Mr Vincent YEUNG

Academic Staff

Lecturer

GH320
+852 2766 5706
kai-chung.yeung@polyu.edu.hk

Biography

Before joining The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Mr Yeung taught a variety of communication and sociology courses at the undergraduate level in both local and international universities. His teaching experience includes institutions such as The Education University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, University of South Australia, and Queensland University of Technology.

Education and Academic Qualifications

MEd, Hong Kong Baptist University
MCS, Lingnan University
MA, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
MSocSc, Hong Kong Baptist University
PGDE, The Education University of Hong Kong
BA, The University of Western Australia

Teaching Area

Introduction to Sociology

Media and Society

Media and Everyday Life

Contemporary Chinese Society and Popular Culture

Growing up in Hong Kong: Reflections on its cultural and moral values

Discovering Hong Kong Society

Research Interests

Grants (selected)

Co-I. Do it ‘smart’ with social sciences: Exploring the use of smart classroom infrastructure for transmedia edutainment. Funded by Departmental Learning and Teaching Grant, APSS, PolyU. Approved amount: HK$300,000.

Co-I. A study on competency levels of post-secondary students in detecting fake news on social media in Hong Kong. Funded by Faculty Development Scheme, RGC, UGC. Approved amount: HK$515,070.

PI. Enhancement in students’ formative feedback in an online interactive platform. Funded by Departmental Teaching and Learning Grants, APSS, PolyU. Approved amount: HK$50,000.