Courses

Only LU students are eligible to register.

(Prerequisites: In Term 1, 2019-20 or before, BUS1103 Financial Accounting, BUS1104 Managerial Accounting, ACT2200 Intermediate Accounting I and ACT2201 Intermediate Accounting II

From Term 2, 2019-20, BUS1103 Financial Accounting and BUS1104 Managerial Accounting)

This accounting/corporate governance practicum enables each student to gain practical experience in accounting and/or corporate governance through service-learning under supervision, working for approximately one month in a host organisation such as a social enterprise, non-governmental organisation (NGO) or not-for-profit corporation over one semester. The practicum will involve the undertaking of a project with the host organisation in the accounting and/or corporate governance field.

The practicum experience will be preceded by a briefing workshop, including input from Office of Service-Learning. The course will include a one-day experience-sharing workshop in the middle of the practicum period, and will conclude with another day-long plenary meeting.

Credit: 3

Instructor: SIMMONS Richard Stanley

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

(Restriction(s): Students are not allowed to take both this course and GLA2003 Global Business and Management (coded as GLA1002 in 2019-20), or GDS1004 Global Business and Sustainable Development.)

This course helps students to develop a broader understanding of the business world around them and of the importance of international business to their future business careers in Hong Kong or elsewhere.  There are five major component parts in this course. 

• Part one defines globalisation, describes its drivers, and debates its merits and drawbacks.

• Part two focuses on national differences in political economy, culture and ethics and the implications of these differences for ethical decision making.

• Part three presents a thorough review of international trade theories and describes the trade and investment environment in which international business occurs.

• Part four introduces the background to foreign exchange and describes the global monetary systems in which international business transactions are conducted.

• Part five explains the promise and pitfalls of exporting, covers the basic steps involved in import/export financing and describes how countertrade can be used to facilitate exports.

Credit: 3

Instructor: IP Sze Ho

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

Organisational Behaviour is the study of what people do in an organisation and how their behaviour affects the organisation’s performance. This course helps students understand human behaviour and its impacts with an aim to provide them with the conceptual tools needed to work more effectively in the workplace. Topics to be explored include: work-related behaviour, values, personality, perceptions, job satisfaction, motivation, stress management, team dynamics, leadership, power and influence tactics, conflict management, and cross-cultural dimensions of organisational behaviour. Ethical issues such as discrimination and sexual harassment are discussed throughout the course.

Credit: 3

Instructor: LEE Liane Wai Ying / DENG Jiayin

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59 / 14:00 - 17:29

This functional core course introduces the fundamental concepts of marketing to the students. The objectives of the course are to equip students with the foundation knowledge of marketing and to give students an integrated approach to develop a marketing plan. Working along the strategic marketing process, during which the process is divided into planning, implementation, and control phases, a basic marketing framework for developing a marketing strategy will be introduced to the students via such tools as The Connect (the use of e-Book and online assignments to track student performance over time), in-class activities (case studies, in-class group discussions and presentations), and a written assignment (written works to develop suggestions for handling a given business scenario) to integrate what the students have learnt in the class. The course emphasises self-learning and gives students a holistic view of how marketing functions in an organisation as a management philosophy and as an activity.

Credit: 3

Instructor: KEUNG Kwai Fun

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

The natural world is a constant source of inspiration. This course provides an opportunity for students of all backgrounds and skills to learn to appreciate nature through various forms of arts and creative media. Lectures will cover basic aspects of nature conservation, environmental literature, nature illustration, photography and documentaries, and natural history of Hong Kong. Guest lectures and creative workshops will be provided by local nature illustrators, writers, photographers, and documentary producers to ignite students’ interest on the subject matter. Lectures will be followed by hands-on workshops to allow students to practice and develop their creative abilities. By the end of the course, students will develop a greater appreciation for nature, be more knowledgeable about nature-related arts and creative media, and become creative and well-informed global citizens with an innovative mind.

Credit: 3

Instructor: LAU Yin Kun Anthony

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

This course provides an overview of visual communication design to help students to develop their sense of visual literacy. Students will be introduced to design thinking, principles and elements of design concepts such as visual unity, balance, color theory, and typography. Examples of relevant project work and case studies worldwide will also be discussed. Through lecture and workshop practice, students will be able to appreciate the aesthetic of visual communication in our everyday lives and apply theories and principles in their personal creative practice.

Credit: 3

Instructor: SHEPHERD Paul Richard

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

This course is specially designed to help students understand the basics of investments and the functions of capital markets.

In this course we will emphasize both the academic and practical aspects of fundamental investment and portfolio management. Students will learn concepts that are applicable in the field of investments. 

The course integrates an understanding of basic market fundamentals, determinants of stock prices, basic chart analysis, importance of corporate governance, trading services, disciplined investing approach, practical investment skills and use of free web tools and financial reports to improve students’ financial knowledge. 

Moreover, the course covers the characteristics of popular products such as exchange traded funds and real estate investment trusts traded on the Hong Kong Stock Exchanges. The course also indicates how these investment products may meet the needs of investors. The active and growing IPO activities in Hong Kong will also be discussed. 

The course is unique in that it gives students the practical tools and knowledge they will not find in other courses. 

This is a self-contained and non-technical introductory course to all students interested in having a better control over their financial life.

Credit: 3

Instructor: CHOI Ka Sing

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

Only LU students are eligible to register. LU students are required to attend the interview and are recommended by the interview panel before joining the course. OSL reserved all the rights for the final decision-making.

The course is aimed broadly at young innovators, who are interested in learning more about interconnected issues related to rural sustainability and in cases of innovative policy and effective technology that are being implemented in Hong Kong and around the globe. As the course does not presume any previous knowledge in policy study and technology design, it begins by showing students the striking similarity between the policy-making and technology design process and how new strategies are tested and improved in the field for optimal results. Through real-world case studies, students will acquire practical analytical skills necessary to deconstruct complex problems and rebuild them into smart strategies. Practicing professionals, such as a sociologist, a humanitarian relief worker, an engineer and an architect, will be invited to share vivid examples to illustrate how complex sustainability challenges can be solved, at the intersection of technology and policy, through research and design.

Credit: 3

Instructor: KO Wing Yin Albert

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

This course gives a brief introduction to the Origin of Life and provides an understanding of the physical conditions that enable planet Earth to create and sustain life. A practical approach will be adopted to arouse the curiosity and interest of the students in the subject in order to stimulate critical scientific thinking. The course addresses the basic chemistry and biochemistry of vital components for the living cell. The course explains the role and functions of the various organs and organelles in plants and animals. It engages students in open discussion on the socio-cultural-religious impact of the theories of evolution, reproduction and bio-engineering. This course selects certain important topics that have a great impact locally and with possible global consequences. The course instills literacy in bio-science by broadening the scope of the students’ knowledge in biology and will enable students to address issues on life competently and with confidence. 

Depending on the availability of agency, Service-Learning will be implemented in the course. When implemented, all students will undertake the Service-learning component.

Credit: 3

Instructor: GEOGHEGAN Kevin

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

“Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution” (Dobzhansky, 1973)

Biology is the study of living things, and includes a diverse range of topics such as genetics, physiology, and ecology—evolution is the theory that connects all subjects in biology. The goal of this course is to provide students with a working knowledge of evolutionary theory and use it to understand current issues with social impact (i.e. disease, climate change, and human behavior). The course will begin with lessons on the nature of science, followed by the history of evolutionary thought, key concepts of evolution, implications of evolution, and application to current issues.

Credit: 3

Instructor: WEBSTER Chloe Emma Ruth

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

This course provides an overview of issues related to climate change and human health in the context of public health. It introduces fundamental concepts of climate change and climate change related human health impacts. The course comprises a series of 3-hour lecture and discussion sessions, as well as field trips. Lectures will cover topics such as causes and consequences of climate change and scientific methods relating to climate change assessments and the challenges of sustainable development. The policy implication about different adaptation and mitigation strategies related to climate change and human health impacts will also be examined. Guest speakers of related disciplines will be invited to talk about future impacts of climate change and small-group field trips will be arranged. Other learning activities include movie appreciation, case studies, media reviews, data analyses, field trips and group discussions. 

Depending on the availability of partnering NGOs/organizations, Service-Learning will be implemented in the course. When implemented, all students will undertake the Service-learning component. The addition of Service-Learning will be announced before the course registration/add-drop period.

Credit: 3

Instructor: LAU Lok Yee

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

This course explores the vital roles of microbial communities—diverse groups of tiny, invisible microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses working together—in ecosystems, human health, and sustainable development. Designed for non-science undergraduates, it introduces foundational concepts of microbiomes (the communities of microbes and their environments, such as in soil, water, or the human gut) and their real-world applications. Students will learn how these invisible ecosystems contribute to Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and responsible innovation (Environmental, Social, Governance, ESG) through interactive lectures with relatable everyday examples, a hands-on field trip, and a group project. Discover how these microscopic powerhouses shape our world—and how we can harness their potential for a healthier, more sustainable future.

Credit: 3

Instructor: IP Chi Ho

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

This course aims to analyse the rise of consumer society that reflects the saturation of the modern ideals of progress, well-being and individualism as well as the emerging values, lifestyle and self-responsibility of individuals within a free market.

Credit: 3

Instructor: IP Sze Ho

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

Only LU students are eligible to register. 

This elective course aims at enriching students’ outside classroom/ experiential learning as part of the ‘whole person education’. Internship has become an increasingly crucial training for students to address the professional challenges of the 21st century. Hence this course aims primarily to equip students, through on-the job training, with the specific skills required of cultural organizations, for example writing, communication, organizational, media production, and research skills. As such, it aims to provide a vocational dimension, where students will be inspired of a prospective career path. Students will also be encouraged, through seminars and supervision, to enhance their analytical skills, by applying cultural studies perspectives to the critical reflection of the issues related to the work of the partner organization. Eventually, this course would enable students to gain updated insights into the professional expectations of different job sectors which could inform their career prospects and choice, but also gain a comprehensive understanding of key debates and issues surrounding media, cultural, and social organizations.

Credit: 3

Instructor: LEUNG Yuk Ming Lisa

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

(Recommended: Cumulative GPA of 2.2) 

(Restriction: Students are not allowed to take both this course and FRE1101 French (Beginner Level))

The course focuses on introducing students to a third language and its culture with a view to preparing them to enter the global workplace. The emphasis is on providing students with an enjoyable, and interactive learning experience by creating opportunities for them to indirectly discover the new culture and actively practice using the language. Furthermore, the course encourages students to learn French more independently by completing a Portfolio.

The course has been developed with students’ instrumental motivation in mind and is aiming to give them a foundation – if they choose – to prepare for an internationally recognised French examination (i.e. Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française –DELF- or the Test de Connaissance du Français -TCF), examined elsewhere.

Credit: 3

Instructor: KWAN Wing Yee Peggy

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

(Restriction(s): CUS3213 Culture, Power and Government passed in 2017-18 or before)

This course is a general survey of the field of political science. Students are not required to have any background in the discipline. The course is designed to introduce some basic concepts and approaches in political science, and to link them to current affairs. It provides the foundation for future studies in the field.

Credit: 3

Instructor: PRAH Paa Kwesi Wolseley

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

(Recommended: Cumulative GPA of 2.2) 

(Prerequisite(s): Students have not taken JAP1202 or JAP1302) 

(Restriction: Students are not allowed to take both this course and JAP1101 Japanese (Beginner Level)) 

The course focuses on introducing students to a third language and culture with a view to preparing them to enter the global workplace. The emphasis is on providing students with an enjoyable, stimulating and interactive learning experience by creating opportunities for them to discover the new culture and practice using the language. Furthermore, the course aims at developing students’ responsibility for their own learning and encourages them to learn Japanese more independently by completing an independent language learning Portfolio. 

The course has been developed with students’ instrumental motivation in mind and is aiming to give them a foundation to prepare for an internationally recognised Japanese examination (i.e. Japanese Language Proficiency Test).

Credit: 3

Instructor: FAN Ho Yin

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

(Recommended: Cumulative GPA of 2.2) 

(Restriction: Students are not allowed to take both this course and KOR1101 Korean Beginner Level) 

As an introductory level course, this course is designed to help students to build a foundation of Korean language ability, starting from how to read and write Korean sound symbols (the alphabet) to how to communicate in Korean in daily contexts. The course offers various opportunities for students to train their oral skills with peers and a subject teacher, and to practice listening and reading comprehension on a regular basis. Also, not only simple grammar drills but also short writing tasks would be given for the students’ skills enhancement. After completion of this course, students will be able to read, write, and speak basic Korean sentences, and reply shortly after listening to the contents in daily contexts. Plus, students are able to understand some cultural features merged in language, such as polite informal and polite formal ending forms. 

Credit: 3

Instructor: LIM Suyeon

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

(Recommended: Cumulative GPA of 2.2) 

(Restriction: Students are not allowed to take both this course and KOR1201 Korean Post-Beginner Level) 

(Prerequisite: KOR1102 Korean I or equivalent.) 

As the second level course of the introductory series, Korean II aims to build up students’ Korean language proficiency to a pre-intermediate / intermediate level through a theme based and integrated approach. With a greater variety of topics which students will come across in daily life, students are able to acquire not only a variety of related grammar, expressions, and vocabulary but also how to use these features in authentic language use through interactive oral practice, regular basis listening and reading comprehension practice and writing tasks with corrections in tutorials and as assignments. Also, cultural features relevant to each theme would be explained for students’ understanding. After completing this course, students are able to use honorific ending forms and simple polite informal ending forms appropriately in different conversational contexts and to communicate in Korean pragmatically. 

Credit: 3

Instructor: LIM Suyeon

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

(Prerequisite: Completion of LCC2010 Chinese Communication II (from 2020-21)/ Practical Chinese II (in 2019-20 or before) or its equivalent) 

(Language of Instruction: Putonghua) 

This course provides training in Putonghua advanced conversation techniques and communication ability. The aims are for students to experience four different areas of language training: 

a) Listening as a foundation of conversation; 

b) Fundamental conversation, consisting of pronunciation, intonation, organizing genres and presentation structures; 

c) Body language, consisting of appearance, facial expression, posture and gesture; and, 

d) Expressiveness, consisting of reporting, depicting, and commentating. 

This course will also prepare students for the oral communication aspect in the China national Putonghua Proficiency Test (PSC).

Credit: 3

Instructor: ZHANG Paiyu

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

Only LU students are eligible to join MPA2002. LU students, who want to join MPA2002, are required to attend the interview and are recommended by the interview panel before joining the course. WBLMP reserved all the rights for the final decision-making.
 

Musicality is a term used by psychoanalysts to emphasise the generality of our musical and communicative ability in an interactive social environment. In other words, all of us can be musical even if we do not play an instrument. This course is designed to explore how participating in musical activities can offer many benefits - it can improve brain function, decrease stress levels and cope with traumatic experiences, boost emotion and self-esteem. As an activity-based course, it provides students with an introductory concept to well-being, how diverse aspects of well-being are experienced in, through and with music and musical interaction. The term-end project provides students the opportunity to gain work experience and field engagement, and to witness how the healing power of music could be delivered through experiential learning in a non-clinical environment, such as a care home, group setting, or schools.

Credit: 3

Instructor: IP Kim Ho

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

Only LU students are eligible to join MPA4001. Students enrolled in MPA4001 will undertake a supervised project and therefore will not follow the regular class schedule. Enrollment is by interview only.

This internship course equips students with the knowledge and skills pertinent to administration of the performing arts. Students may be involved in working for music ensembles, theatre companies, dance troupes, or other arts organizations, with focuses in areas such as community, creativity and participatory events. To supplement on-the-job training and mentorship under a professional supervisor, the course provides students with one-on-one academic supervision by a specified faculty member, who guides students to acquire and apply field-specific knowledge to a vocational dimension. Students are responsible for designing their own internship experience, and submitting the proposal to the Wong Bing Lai Music and Performing Arts Unit for consultation and approval.

Credit: 3

Instructor: IP Kim Ho

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

Only LU students are eligible to register. LU students are required to attend the interview and are recommended by the interview panel before joining the course. OSL reserved all the rights for the final decision-making.

(Requirement: For the session involving overseas fieldwork, students need to pass the interview organised by Office of Service-Learning.)

This course is a combination of lectures and tutorials on Service-Learning (S-L) projects. It is designed to provide an introductory overview of S-L, multidisciplinary perspectives on the concerned community, and Design Thinking (DT) as an innovative problem-solving method. Under the guidance of the course instructors and/or community supervisor(s), students will conduct self-initiated S-L project designed by themselves. Through active and conscious engagement, students will better understand the society through a specific local or overseas community as a window, explore the issues people in that community encounter, think critically about the alternative solutions, and address the challenges of the community entrepreneurially. The course will also lead students to value reflection and acquire the way(s) of doing it effectively. 

In this course, students will work closely with peers from different disciplines and cohorts on their S-L projects, under the guidance of a teaching team comprising scholars and professional tutors with various backgrounds. They are expected to learn independently and collaboratively, making best use of the diverse composition of the class and the supervision from the instructors and/or community partners(s).
 

Credit: 3

Instructor: MAK Oi Kwan

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

(Recommended: Cumulative GPA of 2.2) 

(Restriction: Students are not allowed to take both this course and SPA1101 Spanish (Beginner Level))

The course focuses on introducing students to a third language and culture with a view to preparing them to enter the global workplace. The emphasis is on providing students with an enjoyable, stimulating and interactive learning experience by creating opportunities for them to discover the new culture and practice using the language. Furthermore, the course encourages students to learn Spanish more independently by completing an e-portfolio. 

The course has been developed with students’ instrumental motivation in mind and is aiming to give them a foundation to prepare for an internationally recognised Spanish examination (i.e. Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera–DELE).

Credit: 3

Instructor: NAVAS LLANOS Emilio Antonio

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 09:30 - 12:59

(Recommended: Cumulative GPA of 2.2)

(Prerequisite for 2013-14 or before: Successful completion of SPA1102 (or to have gained ‘MERIT’ in SPA1101) or upon approval of the course coordinator and the instructor of an equivalent course)

(Restriction: Students are not allowed to take both this course and SPA1201 Spanish (Post-Beginner Level))

The course focuses on introducing students to a third language and culture with a view to preparing them to enter the global workplace. The emphasis is on providing students with an enjoyable, stimulating and interactive learning experience by creating opportunities for them to discover the new culture and practice using the language. Furthermore, the course encourages students to learn Spanish more independently by completing an e-portfolio. 

The course has been developed with students’ instrumental motivation in mind and is aiming to give them a foundation to prepare for an internationally recognised Spanish examination (i.e. Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera–DELE).

Credit: 3

Instructor: NAVAS LLANOS Emilio Antonio

Study Day & Time: Tue & Thu, 14:00 - 17:29

We are living in what many refer to as the Anthropocene (Anthropo- derived from Greek word for “human”, -cene derived from Greek word for “recent”), because humans now have significant influence over Earth’s ecosystems and environmental processes. Human activities can contribute to worsening climate change, species extinctions, deforestation, pollution, and other environmental issues. A strong understanding of the science underlying these threats will be important in guiding the decisions we make as global citizens and future leaders. 

Depending on the availability of partnering NGOs/organizations, Service-Learning (S-L) will be implemented in this course. When S-L mode is available, students will opt for either non-S-L mode or S-L mode in the first two classes. The S-L option will be announced before the course registration/add-drop period. 

Credit: 3

Instructor: LAU Lok Yee / SO Ying Kin

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 09:30 - 12:59

Only LU students are eligible to register. LU students are required to attend the interview and are recommended by the interview panel before joining the course. OSL reserved all the rights for the final decision-making.

(Restriction(s): Students are not allowed to take both this course and SLP1201 Cross-Border Service-Learning: Theory and Practice.) 

This course aims to enrich students’ understanding of global social issues, such as poverty and inequity, through a series of lectures, seminars, guided research, and cross-border field trips and Service-Learning projects. In order to heighten students’ awareness of crosscultural similarities and differences and examine social issues from a global perspective, a Service-Learning field trip in inspiring locations will be organised either by the office of Service-Learning or self-initiated by the student in close collaboration and agreement with the course instructors. Students will examine different social issues, acquire knowledge on sustainable development, and train their problem-solving skills during their service and research work. Students are also expected to develop a strong sense of social responsibility, leadership, and commitment to cross-cultural interaction. 

Credit: 3

Instructor: LEE Man Ying Nicole

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 09:30 - 12:59

The course provides a solid foundation in mathematics for students in economics. Mathematics is a useful tool in economics that can assist the analysis of complicated phenomena. The course will help students better understand complicated economic theories.

Credit: 3

Instructor: LEUNG Hin Shing

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 09:30 - 12:59

(Prerequisite(s): ECO2101 Introduction to Economics or (b) ECO2104 Introduction to Microeconomics and ECO2105 Introduction to Macroeconomics, or (c) BUS2105 Microeconomics for Business) 

This course equips students with the statistical tools to analyse economic and business phenomena quantitatively. It attempts to bridge the gap between the abstract world of economic theory and the real world of human activity. Econometrics is especially useful in quantifying and analysing the economic activities of firms, consumers, and the public sector, and in studies of social behaviour.

Credit: 3

Instructor: Wong Ho Lun Alex

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 14:00 - 17:29

(Restriction: Students are not allowed to take both this course and ENG2020 Varieties of English.) 

What do we mean by ‘using’ language? Is it like playing chess, in which each piece has a fixed value and there are agreed-upon rules? Or is it more like a dance, which people perform together but never in exactly the same way? This course aims to engage with these questions by introducing a new understanding of language as languaging, and of creativity not as the mental product of creative geniuses but as something that is present in ordinary people’s everyday language activities. From this perspective, language is not simply a readymade tool to be used but demands our creative efforts to make it happen. In this course, we will look at seemingly mundane instances of ‘making language happen’ across a broad range of contexts from conversational narrative to professional communication. The course will emphasise the importance of context and creativity when individual language-makers engage with specific audiences. We will also critically analyse ‘creative’ texts produced by various parties (e.g. advertisements) and discuss their social and moral ramifications. Overall, through cultivating students’ awareness of creativity in everyday life and heightening their sensitivity to contexts, this course seeks to enhance their contextualization skills and enable them to communicate, both creatively and appropriately, in English.

Credit: 3

Instructor: HUNG Tsun Sing

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 09:30 - 12:59

(Recommended: Cumulative GPA of 2.2) 

(Restriction: Students are not allowed to take both this course and FRE1101 French (Beginner Level)) 

The course focuses on introducing students to a third language and its culture with a view to preparing them to enter the global workplace. The emphasis is on providing students with an enjoyable, and interactive learning experience by creating opportunities for them to indirectly discover the new culture and actively practice using the language. Furthermore, the course encourages students to learn French more independently by completing a Portfolio. 

The course has been developed with students’ instrumental motivation in mind and is aiming to give them a foundation – if they choose – to prepare for an internationally recognised French examination (i.e. Diplôme d’Études en Langue Française –DELF- or the Test de Connaissance du Français -TCF), examined elsewhere.

Credit: 3

Instructor: KWAN Wing Yee Peggy

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 14:00 - 17:29

This course will survey the history of Korea from pre-history to the modern time. Apart from political history, developments in social, economic, intellectual, cultural, and diplomatic affairs will also be discussed. The primary emphasis of the course will be on the modern period, from the breakdown of the traditional order to Japanese colonial rule, and from the Korean War to the rise of Communism in north Korea and bureaucratic capitalism in South Korea.

Credit: 3

Instructor: CHEUNG Yin Ki

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 09:30 - 12:59

This course offers students an introduction to the political, social, intellectual, and cultural history of Hong Kong from WWII to the present. Special attention will be paid to Hong Kong’s formation as a metropolis concentrating on economics and international trade. Postwar colonialism, development of democracy, the values of the middle class, Hong Kong’s troubles & successes in the post-War era, and the transition to Chinese Sovereignty will also be examined.

Credit: 3

Instructor: LEE Kai Chun Katon

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 09:30 - 12:59

(Recommended: Cumulative GPA of 2.2) 

(Prerequisite(s): Students have not taken JAP1202 or JAP1302) 

(Restriction: Students are not allowed to take both this course and JAP1101 Japanese (Beginner Level)) 

The course focuses on introducing students to a third language and culture with a view to preparing them to enter the global workplace. The emphasis is on providing students with an enjoyable, stimulating and interactive learning experience by creating opportunities for them to discover the new culture and practice using the language. Furthermore, the course aims at developing students’ responsibility for their own learning and encourages them to learn Japanese more independently by completing an independent language learning Portfolio. 

The course has been developed with students’ instrumental motivation in mind and is aiming to give them a foundation to prepare for an internationally recognised Japanese examination (i.e. Japanese Language Proficiency Test).

Credit: 3

Instructor: FAN Ho Yin

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 14:00 - 17:29

(Prerequisite(s): CCC8013 The Process of Science)

This course introduces the fundamentals of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and the frameworks that shape responsible practices. Students will explore the core concepts of each ESG pillar and how they inform reporting, metrics, and decision-making. Covering topics like climate science, health disparities, and carbon accounting, the course highlights how evidence-based analysis drives effective sustainability strategies. Through case studies, guest speakers, and site/field visits, students will strengthen data literacy and apply scientific principles within the ESG framework to advance a resilient and ethical future.

Credit: 3

Instructor: GENG Hongyan

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 09:30 - 12:59

Only LU students are eligible to register. LU students are required to attend the interview and are recommended by the interview panel before joining the course. OSL reserved all the rights for the final decision-making.

(Requirement: For the session involving overseas fieldwork, students need to pass the interview organised by Office of Service-Learning.)

This course is a combination of lectures and tutorials on Service-Learning (S-L) projects. It is designed to provide an introductory overview of S-L, multidisciplinary perspectives on the concerned community, and Design Thinking (DT) as an innovative problem-solving method. Under the guidance of the course instructors and/or community supervisor(s), students will conduct self-initiated S-L project designed by themselves. Through active and conscious engagement, students will better understand the society through a specific local or overseas community as a window, explore the issues people in that community encounter, think critically about the alternative solutions, and address the challenges of the community entrepreneurially. The course will also lead students to value reflection and acquire the way(s) of doing it effectively. 

In this course, students will work closely with peers from different disciplines and cohorts on their S-L projects, under the guidance of a teaching team comprising scholars and professional tutors with various backgrounds. They are expected to learn independently and collaboratively, making best use of the diverse composition of the class and the supervision from the instructors and/or community partners(s).
 

Credit: 3

Instructor: ZHU Wenkai

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 09:30 - 12:59

(Restriction(s): Students who have obtained Grade D or above in AL Sociology are not allowed to take this course. Students are not allowed to take both this course and CUS3213 Culture, Power and Government)

This is an introductory course in Sociology, starting with an overview of the nature of the discipline, followed by a survey of various aspects of the structures and dynamics of social life.  General and specific examples are used to illustrate how thinking sociologically adds to our knowledge of the world around us.

Credit: 3

Instructor: SIU Leung Sea

Study Day & Time: Mon, Wed & Fri, 09:30 - 12:59