Citizenship and Social Development (to be offered from 2026/27)*
*Subject to final approval
INTRODUCTION
After completing this minor, students should be able to:
- Design, with justifications, learning initiatives that enhance the sense of national identity and learners’ global perspective;
- Analyse the salient curriculum and pedagogical features of prevailing secondary school citizenship curricula;
- Explain key features of adolescent development and the importance of cultural diversity with empirical examples; and,
- Develop classroom-based and out-of-classroom learning activities that cultivate positive thinking, problem-solving skills and ethical reasoning.
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Students who take Citizenship and Social Development as Minor should complete FIVE 3-credit point courses from the list (5 out of a total of 7 courses, with specific requirements).
| Minor | Course Code | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| Citizenship and Social Development | Choose any 4 courses from the following: | |
| BUS2070 | Financial Literacy in the Contemporary Society | |
| GGP2021 | Globalizing China: The People and Development | |
| SSC3304 | Hong Kong, China under "One Country, Two Systems" | |
| SSC3307 | Individual and Society | |
| SSC3308 | Globalisation and Social Changes | |
| SSC4305 | Hong Kong, China in the Greater Bay Area: Opportunities and Challenges | |
| The following course is a compulsory course | ||
| New (Level 3) | Pedagogical Principles and Practices in Teaching Citizenship and Social Development | |
Any aspect of the course and course offerings (including, without limitation, the content of the Course and the manner in which the Course is taught) may be subject to change at any time at the sole discretion of the University. Without limiting the right of the University to amend the course and its course offerings, it is envisaged that changes may be required due to factors such as staffing, enrolment levels, logistical arrangements and curriculum changes.
