be applied in order to monitor and aid the students’ progress in the school

environment.

PSY2220 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The study of biological psychology has its roots in two disciplines:

biology and psychology. The course attempts to link the two and provide an understanding of the

methods by which biology is able to clarify and assist the student in understanding human

behaviour and processes in our mental lives. Biological psychology will provide immediate,

causal explanations for the role of the human brain in guiding and directing behaviour; this,


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PSY2230 HISTORY AND SYSTEMS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course explores major developments ideas in the history and systems

of psychology as an academic shaped the field; when and how psychology became a science; life

histories of psychologists; and how ideas about what is "normal" shape and are shaped by

psychology. Although psychology really only became an independent discipline about 100 years

ago, its history goes back much further than that. The purpose of this course is to provide an

overview of current methods of psychological intervention, with a strong emphasis on

empirically supported forms of treatment. Students can expect to learn about many widely used

cognitive and behavioural methods, psychodynamic theories and methods including

psychoanalytical perspectives, humanistic approach of counselling, modern theories and practical

issues of positive psychology, self-awareness and well-being.

PSY2240 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: To cultivate critical thinking, and how it can be applied to a wide range of

research topics in Psychology. This course will take a practical, skill-building approach to

examining the nature of psychological research, the formulation of research questions, research

design and methods, and the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of research data and

results. The course will enable the student to become competent in exploring, evaluating, and

applying research findings to the wide range of problems in Psychology. It is also designed to

help students become more sophisticated consumers of the increasing flood of scientific news, to

help them discriminate between junk and serious science. It will also provide a solid

methodological foundation for students to undertake their final year projects. At the end of the

course, each student should decide on a topic for his/her final year project and develop a

preliminary research project proposal. This proposal would form part of the course assessment.

PSY2250 EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The major objective is to provide the student with hands on experience

and practice related to experimental methods in psychology. This process includes planning,

designing and conducting a piece of experimental research and communicating the results to

fellow students. Students will be introduced to the basics of scientific method, principles

observation and reporting. Developing computer skills as a foundation for data analysis will be

emphasized.

The laboratory part of the course will provide the research experience, developing the research

project and demonstrating the skills of scientific communication in both written and oral forms.

The course will also introduce the important topic of research ethics and guidelines established

for the protection of animal and human subjects.

taken in a greater context considers the role of the nervous system, hormones and immediate

environment.


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PSY2260 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: At the completion of the course the student should have a critical

understanding of influence of social –psychological phenomena which occurs in our daily lives.

The student will develop an awareness of the fact that we sometimes spend entire days

interacting in a variety of different situations which lend themselves to the theories and principles

of Social Psychology. The student will be aware of the contributions of social psychologists in

the fields of business, medicine law and related areas. Social psychology is now represented as

an element in other areas of psychology: clinical, forensic, industrial and organizational.

Contributions to these fields flow in from the field of social psychology. Social Psychology will

give the student an interest and appreciation for cultural diversity and national interest, these

areas represent extensive interest in research and experimentation in attempt to determine which

are universal and which are culture bound. Finally, emphasis will be placed on understanding the

traditional topics such as aggression, violence, altruism, humanism and other social forces.

PSY2270 PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND TESTING (3 credits)


Subject Description: The aim of this course is to improve the knowledge, understanding, and

practices of students who will be involve in constructing tests, and understanding the meaning

and value of test scores. This course introduces students to the psychological tests used in

clinical, organizational, forensic, and educational settings. Through the address of topics such as

test design, neuropsychological assessment, vocational interests, and projective techniques,

students will gain insight to how testing data are used by professional psychologists when

working with clients.

PSY2280 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The course in educational psychology is developed to study how humans

learn in educational settings.

The course explores and examines the effectiveness of educational intervention and the

psychology of teaching. The focus of educational psychology is upon how students learn and

develop, this often takes place within the context of subgroups such as "gifted children" or

children with "learning and educational disabilities".

Educational psychology locates itself within a wide range of specialties within the areas of

educational studies; a course objective is to expose the student to a variety of these areas such as:

instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, special education and

classroom management.

The broad, overall objective of educational psychology is to introduce the relevant psychological

principles, theories and methodologies to problems and issues found in areas of learning and


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education.

PSY2290 PSYCHOLOGY OF CULTURAL DIVERSITY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course is designed to provide students with a positive perception of

cultural diversity. The most important elements of cultural diversity, understanding and awareness,

will be addressed. The aim of the course is to examine how “The mind shapes culture” and how

“culture shapes the mind”. We will begin by discussing immigration and cultural diversity from

the point of view of those who change cultural environment and those who find themselves in

environment where they are minorities. Psychology of Cultural Diversity employs a blend of

experiential learning theory to engage the learner 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.

PSY3010 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: Students will view health and illness through a bio-psychosocial lens, i.e.,

understand that physical well-being is the result of complex biological, social, and psychological

factors.

Students should develop the research skills and confidence necessary to critically examine advice

about health they are given.

Students will learn about behavioural interventions they could apply in their own life, either with

others or themselves; modifying health behaviours, coping with stress or pain, or dealing with

illnesses.

PSY3020 SENSATION AND PERCEPTION (3 credits)


Subject Description: Sensation and Perception studies how neural processes are combined in

the Central Nervous System to produce higher level functional units that give rise to perception.

The course will introduce the student to basic anatomical and physiological systems found in the

sensory system. These will then be explained in the context of fundamental perceptual processing

and the development of higher level meaning.

The course will attempt to answer the philosophical questions of how humans perceive the world

around them. The student will become acquainted with the science and systems used to

investigate these processes in order to better appreciate the advances that science has experienced

in the areas of sensory, perceptual and cognitive processes.

The student of psychology must develop a concept of self. The understanding of sensory and

perceptual systems represents a first major step in the students learning to interact with the

physical, intellectual and artistic aspects that make him/her human.


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PSY3030 THEORIES OF HUMAN PERSONALITY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course examines the major personality theories, including those

proposed by Freud and his followers, learning theorists, trait theorists, social-learning theorists

and humanists. Current research into personality, using modern methods, also is reviewed. We

will intend to describe and interpret the major theories of human personality, introducing the

student to the main ideas and concepts of each theorist and theory. To attempt to understand the

role of theory in the study, understanding and explaining of human behaviour. To draw from the

related research pertinent information and analyses of the respective theories and how theories

and research can be practically interpreted and applied. To encourage active participation in the

curriculum. To enhance skills in critical thinking regarding assessment of subjective areas of

human psychology. To overview the major controversies in contributors to Psychology.

PSY3040 THEORIES OF LEARNING (3 credits)


Subject Description: The course in theories of learning attempts to integrate the cognitive,

emotional and environmental experiences that form the basis of knowledge, skills, values that

determine the individual’s view of the world. Theories of learning attempt to explain how these

learning events occur and what is happening when people learn. This is what differentiates

humans from animals, we know!! A fundamental question surrounding this fact is how do we

know? This is answered by exploring the bases of learning. The course will also provide an

introduction to some of the most informative and influential psychological thinking of the

twentieth century which explored the nature of learning.

The course is designed to expose the student to important empirical and practical applications of

learning. We will study the variables related to learning with the goal of understanding the

principles of human development, educational achievement and therapeutic change.

PSY3050 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course will introduce students to the branch of psychology which

deals with a diverse range of maladaptive human behaviours. Topics will include historical and

theoretical perspectives on abnormal behaviour, and related methods of assessment, research, and

intervention which are prominent in this area of psychology.

This course will also include a detailed coverage of anxiety, stress, mood, thought, substance,

personality, sexual, somatoform, and eating disorders, as well as disorders related to childhood

and aging. Psychosocial dimension of these disorders will be considered, along with strategies

for intervention which represent a variety of theoretical perspectives on treatment.

PSY3060 PSYCHOLOGY OF CHINESE PEOPLE (3 credits)


Subject Description: The Chinese people constitute more than a quarter of the world's


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population, the purpose of this course is to summarize and integrate the wealth of data available

on their psychological functioning. The purpose of this course is to introduce fundamental

concepts from psychology in the different cultural context of Chinese people psychological

functioning. To apply such concepts in understanding themselves and behaviours of others.

PSY3070 MOTIVATION AND EMOTION (3 credits)


Subject Description: The course in motivation and emotion will be presented in two sections.

The first half will address the concept of motivation, the second with emotion. The course

objective in the motivational component is to define and establish how needs, wants, interests or

desires move a person in a certain direction; what is the mechanism, a desire, habit, instinct ,

drive or compulsion. We will attempt to establish the true meaning of the verb “to move” which

forms the basis for the term, motivation. The student will investigate various major theories of

motivation from the perspective of biology (Instinct theories McDougall ), Psychobiological

perspective in the area of genetics and evolution (Darwin), Drive theories, incentives and needs

(Maslow in the humanist perspective). The overall aim and objective is to provide a scientific,

philosophical and historical perspective on the development of motivation as a major concept in

psychology.

Part two aims at exploring the components of emotion. This aspect of the course attempts to

explain the many questions of human emotion: Why do we have them? When? Why are

emotions so difficult to explain? Once again the course will explore the relationship between

biology and social learning in the development of emotion. Both sections of the course will be

developed with the goal of exposing the student to major empirical advances in the study of

motivation and emotion.

PSY3080 FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The course in Forensic Psychology is directed at applying social science

research methods and principles of psychological knowledge and theory to the contemporary issues

of the criminal justice system. The course will introduce the student to a wide range of topics

related to legal methods found in court, corrections and police work. The student will be

introduced to the translation of psychological language into legal language found in courts and

other legal institutions. The fact that a forensic psychologist is not a therapist and does not

approach the issues and problems found in clinical psychology will be understood by the student.

Emphasis on facts and objective assessment will be a key concept, the forensic psychologist must

be acutely aware of his/her role at the behest of the judge or attorney representing the defendant.

The student will be exposed to the myriad of situations and circumstances in the relationship

between crime and mental illness. Thus the student of Forensic Psychology will understand the

concepts of insanity, recidivism, risk assessment, police psychology and expert testimony.


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PSY3090 PSYCHOLOGY OF GENDER (3 credits)


Subject Description: We will review empirical findings that support or fail to support common

beliefs about gender, the relationship of gender to traditional issues in psychology (e.g., moral

development, personality, interpersonal relationships), and special issues pertinent to gender (e.g.,

parenthood, violence, and sexual orientation). We will consider several controversial topics related

to the differences and similarities between females and males. The major questions revolve around

whether biological predispositions or social construction explain gendered behaviour.

PSY3100 POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The overall objective of this course is to learn how to make your life more

satisfying and meaningful. This general objective can be broken down into three more specific

objectives, namely, learning how to:

(1) avoid and escape negative states such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, anger, and self-

defeating behaviour;

(2) deal effectively with the normal demands of everyday life (have good relationships with others,

cope with stress, organize yourself, set and accomplish goals, etc.); and

(3) improve yourself beyond mere normality (become more creative, increase awareness, and

develop a higher quality life). The study of psychological well-being has undergone an interesting

evolution over the past 60 years. Originally, the focus was on the first two objectives, that is,

helping people to overcome emotional and behavioural problems and to cope effectively with the

stresses and demands of everyday life. Courses dealing with this subject matter were often called

"The Psychology of Adjustment," which gave the impression that there was one standard of mental

health for everyone to live up to.

PSY3110 INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL

PSYCHOLOGY

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This course will introduce the major aspects of industrial and Organizational

(I/O) Psychology. Students will learn and apply psychological principles and research methods

pertaining to a variety of I/O psychology issues, such as individual factors in selection, placement,

job analysis and design, safety and training. Students will examine the role of interpersonal

relations, and individual differences in modifying and changing organizations, they will also gain

insights to the decision making, group dynamics, leadership, employment law, job satisfaction,

work motivation, organizational development and change processes within and between

organizations.

PSY3120 ENVIRONMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: Environmental Psychology is an interdisciplinary course drawing from areas

of psychology, urban design, architecture, ergonomics, and the social sciences. The course presents

problem solving studies and strategies related to human-environment interactions. The student will


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be exposed to the variety of behaviours and strategies that humans employ in order to manage,

protect or restore decent and creative behaviour. The field of environmental psychology will

consider a range of environments ranging from natural to built and including social and information

processing. The student will be exposed to problems and issues related to crowding, density, noise

pollution, substandard housing and urban environments. The student will appreciate the value of

natural and observational research as a foundation of environmental psychology, Environmental

psychologists believe that principles and theories should be developed in the field and the physical

settings in which they exist.

PSY3130 CONSUMER PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The field of consumer psychology refers to the study of how the population

accesses the goods and services in their daily lives. This area of psychology draws heavily from the

fields of advertising and marketing in the scope of business but it incorporates and complements

these disciplines with anthropology, cognitive psychology and social psychology. Consumer

Psychology has been recognized as a separate area of study within the discipline of psychology

since World War II.

Consumer psychology attempts to answer the questions of how, why, when and where do people

buy or, not buy products. Consumer psychology 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.

Consumer psychology examines factors related to how a customer determines value; it attempts to

measure the effects of advertising and marketing with the ultimate goal of influencing or predicting

a customer’s decision.

PSY3140 ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS IN

PSYCHOLOGY

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PSY2240 RESEARCH METHODS IN PSYCHOLOGY; and

STAT1040 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE

(FOR NON-STATISTICS STUDENTS ONLY)

Subject Description: This course will provide an intensive training for advanced undergraduates

who need a contemporary and eclectic introduction to advanced methods currently in use in

psychological research. Students will be introduced to advanced research methods that are taught

on psychology courses worldwide, from advanced ANOVA statistics through regression models to

test construction, qualitative research and other more unusual techniques such as Q methodology,

meta-analysis and log-linear analysis. Students will be introduced to both quantitative and

qualitative technique through illustrated examples from the literature.

PSY4010 HUMAN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The main objective of the course is to provide the student with the

understanding and appreciation of the scientific method and how it applies to the principles of


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cognitive psychology. Principles and theories of attention, memory, problem solving,

comprehension and reasoning provide the core of human cognition and provide a context for

other studies related to learning, intelligence and other areas of human behaviour. The student

will experience the many avenues of empirical research found in studies of cognition and learn to

appreciate the traditional research models of cognitive psychology (eg. Reaction times) and how

they can be used to interpret mental events. The student will understand the failure of cognition

(eg. Trauma, dementia) and use this information and knowledge to further understand normal

cognition. The student will hopefully appreciate the value of cognitive psychology in the context

of contemporary issues confronting the discipline of psychology.

PSY4020 DRUGS AND HUMAN BEHAVIOURS (3 credits)


Subject Description: The primary objective of this course is to introduce the student to the

scientific, behavioural and social theories related to the study of addictions and addictive disorders.

The student will become familiar with the Bio-psychosocial model as it applies to addictions, the

goal will be to develop in the student a foundation of study that will transcend disciplines and

broaden perspectives on the biological, cognitive and social elements that are relative to all

addictions. The course will emphasize the cross cultural aspects of addiction and ideally frame

addictions as a problem not of east and west but of global proportions!

PSY4030 COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course intends to provide an overview of the counselling profession.

Research in efficacy and assessment will be included in the course to emphasize the scientist-

practitioner model. Students will also be informed of the various settings where counselling

psychologists can contribute their professional knowledge.

PSY4060 HUMAN FACTORS AND ERGONOMICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This course will enable students to know how to apply basic human factors

and ergonomics principles to solve real-world problems. This course considers the design of

tools/equipment, tasks/jobs and work/living environments from the perspective of the person who

will use them. Topics reviewed will include human perception, cognition, memory, attention,

biomechanics, and motor control and learning to address ways to take advantage of users' strengths

and to compensate for their limitations. Ways to prevent accidents and injuries and so-called

“human error” will also be considered.

PSY4070 COGNITIVE NEUROSCIENCE (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PSY4010 HUMAN COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGY; and

PSY2220 BIOLOGICAL PSYCHOLOGY

Subject Description: The course content of Cognitive Neuroscience integrates other areas within

the discipline of psychology: cognitive, physiological, neuropsychological, sensation and

perception. The study of cognitive neuroscience takes us closer and deeper into the brain areas,


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neural and biological mechanisms that form the bases for processes like memory, attention,

decision making, learning etc. The question under examination is how does the brain allow us to

perceive, experience consciousness, think? The course is designed to answer these questions

through reviewing current research and technology in the area of cognitive function. The course

begins with basic neuroanatomy, then proceeds to localization and brain areas. This will be

presented with slides and presentations related to the latest imaging studies, electrophysiology,

cognitive genomics and behavioural genetics. Topics considered in these studies include: attention,

consciousness, memory, decision making, language and word production, types of memory and

their neurological substrates. Attention will be given to cognitive dysfunction and brain / neural

pathology in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, stroke, genetic and birth anomalies. The progress of science

and technology will be an important aspect of the course; ideally the student will appreciate and

understand the impact of the past two decades in advancing cognitive neurosciences.

PSY4080 ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL ISSUES FOR

PSYCHOLOGISTS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge of ethics

and law that relate to theory, research and practice of psychology. Throughout the course the

student will be exposed to the various regulatory codes pertaining to a diverse area within the

discipline. The student is first exposed to ethical issues in research and the science of psychology.

This includes authorship, peer review and sanctions imposed by the scientific community. The

student will also be exposed to the questions of human and animal subjects and ethical treatment of

such. The student will address the issues related to the practice and application of psychological

principles in clinical and behavioural areas. The student will be required to explore resources,

provide information and basically learn “to think” about ethical dilemmas. It is extremely difficult

to cover the entire range of ethical issues which exist in the behavioural sciences, however the

course will attempt to direct the student where to look for guidance when confronting an ethical

dilemma.

PSY4090 INTERPERSONAL AND GROUP DYNAMICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: The course in Interpersonal and Group Dynamics introduces the student to

the stages and processes of groups including the principles of group interaction which will address

technique, leadership and roles. These concepts will be applied as part of an experiential learning

process with the student as participant in various group exercises. The object is learning while

participating. The student will understand group dynamics within the processes of group

development: this includes an assessment or group building phase, the initial phase of group

development, the working and transition phases, the final or closure phase. Again, this is a course

that incorporates both theoretical and experiential phases of group dynamics. functions. Key

psychological concepts are applied in an investigation of various states of consciousness such as

meditative states, dreams, psychoactive drug effects, deprivation effects, traumatic experience,

psychosis, religious experiences etc. The course examines both the psychopathological aspects of


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these states, as well as their potential beneficial effects on creativity and the development of the

self. The course does not have an orientation to counselling or industrial/personnel management,

the course content and material is developed to provide the student with an understanding of group

processes, goals, norms and roles, communication, leadership and cooperation.

PSY4100 ALTERED STATE OF CONSCIOUSNESS (3 credits)


Subject Description: When most people who are healthy are conscious, the brain produces a

variety of measurable and fairly predictable brain wave types. These change when people do

things like sleeping, taking certain medications or illegal drugs. When they meditate, pursue a

variety of other activities that change consciousness it leads to any condition which is

significantly different from a normal waking beta wave state. The above activities and many

others create what is known as an altered state of consciousness. This course explores the variety

of states that comprise "normal" and "altered" consciousness. It highlights how these states are

determined by complex interactions between conscious and unconscious mental.

PSY4110 SPECIAL TOPIC IN PSYCHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The content of this subject depends on the interests and expertise of the

lecturers involved in teaching it, and the needs and interests of the students. It provides an

opportunity to explore topics of current relevance and importance.

PSY4121 FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (PSY) (3 credits)


Subject Description: The main aim of this subject is to guide and empower final year

psychology students to initiate, explore, analyse, and complete their research project.

The objectives of this subject are to provide opportunities for students:

(1) to develop their individual critical thinking and research design skills, as well as analytical

and intellectual abilities;

(2) to apply the formal knowledge and skills gained on the degree programmed, to real, practical

psychology research; and

(3) to integrate their competencies, so as to better prepare themselves for the transition from the

academic to the work situation.

PSY4122 FINAL YEAR PROJECT II (PSY) (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): PSY4120 FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (PSY); and

Excellent Academic Performance

Subject Description: Same as Final Year Project I (PSY), but it will be restricted to students

who have academically performed very well in year 2 and year 3, and in Final Year Project I

(PSY). Students are required to independently carry out a scientific literature review, to critically

appraise certain theories, concepts or beliefs, and to prepare students for a higher degree study.


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STAT1010 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS (3 credits)



statistical techniques commonly used in business today. Particular attention is given to the


STAT1050 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR STATISTICS

STUDENTS ONLY)

(3 credits)


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, analysis of variance, simple linear

regression and nonparametric methods. Students are required to solve a variety of problems using

calculators and statistical packages.

STAT2010 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT1050 STATISTICS FOR SCIENCE (FOR STATISTICS STUDENTS

ONLY), and

MATH2010 ADVANCED CALCULUS I

Subject Description: This subject introduces the basic probability theory and theoretical

statistics (probability distributions, estimation and hypothesis test criteria, etc.) so that the

students can understand the foundations of general statistical practices and are also well prepared

for the advanced subjects like regression analysis, multivariate analysis, and time series

forecasting.

STAT2020 REGRESSION ANALYSIS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT2010 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY, and


Subject Description: To provide an understanding of the modern regression analysis and

techniques which are useful in data analysis. Regression analysis is one of the most useful

statistical techniques. There have been great developments in the past decades such as statistical

diagnostics, nonlinear regression, robust regression, nonparametric regression etc. With the help

of statistical packages such as MATLAB or R, students can analyse multivariate data by modern

regression techniques without any difficulty.

STAT3010 CATEGORICAL DATA ANALYSIS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT2020 REGRESSION ANALYSIS

Subject Description: To equip students with statistical methods for analysing categorical data

arisen from qualitative response variables which cannot be handled by methods dealing with

quantitative response, such as regression and ANOVA. Some computing software, such as SAS,

S-PLUS, R or MATLAB, will be used to implement the methods. The learning outcome will be

the ability to formulate suitable statistical models for qualitative response variables and to

analyse such data with computer software.


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STAT3020 COMPUTER-AIDED DATA ANALYSIS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT2010 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Subject Description: The goals of this subject are for students to learn statistical computing and

become familiar with statistical software packages. 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. By using R, an open source implementation of

the well-known S language and can be freely downloaded, the students will learn how to

organize and analyze data.

STAT3030 QUALITY CONTROL –SIX SIGMA (3 credits)


Subject Description: In this information age much data are collected, but less often analysed.

This subject covers methods for gleaning useful information for large data sets. These methods

may be used to help improve product marketing, increase operational efficiency and discover

new knowledge.

STAT4010 EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject stresses the theory and applications of experimental designs.

Various kinds of experimental designs such as factorial design, uniform design and design of

computer experiments will be introduced. Statistical analysis and model identification are taught

by using a number of real-life examples.

STAT4020 MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides an understanding of classical multivariate analysis

and modern techniques in data mining which are useful for analyzing both designed experiments

and observational studies. Real data in social, life, and natural sciences are analysed using

statistical packages such as R or Matlab.

STAT4040 LOSS MODELS (3 credits)


MATH2040 INTRODUCTION TO MATHEMATICAL FINANCE

Subject Description: This subject covers basic probability, generating functions, theory of

recurrent events, Markov chains and Markov processes. It develops and analyzes models for

fixed time intervals; covers models for claim severities, models for claim frequencies, aggregate

claims models and ruin theory. This subject is of interest primarily to advance actuarial science

students and statistics students.

STAT4050 STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELLING (3 credits)


STAT4010 MULTIVARIATE ANALYSIS

Subject Description: This subject describes the logic underlying structural equation modelling

(SEM) approach, also known as covariance structure analysis, and how SEM approaches relate


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to techniques like regression, path analysis, and factor analysis. We will analyze the strengths and

shortcomings of SEM as compared to alternative methodologies, and explore the various

methodologies for analyzing structural equation data.

STAT4060 DESIGN AND ANALYSIS OF SURVEYS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT2020 REGRESSION ANALYSIS, and

STAT3010 CATEGORICAL DATA ANALYSIS

Subject Description: Sample survey is a popular means for gauging opinions and views of a

target population. It is widely used in many areas including behavioural sciences, biomedical

sciences, social research, marketing research, financial and business services, public opinions on

government policies, etc. However, improperly conducted surveys or inappropriate analyses of

the results could lead to seriously wrong conclusions. This subject equips students with a sound

understanding of survey operations, sampling methods, questionnaire design and analysis of

results.

STAT4070 SURVIVAL ANALYSIS (3 credits)


STAT2020 REGRESSION ANALYSIS

Subject Description: This subject first presents parameterizations of survival distributions, in

terms of hazard intensities, which lend themselves to the formulation of parametric models,

including regression-type models which relate failure-time distributions to auxiliary biomedical

predictors. The special features of truncation or censoring present unique challenges in the

formulation of likelihoods and efficient estimation and testing in settings.

STAT4080 TIME SERIES ANALYSIS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with sophisticated statistical techniques and

models for analyzing time series data. Using statistical packages, such as R and Matlab, as

computational aid, students will learn to use the models for analysis and forecasting where the

distributions of arrival-times and withdrawal-times are unknown and not parametrically

modelled. This statistical topic has achieved great prominence in the theoretical statistical

literature because it is a particularly good arena for the introduction of techniques of estimating

and testing finite-dimensional parameter values --- such as a treatment-effectiveness parameter in

clinical studies --- in the presence of infinite-dimensional unknown parameters. Such problems

are referred to as semi-parametric.

STAT4090 DATA MINING (3 credits)


Subject Description: In this information age much data are collected, but less often analysed.

This subject covers methods for gleaning useful information for large data sets. These methods

may be used to help improve product marketing, increase operational efficiency and discover

new knowledge.


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STAT4100 LIFE CONTINGENCIES (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH4050 ACTUARIAL MATHEMATICS

Subject Description: This subject is a continuation of “Introduction to Actuarial Mathematics”.

Mathematics of life contingencies as applied to insurance models including expenses, non-

forfeiture benefits, dividends, and valuation theory for pension plans will be discussed.

STAT4110 APPLIED STOCHASTIC PROCESS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): MATH2010 ADVANCED CALCULUS I,

MATH3070 ADVANCED CALCULUS II, and

STAT2010 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Subject Description: This subject reviews basic probability theory and deals with major

stochastic processes including Poisson processes, renewal theory, Markov chains and

continuous-time Markov Chains. Applications to inventory problems, equipment replacement

policy and queuing theory are also dealt with through some examples.

STAT4121

STAT4122

FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (STAT)

FINAL YEAR PROJECT II (STAT)

(3 credits)

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): YEAR IV STANDING IN STATISTICS

Subject Description: Students will undertake an individual project under the supervision of a

faculty member and gain the practical experience of applying statistics and mathematics principles

and techniques acquired from the course to the solution of real-life problems. The project demands

careful planning and creative application of underlying theories and enabling technologies. A thesis

and an oral presentation are required upon successful completion of the project. This subject is

open to Statistics majors only.

SWSA1060 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject orients students to the Social Work profession. It provides

students with an overview of the philosophical foundations and basic elements of social work

covering such aspects as its purposes, values, sanction, knowledge, and skills. Students will

examine the approaches/ methods of direct and indirect social work practice; the various fields of

social work practice and the types of clientele served as well as the roles and functions of social

workers. Field trips and visits to social service agencies may be organized to enable them to gain

a better idea of the different agency settings and their services.

SWSA2040 SOCIAL WORK SKILLS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject facilitates students’ self-understanding and awareness of their

own behaviour and attitude related to the role of a social worker, as well as students’ reflection of

values and to identify value conflict, if any, in the application of the international Social Work

Code of Ethics to practice. The main part of the subject concentrates on students’ acquisition of

basic knowledge and micro skills of social practices with individuals, groups, and community.


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SWSA2050 SOCIAL WORK INTERVENTION AND

PROCESSES

(3 credits)

Co-requisite(s): SWSA2040 SOCIAL WORK SKILLS; or

consent of the SWSA programme.

Subject Description: This course is an introduction to the integrative model as a conceptual

framework for the study of social work theory and practice. Student will learn the practice

content that encompasses the generic knowledge and skills common to social work practice at

micro, mezzo, and macro levels. This content includes the activities of intervention and

processes of engaging clients in an appropriate working relationship, identifying issues,

problems, needs, resources and assets; collecting and assessing information; and planning for

service delivery. Exercises based on case, group, and community studies will be used to help

students develop their practical and analytical skills. This subject runs concurrently with

SWSA2040 Social Work Skills.

SWSA2060 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject focuses on the study of human adjustments and coping

behaviours with references to the various features and characteristics of human development

from prenatal stage to death. Students will examine the developmental problems, adjustment

difficulties, and changes in human behaviour as a result of interaction of biological,

psychological, socio-cultural factors across lifespan, and their implications for social work

practice.

SWSA2080 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN SOCIAL WORK

(INDIVIDUAL)

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA1060 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WORK

Subject Description: This subject devotes to the study, application, and evaluation of the major

theoretical models/approaches in social work with individuals and their families. It enables

students to grasp and apply the knowledge and skills of the major theories and practice of

counselling and psychotherapy covering humanistic, cognitive-behavioural, and family therapies.

References to the new developments of counselling theories and approaches to the practice of

counselling will also be made. Students will develop their skills through participation in a variety

of simulation exercises and case studies.

SWSA2100 SOCIAL PROBLEMS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject focuses on the macro-study of major social problems and

issues of the contemporary societies with references to the local context such as social

deviations, ageism, domestic/family violence, inequality, unemployment, poverty, and certain

other emerging issues from a sociological perspective. Students will examine the major

theoretical explanations (such as social disorganization; labelling theory etc.) to the causative

factors, and the strategies or approaches by which society seeks to cope with them. Policies on

treatment and prevention of the social problems under study will also be discussed.


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(GROUP)

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject outlines the purpose and rationale behind social work with

groups. Students will examine and evaluate the major theoretical models and practical

approaches of social group work. Problems and issues in the application of group work will be

analyzed. Skills necessary for setting up and running a group in particular the handling of group

dynamics will be examined. Students will participate in a variety of simulations exercises to

develop their skills.

SWSA3020 SOCIAL WELFARE IN ASIA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces the issue of social welfare in Asia from a

wholesome (integrative societal) and comparative perspective. Students will learn the importance

of social welfare issues in the context of national development – including political and

administrative development, as well as economic, social and cultural development. The subject

will focus on a number of key countries and the welfare systems in Asia, such as: China, India,

Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore.

SWSA3040 SOCIAL WORK AND LAW (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject orients students to the subject of law in welfare-related areas,

and its importance for the welfare state system in particular and the general society at large. It will

discuss the basic foundation of law in the field of social work and social welfare. It will examine

social welfare legislations concerning the protection of women and children; the physical and

mentally disabled; family; labour; and those laws related to social work, social security and social

welfare, health and education.

SWSA3060 SOCIAL POLICY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject develops students’ understanding of social policy and the

relationship between social policy, social welfare and social work in a changing world. It focuses

on modern social policy analysis, taking into account the full scope of social policies available

today, and shows how they interact with each other – providing both a strong theoretical and

practical point of view in the study of social policy. The subject will also discuss and analyze the

history and development of the welfare state in international perspective.

SWSA3070 SOCIAL WORK WITH THE ELDERLY (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA3170 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE

Subject Description: This subject develops and deepens the students’ understanding of the

processes of human aging through an exploration of relevant social sciences concepts and

theories. Students will understand and examine the philosophy and rationale behind different

provisions for older people, as well as acquire and develop practical techniques and skills in


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working with older people at different levels and settings.

SWSA3080 SOCIAL POLICY IN ASIA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces, examines, and discusses a variety of key social

policy issues in Asia, focusing particularly on policies for deprived classes and ethic groups,

women policy, population policy, social security and health care policy, education policy,

employment policy, as well as anti-poverty policy. The subject also discusses social policy

models in Asia, identifying the special characteristics of and needs for social policy in Asia.

SWSA3110 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject will provide students with a general knowledge and

orientation to the field of management. More specifically, this subject aims at helping students

acquire a fundamental understanding of the structure, characteristics and basic administrative

functions of a social organization. Students will examine the relevancy and application of the

knowledge and principles of management principles and practices in non-profit settings.

SWSA3120 SOCIAL WELFARE IN CHINESE SOCIETIES (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims at helping students to acquire an overview of the social

development of contemporary Chinese societies, to develop an understanding of the institutional

structure of modern China, to explore the current welfare issues and challenges, and to examine

the actual welfare operation and training of welfare workers.

SWSA3130 HUMAN BEHAVIOUR AND SOCIAL

ENVIRONMENT

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA2060 HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

Subject Description: This subject provides students with the knowledge on the reciprocal

relationships between human behaviour and social environments. It introduces empirically based

theories and knowledge that focus on the interactions between and among individuals, groups,

societies, and economic systems. This includes the examination of theories and knowledge of

biological, sociological, cultural, psychological development across the life span; the range of

social systems in which people live; and the ways social systems promote or deter people in

maintaining or achieving health and well-being.

SWSA3140 SOCIAL WORK RESEARCH (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): STAT1020 STATISTICS FOR NON-SCIENCE

Subject Description: This subject helps students understand the basic principles and limits of

scientific inquiry and their relation to the practice of social work and social administration.

Students will examine the methods of qualitative and quantitative research design; data

analysis and interpretation; as well as the use of statistical procedures and knowledge in social

investigations. Students will be oriented to the use of computer/statistical software such as


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SPSS for data entry and analysis. It will also help students to acquire the practical skills of

research through planning and undertaking a small-scale research project that is relevant to

social work and social administration practice such as evaluative research, action research, and

policy research.


(COMMUNITY)

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject identifies community problems with the active participation

of the community people and the priorities of problem solutions using the community

participatory approach. It will examine the goals and development of community work as a

social work method and theoretical models of community work. The subject will identify and

analyze issues and problems specific to the practice of community work at the local, Asian

context.

SWSA3170 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR IN SOCIAL WORK

PRACTICE

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA2080 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN SOCIAL WORK

(INDIVIDUAL),

SWSA3010 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN SOCIAL WORK (GROUP),

and


(COMMUNITY)

Subject Description: This course aims at developing students’ academic and professional

competence by helping them assimilate knowledge gained through a wide range of related

subjects. They provide students with the opportunities to discuss, digest, and integrate what they

have learned in the classroom and field settings.

SWSA3180

SWSA4380

FIELD STUDIES I

FIELD STUDIES II

(2 credits each)

Pre-requisite(s) of SWSA3180: SWSA2080 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN SOCIAL

WORK (INDIVIDUAL),

SWSA3010 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN SOCIAL

WORK (GROUP) , and

SWSA3150 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN SOCIAL

WORK (COMMUNITY)

Pre-requisite(s) of SWSA4380: SWSA3190 FIELD PRACTICE I

Subject Description: Field studies I & II aim at providing students with a comprehensive

orientation to fieldwork and community settings. Students are psychologically and professionally

prepared to tune into the field situations and embark on direct services. Conducted in the form of

workshop, group discussions, simulation exercises and others, field studies provide students with

the opportunities to discuss, reflect, and integrate what they have learned in both classroom and

field settings to direct practice. Students are helped to acquire the academic and professional


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competence and confidence in their work with clients/ community people.

SWSA3190 FIELD PRACTICE I (4 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA2080 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN SOCIAL WORK

(INDIVIDUAL),

SWSA3010 THEORY AND PRACTICE IN SOCIAL WORK (GROUP),

and


(COMMUNITY)

Subject Description: This is a supervised field practice. It enables students to gain

understanding of the placement agency’s philosophy, function, policy, service delivery, and the

social problems in its purview. It also attempts to help students apply social work principles and

internalize social work values through direct practice. Students, through direct field-practice, are

expected to develop self-awareness and the ability to integrate knowledge with practice with

different target groups and a range of problems; and to sharpen assessment and intervention skills

as applied to a broad range of social work roles in working with individuals, families, groups and

communities.

SWSA4050 THE WELFARE STATE IN CHINA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject gives a brief introduction to the history and evolution of the

social welfare system in China. Students will review and discuss the evolution history of social

problems in China, the Chinese social security system and the social service system, as well as

Chinese societal policy. The subject will apply major welfare state theories in examining the

development of the Chinese Welfare State – its past, present and future.

SWSA4060 SOCIAL WORK WITH YOUTH (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject reviews contemporary theories and perspectives for

understanding youth with particular reference to the socio-economic and political context of

Asia, as well as the discourses on specific dimensions of youth in Asia. This subject will further

examine and evaluate selected youth services and approaches to youth work with a view to

promoting positive changes.

SWSA4070 SOCIAL WORK WITH THE MENTALLY

DISORDERED

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject helps students to understand a range of theories,

classifications and diagnostic formulations pertaining to mental disorders and to gain the

knowledge of unique manifestation and major features of various types of mental disorders. It

will examine the different approaches and methods of intervention and prevention in the field of

mental disorders and their implications for social work practice. Students will be acquainted with

and evaluate the local policies, ordinance and services related to mental disorders.


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SWSA4080 SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEMS IN ASIA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject will introduce students to the study of different types and

constellations of social security systems, as applied throughout all of Asia. The students will

realize the strengths and weaknesses, and current predicaments of social security systems in Asia.

Students will be able to provide improvements and alternative solutions for current social

security problems (e.g. aging of society, impact of economic globalization, new gender roles, and

low birth rates) in different institutional settings.

SWSA4090 OLD-AGE SECURITY IN AGING SOCIETIES (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces in particular the issue of old-age security in aging

societies and the issue of low fertility rates in the context of financial stability of social security

systems. It examines and analyzes complexities of multi-pillar old-age security systems in times

of rapid aging and rapid and lasting fertility decline, particularly in Western, but also Asian

societies. The subject introduces old and new concepts and theories of providing old-age security

and in devising social policies for the elderly.

SWSA4100 HEALTH AND LONG-TERM CARE IN AGING

SOCIETIES

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces in particular the issue of health and long-term care

in aging societies and the issue of longevity and the rise of modern mass diseases. It will

examine and analyze issues of health care markets. The subject introduces old and new concepts

and theories of providing health and long-term care services, and devising health and long-term

care policies for the elderly.

SWSA4150 RESIDENTIAL CARE AND SERVICES (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with a comprehensive knowledge of the

services and practice of residential care. Students will examine the basic principles and

characteristics of residential care; and the effects of residential care on both the residents and

staff. The roles and functions of social workers in residential settings will be discussed. This

subject will devote to the study of the process and tasks of residential care. The concepts of

therapeutic community and community care versus long-term residential care will be analyzed.

SWSA4170 SOCIAL WORK WITH FAMILIES (3 credits)


Subject Description: Building on the foundation of theoretical knowledge and practical skills as

acquired from the earlier micro social work practice subjects, students will examine the

application of the theories and practice in working with families. This subject devotes also to the

study of the structures, functions, and the developmental stages of families and problems they

may encounter. The role of social workers in family services will be examined, and the family


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policies and services will be analyzed with particular reference to the local context.

SWSA4180 SUPERVISION AND STAFF DEVELOPMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA3110 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MANAGEMENT

Subject Description: This subject enables students to acquire the concepts, knowledge, skills

and techniques of workplace learning, motivating and developing members of organizations.

Students will examine the methods and skills of stimulating and directing staff to effectively

achieve an organization’s objectives. Specifically, it will equip students with an understanding of

the nature of people management and related activities and how these activities simultaneously

promote staff well-being and organizational effectiveness. Special references will be given to the

human/social service organizations.

SWSA4190 SOCIAL WORK WITH DRUG ABUSERS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject focuses on the study of alcoholism and drug abuse in terms of

the nature, prevalence, etiology, and their effects on the individual, family and community.

Students will identify the unique characteristics of the major categories/ types of the commonly

abused drugs, and examines the theoretical bases, and the modalities to the treatment and

prevention of drug abuse.

SWSA4210 DELINQUENCY AND SOCIAL WORK (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims at helping students understand the problem of deviancy

and delinquency with references to such areas as types of crime, the demographic, ecological,

and etiological factors. Students will also examine the process of prosecution, correctional

systems and services, the rehabilitation and institutional services for delinquents/ law offenders

as well as the role and functions of social workers in the legal system. Methods of intervention,

prevention and skills in working with the target groups and their families will be studied.

Discussion on care and services to the crime victims will also be included. The role of social

work policy, services and programmes of both government and non-government agencies will be

examined.

SWSA4220 PROGRAMME PLANNING AND EVALUATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject enables students to grasp the principles, methods and skills of

planning service programmes, and to develop criteria and indicators which serve as bases for

assessing the effectiveness of the services of the organization, and for improving its service

quality and productivity. Students will be helped to understand the significance of engaging in

the planning and evaluation activities.


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SWSA4250 TOPICS IN SOCIAL POLICY AND SOCIAL

ADMINISTRATION

(3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): Year III students or the consent of the SWSA Programme

Subject Description: This subject is designed to be flexible to allow analyses and discussions on

a range of selected contemporary issues in Social Policy and Social Administration, which are

complementary to those ordinarily offered as an integral part of the stream. Normally, no more

than one such subject will be offered in any given semester.

SWSA4270 REHABILITATION SERVICE AND SOCIAL

WORK

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with an understanding of the theories,

scope, and causes of physical and mental disorders. The different aspects of needs, problems, and

adjustment of both groups of handicapped persons will be examined. Students will understand

the methods of assessment, intervention, and prevention of mental and/or physical disability. The

roles of the social worker and approaches in working with both clients and their families will

also be examined.

SWSA4280 MEDICAL SOCIAL WORK (3 credits)


Subject Description: The social work processes and intervention skills in the medical/ health

care setting are the key areas of study. This subject helps students acquire knowledge and skills

in working with the clients in the medical setting. Students will study the social aspects of health

and disease, sick role, multidisciplinary approach towards treatment and prevention. The roles of

medical social workers in the multi-disciplinary setting, and the health care system will be

examined.

SWSA4290 TOPICS IN SOCIAL WORK (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA3170 INTEGRATIVE SEMINAR IN SOCIAL WORK PRACTICE;

or the consent of the SWSA Programme

Subject Description: This subject is designed to be flexible to allow discussion on a range of

contemporary issues in Social Work, which are complementary to those ordinarily offered as an

integral part of the Social Work stream. Normally, no more than one such topic will be offered in

any given semester.

SWSA 4300 MANAGERIAL SKILLS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA 3110 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MANAGEMENT

Subject Description: This subject is designed to enhance students’ understanding of the

management skills. It helps students gain better awareness of their own management skills

through systematically working through a number of readings, cases, and exercises to enable

them to become more effective. The class will be conducted in a highly interactive manner with

emphasis on the application and integration of theories and practice.


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SWSA4310 HUMAN SERVICE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides a basic understanding of social welfare management

and administration. It discusses the problems, roles and tasks of social workers in human service

management particularly those related to the social work settings. The subject comprises both

macro-management practices (e.g. the shaping of organizational structure and processes of social

welfare agencies) and micro-management practice (entrepreneurship, strategic planning, human

resource and financial management, social marketing, fundraising, quality control, etc.).

SWSA4320 FUND RAISING FOR NON-PROFIT

ORGANIZATIONS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims at providing students with practical approaches and

techniques of fund-raising as means of acquiring financial resources for service delivery. The

various approaches/methods used to appeal to the potential donors will be examined and

evaluated. Students will learn how to present information, and communicate with the donors as

well as maintaining relationships with them.

SWSA4340 FINAL YEAR PROJECT (SWSA) (3 credits)


Subject Description: The Final Year Project (SWSA) enables students to appreciate and utilize

relevant literature and research within their discipline to engage in a study of an issue or problem

according to his/her interest. Under faculty member’s supervision, individual student is helped to

apply and integrate knowledge and fieldwork experiences in his/her study. Students are

encouraged to prepare the project at the start of their final year of study.

SWSA4350 TOPICS IN SOCIAL SERVICE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA3110 PRINCIPLES OF SOCIAL MANAGEMENT; or

consent of the SWSA programme

Subject Description: This subject is designed to be flexible to allow analysis and discussion on

a range of selected issues and cases in human service management and administration which are

complementary to those ordinarily offered as an integral part of the stream. Normally, no more

than one such subject will be offered in any given semester.

SWSA4360 SCHOOL MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject will examine the characteristics, problems, policies relating to

the management in the educational setting. The roles and functions of the school administrator in

working with students, teachers, parents and the community will also be examined. Standards on

school administration, quality assurance, and other operational functions in resources

management as human, financial, and physical resources, etc., will be covered. How to transform

the mission of the school into the educational undertakings will be discussed.


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SWSA4370 INDUSTRIAL SOCIAL WORK (3 credits)


Subject Description: The social work processes and intervention skills in the organizational or

industrial setting are the key areas of study. This subject helps students acquire knowledge and

skills in working with the industrial workers at individual, group or organizational levels. Issues

and services relating to employee assistance programs; labour relations; and the work with

unions and NGOS, will be discussed. Other services concerning psycho-social adjustments;

career development, interpersonal relationships, etc., will also be covered. Students will also

examine the roles of an industrial social worker in different organizational/ industrial settings.

SWSA4400 HEALTH SERVICE MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject devotes to the study of management in public and hospital

health services. Issues in managing the team of diversified professionals, health care financing;

as well as difficulties and problems in the service delivery process will be examined. Students

will be helped to gain understanding of the roles and functions of a health service administrator

manifest in the form of macro-and micro-skill levels of managerial practices. The mode of

communication and relationships between patients and the health service team will also be

examined.

SWSA4410 SERVICE QUALITY MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: The objective of this subject is to prepare students to become better

executive through acquisition and understanding of the contemporary principles and best

practices of quality management. Students will study the methods of improving the quality and

productivity of service organizations. Criteria and indicators for assessing the quality and

effectiveness of services will also be examined.

SWSA4420 MARKETING FOR HUMAN SERVICES (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with the knowledge and practices of service

marketing in the human service context. An overview of the services marketing process and its

differences from the marketing of customer products will be presented. The contents will also

cover the issues of quality control and customer satisfaction.

SWSA4490 FIELD PRACTICE II (7 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): SWSA3190 FIELD PRACTICE I

Subject Description: The field practice provides students with hand-on experience. It enables

them to understand the agency’s philosophy, function, policy, service delivery, and the social

problems in its purview; to sharpen assessment and intervention skills as applied to a broad range

of social work roles in working with individuals, families, groups and communalities; to develop

the ability in applying and integrating classroom learning and field practice with different target

groups and a range of problems; and to apply social work principles and internalize social work


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values through direct practice.

TESL1010 INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF

LANGUAGE

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a general introductory subject to introduce to students the various

aspects of human language: its sound patterns, word structure, sentence patterns, historical

changes, dialects, language families, society and language, language acquisition, writing

systems, etc. It lays the groundwork for more detailed subjects on individual aspects of language,

as given below.

TESL1070 INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LITERATURE I (3 credits)


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.

TESL2020 SYNTAX AND MORPHOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the fundamental concepts of word structure

and sentence structure. The morphology part covers derivation, the analysis of complex words,

word formation processes; the syntax part covers phrasal categories, subcategories,

transformations. The focus is on English word formation rules and processes and the analysis of

English sentence structure.

TESL2030 PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject introduces students to the sounds and sound system of

English, and aims to develop their ability to analyse phonological structure and phonological

processes. Topics include: the description, classification and transcription of English sounds; the

phonic system of English; allophonic rules; phonological processes; syllable structure; stress and

intonation.

TESL2040 SEMANTICS AND PRAGMATICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to develop students’ meta-linguistic knowledge of the

semantic properties of English words and expressions, and to examine language use in context.

Concepts and issues such as lexical semantics, semantics and meaning, contexts, schemata,

cohesive devices, and the cooperative principle and politeness principle will be introduced and

discussed.


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TESL2060 DISCOURSE ANALYSIS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to increase students’ understanding of how language is

used in a meaningful way in different spoken and written contexts. Different approaches to

discourse analysis such as speech acts, conversation analysis, ethnography of communication,

and the genres of written language such as academic writing and news reporting will be studied.

Differences between spoken and written language will be discussed.

TESL2200 WORD USAGE/ VOCABULARY IN CONTEXT (3 credits)


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.

TESL2210 DRAMA WORKSHOP/ LANGUAGE ARTS

WORKSHOP

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This workshop aims to foster students’ interest in literature for pleasure

and appreciation. It enables students to participate in a range of language arts activities, focusing

on fiction and non-fiction for children and adolescents, such as advertisements and prose in

addition to the contents of Creative Writing I and II. There will be in-class reading aloud

exercises, experience sharing, group discussions and verse speaking activities to cultivate more

interest in and appreciation of reading literary works. Students will select their own materials for

some activities.

TESL2230 FIRST AND SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to help students understand basic concepts and

principles in language acquisition. It compares the similarities and differences between first and

second language acquisition, and discusses the major factors affecting language acquisition and

learning, such as age, individual differences, motivation, learning environment with special

reference to Chinese speakers learning English.

TESL2260 APPROACHES TO SECOND LANGUAGE

TEACHING

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to provide opportunities through lectures, guided

reading, discussion and assignments for students to (a) understand more about the principles of

teaching a second language, (b) learn about the history and application of various language

teaching approaches, methods, techniques and strategies, (c) relate the learned knowledge and

expertise to the language teaching situation in China, and (d) explore the ways of applying these


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approaches and strategies to language classrooms.

TESL2270 DISCOURSE AND GRAMMAR (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to develop: an insight into how grammar of English

works and how meaning can be shaped by context; an awareness of the grammatical and

discoursal features of various types of discourse; the skills in analyzing texts at the sentence and

discourse level; and the skills in applying grammatical understanding to assess the quality of

spoken and written texts.

TESL3060 INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLINGUISTICS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the major concepts and various areas of

Psycholinguistics to students, and to introduce students to some theories related to the processes

involved in comprehension and production of human language.

TESL3080 INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LITERATURE II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): TESL1070 INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH LITERATURE I

Subject Description: This subject aims to foster a better understanding of the skills and

manipulation of language in literature to achieve a variety of effects such as creativity,

interconnections within and between texts; and to help students appreciate different cultures and

attitudes. Introduction to English Literature II mainly explores films, humour, and speeches.

Students are required to study, analyze and read aloud some set texts so as to develop awareness

of the register, phonological system of English, use of rhythm and rhyme and other sound

devices; and to enlarge their vocabulary.

TESL3090 ENGLISH AS A WORLD LANGUAGE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject approaches English in the context of its development from the

language of a small country into a world language spoken by more people all over the world than

any other. It traces the origins and growth of English in England, and its spread to other parts of

the world, first through colonization and later through its increasing currency as a global lingua

franca. It also explores the linguistic features of different varieties of English in different parts of

the world, and discusses issues such as language rights, language and identity, mutual

intelligibility, etc. which have arisen in recent years in connection with the global spread of

English.

TESL3100 BILINGUALISM AND BILINGUAL EDUCATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject explores the situation of two languages co-existing in the

same society. It will discuss the relation of bilingualism to cognitive development and cognitive

style. It will deal with the social-psychological implications of bilingualism. In addition to the

general perspectives, focus will be placed on the particular issues that concern people who live


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with two or more languages for daily use, such as the public use of “mixed” language in daily

conversation or in the workplace, and the issue of medium of instruction in schools. These issues

will be critically explored and evaluated through relevant theories.

TESL3110 LANGUAGE AND EDUCATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines the role of language in education from both

linguistic and sociolinguistic perspectives and the interplay between language and education. It

offers discussion about the role of oracy and literacy in education; the relationship between

home, school and society in learning; as well as learning attitudes, language policy and language

education. Students are expected to identify language problems and issues in their teaching/

learning context.

TESL3120 LANGUAGE AND SOCIETY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject explores the interactive relationship between language and

society. It aims to make the students aware that a second language cannot be learned effectively

if the learning is separated from the social background of the target language. Though learning

about the vocabulary and grammar of a language without learning anything at all about its

society is in principle possible, social questions are harder to ignore as soon as one starts to

consider the language as an object of research. The subject focuses on the societal influence on

language use and the changes in language structure, with a focus on the English language.

TESL3130 LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject is designed to help students become familiar with the theory

and research related to issues such as 1) the ways in which language behaviour reflects diverse

cultural patterns; 2) the role of language in the processes through which children and adolescents

become members of particular groups in society; 3) the relationship between class, race, gender,

institutional setting, and linguistic choice; 4) the specialized languages of academic content areas

such as mathematics and science; and 5) the educational implications of culturally based

variation in students’ preferred styles of speaking and writing.

TESL3190 ENGLISH THROUGH MASS MEDIA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to help students improve their English proficiency

through mass media and at the same time teaches them how to make good use of current

available resources in mass media for their self study. The subject uses the following media

resources as teaching materials and for classroom activities and assignments: newspapers,

magazines, TV programs, radio programs, movies, websites, English songs, commercial

advertisements.


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TESL3220 ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS FOR TEACHERS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to enhance students’ communication skills and

communicative competence in the language classroom by means of increasing their awareness of

the communication patterns of teachers and students. Communication discourse, with particular

reference to the Chinese EFL context, such as teacher-student interaction, student-student

interaction, negotiation of meaning, teachers’ and students’ perceptions of classroom

communication; and factors affecting comprehension and communication will be studied. Some

methods to promote communication in the classroom will be discussed.

TESL3240 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT AND

MATERIALS DESIGN

(3 credits)


Subject Description: The aims of the subject are twofold. Firstly, it introduces the concept of

curriculum development, change and evaluation, the different modes and processes of curriculum

design. Secondly it discusses factors affecting curriculum development and its impact on

materials design; as well as the principles of instructional design. It emphasizes the relationship

between curriculum and materials design, particularly teacher involvement in curriculum

development. Students are required to analyze the English curriculum of a school they are

familiar with and its teaching materials by applying the relevant concepts and principles.

TESL3250 ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to give detailed guidance on how to write, administer

and score test questions, and how to avoid the pitfalls. It will outline the general principles of

language assessment and evaluation, and shows how different types of test questions can be

applied to different language tests. It will reflect recent developments in language testing

techniques through a more comprehensive selection of sample test items from currently-existing

examinations and tests administered by the major examining bodies.

TESL3280 CONTRASTIVE ERROR ANALYSIS (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): TESL2020 SYNTAX AND MORPHOLOGY, and

TESL2270 DISCOURSE AND GRAMMAR

Subject Description: This subject aims to develop: an understanding of the similarities and

differences between the grammars of Chinese and English; an awareness of some common

lexico-grammatical errors produced by Chinese EFL learners; and the skills in identifying and

correcting common lexico-grammatical errors produced by Chinese EFL learners.

TESL3330 LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to develop: an awareness of the learner needs, problems

and strategies in reading, writing, speaking and listening; the skills in employing a variety of

methods, techniques and materials for the teaching of reading, writing, speaking and listening;


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and the capability to integrate the four language skills effectively in the Chinese EFL curriculum.

TESL4010 INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION AND

CULTURE

(3 credits)


Subject Description: The aim of this subject is to explore the relation between translation and

culture in a cross-cultural context. It emphasizes the importance of being bi-cultural for bi-

lingual learners in order to translate effectively between two languages.

TESL4140 SPECIAL TOPIC IN LINGUISTICS (3 credits)




opportunity to explore topics of current relevance and importance.

TESL4170 CREATIVE WRITING I (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject enables students to practise writing in two primary genres:

short story and drama. Students will learn to read and analyze selected stories and plays, to apply

the conceptual framework derived from Introduction to English Literature I and II; to discuss,

write and revise their own stories and drama scripts; and to share their writing experience. This

subject leads to Creative Writing II.

TESL4180 CREATIVE WRITING II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): TESL4170 CREATIVE WRITING I

Subject Description: This subject enables students to practise the writing of two primary genres:

poems and speeches, and emphasizes the application of creative writing concepts and issues in

their personal contexts. Students will learn to read and analyze selected poems and speeches; to

apply the conceptual framework derived from Introduction to English Literature I and II; to

discuss, write and revise their own poems and speeches; and to share their writing process and

experience. Some current methods on how to do and teach creative writing will be discussed.

TESL4290 TEACHING CROSS-CULTURAL

COMMUNICATION

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject will examine different approaches and linguistic aspects of

cross-cultural communication, and issues influencing successful cross-cultural communication.

Research with particular emphasis on the role of language and cultural variations in the process

of communication will be studied. It will also explore a variety of cross-cultural teaching

methods. Students are encouraged to share their cross-cultural communication experience in

seminars and group discussion activities.


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TESL4300 ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces the principles, considerations and practices which

underpin the teaching of English for Specific Purposes, with particular reference to the training

of those who have a special need for English. Participants in this subject will be able to integrate

what they have learned in other subjects, including Discourse Analysis, Language Teaching

Methodology, and Curriculum Development and Materials Design. Participants will be

introduced to the characteristics and variations of language use in professional settings. Attention

will also be drawn to the use of computer concordances in language analysis and materials

development for ESP.

TESL4310 ACTION RESEARCH (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims at familiarizing students with the nature and

methodology of action research in the language classroom. It deals with forming basic classroom

research skills such as framing research questions, data collection, and data analysis. The subject

will first focus on literature review of current action research and then provide cases for practical

engagement of students. It allows students to reflect upon classroom practice, identify

educational problems and work out possible solutions. Students are required to develop an action

research plan in the course.

TESL4320 SPECIAL TOPICS IN SECOND LANGUAGE

ACQUISITION

(3 credits)




opportunity to explore topics of current relevance and importance in the field of SLA.

TESL4330 LANGUAGE PLANNING AND LANGUAGE

POLICY

(3 credits)


Subject Description: The subject introduces key concepts in language planning and language

policy. It reviews the government language policy in China and the special language policy in

Hong Kong SAR. It also compares language policies of some countries such as Switzerland,

Belgium and the United States to illustrate the range, impact and implementation of these

policies.

TESL4340 COMPUTER ASSISTED LANGUAGE LEARNING (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to explore the role of CALL in language teaching and

learning. It covers such topics as (a) basic concepts in CALL, (b) the role of CALL as an

instructional or a supportive tool, (c) critical evaluation of CALL packages, (d) understanding of

the interplay between CALL and language skills, and CALL and autonomous learning, (e) the


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skills and knowledge necessary for integrating CALL into the curriculum, and (f) the future

directions for CALL. To ensure the practicality of the subject, apart from lectures, students are

expected to participate in discussions, presentations and hands-on workshops.

TESL4350 LANGUAGE-TEACHING PRACTICUM I (3 credits)


Subject Description: This involves a period of English teaching practice in a primary or

secondary school, under the supervision of a lecturer and the guidance of a teacher in the host

school. It provides opportunities for trainees to put their theories of language teaching into

practice.

TESL4361 FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (TESL) (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): This can only be taken in the final year of study.

Subject Description: Students will undertake a project under the supervision of a faculty

member and gain the practical experience of independent research. The project demands careful

planning and creative application of underlying theories and principles. Assessment is based on

continuous assessment and an oral presentation.

TESL4362 FINAL YEAR PROJECT II (TESL) (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): TESL4361 FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (TESL)

Subject Description: Students will undertake a project under the supervision of a faculty

member and gain the practical experience of independent research. The project demands careful

planning and creative application of underlying theories and principles. Final Year Project II

(TESL) may only be commenced upon successful completion of Final Year Project I (TESL). A

thesis (or other significant body of written work as deemed appropriate) and oral presentation are

required at the end of Final Year Project II (TESL).

TESL4370 LANGUAGE-TEACHING PRACTICUM II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): TESL4350 LANGUAGE-TEACHING PRACTICUM I

Subject Description: This involves a second period of English teaching practice in a primary or

secondary school, under the supervision of a lecturer and the guidance of a teacher in the host

school. It provides a second opportunity for trainees to put their theories of language teaching

into practice. Students choosing this option must be placed in a different level of school to that

where they completed TESL 4350 Language-Teaching Practicum I (if they completed TESL

4350 in a primary school, then TESL 4370 must be in a secondary school, and vice-versa).

TESL4380 INTERNSHIP (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with practical experience which will

contribute to their career. Some possible areas for the internship include: teaching English;

Teaching Assistantship; Administrative activities (especially related to teaching), etc. The details

of the internship require approval from the Programme Coordinator.


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TRA1010 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TRANSLATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to enable students to understand the basic approaches to,

and problems in, translating. Various aspects of the art and profession of translating will be

highlighted and discussed. Students will acquire knowledge and skills for translating and multi-

lingual work.

TRA2010 PRACTICAL TRANSLATION I (3 credits each)

TRA2020 PRACTICAL TRANSLATION II

Pre-requisite(s) : TRA1010 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TRANSLATION

Subject Description: These subjects, spanning Semester I and Semester II, give students their

first experience of translation under guidance. Students are required to translate texts from a

range of text types; they are expected to apply the translation knowledge acquired from other

translation and language subjects in practical exercises.

TRA2030 ADVANCED CHINESE WRITING (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): (To be announced.)


TRA2040 CONTRASTIVE LANGUAGE STUDIES: ENGLISH AND CHINESE

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to enable students to appreciate language differences and

similarities between English and Chinese. It discusses English-Chinese contrasts in grammar and

lexicon. Upon completing the subject, students will be able to perform contrastive analyses, and

demonstrate enhanced competence and skills in coping with language problems in translation.

TRA2050 COMMUNICATION AND TRANSLATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to enhance students’ awareness of translation as an act of

human communication, both spoken and written. Through an intensive study of the phonological

and grammatical complexities of English, students will be able to strengthen their foundation for

the use of language, and appreciate good language use. This will enable students to become more

aware of the intricate process involved in bilingual communication and hence perceive

translation from a more sophisticated perspective. The subject also prepares students for a more

in-depth study in TRA 2180 English for Translators.

TRA2060 READING CHINESE LITERATURE IN TRANSLATION

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction to Chinese literature through the

reading of English translations. It allows both Chinese and non-Chinese readers to gain access to

the world of Chinese literature, and to become aware of the linguistic and literary

transformations in the process of translation. English translations are selected from pre-Qin to


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contemporary writings. Students will first read the English translations of selected texts and then

conduct literary analysis.

TRA2070 TRANSLATING ACROSS MEDIA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to sensitise students to the intercultural and

intertextual connections among texts. Students will read a range of inter-related texts such as

translations and adaptations. These texts are selected from different genres and media including

literature, films, pop songs, theatre and the visual arts. With the guidance of the instructor, they

will explore how these texts translate and transform, and what positions they occupy in the target

cultures. Students will also conduct critical analyses of the relationship of some of the texts that

share the same source materials.

TRA3010 PRACTICAL TRANSLATION III (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): TRA1010 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TRANSLATION

Subject Description: This is a practice-oriented subject at an advance level. Students are

required to translate texts of some length, by commission whenever possible, on an individual

basis or in groups. Students will, under guidance, translate, edit and revise their own translations

to satisfy the requirement of their clients, real or imagined, for quality performance.

TRA3020 INTERPRETING I (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a beginners’ subject in interpreting. It focuses on the oral language

skills required for interpreting, such as expressing oneself effectively and confidently in public,

speaking with clarity, and summarizing other people’s speeches. Upon completion of the subject,

students will have the core language skills required for interpreting.

TRA3030 ENGLISH FOR TRANSLATORS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to further improve translation students’ level of

English so that they become highly sensitive users of the language. Students will learn to

appreciate the styles of a range of genres. They will be required to do extensive reading and

produce texts of their own. The focus of the exercises will be the manipulation of grammar and

lexis in the creation of certain linguistic and discursive forces.

TRA3040 TRANSLATION COOPERATIVE I (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with practical experience in applying their

skills in translation and communication, engaging them in work like editing, translating,

interpreting, copywriting, text drafting, information collection and extraction, proof-reading,

vetting, and the preparation of PR literature, under the guidance of their academic supervisors

and host supervisors from the employment.


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TRA3050 CULTURE AND TRANSLATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces students to the relation between culture and

translation. It helps students develop an awareness of the cultural dimensions of translating by

studying texts that are rich in cultural elements, and the translations of these texts. It highlights

how extra-textual forces such as ideology can influence the way a text is translated and how a

translator has to learn to negotiate with those forces. Upon completion of this subject, students

will appreciate better their role and responsibility as a cultural mediator.

TRA3060 PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is specially designed to prepare students for a professional

career in translating or multi-lingual communication. It aims to raise the awareness of the

students to the different demands of the clients and the challenges of commissioned jobs.

Emphasis will be placed on the knowledge, skills and professionalism required for functioning as

members of the profession in the local and international markets.

TRA3070 RESEARCH METHODS FOR TRANSLATION STUDIES

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces the main concepts and some of the techniques used

in research, and Translation research, in particular. The main purpose of research into translation

is to: a) answer questions concerning the nature of translation as a distinctive language mediated

event; b) unveil the relationships established between Source and Target cultures/languages/texts;

c) understand the role and position of translation in particular contexts; d) enhance the accuracy

of translated texts.

TRA3080 THEORIES AND PHILOSOPHIES I (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces to students the various views and ideas on

translation that have emerged within the Chinese and Western traditions of translation. It

encourages students to reflect on past and present theories and philosophies of translation, build

up for themselves a historical data-bank about translation scholarship, and thus construct a basis

on which to develop their own thoughts and ideas about the art and profession of translation, and

about how they can best formulate strategies to tackle translation in their daily practices.

TRA3090 MEDIA TRANSLATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to enable students to be familiar with the operations

involving texts related to the media such as newspapers, magazines, radio, television, cinema,

and public relations literature. Emphasis will be placed on the knowledge, skills and

professionalism required for serving clients in those fields in local and international markets.

There will be extensive practice in translating and creating bilingual versions of media texts.


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TRA3100 DRAMA TRANSLATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce students to the exciting challenges,

problems, and methods of translating drama, not only between languages and across cultures, but

also from the page to the stage. Translations of plays of different genres and different schools of

writing will be compared and analyzed, with special emphasis on the strategies of translating and

the theoretical issues involved in drama translation.

TRA3120 INTERPRETING II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): TRA3020 INTERPRETING I (with grade B or above)

Subject Description: This subject emphasizes competence in consecutive interpreting between

English and Cantonese. It covers the basic skills for interpreting such as shadowing, sight-

translation, summarizing and paraphrasing orally, memory drills, note-taking for interpreting and

consecutive interpreting.

TRA4010 APPRECIATION, CRITICISM AND EVALUATION (3 credits each)


Subject Description: This subject aims to help students think critically about the issues involved

in translation criticism. It covers with the following issues: criteria of translation criticism,

validity of established criteria, age-old conflicts between different sets of criteria, the impact of

descriptive translation studies on translation criticism, translation product vs translation process,

etc. These issues will be examined with reference to a range of translated texts taken from

different fields, e.g. technical, commercial and literary. Students will be encouraged to apply

translation theories in their reading of translated texts.

TRA4020 INTERPRETING III (3 credits each)

TRA4120 INTERPRETING IV

Pre-requisite(s): TRA3020 INTERPRETING I, and

TRA3120 INTERPRETING II (with grade B or above)

Subject Description: These subjects are a continuation of Interpreting I & II. Students will

receive more advanced training in consecutive interpreting competence, and will be required to

reflect on their own interpreting experience. Students will also have the opportunities to observe

professional interpreters working in different social contexts such as Legislative Council

meetings. Students are encouraged to analyze problems and solutions in professional

interpreting.

TRA4030 GENDER AND TRANSLATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject adopts an interdisciplinary approach to issues related to

gender and translation studies. This subject begins with explanations of what constitute gendered

discourse and an analysis of how gender is constructed through language. Different authentic

texts like political speeches, legislation, legal proceedings and literary work will be used to

illustrate and examine the issues being discussed. ‘Feminist’ and ‘non-feminist’ perspectives of


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translation will be examined in relation to the discourse analysis of selected texts.

TRA4040 TRANSLATION COOPERATIVE II (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): TRA3040 TRANSLATION COOPERATIVE I

Subject Description: This subject provides students with additional practical experience in

applying their skills in translation and communication, under the guidance of their academic

supervisors and host supervisors from the employment.

TRA4050 TRANSLATION OF SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNOLOGICAL TEXTS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a specialized practical translation subject, with a focus on scientific

and technological materials. After discussing the general principles and methods of specialized

translation, students will have the opportunity to translate texts chosen from such areas as

computer science, health science, environmental science, medical science, social science,

electronic engineering, and genetic engineering.

TRA4060 LITERARY TRANSLATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to train students to translate both English and Chinese

literary texts of different genres and from different periods. It begins with an introduction to the

conventional approach to literary translation. Students will acquire the techniques of stylistic and

thematic analysis. Existing translations of a few literary texts will be discussed to help acquaint

students with the art of literary translation. Students will learn to put their knowledge into

practice through the completion of translation assignments and in-depth discussion of their work.

When they have familiarized themselves with the conventional approach to literary translation,

they will be introduced to the impact of recent developments in translation studies on literary

translation.

TRA4070 LEGAL AND GOVERNMENT DOCUMENT TRANSLATION

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to develop students’ ability in analyzing and

translating legal and government documents. It will familiarize students with the existing genres

of these documents in the linguistic context and also equip students with the research skills of

legal translator so they will be able to keep up with the new development of the market.

TRA4080 THEORIES AND PHILOSOPHIES II (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to train translation majors to engage critically with some

of the most important and influential translation theories that have emerged in the West since the

mid twentieth century. It studies and interrogates the use and usefulness of translation theory by

focusing on how theory informs practice and how practice, in turn, can necessitate a radical re-

examination of theory. Students will develop greater self-consciousness about how they translate;


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they can explain with greater confidence why they translate in a particular manner, and thus

obtain the key to effective self-empowerment.

TRA4090 SPECIAL TOPICS IN TRANSLATION (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): TRA1010 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF TRANSLATION; or

or any other(s) which the lecturer may designate as appropriate for the

particular topic(s) being offered.

Subject Description: This subject is an in-depth study of selected themes and theoretical issues

in translation and translation studies. These may include such topics as ‘Nida on Translation’,

‘Newmark on Translation’, ‘Cultural Issues in Translation’, ‘Literary Translation and Translated

Literature’, etc. The content of the themes and issues may vary from time to time, depending on

student interests.

TRA4131 TRANSLATION FINAL YEAR PROJECT I (TRA) (3 credits each)

TRA4132 TRANSLATION FINAL YEAR PROJECT II (TRA)

Pre-requisite(s) of TRA4131: TRA1010 PRINCIPLES AND METHODS OF

TRANSLATION

Pre-requisite(s) of TRA4132: TRA4131 TRANSLATION FINAL YEAR PROJECT I

(TRA)

Subject Description: This is a year-long subject which will engage students in the production of

an extended piece of translation. The text to be translated will be from English into Chinese or

from Chinese into English, generally between 10,000 and 12,000 words/characters in the source

language. Along with the translation, students will submit an introductory essay which will give

the rationale for the selection of the text for translation, and provide an analysis of the source

text as well as a discussion of the problems encountered during the process of translating, and

the approaches and strategies used for handling these problems.

VA2010 BASIC STUDIES IN SPATIAL DESIGN (3 credits)


Subject Description: To equip students with the basic skills of technical drafting, model making

and the visual representation of space that are necessary for working as a creative exhibit

designer.

VA2020 PRINCIPLES OF EXHIBITION DESIGN (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): VA2010 BASIC STUDIES IN SPATIAL DESIGN

Subject Description: To equip students with basic skills in structuring an outline scheme design

for exhibitions/events.

VA2030 CREATIVE INTERPRETATION FOR

EXHIBITION DESIGN

(3 credits)


Subject Description: To acquire a foundation in exhibit interpretation and planning,

demonstrated through the creation of an outline design scheme for a specific project brief.


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VA3010 CONCEPTS IN CONTEMPORARY ARTS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject will concentrate on the study of art trends and art movements

from mid-twentieth century to the present time with particular inclusion of the current

development of New Asia Arts; the post 89 era in China, the modern and post-modern art of Asia

Pacific region and Hong Kong. The study will emphasize the concepts and theories of modern

and contemporary trends as from 1945 to the current decade.

2. General Education Subjects

ACCT1010 ACCOUNTING FOR NON-BUSINESS STUDENTS (3 credits)


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.

BIOL1010 WORLD ECOLOGICAL PROBLEMS AND MAN (3 credits)


Subject Description: This introductory subject combines scientific and non-technical appraisals

of processes and problems dealing with the question of environment quality. Therefore,

humanity will be studied in the physical as well as the social setting. Though major issues may

vary for developing and developed nations, topics concerned with population pressure, pollution

and urbanization will be among those considered.

BUS1010 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is an intergraded subject designed to provide first year students with a

fundamental understanding of the business environment, the nature and structure of modern

business organizations, and selected business functions. It gives students a macro view of

business and provides them with meaningful and real-world-oriented information.

BUS1020 GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT (3 credits)


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)


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


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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)


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.

BUS1120 PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT FOR NON-

BUSINESS STUDENTS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: The main objective of this subject is to provide non-business major students

a broad understanding of the field of business and how successful business organizations operate.

This understanding should serve them well in whatever professional discipline they peruse,

whether they are directly involved as managers or hold other significant stakeholder roles in an

organization.

CHI1020 CONTEMPORARY CHINESE POPULAR

CULTURE

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines Chinese popular culture as a way of understanding

the changing character of media, capitalism, fan communities and culture. Topics include

contemporary Chinese pop art, feature films, cyber culture & art, popular magazine and TV.

Emphasis will be on contemporary popular culture and theories of gender, sexuality, race, and the

workings of power in global culture industries. CHI1040-50 CHI2040-50 CHI3040-50

Elementary Chinese I-II Intermediate Chinese I-II Advanced Chinese I-II

(3 credits each)


Subject Description: These subjects are indented for non-Chinese speaking students, and

registration is subject to interview and approval by the Chinese Language Centre.

Elementary Chinese I is for total beginners. The subject will be taught from the very first chapter

of the first textbook. Elementary Chinese II is for semi-beginners who have knowledge

equivalent to the contents taught in the first textbook, and it will start from the second textbook

instead.

Intermediate Chinese I is for students with knowledge equivalent to the contents of the first two

textbooks. Intermediate Chinese II is for students with knowledge equivalent to the first three

textbooks. Grammar system will be completely acquired by the end of intermediate level study.

Advanced Chinese I and II are for students who have completely acquired grammar system and


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whose main aim is to enlarge vocabulary bank. The students will learn to apply the grammar and

vocabulary learnt before.

CHI1100 HERO WITH A THOUSAND FACES- WESTERN

KNIGHTS AND CHINESE KNIGHTS-ERRANT IN

COMPARATIVE LITERARY PERSPECTIVES

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims at introducing students to the traditions of classic yet

enjoyable stories of the West and the East: Western Knights and Chinese Knights-Errant. Through

teaching, screening, discussion, and analysis of some of the most influential stories in Western and

Chinese Literature and Culture, students learn interdisciplinary approaches of literary criticism that

include: Novel study, Mythology, Archetypal criticism and so on. More importantly, students gain

insight into exploring the similarities and differences between Chinese and Western Literature and

Culture in order to have a wider vision to be more positive and optimistic towards life and society.

CHI1110 CHINESE ART AND ITS SPIRIT (3 credits)


Subject Description: Chinese art and its spirit is the essence of Chinese culture. It is one of the

symbols reflecting Chinese civilization. A long legacy has been left and well preserved in Chinese

history. The aim of this subject is the understanding Chinese art and culture as well as its spirit.

Chinese art is divided into different categories, each having different forms of art and a large

amount of artworks. Therefore the subject will be taught in a general and systematically way. So

the students are required to generally understand the basic property of Chinese art.

CHI1120 APPRECIATION OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE

MUSIC-TRADITIONAL FOLKSONG AND

ETHNIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject, aiming at showing the charm of traditional Chinese music and

the connotation of its related culture, will lead students to better understanding of the fine cultural

legacy of Chinese ethnic music, enhanced knowledge of its artful charm and cultural value, and

improved aesthetic judgment, at the same time arouse the students’ patriotism and national pride.

CHI2020 MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY CHINESE

LITERATURE II

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to develop students’ power of expression, both in

written and oral communications; encourage a personal appreciation of literature and develop an

understanding of the techniques involved in literary studies and criticism; introduce students to the

important literary works, schools and trends and to a range of modern writings in different literary

genres, styles and contexts in 20th century Chinese literature; introduce students to ways of

approaching and studying literature, leading to the development of an understanding and

appreciation of the relationships between different works; develop the ability to engage in close,


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detailed and critical examination of written text; develop a practical writing skills in literary critics.

Focus will be on the modern period (1840-1949).

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)


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.

COMM1050 INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject explores the practical and theoretical dimensions of

Communication and Mass Media. It introduces the discipline as a social process and as a

profession. As a social process, mass communication continues to fulfil its role as a gatekeeper of

institutions that help strengthen the society through the exchange of information and ideas. News,

information, and entertainment are disseminated to the people through a variety of technologies in

the 21st century, changing the traditional way that mass media operated. These changes are going

on at the individual, organizational, and societal level, and understanding the roles and functions of

mass media and communication have become increasingly important. This class will also introduce

students to a variety of media professions engaged in the careful and effective use of

communication. How each of these organizations operates will be discussed at both the practical

and theoretical level. There is a particular focus on ways the multimedia and the Internet have

affected mass communication businesses and institutions and the way communicators do their job.

Through lectures, discussions, presentations, and tutorials, students will understand the latest trends

in mass communication and how media organizations are evolving for the benefit of China.

CTV1010 ANALYZING FINE WORKS OF CINEMA AND

TELEVISION

(3 credits)


Subject Description: Through multi-layered analysis of cinematic and television works, the


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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.

CTV4160 STUDIES IN ASIAN CINEMA: INDIA, KOREA,

JAPAN

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject serves as an introduction to a basic understanding of the unique

cluster of cinemas, particular respective industrial, directorial and stylistic films. 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.

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


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)


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


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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.

ENG3010 EFFECTIVE ORAL COMMUNICATION (1 credit)


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)


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

(3 credits)


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.

ENV1010 BIOTECHNOLOGY FOR NON-SCIENCE

STUDENTS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides non-science students a background understanding and

stimulating introduction to the biotechnology world. The subject takes a multidisciplinary approach

to cover various aspects including basic cell biology concepts, relationship between DNA and us,

daily biotechnology applications, the business environment and social aspects of the biotechnology

industry. A basic knowledge of biotechnology not only helps non-science students to appreciate the

technology and its impacts to our health and life, but also helps them to communicate proficiently

with biotechnologists.

ENV1020 URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE PEARL RIVER

DELTA

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the history and rationale of urbanization and


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development of the Pearl River Delta (PRD hereafter) region. Topics to be covered include:

geographic, economic and social landscape of the PRD; urban and urbanization of the PRD; urban

system of the PRD; problems in urban and regional development in the PRD; and the future

development of the PRD.

FIN2030 CORPORATE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT (3 credits)


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 MODELLING

(3 credits)


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.

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

Pre-requisite(s): 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)


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.

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

Pre-requisite(s): 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)


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


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varying credit hours. Approval must be sought upon resumption of studies at the College and the

credits granted will not contribute to GPA calculation.

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

Pre-requisite(s): 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.

HIST1040 INTERNATIONAL HISTORY OF THE 20TH

CENTURY

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims to introduce the political, economic, and social drivers of

the twentieth century since World War I. Emphasis is placed on Europe, global relationships, the

rise of mass society, and interaction among cultures in an era of accelerating change.

HIST1060 MODERNISM IN WESTERN CULTURE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides a sustained and in-depth historical examination of the

intellectual and cultural movement of Modernism. By pursuing such a systematic analysis, it

enables students to acquire a thorough understanding of this, one of the most momentous

phenomena in the history of modern Western ideas and culture.

HIST1070 LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY IN FILMS (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides an introduction to the major themes of Latin America

through film. It focuses on the perspective of ordinary people, thus historical events will be

considered via how they impacted the lives of the peasantry and urban poor. The primary objective

is to show the mutual constitution of state and society, especially in the 20th century: how political

regimes have shaped labor networks and class formation, and how in turn social movements have

helped forge new styles of polity. The subject is organized thematically and analyzes the principal

social groups of Amerindians, European conquerors and immigrants, Creoles, Afro-Latinos,

women, and elites and peasants in turn.

HIST1080 THE EMERGENCE OF MODERN AMERICA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This is a survey of American history from 1876 to the present focusing on

the socio-political, scientific, technological, and business history of the United States. Among the

major topics to be discussed will be Reconstruction, The American West, The Gilded Age and the

Progressive Era, Populism, the rise of the American corporation, imperialism, the Great Depression

and the New Deal, the World Wars, the Cold War, the Consumer Society, the Rise of Conservatism,

the War on Terror.


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HIST1100 MODERN EUROPE, 1800-PRESENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with the opportunity to survey and analyze

major events and movements in the history of Europe from the French Revolution to the present

organization of the European Union.

HIST1110 MODERN BRITAIN, 1688-PRESENT (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides students with opportunity to survey and analyze major

events and movements in the history of Britain from the Glorious Revolution to the Good Friday

Agreement.

HIST1120 EUROPE AND THE WORLD, 1300-1800 (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides a survey of some of the most significant events and

developments of the period 1300-1800. It will focus on events in Europe, but will pay close

attention to European-global interaction in these centuries. Furthermore, when treating events

within Europe the subject will explore their consequences or implications for the non-European

world; it will consider their import within the larger framework of world history. Among the central

subjects will be the shift in commercial activity from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic; the

Europeanization of the Americas; and trading empires established by Europeans in the East.

HUM1020 ART AND LIFE (3 credits)


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.

HUM1170 MODERN EUROPEAN THOUGHT AND CULTURE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is designed to acquaint students with the central development in

the history of European ideas and cultures since the middle of the eighteenth century. It aims at

providing a comprehensive and close examination of these historical phenomena, through a

rigorous scrutiny of their origins, character, and evolution. It also seeks to engage in a critical

analysis of them, one that uncovers and reflects on their limitations and problematic aspects. Thus,

the subject’s threefold objective is to enable students to acquire a comprehensive, in-depth, and

critical understanding of modern European thought and culture.


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HUM1190 SELECTED READINGS IN EUROPEAN

LITERATURE 1945 - 2010

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject intends to offer a review of European literary traditions from

the Modernism Period up to the present-day literature.

HUM4030 SINO-WESTERN CULTURAL INTERCHANGE (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject offers an overview to the history and politics of China’s

cultural interchange with the West from Marco Polo’s days to the Contemporary Period. It

focuses on the Western interpretations of the Orient between the 14th Century and the 19th

Century. What made China so exotic, causing different European countries to want to establish

their own trade routes? Why did the Western world develop a different conception on China

since the 19th century? To what extent did the Western nations fully understand the unique

culture and psyche of Chinese people since the early 20th century? Once completing this subject,

students should have developed a more critical observation on how China and the Chinese

people are viewed in other parts of the world.

I.T.1010 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (3 credits)


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.

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

Pre-requisite(s): 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, words,

intonations and tones of Japanese and help students gain the basic skills of using Japanese through

real and simulated scenarios.

JAP1030 JAPANESE SOCIETY AND ANIME, MANGA (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject examines the Japanese contemporary visual popular culture -

manga comics and anime animation films. By examining popular culture products, we can deepen

our understanding of the people’s mental constructs which largely define the characteristics of a

society. Emphasis of the subject will be on issues such as otaku fans, anime and manga industry as

well as anime and manga’s depictions of technology, religious matters, the supernatural,


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discrimination, sexuality, and memories of World War Two. Tensions and conflicts between the

anime, manga industries and state regulators backed by societal forces and politicians that

emphasize morality will also be touched upon.

JAP2010 JAPANESE CULTURE (3 credits)


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)


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.

KOR2010 KOREAN III (3 credits)

Pre-requisite(s): KOR1020 KOREAN II

Subject Description: This subject intends to develop students’ oral and written Korean abilities.

Students will be able to perform necessary daily functions, such as telephoning, discussing

weather/seasons and hobbies. They will also be able to write, communicate and understand deeper

topics with a vocabulary of between 1,500 to 2,000 words. At the end of the subject, they will be

able communicate and use language in different situations.

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

Pre-requisite(s): None 课程目标课程目标课程目标课程目标: : : : 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)



mathematical techniques commonly used in business today. Particular attention is given to the



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MATH1020 MATHEMATICS FOR NON-SCIENCE (3 credits)


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-


(3 credits)


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.

MKT2010 INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING (3 credits)


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.

MUS1030 POPULAR MUSIC FROM THE 1930S TO THE

PRESENT

(3 credits)


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.

MUS1110 HISTORY OF WESTERN MUSIC (3 credits)


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.


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MUS1130 POPULAR MUSIC FROM THE 1930S TO THE

PRESENT

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is an introduction to the popular music industry including

history, society and subsequent genres that will be illustrated by selected music samples. Students

will be introduced to views/theories that relate to popular music culture and the various forms it

takes. Students will gain an understanding of the nature and interaction of popular music industry;

concepts; musicians and singers; videos; recordings, lyrics and genre analysis, and popular music

as a form of cultural politics. Through assignments and quizzes, students will be expected to put

into use proper terms, concepts, and approaches that they are presented in the subject.

MUS1140 AN INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER MUSIC (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject is an introduction to the use of computer software in musical

context. It includes an historical overview of the field and an in-depth investigation of the use of

computer and software in creating musical compositions (both printed and recorded). Students will

learn the basics of recording, editing and mixing music. Sound effects, sequencing, computer music

creation, and random computer-generated compositional process will be introduced. Fundamental

theory, copyright and word processing will also be covered. Projects will be completed in

Microsoft Word (word processing), Audacity (recording, editing and mixing), composer tool

(instrumentation), sound effects, creative commons and ccMixter. Through projects/assignments

and quizzes, students will be expected to put into use proper techniques, terms, concepts, and

approaches that they are presented in the subject. Students will also learn new technology utilised

in music industry.

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


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.

PHIL1010 INTRODUCTION TO ASIAN PHILOSOPHY: THE

THINKERS AND THE APPLICATIONS

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This introductory subject examines the historical development, content and

schools of the philosophical traditions of Asia, such as Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, and

Confucianism. The main goal is to provide students with a critical understanding of the significance

of these philosophies in their own right, as well as a comparative understanding of them. The topics

will include metaphysical, ethical and epistemological issues raised in Asian traditions. The subject


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will also pay special attention to the ways in which the philosophical concepts and ways of

understanding are alive in modern cultures. The subject will not only rely on standard philosophical

treatises and religious texts but also on how Asian philosophical notions are reflected and applied in

epic literature and narratives, poetry, the arts, and ritual.

PHIL1020 UNCOVERING ASIAN PHILOSOPHY BEHIND

THE ART

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces Asian philosophical traditions through art, with

some reference to the use of images in temples and rituals. Images can serve as powerful vehicles

for philosophical reflection in a culture. In conjunction with reading foundational treatises and

poetry of Asian philosophical traditions like Daoism, Buddhism and Hinduism, students will

examine a diverse genre of art works (painting, sculpture) and their art historical interpretations as

well as visit local temples and galleries. Students will examine the nature of sight and insight,

representation, reality, identity, human and divine agency, nature, and apotheosis and

transformation.

PHIL1030 INTRODUCTION TO WESTERN PHILOSOPHY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject provides an overview of selected topics in Western philosophy.

This class may serve as a platform for further study of Western philosophy. Students will gain an

understanding of a wide range of key philosophers, problems, concepts, and theories that have

emerged across the history of Western philosophy. They will also become more independent,

critical, and analytic thinkers, with respect to philosophical theories and the assumptions upon

which they are based. Students will learn how to apply the thought presented in these philosophies

to matters of public interest as well as to their own lives, and will be able to apply these skills to

their engagement of other academic disciplines. They will cultivate an appreciation for clarity,

careful analysis, critical reflection, rational argument and sympathetic interpretation and

understanding. Students will practice tolerance and respect for diverse viewpoints while at the same

time remaining committed to the pursuit of truth.

R.P.2010 APPLIED ETHICS (3 credits)


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.

REL1020 ANTHROPOLOGY OF RELIGION (3 credits)


Subject Description: The class will be exploring different theories, as well as facets of religion


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(myth, ritual, etc.). The first section of the class deals with different approaches to religion in the

course of anthropological/sociological history. Several aspects discussed during this section will be

taken up later during the exploration of more specific issues. Then, students will be looking at

myth, cosmological orders as well as the role and function of rituals. During all discussion, it is

important not to define religion as something “others” have – different from one’s own religion –

but to explore our own set of beliefs, myths etc. In this section we will also be looking at

shamanism, witchcraft, transgression of boundaries and some aspects of the interplay of religion

and the environment. In the final section of the class students will be looking at the role of

syncretism and religious conversion.

SOC1010 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY (3 credits)


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 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.

SOC1060 GENDER AND SEXUALITY (3 credits)


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.

SOC1160 UNDERSTANDING CHINESE SOCIETY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject introduces the nature of Chinese society, both past and present,

through the analysis of the political, social and economic changes that have affected China since

the early 20th century. Its aim is to help students understand continuity and change in Chinese

society, including what is different from the past about contemporary China and what is similar.

More specially, the subject will examine the character of the Chinese family and kinship their

traditional and current forms, as well as the roles and status of women in transitional and

contemporary China. This subject will also compare the rural and urban sections of Chinese

society, and examine the way power, stratification, social mobility, educational policies and popular

culture operated in traditional Chinese society and continue to do so since the 20th century.


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SOC1170 THE EMERGENCE OF THE CHINESE NEW

MIDDLE CLASS IN THE 21ST CENTURY

(3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject aims at developing students’ critical thinking, acquainting

students with the nature of class analysis and the emergence of the Chinese new middle class and

bringing students’ attention to some of the particular issues in China Studies. It also aims at

familiarizing the students with the core concepts and debates in four core areas: class analysis,

consumption patterns, society and culture, cultural integration between Hong Kong and China. By

drawing upon knowledge from general studies, developing students’ own views and constructing

personal knowledge, the subject will also help the students understand complex issues in

contemporary world and become critical thinkers.

SOC1180 GLOBALIZATION AND SOCIETY (3 credits)


Subject Description: This subject will introduce globalization from a conceptual basis to practical

implication from sociological perspective. It will make students aware about 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 will further make

students capable to understand the dynamics of globalization and global recession and how to

minimize negative consequences through providing/promoting alternative case examples such as

Islamic Banking, Micro-credit and social business, etc. In a nutshell, this subject will explore a

critical understanding of globalization and its immediate consequences on our everyday life.

SOC1190 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH (3 credits each)


Subject Description: Public health insecurity became one of the major challenges of the 21st

century when globalization is causing enormous damage on 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, epidemiological diseases, environmental

pollution, occupational health risk, health insecurity, insufficient rural health care, nutrition,

maternal and child health, etc. This subject will offer an in-depth understanding of the public health

problems and try to find out possible solution.

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

Pre-requisite(s): 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.


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SPAN2010 SPANISH CULTURE (3 credits)


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): 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.

STAT1010 STATISTICS FOR BUSINESS (3 credits)



statistical techniques commonly used in business today. Particular attention is given to the


STAT1020 STATISTICS FOR NON-SCIENCE (3 credits)


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-


(3 credits)


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.

STAT4140 COMPUTER-AIDED DATA ANALYSIS (FOR NON-

STATISTICS STUDENTS)

(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


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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.

SWSA1040 INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL WELFARE (3 credits)


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)


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)


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.

3. Whole Person Education Experiential Learning Modules

WPE1010 UNIVERSITY LIFE (1 credit)


Subject Description: This module emphasizes university life and ethical education. It is

specifically tailored for first-year students and helps them adapt to the university life quickly and

smoothly.


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WPE1020 EXPERIENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (1 credit)


Subject Description: This module aims to develop students’ self-awareness and understanding of

team spirit, and encourages positive attitude and active lifestyle. It comprises a set of active and

outdoor activities which emphasize a unique teaching and learning process through direct

experience with guided reflection and analysis. Through processing and discussion, facilitated by

the instructors, students are encouraged to share their personal experiences, understanding and

emotions with each other. Team spirit and coherence are promoted through this process.

WPE2010 SPORTS CULTURE (1 credit)


Subject Description: This module includes Japanese Kyudo, Chinese Dragon & Lion Dance,

Sports Dance, Golf and Fitness for Life. It emphasizes not only mastering the basic knowledge and

skills of each individual sport but also learning the more important culture and values such as fair

play, spirit of friendship & teamwork, willpower, self-esteem and respecting others, self-control

and responsibility.

WPE2020 EXPERIENTIAL ARTS (1 credit)


Subject Description: The experiential arts workshops provide students with a different style of

learning by having apprentice-style interaction with artists while working together to achieve a

final goal or product. Students will actively participate in weekly 2-3 hour sessions, design and

keep a weekly Creative Portfolio (memory book or journal) of design ideas, drawings, personal

evaluations, reflections, etc., and cooperate with artists to plan and execute a final exhibition and

performance.

WPE2030 VOLUNTARY SERVICE (1 credit)


Subject Description: The module aims to develop students into active and responsible citizens, by

equipping them with the necessary social skills and values. After completing training, students will

be given tasks in real-life service projects (e.g. taking care of old folks, teaching children in a rural

school). During the process of servicing others, students get to practice the learned skills and build

up the desired values which are further consolidated through reflection assignments.

WPE2040 ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS (1 credit)


Subject Description: This module aims to raise students’ environmental awareness and the sense

of social responsibility by environmental education and services. After completing the

training/lecture on relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes, students will be motivated to initiate,

participate fully in and implement environmental projects.


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WPE3010 EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE (1 credit)


Subject Description: This module aims to develop students’ knowledge and skills in emotional

intelligence, through an introduction lecture and a series of compulsory workshops and wellness

interest course modules. It also aims to improve students’ awareness of their own unique emotional

patterns, their understanding of others’ emotions, as well as their abilities to empathize and act in a

responsible manner when working with others in a team. In addition, advanced and motivated

students are encouraged to attend an optional Emotional Intelligence Simulation and Training

Camp, where they are immersed in a series of realistic simulation scenarios to enable them to

further examine, reflect, and consolidate their newly acquired emotional management

competencies and team skills.

WPE3020 ADVERSITY MANAGEMENT (1 credit)

Pre-requisite(s): Open to students who have completed the minimum WPE requirements

Subject Description: This module develops students’ abilities to adapt to and function in

uncertain and adverse situations. Through a 3-day-and-2-night outdoor challenge, the module aims

to improve students’ awareness of their decision making process, either when they are working

alone or while working with others in adverse situations. Exercises in this module enable students

to overcome basic mental obstacle processes that tend to limit their potential and performance, as

well as enhance their ability to function and perform under stressful and unfavourable conditions. It

is hoped that after graduation students will be able to transfer and transcend their awareness,

knowledge, and skills learned from this module into their life.

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