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General University Requirements (GUR) Subjects

Cluster Area Requirements

The intention of PolyU’s undergraduate curriculum is to provide a balanced and all-rounded education experience for students. CAR subjects are general education subjects that aim to nurture students’ intellectual capacity, global outlook, communication and critical thinking skills from a multidisciplinary perspective.

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List of CAR subjects offered by APSS

Human Nature, Relations and Development (CAR A)

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Subject Code

Subject Title

Reading/Writing Requirement

China Studies Requirement

APSS1A02

Introduction to Western Theories of Human Nature

 

APSS1A03

Men and Masculinity in Hong Kong

 

APSS1A04

Understanding Ethics in Daily Life

 

APSS1A06

Humanity, Fear and Destiny: Revelation from Sci-fi Movie

 

APSS1A07

Introduction to Psychology

 

APSS1A08

Introduction to Sociology

 

APSS1A09

Introduction to Anthropology

 

APSS1A21

Service Leadership

ERW

APSS1A21M

Service Leadership

APSS1A23

Coping and Addiction

 

APSS1A24

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

 

APSS1A27

Preparing for Natural Disasters in the Chinese Context

ERW

Yes

APSS2A06

Personal Develoopment and Life Planning in the Contemporary World

ERW

 

Community, Organization and Globalisation (CAR B)

History, Cultures and World Views (CAR C)

Cultures, Organizations, Societies and Globalisation (CAR N)

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Subject Code

Subject Title

Reading/Writing Requirement

China Studies Requirement

APSS1BN10

Eating up the Society- From a Society "FOR" Food to a Society "OF" Food

APSS1BN11

Globalization and the Changing Middle Class

ERW

APSS1BN12

Media and Everyday Life

 

APSS1BN14/C

Discovering Hong Kong Society

 

APSS1BN15/P

Global China

 

YES

APSS1BN16

Gender and Social Changes in Chinese Societies

ERW

YES

APSS1BN17

Contemporary Chinese Society and Popular Culture

ERW

YES

APSS1BN17M

Contemporary Chinese Society and Popular Culture

YES

APSS1BN18

From Gloom to Bloom : Global New Urbanism

ERW

APSS1BN28P

Ageing China

CRW

YES

APSS1BN29

Chinese Megacities in an Age of Globalisation

YES

APSS1BN30

International Relations and Global Issues

ERW

APSS1BN31

Introduction to Politics

 

APSS1BN32

Hong Kong Governance and Politics

 

APSS1BN36

Being a Profession in the New World: The spirit and promise of professionalism

ERW

APSS1CN19N

Transformation of Chinese Society: Revolution and reform

YES

APSS1CN19P

Transformation of Chinese Society: Revolution and reform

CRW

YES

APSS1CN33

History of Hong Kong

ERW

APSS1CN33C

History of Hong Kong

CRW

APSS1CN35

Growing up in Hong Kong: Reflections on its cultural and moral values

ERW

APSS1CN37

Introduction to Western Philosophy of Religion

ERW

APSS1HN34/C

Governing China: Chinese Politics and Legal System

YES

 

Service Learning

Service-Learning aims to help students develop into a competent professional with a heart to serve others. This subject contains a significant service component which allows students to apply their skills and knowledge to deal with complex issues in social service, and develop a stronger empathy for people in need and a stronger sense of civic responsibility.

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List of SL subjects offered by APSS

Subject Code

Subject Title

Location

APSS2S03

Understanding Learning Difficulties

HK

APSS2S04

Understanding Children in Poverty in Hong Kong

HK

APSS2S05

Promotion of Children and Adolescent Development

HK/Hangzhou

APSS2S07

You can Make a Difference to our Planet

HK

APSS2S08

Servicing School Dropouts

HK

APSS2S09

Service Leadership through Serving Children and Families with Special Needs

HK/Xian/Chengdu

APSS2S09S

Service Leadership through Serving Children and Families with Special Needs

HK

APSS2S11

Social Poverty in Developing Countries

Chiangmai

APSS2S12

Striving for a Sustainable Livelihood in Greater China

HK/Guangdong/Taiwan

APSS3S01

Community Psychology

HK

APSS3S02

Engaging with Diversity

HK

APSS3S13

Enhancing Resilience of Left-Behind Children, Youth and Elderly in Disaster-Prone Areas

Sichuan

 

Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)

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The LEAD subject offered by APSS

APSS1L01

Leadership Education and Development


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