The overall objective of this course is to help students to acquire an understanding of university education, the role of university students in the society, adjustment to university life and the spirit of New Asia College. This course adopts a small group and a less structured teaching format. Throughout the course, students are expected to explore topics related to university education (e.g., on the values and missions), roles of university students and the society (e.g., current social issues), with the aims of promoting problem-solving, presentation and report writing skills. Students are expected to have active participation and contribution in the course under the guidance of the teacher.

本科旨在讓學生對大學生活與大學的教育理念有正確及全面的認識。透過小組非形式教學之模式，希望鼓勵學生探討學術、教育及社會的各類型問題，例如大學教育理念、大學生角色以及社會時事等等，並學習分析資料、撰寫論文、發表研討報告之技巧。各小組均有老師指導，但著重學生的主動參與及討論。

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

1. Recognize characteristics of university education essential for their learning.
2. Evaluate critically current social issues in Hong Kong and the world.
3. Apply skills in communication, team work and presentation.

1. group discussions
2. research on presentation topic
3. essay report
4. seminar presentations

1. STOT/Seminar Presentation (40%)
   1. Presentation
   2. Peer learning
   3. Complete form for each group presentation
2. Participation in Discussion and Performance in Class (60%)
   1. Overall STOT performance

Note: This class will be taught in English. Homework assignments and presentations will be conducted in English.

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GEN1113 Presentation Schedule
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Jiang Junjie
Zhu Kexin
Daphne
Andy
Flora Yip
Phillip Lin
David
Yang Wendian
Jaw Wan Ling
LIN, Liang-Yu
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GEN1113 Dinner Get-together1
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Jaw, Wan Ling
Daphne Ng
Jiang Junjie
Yang Wendian
DUAN Zhiyao
David Wan
Liu Shifei
Flora Ip
Zhu Kexin
Phillip Lin
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1. The Idea of a University by Michael Oaskeshott
2. The Mission of the University: Medieval to Postmodern Transformations by John C. Scott
3. Do the Right Thing: Ethical Issues in Higher Education by Sue Couch
4. Qian Bin Si
5. Sheung Guo Tung
6. Developing Social and Personal Competence in the First Year of College by Robert D. Reason, Patrick T. Terenzini, and Robert J. Domingo
7. New Asia 55th Anniversary

1. Q: What is departmental guideline for plagiarism?
   A: If a student is found plagiarizing, his/her case will be reported to the Department Discipline Committee. If the case is proven after deliberation, the student will automatically fail the course in which he/she committed plagiarism. The definition of plagiarism includes copying of the whole or parts of written assignments, programming exercises, reports, quiz papers, mid-term examinations. The penalty will apply to both the one who copies the work and the one whose work is being copied, unless the latter can prove his/her work has been copied unwittingly. Furthermore, inclusion of others' works or results without citation in assignments and reports is also regarded as plagiarism with similar penalty to the offender. A student caught plagiarizing during tests or examinations will be reported to the Faculty Office and appropriate disciplinary authorities for further action, in addition to failing the course. Please refer to Honesty in Academic Work: A Guide for Students and Teachers for more information.