Minor in Communication Studies in Policy and Governance (CSPG)
(For undergraduate students from 2014/15 cohort and onwards.)
Aims
This Minor is a complementary programme designed to study media and communications of contemporary society. It provides a theoretical foundation for students to understand not only the role of media in the political arena, social activities and economic development, but also the influences and impact of media in the local, regional as well as global context. This Minor also intends to cultivate students’ communication skills and strategies in different aspects of life.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this Minor, students should be able to:
Minor Requirement
Students are required to complete 15 credits by studying 1 compulsory course (SSC2183) and 4 elective courses out of the 7 courses offered.
Course Code/ Course Outline | Course Title | Credit Points |
Compulsory (1 Course) | ||
SSC2183 | Introduction to Communication | 3 |
Electives (Choose any 4 courses out of the following 7 courses) | ||
GCS3017 | Youth, New Media and Internet Regulation in Greater China | 3 |
SSC2184 | Communication Studies in the Public and Education Sectors | 3 |
SSC2190 | Cross-Cultural Communication | 3 |
SSC2191 | Communication for Teaching | 3 |
SSC3203 | Media, Politics and Power in International Communication | 3 |
ART2199* | Photography and Moving Image | 3 |
ART3185* | Digital Imaging and Interactive Media | 3 |
Note: *ART2199 and ART3185 are the courses offered by the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA).
Enquiries
Enquiries of Minor in Communication Studies in Policy and Governance: aps@eduhk.hk
Last Updated: October 2022
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This minor programme will be offered under the new “Department of Social Sciences and Policy Studies” effective from 2023/24.
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