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CCC8012 The Making of Hong Kong

发布时间：2025-09-12

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CCC8012 The Making of Hong Kong

Recommended Study Year : 1st Year

No. of Credits/Term : 3

Mode of Tuition : Lecture-tutorial

Class Contact Hours : Three hours per week

Category in Major Programme : Common Core, Core Curriculum

Prerequisite(s) : Nil

Course Description

This inter-disciplinary course introduces students to essential facts and knowledge on the nature of society, politics and economy in contemporary Hong Kong. Students will be able to develop local as well as global perspectives on Hong Kong society, and will consider implications for future policy and practice from multiple perspectives.

Aims

The course aims to:

1. Familiarize students with Hong Kong’s social, political and economic structures.

2. Develop students’ awareness on what makes Hong Kong a unique society.

3. Understand Hong Kong’s connection with the Mainland China and the world.

4. Develop students’ skills of written and oral communication.

5. Instill in students a proactive learning attitude through active enquiry and critical reflection.

Intended Learning Outcomes (LOs)

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Describe features of Hong Kong society which make it unique

2. Explain essential social, political and economic issues relating to Hong Kong

3. Evaluate these issues from local as well as global perspectives

4. Develop and organize analysis, ideas and arguments in essay form

5. Work cooperatively and effectively in groups to carry out academic assignments

Teaching and Learning Approaches

A lecture/tutorial approach will be adopted. Conceptual materials will be introduced through presentations, video-clips, and e-resources. While acknowledging the importance of factual accuracy, instructors will strive to engage students in critical reflection and analysis. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the Hong Kong society from multiple and global perspectives. Each student will be required to participate actively in discussions, debates and analytical tasks conducted in the classroom.

Measurement of Learning Outcomes

Participation and Performance in Lectures and Tutorials

Students are encouraged to think critically and express their thoughts in class. The level and quality of participation and performance will be assessed through responses to presentations, direct observation, worksheets, etc., as appropriate (LO1, LO2, LO3, L05).

Group Presentation

Each group, normally comprising 2 to 3 members, will deliver one presentation on a topic proposed by the members and approved by instructors. The presentation will normally last 25 minutes, plus Q&A of 5 to 10 minutes (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO5).

Reflective Journal

Each student will submit a reflective journal. It can be written in the form of a photo-journal, a film review on topics or field trip visits (e.g. museum). The journal should be approximately 1,500 words in length (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4).

Blended Learning Modules

There are all together five sections in this blended-learning module. It counts 10% towards your course continuous assessment. Each section is with specific videos and quizzes. (LO1, LO2, LO3).

Final Exam (Compulsory)

Final exam will evaluate student’s knowledge and mastering of the course content. The exam may consist of different question formats such as short questions or essays (LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4).

A summary of the assessment items and their linkage to intended learning outcomes is given in the table below.

	Assessment Items
Course learning Outcomes:	Participation and Performance	Group Presentation	Reflective Journals	Blended Learning Modules	Final Exam
1. Describe features of Hong Kong society which make it unique	√	√	√	√	√
2. Explain essential social, and economic issues relating to Hong Kong	√	√	√	√	√
3. Evaluate these issues from local as well as global perspectives	√	√	√	√	√
4. Develop and organize analysis, ideas and arguments in essay form			√		√
5. Work cooperatively and effectively in groups to carry out academic assignments	√	√