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College General Education

All New Asia students are required to take 6 units of College GE courses:

  • 4 credits: compulsory courses (for Year One students)
  • 2 credits: elective courses (for Year Two or above)

 

Study Schemes  

Compulsory courses (4 units)

  1. GENA1112 Aspects of General Education OR GEJC1120 College, University and Community (2 credits)

*Students who would like to add/drop any of the above courses should submit their application to the College General Education Office.

  1. GENA1113 Student-oriented Teaching and Seminar (2 credits)

Elective courses (2 units)

Students are required to take one elective course.

Course Information (2023/2024)
GEJC1120
College, University and Community
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 1
  • Introduction
    This course is jointly offered by Chung Chi, New Asia and United Colleges to their first-year students, and taught in English. It introduces the basic elements of university education, campus life, personal development and social responsibility.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023
GENA1112
Aspects of General Education
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 1
  • Introduction
    This course aims to broaden the horizon of first year students. Students taking this course will be able to acquire a basic understanding of Chinese culture, Hong Kong society, university life, and their personal development.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023
GENA1113
Student-oriented Teaching and Seminar
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 2
  • Introduction
    The overall objective of this course is to help students acquire an understanding of university education, the role of university students in the society and adjustment to university life. It adopts a small group in which students are expected to explore topics related to university education (e.g. role of university students) and the society (e.g. current social issues), with the aims of promoting their data analysis, seminar presentation and report writing skills.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023
GENA2112
The Characteristics of Western Culture
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 2
  • Introduction
    This course will introduce students to some of the themes and characteristics of western culture, such as religion, philosophy, politics and society.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023
GENA2122
Issues in American Culture and History
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 2
  • Introduction
    This course begins with a brief but comprehensive exploration of American history, and then quickly moves on to the most important events and issues of the last 100 years of American history and culture. Historical events and persons will also be covered.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023
GENA2142
Appreciation of Literature
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 2
  • Introduction
    This course aims at helping students develop interests and competence to appreciate and analyze Chinese and foreign literature.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023

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Students of Senior Year Entrants

Second-year entrants are required to take 2 units of the College General Education courses during their first year of attendance (GENA1112 Aspects of General Education OR GEJC1120 College, University and Community)

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Ms. Amy Yip
3943 1619
Ms. Priscilla Kwan
3943 7604
General Education Office, 1/F, Cheng Ming Building
3943 7609