General Education at CityU

Framework 2012

15 cu

Why need GE?

GE is intended to provide students with a breadth of knowledge through exposure to different disciplines.

GE aims to equip students with a broad range of skills and knowledge necessary for facing the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Objectives of GE Programme

Intellectual and practical skills Global Awareness Broader knowledge of the natural and

physical world Capacity for assuming individual and

social responsibilities Capacity for lifelong learning and

knowledge application

Nature of GE courses

GE courses will provide integrative and synoptic introduction to important knowledge.

Framework 2012

15 cu

Framework of GE

University Requirements (9 CUs)1. English (6 CUs)2. Chinese Civilization- History and Philosophy (3 CUs)

Faculty/School Distributional Requirements (21 CUs)Depending on the requirements of their parent Faculty/School, students will take a minimum of 3 CUs from courses in each of the following three Divisional Area:

Area 1: Arts and HumanitiesArea 2: Study of Societies, Social

and Business OrganisationsArea 3: Science and Technology

Benefits of GE to current students

Transitional arrangements leading to 2012

Experimental Phase (2006-08)Some elements of 4-year degree will be

introduced, e.g. offering of minors, introducing a small number of GE courses to be offered concurrently with OOD for selection by students

Benefits of GE to current students

Gearing Up Phase (2009-12)The University rolls out a mini-version of

the 4-year degree characterized by phasing out of OOD requirement, as well as offering a suite of GE courses totally at least 21 credit units (including English and Chinese Civilization)

Schedule for introducing GE courses and phasing out OOD

Semester Cumulative Total No. of OOD Courses to be

Phased out

Cumulative Total No. of GE Courses to be

Offered

Semester B 2007/08

40 6

Semester A 2008/09

+40 = 80 +6 = 12

Semester A 2009/10

+40 = 120 +8 = 20

Semester A 2010/11

+60 = 180 +10 = 30

Semester A 2011/12

+58 = 238(Or all remaining OOD

courses)

+10 = 40

Arrangements from now until 2012(approved by Senate 23 Oct 2007)

All GE courses falling within the GE areas of “Arts and Humanities”, “Study of Society and Business Organization”, or “Science and Technology” are considered satisfying the OOD requirements for students in bachelor’s degree and associate degree programmes effective Semester B 2007/08

Arrangements from now until 2012

Starting from 2008 intake, new students admitted to bachelor degree programmes must take at least 3 credit units from GE courses in fulfillment of the 9 credit units of OOD requirement and this will be applicable to senior year entrants. (Students taking minors are exempted from this requirement.)

GE courses offered from Semester B 2007/08

Course Code

GE Course Title GE Area

GE1101 Chinese Cultural Heritage in Modern Perspective

Arts and Humanities

GE1102 Cinema: East and West Arts and Humanities

GE1201 Information Management and its Social Impact

Study of Societies, Social and Business

GE2101 Rational Thinking and Creative Ideas Organization

Arts and Humanities

GE2201 Identity and Citizenship in a Globalised World

Study of Societies, Social and Business Organisations

GE2301 Science and Technology: From Past to Future

Science and Technology

References and Contacts

GE Website http://vpue.cityu.edu.hk/ge/

General Education Committee

Secretary: Ms Geraldine Mak

3442 6088 (email: g.mak)