Objectives
- To encourage students to cultivate positive attitudes and values, demonstrate care for society, develop a sense of responsibility, and attain harmony in life;
- To cultivate students’ independent and critical thinking, intercultural sensitivity, team spirit, and leadership;
- To prepare students for university life and to help them appreciate the distinguishing characteristics of university learning; and
- To broaden the horizons of students and to help them acquire a comprehensive knowledge of the main cultural traditions of China and the West
Requirements
Lee Woo Sing College students* are required to complete 6 units of College General Education courses. There are TWO compulsory courses (3 units) and ONE elective course (3 units) to be taken by students.
Compulsory Courses (3 units)
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
|
GEWS 1000 |
College Assembly / High Table Dinner |
0 |
|
GEWS 1011 OR GEWS 1012 |
College Induction Course OR Exploration of Self, University and Hong Kong |
3 |
Elective Courses (3 units)
Students admitted to a study programme with a normative study period of four years or above have to choose one of the following courses as an elective course starting from their second year of attendance.
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
|
GEWS 2011 |
The Art of Leadership |
3 |
|
GEWS 2021 |
General History of China
|
3 |
|
GEWS 2031 |
China and The World |
3 |
|
GEWS 2041 |
Future of Food: Plant-based Living |
3 |
|
GEWS 2051 |
Evolution of Universal Communication: Debate and Application |
3 |
|
GEWS 2061 |
Nature’s Classroom: Field Studies of Nature’s Genius in Biodiversity |
3 |
|
GEWS 2071 |
Innovation in Service Industry |
3 |
|
GEWS 2081 |
Experience the Kunqu and Peking Opera |
3 |
|
GEWS 2091 |
Understanding Globalization |
3 |
|
GEWS 2101 |
Food Psychology and Healthy Eating |
3 |
|
GEWS 2111 |
History from Words: Experience the Beauty of Literature |
3 |
|
GEWS 2121 |
The Rise of Populism in Europe |
3 |
|
GEWS 2131 |
Hong Kong Myths |
3 |
|
GEWS 2141 |
The Beauty of Chinese Painting |
3 |
|
GEWS 2151 |
Promotion of Emotional Wellness: Concepts and Practices |
3 |
|
GEWS 2161 |
Compassionate Communication: Theory and Practice |
3 |
* AD/HD admitted to Senior-year places are required to complete 3 units of College General Education courses. There are ONE compulsory course (0 unit) and ONE elective course (3 units) to be taken by students listed above.
Application for re-designation of units from UGE to CGE
Students are also allowed to take the following specified University GE Courses and apply for using the units earned to fulfill the College GE Requirements:
| Course Code | Course Title | Unit |
|---|---|---|
|
UGEC 1835 |
Culture of Hong Kong |
3
|
|
UGEC 2631 |
Economic Insecurity and Social Security
|
3 |
|
UGEC 2861 |
Law, Morality and Society |
3 |
|
UGEC 2905 |
Hong Kong in Crisis: Quest for Practical Solution |
3 |
|
UGED 1571 |
Emotion Regulation and Mental Health |
3 |
|
UGED 2314 |
The Psychology of Thinking and Its Applications |
3 |
|
UGED 2663 |
Human Existence and Values Education |
3 |
|
UGED 2933 |
Reflection on Everyday Life |
3 |
|
UGED 2980 |
Meanings of Life |
3 |
After gaining the course units, students are required to complete an application form and submit it with a copy of transcript to wscollege@cuhk.edu.hk for obtaining an official approval.
Application for Approval-in-principle for GE Course Equivalence / Unit Exemption
- Approval-in-principle is given to facilitate students’ planning for overseas exchange. It is NOT applicable to students who have already completed the exchange programme.
- Students are required to complete an application form and submit it with the detailed course outline for pre- approval before completion of exchange programme.
- If pre-approval is granted, you are requested to attach a copy of this form to the official application for course and unit exemption which must be submitted on CUSIS upon completion of the course.