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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Elective Subjects (Cont.)

MGOV0110 Introduction to International 3 45 hrs ---
Relations
The basic characteristics of international relations including major problems and conflicts

are covered in this course. The tradition and practices of different major nations in foreign
affairs are explored. Topics include: The Cold War; the global south; the economics blocs;
the politics of a new world.
PADM0120 Introduction to Public Administration 3 45 hrs ---

This course provides students with an overview of the field and profession of public
administration. It offers a survey of social and historical environment of public agencies.
Students will also be introduced with the characteristics and problems of bureaucracy in
different political systems. Topics include: Public management; leadership and
administration; distractive ethics; public personnel management; decision making and
policy analysis; policy implementation; policy evaluation.

PHIL0110 Introduction to Philosophy 3 45 hrs ---
This course covers a broad introduction to both the central concepts and applications of

philosophy. Strong emphasis will be placed on well-known philosophy’s thinkers and
themes. Topics include: Logical reasoning and fallacies; metaphysics and epistemology;
the pre-Socratics; Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle; the mind; religion; ethics; aesthetics;
education; politics; law; and economics.
PSYC0110 Introduction to Psychology 3 45 hrs ---
This course is an introduction to both the central concepts and applications of psychology
today together with an understanding of how these concepts are researched, investigated
and presented. Topics include: Experimental psychology and research methods; biological
bases of behaviour; sensation and perception; cognition; human development; learning;
consciousness; emotion and motivation; personality; abnormality; counseling; social
psychology; spiritual psychology.
SOCI0110 Interpersonal Skills 3 45 hrs ---
This course forms an introduction to develop and assess one’s basic interpersonal

relationship skills necessary for the effective use of self as a professional helper. Topics
include: Interpersonal communication in business; perceptions and emotions; language
and listening; conflicts and resolutions in relationships; group communication.
SOCI1130 Introduction to Sociology 3 45 hrs ---

An introduction to the central concepts and applications of sociology today with an
emphasis on the development of a sociological perspective will be provided. Topics
include: Types of society; culture, socialization, and identity; social interaction and
everyday life; the body; gender, sexuality, and inequality; ethnicity and race; social
stratification and class structure; marriage, family, and personal life.
Remarks:
*Students are required to attend Level I and II of the same language subject.
Putonghua I/Portuguese I/French I/Japanese I (Select one language subject),
Putonghua II/Portuguese II/French II/Japanese II (Select one language subject).

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