Undergraduate Courses 2026-27

Undergraduate courses marked with [EXP] may adopt the approach of experiential learning subject to different offerings. Students should check the delivery mode of the class section before registration.

• SHSS 1020

  Humanities and Social Science Internship

  1-2 Credit(s)
  Description

  This course aims to provide students with internship educational opportunities locally and globally. Under the guidance of the course coordinator, students will undertake training and supervised internships with our potential collaborators (including government departments, NGOs, museums, media and press, cultural industries, social enterprises, social service organizations, business firms, and public corporations). Course assessment will be based on students' written reports and supervisors' evaluation. Cantonese may be used in off-campus trainings and internships, in some situations. May be repeated for credits. For students of GCS and QSA program only. Instructor's approval is required for enrolling in the course. Graded P or F.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Apply academic knowledge to the real-life situation.
  • 2.
    Communicate knowledge about the organization and operation of a particular job sector relating to the history, culture, society, politics and economy of China, Hong Kong, and/or the world.
  • 3.
    Collaborate in team work.
  • 4.
    Reflect on their learning progress, and develop a motivation for lifelong learning.
• SHSS 1030

  Career Building for GCS and QSA Students

  1 Credit(s)
  Exclusion(s)

  GNED 2510

  Description

  Co-offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science and the Career Center of the Dean of Students' Office, this course helps students in exploring careers within the arena of Humanities and Social Science and beyond. To achieve this, it guides students to develop basic knowledge of the career planning process, the current job market and employers' expectation in different fields. This course also equips students with practical job application skills, such as the skills of resume writing, aptitude tests, interviews, group discussions, etc. Experiential learning opportunities and individual feedback will be provided to actively engage students in the learning process. Instructor's approval is required for enrolling in the course. Graded DI, PA or F.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Learn to write a professional CV and cover letter.
  • 2.
    Practice varieties of job interviewing skills.
  • 3.
    Get familiarized with proper business networking skills.
  • 4.
    Have a basic understanding of job market requirements.
  • 5.
    Know the meaning of professionalism at workplace and the appropriate ways of handling job offers.
  • 6.
    Identify their strengths, interests, talents and values.
  • 7.
    Have a clearer understanding of further study as an option and careers in academia.
• SHSS 1040

  Service Learning in the Humanities and Social Science

  1-4 Credit(s)
  Description

  This course aims to cultivate students' humanitarian concern and social awareness through engagement in community services. It will provide students a variety of learning opportunities through community services programs initiated by the faculty of the School of Humanities and Social Science, or in collaboration with the faculty of other Schools and local or non-local NGOs. Students will be guided to apply knowledge in the humanities and social science to understand the needs of service recipients and the work of community service providers, and to reflect on their own active participation. Seminars, talks, training sessions, and project guidance will be provided to broaden students' horizon, build up their interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills, and cultivate their leadership and teamwork spirit. Corresponding to the objective and requirement of individual courses and respective course credits, students will be required to work on reports, reflection papers, group projects, and presentations. Cantonese, or other working languages may be used in off-campus environment, in some situations. Students may repeat the course if different topics are taken. For SHSS students only. Instructor's approval is required for enrolling in the course. May be graded letter, DI/PA/F, P/F and PP subject to different offerings.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Apply knowledge in the humanities / social science to interact with service providers and understand the needs of the service recipients.
  • 2.
    Understand the historical, political, economic, social, and cultural conditions in local-global contexts that impact the life of the service recipients.
  • 3.
    Communicate with people who are involved in community service including service providers, volunteers, and the beneficiaries in oral or written form.
  • 4.
    Apply hands-on skills creatively to assist those who are in need in real life situation.
  • 5.
    Evaluate the methods used in providing community service.
  • 6.
    Develop humanitarian concern and social awareness as responsible citizens.
• SHSS 1050

  Humanities and Social Science Co-op Program

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  This course aims to engage students in working as an intern at an internship partner workplace in order to gain work experience while being guided by an alumni mentor and/or the staff of the DAO and SHSS program office. Course assessments will be based on students' written reports and supervisors' evaluation. Credits will only be granted for working at an internship partner recognized by DAO and SHSS. Course enrollment excludes SHSS students in their final year. Instructor's approval is required for enrolling in the course. Graded P or F.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Have developed practical, hands-on experience in an industry related to his/her studies and/or career interests.
  • 2.
    Have improved his/her communication skills and techniques.
  • 3.
    Have applied what s/he had learnt to the workplace.
  • 4.
    Have built an evidence-based work portfolio.
• SHSS 2800

  SHSS Cooperative Education Program

  3 Credit(s)
  Mode of Delivery

  [EXP] Experiential learning

  Description

  This course is intended to enhance SHSS students' career readiness by combining classroom-based education with practical work experience. By taking any two standalone career development programs, students are required to apply the skills and knowledge learnt in a full-time coop work experience for a single employer for at least 4 months. Approval from the course coordinator is required for enrollment in the course. For SHSS Year 2 students or above only. Graded P, PP or F.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Apply academic knowledge and/or transferable skills to real-life situations.
  • 2.
    Learn and demonstrate the practical application of career skills in real-world scenarios within the chosen industry.
  • 3.
    Cultivate effective communication, teamwork, and critical thinking abilities through hands-on experiences in diverse workplace settings.
  • 4.
    Strengthen employability through gaining industry-specific experience and mastering workplace dynamics for seamless career transitions.
  • 5.
    Build valuable connections with industry experts and peers to unlock potential career pathways.
• SHSS 3010

  SHSS Independent Study

  1-2 Credit(s)
  Description

  The course allows students to undertake a pilot project, explore a research theme or complete focused reading on a topic or a seminal book under the supervision of a faculty member. It is restricted to students in the BSc Global China Studies program. Enrollment in the course requires approval from the course coordinator. Graded P or F.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Apply concepts from humanities or social science to articulate a point of interest relating to specific social or cultural issues.
  • 2.
    Understand and analyze the cultural, philosophical or historical aspect of Greater China or world from the perspective of humanities and social science.
  • 3.
    Explore preliminary research interest and develop academic oral and writing skills.
  • 4.
    Develop a pilot project or a specific topic and practice self-learning and independent study skills.
• SHSS 4991

  Capstone Project

  3 Credit(s)
  Corequisite(s)

  LANG 4070

  Exclusion(s)

  SHSS 4992

  Description

  The capstone project aims to prepare students for research in humanities and social science, and may serve as an introduction to conducting research and writing a quality research project. For those students that do not wish to do a senior thesis, it will still enable them to learn the skills associated with a detailed research project and the presentation of research results. Enrollment in the course requires approval of the course coordinator.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Formulate, design and conduct a research project relating to Global China.
  • 2.
    Apply and/or extend the knowledge and research methods they have learned from the GCS program.
  • 3.
    Analyze the data based on the research.
  • 4.
    Explain the value of the work.
• SHSS 4992

  Honors Thesis

  6 Credit(s)
  Exclusion(s)

  SHSS 4991, SHSS 4993

  Description

  Qualified students in the SHSS Global China Studies program are provided the option of writing a Senior Theses on an academic topic in a field of their own choice during the final year of study. The senior thesis is based on independent research conducted under the close supervision of a faculty member from SHSS. Enrollment in the course requires approval of the course coordinator.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Formulate, design and conduct a research project relating to Global China.
  • 2.
    Apply and/or extend the knowledge and research methods they have learned from the GCS program.
  • 3.
    Analyze the data based on the research.
  • 4.
    Explain the value of the work.
• SHSS 4993

  Honors Research

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  SHSS 4991

  Exclusion(s)

  SHSS 4992

  Description

  The honors research teaches the student to utilize relevant theories and methodologies in a concrete research task. It requires the student to conduct more in-depth research based on the capstone project, to collect and analyze relevant material and to complete a thesis that meets academic standards of using citations and references, statement of a problem or an issue, and a clearly identified theoretical point. Enrollment in the course requires approval of the course coordinator.

  Intended Learning Outcomes

  On successful completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • 1.
    Formulate, design and conduct a research project relating to Global China.
  • 2.
    Apply and/or extend the knowledge and research methods they have learned from the GCS program.
  • 3.
    Analyze the data based on the research.
  • 4.
    Explain the value of the work.