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2

30 hrs

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COMP1101 

This is an introductory course on computers and their role in the modern world, preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow's workplace by equipping them with knowledge to engage in fast-moving information technology. It is designed to develop an in-depth understanding of why computers are essential components in the business world and society. Topics include basic concepts of software and hardware, theory behind the computer operations, and some simple applications.

2

30 hrs

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COMP1102 

This course prepares students for the challenges of tomorrow’s workplace by equipping them with practical knowledge and skills to engage in fast-moving information technology. Extensive hands-on exercises are provided using business applications and operating systems to reinforce the concepts. Software may include the advanced topics on spreadsheets, word processing, presentation and the web browser.

2

30 hrs

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ENGL1101 

This First Year Level course aims at improving students’ English language skills within an academic framework at the Elementary Level to enable them to cope better with their other Social Work Studies subjects.

4

60 hrs

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ENGL1102 

This First Year Level course aims at improving students’ English language skills within an academic framework at the Elementary Level to enable them to cope better with their other Social Work Studies subjects.

4

60 hrs

ENGL1101

LLAW1110 

The Constitution and the Basic Law, being the legal bases of the Macao SAR, are embodied in two aspects. First, "One country, two systems" is implemented through institutionalisation and legalisation. The processes achieved the establishment of Macao SAR and the formulation of the Basic Law according to the Constitution of the People's Republic of China. Second, "One country, two systems, a high degree of autonomy, Macao people governing Macao" are put into effect since the establishment of the Macao SAR following the legal system.

2

30 hrs

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PSYC1101 

This course provides an overview of general psychology from different major theoretical perspectives. Essential topics like the biological bases of behaviour, human development, perception, altered states of consciousness, learning, emotion, intelligence, and personality are included.

3

45 hrs

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PSYC1102 

This course aims to let students learn through various experience and reflect their own value and communication modes in order to facilitate and prepare themselves for more effective personal development and self improvement to face the challenges of being a professional social worker.

3

45 hrs

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SOCI1101 

This course is an introduction to the scientific study of social interactions and relationships. It concentrates on the study of the main concepts used in the analysis of basic structures and social institutions; topics such as culture and socialization, groups and organizations, deviance and social control, social institutions, social stratification and inequality, globalization and social change. Special attention will be placed on the application of these sociological concepts in social work.

3

45 hrs

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SOCI1102 

This is an applied mathematics course which introduces the fundamentals of social statistics with special emphasis on those techniques most commonly used in social research. Emphases are put not only on calculation but also on the selection and interpretation of statistical techniques.

3

45 hrs

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SOWK1101 

This course introduces the basic concept, meaning, belief, methods of social work; enabling the students to acquire basic understanding in social work practice, the values and philosophy of social work, theories and different approaches in social work intervention. This course also discusses with students the professional ethics of social work and their problems of application in reality.

3

45 hrs

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SOWK1102 

This course is a continuation of Introduction to Social Work orientating students to various agency settings, and types of clientele served in Macao and other cities around. Topics include: specific social work practices and the development of social work in the context of Macao society. The course will also equip students with basic social work skills and values in groups by attaching them to different service settings as guided and supervised by the instructor.

3

45 hrs

SOWK1101

SOWK1103 

This course aims at introducing students with basic social work skills for generic social work practice in two main areas: interpersonal communication and resources development. Areas covered in the former category include counseling interview, group discussion and public speaking; Areas covered in the latter category include resources identification, exploration, and accessing. Through the use of role-play, simulation exercises and case studies, students will be guided to build up fundamental practical skills, which prepare them for further study in specific social work intervention methods and skills.

3

45 hrs

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ENGL2101 

This Second Year Level course aims at improving students’ English language skills within an academic framework at the Lower-intermediate Level to enable them to cope better with their other Social Work Studies subjects.

4

60 hrs

ENGL1102

ENGL2102 

This Second Year Level course aims at improving students’ English language skills within an academic framework at the Lower-intermediate Level to enable them to cope better with their other Social Work Studies subjects.

4

60 hrs

ENGL2101

PSYC2101 

This course reviews the various features and characteristics of human development from prenatal stage to adolescence with references to the developmental problems, adjustment difficulties, and abnormality factors associated with person-environment systems. It introduces different theories of development and aims to let social work students to apply related theories in social work fields.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101

PSYC2102 

This course is a continuation of Human Behaviour and Social Environment I. It focuses on the study of human adjustments and coping behaviours with reference to the characteristics and processes of human development from adulthood to death. It introduces different theories of adult development and aging. The impacts of development problems and adjustment difficulties on the person, and their implications for social work practice will be examined. Topics will also include dual-career family, life-and-death education, etc.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101

SOCI2101 

This course seeks to introduce students to the sociological approach to understanding social problems. It will focus upon four major theoretical perspectives on social problem: functionalism, interactionism, Marxism and feminism. The course will also examine a range of social problems in Macao, such as environmental degradation, social inequality, poverty, juvenile delinquency, substance abuse, family violence, and discuss the role of social work professional in ameliorating and preventing these problems.

3

45 hrs

SOCI1101

SOCI2102 

This course familiarizes students with the social aspects of health and illness. Common diseases and health hazards in contemporary society including infections, chronic pain and illnesses, accidents and disaster, disability and terminal illnesses will be discussed with the focus on the social consequences. Emphasis will also be placed on how stigma and discrimination affects the individuals and family and threatens the stability of the society.

3

45 hrs

SOCI1101

SOWK2101 

Adopting a generic social casework approach, this course aims at helping students acquire a comprehensive understanding of social work methods and skills in working with individual clients and family systems. The casework process such as rapport building, assessment of problem, formulating and doing treatment plans, use of resources, evaluation and termination will be examined. Methods and skills of intervention with reference to major theories and approaches adopted by the casework practice, such as psychosocial, systems, problem solving, crisis intervention will be introduced.

3

45 hrs

SOWK1101

SOWK2102 

This course aims at helping students acquire a comprehensive understanding on the use of group work as social work intervention. The group work process with reference to different group work models, such as social goal, developmental, therapeutic, mutual help, etc. will be examined. Major methods and skills of intervention, including identifying group stages, analyzing and use of group dynamics and leadership, design and conducting of exercises, program evaluation, etc. will be introduced.

3

45 hrs

SOWK1101

SOWK2103 

This course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of the objectives, general concepts, theoretical assumptions, values and skills of community work / community organization. Modes of intervention in different settings and current issues of community work will also be examined. Special emphasis will be placed on applying community work techniques in developing Macao community.

3

45 hrs

SOWK1101

SOWK2104 

The course explores the methods of social work research. Fundamental principles and procedures of scientific research methods in social work will be discussed and illustrated with local research projects. Topics include formulation of the research problem, social measurement and association, various research designs, data collection methods, sampling, fieldwork management, data analysis and interpretation, and report writing.

3

45 hrs

SOCI1102

SOWK2105 

The objective of this subject is to equip the students with basic legal knowledge relevant to the social service professionals. They should be able to understand the relationship between law and social work profession. They are also expected to recognize the general legal principles operated in the judicial system and apply laws in some relevant substantive legal areas. Moreover, they should be able to assert the legal rights of their clients and of themselves and utilize suitable resources as support.

3

45 hrs

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SOWK2106 

This course seeks to introduce students to the major concepts and issues in social welfare policy. The first part of the course covers a range of key concepts of social welfare, such as welfare state, need, equality and citizenship, and an analytical framework for social welfare policy. The second part will examine the basic features of various welfare provisions in Macao, namely education, healthcare, social security, rehabilitation, anti-drug abuse, housing and social work services.

3

45 hrs

SOWK1101

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6

90 hrs

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ENGL3101 

This Third Year Level course aims at improving students’ English language skills within an academic framework at the Intermediate Level to enable them to cope better with their other Social Work Studies subjects.

4

60 hrs

ENGL2102

PSYC3101 

This course examines a spectrum of mental disorders and disturbed behaviours, from classification and diagnosis to treatment and prognosis. It equips students with the basic knowledge in assessment and identification of abnormal behaviour, and serves as a reference to the formulation of treatment plan. Topics include mood and anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, personality disorders, organic brain syndromes, sexual deviations and addictive behaviours, and developmental disorders of childhood and adolescence. This course also discusses the fundamentals of mental rehabilitation, and the development and management of community care service of mental illness.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101

PSYC3102 

This course provides an overview of important concepts, principles, and theories of social psychology, and their relevance to the social world. Topics include social influence, pro-social behaviour, interpersonal attraction, etc. It is hoped to enable students to obtain general knowledge of this subject, and to apply to their daily interpersonal relationships.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOWK3101 

This course aims to provide students with the basic knowledge of social welfare agency administration. Basic management theories, principles and methods in administration, service planning, administrative structure and operation, personnel and financial management, and service evaluation of social welfare agencies will be discussed. Students are expected, by the end of the course, to apply concepts and theories into their respective agencies.

3

45 hrs

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SOWK3102 

The purpose of this course is to enable social work students to appreciate and comprehend the trend of development of social work theories as well as the application of theories into social work process. Theories discuss in this course will include, Brief treatment; System theories; Radical Social Work theories; Strength Perspectives in Social Work and Cultural Pluralism theories etc. The integration of these concepts and theories into social work practice is thus emphasized.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3103 

This course examines the concept of family and assists students in gaining an understanding of the major approaches to working with families, theories on family, methods of assessment, and a range of strategies and techniques for effective intervention with the family. The applicability of family interventions to the local context will be considered.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101

SOWK3104 

This is a senior social work practice course. It aims at strengthening students’ understanding on the generic social work practice. Students are required to integrate their learning from the social work practice courses. They are guided to adopt an integrated approach to assess and formulate treatment plans to help clients solve problems in a unitary manner. Multidimensional assessment like bio-psycho-social-cultural analysis and multilevel interventions approach linking direct and indirect practice, from clinical to policy practice will be introduced.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3151 

This is the first fieldwork practicum for the students. The main objective is to develop their social work practice skills and professional behaviour. They are expected to show basic competence as a social worker and to build up the professional value and service accountability of the profession. Students are assigned to one social service setting to provide direct service to clients not less than 340 hours under supervision of a fieldwork supervisor.

9

340 hrs

SOWK1102, SOWK1103, SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

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6

90 hrs

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SOWK4101 

This course aims to enhance students’ understanding of a range of theoretical issues relevant to the social policy development in Macao. It contains five major areas of discussion: classical theoretical perspectives, radical critiques, welfare regimes, East Asian social policy, and contemporary policy debates. Equally, it also examines several relevant conceptual frameworks in interpreting different heartlands of Macao’s social policy.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2106

SOWK4102 

This course familiarizes students with social, political, economic and cultural issues relating to, Macao Gaming Industry in Macao. Contemporary issues associated with the development especially after the liberalization of the gaming industry such as problem / pathological gamblers will also be explored. Special attention will be focused on Social Work Intervention reducing the negative impacts of gaming upon the society.

3

45 hrs

SOWK1101

SOWK4103 

Social work makes extensive use of social sciences knowledge in understanding human situations. This course helps students learn about the philosophical assumptions of this knowledge and their application in understanding our clients, and develop the necessary interventions. In the worker-client interaction, the values of both parties play an important part in shaping the cause and outcome of the professional intervention. A clear reflection on the practitioners’ values is important in delineating such influences in the helping process. The course also emphasizes students’ reflections on ethical dilemmas in their fieldwork experience.

3

45 hrs

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SOWK4104 

This course seeks to introduce students to key concepts and theories in relation to human diversity. It will examine the influence of gender and sociocultural factors on the experiences, needs, and beliefs of various population groups. It will also cover the discussion of how to employ differential assessment and intervention skills when providing services to diverse population.

3

45 hrs

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SOWK4152 

This is the second fieldwork practicum for the students. Besides the basic requirements of Fieldwork Practice I, the students are expected to show competence in rendering service with greater independency. Moreover, they are expected to demonstrate ability to relate, test and integrate classroom knowledge to practice in the process of practice. Students are assigned to one social service setting to provide direct service to clients not less than 340 hours under supervision of a fieldwork supervisor.

9

340 hrs

SOWK3151

SOWK4153 

This is the final fieldwork practicum for the students. Besides the basic requirements of Fieldwork Practice I and II, the students are expected to demonstrate competence and confidence in helping clients in a proficient and critical manner. They are required to demonstrate ability to integrate theories into practice. Students are assigned to one social service setting to provide direct service to clients not less than 340 hours under supervision of a fieldwork supervisor.

9

340 hrs

SOWK4152

BUSS1111

Students will be learn about basic economic theory, such as the Labor Theory of Value, Surplus Value, Game Theory, Marginal Utility, Economic Equilibrium, Supply and Demand, Rational Expectation and Modern Monetarism. A sound understanding of these economic principles will give students a much better understanding of the market and how to maximize its potential.

2

30 hrs

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CHIN1111

This course aims to introduce students to key aspects of traditional and modern Chinese culture in order to help them to better understand the Chinese experience and worldview. Topics include: development of the Chinese language and writing system, calligraphy and brush painting, cultural geography, urban life, martial arts, mainstream popular culture, music, and cuisine.

2

30 hrs

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CHIN1112

This course is intended to train students in Chinese reading comprehension and literary appreciation, and acquaint them with basic knowledge and techniques of Chinese practical writing. Through the development of techniques of reading, analyzing and appreciating Chinese works, students are expected to cultivate aesthetic taste, cultural awareness and humanistic values, as well as the ability to collect material, shape ideas, and think logically in the process of reading and writing.

2

30 hrs

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GEOG1111

This is a broad perspective view of exhibiting different geographical cultural coverage syllabus that included images and descriptive information. The objective of this syllabus is to educate students toward knowing the whole world cultural contacts through teaching and sharing about human activities with geographical environments as well as its relationship. Students could further understand how different geographical zones could make use of natures and environment protection to create a well-balanced human and environmental relationship.

2

30 hrs

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HIST1111

The course introduces students to the development and history of Macao since the Ming dynasty, and the role of Macao both in the contemporary history of China and in boosting the Sino-western cultural exchanges. The course serves as a foundation in studying the society, arts and culture of Macao. Topics include methodology in historical studies, colonialism and Sino-Portuguese relationship during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, urban development, the origin and development of arts, the handicraft industry, borders, as well as the development of Catholicism in the territory.

2

30 hrs

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HIST1112

The course covers world heritage from ruins to historic architecture, stone carving, murals, modern historical archaeology, and important objects from the arts to literature such as manuscripts, books and reference materials; historical cities that are valued are analysed through their unique architectural styles which blend well with the environment. The course widens students perspectives regarding world cultures and heritage.

2

30 hrs

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MUS1111

This course introduces related theories of Chinese and Western music and the art of film. It aims to nurture in students aesthetic appreciation of music from the perspectives of feeling, understanding, creating, expressing and analysing. Students will have the opportunity to see and study some internationally outstanding films, the course aiming to enrich students’ audio-visual sense of beauty, and to establish good habits in the culture of music and film.

2

30 hrs

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PEDU1111

The subject enables students to understand the concepts of physical fitness and learn how to promote health and fitness. Discussion topics on basic knowledge of physical education may include wellness, human energy systems, safety. This subject introduces students to theories and practice of selected sport events.

2

30 hrs

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PHIL1111

This course provides an introduction to basic concepts, looking at general and fundamental problems concerning matters such as existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind and language. It is distinguished from other methods of addressing fundamental questions by its critical, generally systematic approach and its reliance on rational argument. The course is designed to guide and arouse students appetite for independent, critical thinking and problem-solving.

2

30 hrs

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SCIE1111

This course looks at how we might take better care of our environment, through developing our understanding of the global environmental situation and its changing patterns, and human economic activities and their effects. The control of waste and pollution, environmental management and engineering, and how this can help build a sustainable strategy for the protection of our surroundings and habitat, are discussed.

2

30 hrs

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SOCI1111

The aim of this course is to give students a general background of globalization by theoretical explanations in order to understand the contemporary economic and political challenges for Macao society. The students will explore the globalization issues with a range of key concepts in the subject. Topics of discussion include the concepts of globalization, economic theories, political ideologies, political behaviour and related issues. References will be made to the Macao economy and political situations.

2

30 hrs

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SOWK3111

This course aims at providing students with basic knowledge in working with young people. The first part of this course examines the needs and problems of youth in Macao in light of the changing community and other environment factors. The second part of this course discusses different methods, approaches, strategies, and service models in working with the target group.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3112

This course aims to equip students with a systematic, humanistic, and integrative perspective when working with older people in interdisciplinary settings. Apart from providing students with information on the psychosocial, mental economic, and health conditions of older people, this course introduces to students some major gerontological theories, policies and services. Also, current policy issues related to the advancement of betterment of older people will be critically examined and discussed.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3113

This course introduces theories and concepts of discrimination, equality and social justice. It relies on an inter-disciplinary and comparative approach to examine discriminatory practices and their social, economic, political and historical origins. It analyses case studies of discrimination on the grounds of sex, sexual orientation, race, age, disability, family status, social origin and other status. This course encourages students to share their personal experiences and discuss various effective ways of tackling discrimination. Overall, the course aims to raise awareness of the cultural diversity, tolerance, and broadmindedness that lie at the heart of a democratic society.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3114

This course aims at helping students acquire an understanding on how social work helps people with mental disorders. Problems encountered by people with different major types of disorders as well as different kind of social services provided to them will be introduced. Service limitations and areas of improvement with reference to local context will be examined.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3115

This course is based on fundamental principles of human rights and social justice which reaffirm the rights of people with a disability to live and participate in the community on an equal footing with others. This course gives students’ better understanding of the concepts, approaches of assessment, service planning, techniques of effective intervention and service delivery for the disability including physical, sensory, cognitive and intellectual impairments. Issues on disability discrimination in our community will be also discussed.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3116

This course examines the problems of alcoholism and drug dependence and their effects on individual, family and community. The contents of the course include definitions, prevalence, etiology, and theoretical approaches to alcoholism and drug abuse. Treatment and prevention as well as services and policies related to the problem will also be included.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3117

This course provides students to acquire knowledge about international social work, models of practice, and historical development processes. Specific attention is given to the methods and skills of social work practice with international communities. The course examines the social consequences of international economic development and trade policies in social welfare and practice, and what can be done to prevent the erosion of the quality of life in our communities as a result of globalization.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3118

This course aims to provide students with basic knowledge and skills in identifying policy issues, policy analysis and policy advocacy. It will emphasize the role of social workers in the social-policy making processes and policy changes. Major topics comprise policy formulation, policy making model, policy analysis frameworks, policy implementation and evaluation, social workers’ social policy vision and policy practice skills.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOWK3119

This course aims to provide students with a theoretical and practical understanding of a range of special issues relevant to social work practice. The issues selected are mainly concerned with specific client groups and emergent social problems. Additionally the corresponding intervention theories, strategies and skills are examined in detail.

3

45 hrs

SOWK2101, SOWK2102, SOWK2103

SOCI4111

This course provides students with an overview of the social welfare development in mainland China since 1949. It will first introduce the political, economic and social changes in the mainland over the past decades and then examine a number of important topics related to the social welfare provision: mainstream social values; institutional structure, scope of provisions and mode of services delivery of the welfare system; the emerging social needs and problems in an era of rapid economic development; and the professionalization of social work.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4112

This course provides students with an understanding of the key concepts of social security policy and its central function of providing economic security in contemporary societies. It will examine the social security models and the strategies for providing old-age security and unemployment protection, and explore the key theoretical issues related to poverty. The course will also review the nature and peculiarities of the income maintenance programs in Chinese societies such as Macao, Hong Kong, Taiwan and mainland China.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4113

This course attempts to define the related concepts of social development with reference to both the classical and contemporary social theories of development, such as the modernization theory, dependency theory, and world-system theory. These theories are applied for comparing the responses to the capitalist and socialist models to development crisis under the trend of globalization. Topics also include modernization and globalization, and their effects on the different societies and social policy implication of social development.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4114

Collective behaviour includes the activities of many kinds of collectivities from the short-lived compact crowd to the persisting social movement. This course provides students with an overview of the various types of collective behaviour, their developmental process and social dynamics. Classical and contemporary theories and concepts, such as resources mobilization, rational choice will be discussed and illustrated with case example such as student and labor movement.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4115

This course applies an interdisciplinary approach with primarily sociological and psychological perspectives, to examine the complex relationship between gender and modern society. The contemporary feminist social movement and its discourse will also be included.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4116

This course introduces contemporary theories on popular culture and examines how the popular products impact on our daily lives. The field includes the study of television, popular music, and popular literature such as magazines and best sellers, sports, amusement parks, and movies.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4117

This course aims at examining the nature and psycho-social and cultural correlates of crime and deviance from a variety of social science perspectives. It also reviews the strengths and weaknesses in research methodology and their impacts on theoretical explanations. In addition, social control mechanisms and correctional measures are to be discussed.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4118

This course examines the meaning of death and dying in modern life to individuals, families, and societies. It draws on conceptualization of death from sociological, psychological, and anthropological approaches, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of this study. Theories of death, process of dying, and psychosocial functions of bereavement are included.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4119

This course examines the historical, biological, psychological, sociological and cultural aspects of human sexuality and integrates human sexuality into the thinking and practice of social work. Topics include history of human sexuality, varieties of sexual behaviours, sexual dysfunction and disorders, assessment and treatment, deviate sexual behaviour, and relevant legislations.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4120

This course aims at enhancing students’ understanding of the psychological and social implications of all kinds of intimate relationships. Topics include the decision making process of marriage, separation, divorce, and remarriage, legal issues related to these marriage-related activities, the characteristics, dynamics and needs of single parent families and step-families, and intervention to working with divorced and remarried families.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4121

This course provides students with an understanding on the principles and concepts of organizational behaviour and the various research strategies that it employs. It enables students to better understand themselves in organizational settings and be able to apply the knowledge in improving the productivity, management and leadership of the organization.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101

SOCI4122

This course aims at examining major issues in modern society. It adopts different but relevant academic approaches from sociology, psychology, and culture studies to enrich the contents of critical discussion of a variety of social topics that selected upon the level of social significance, the common interests of students, and the expertise of concerned teachers.

3

45 hrs

PSYC1101, SOCI1101