General University Requirements (GUR) Subjects
Cluster Area Requirements
The intention of PolyU’s undergraduate curriculum is to provide a balanced and all-rounded education experience for students. CAR subjects are general education subjects that aim to nurture students’ intellectual capacity, global outlook, communication and critical thinking skills from a multidisciplinary perspective.
List of CAR subjects offered by APSS
Human Nature, Relations and Development (CAR A)
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Subject Code |
Subject Title |
Reading/Writing Requirement |
China Studies Requirement |
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APSS1A02 |
Introduction to Western Theories of Human Nature |
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APSS1A03 |
Men and Masculinity in Hong Kong |
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APSS1A04 |
Understanding Ethics in Daily Life |
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APSS1A06 |
Humanity, Fear and Destiny: Revelation from Sci-fi Movie |
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APSS1A07 |
Introduction to Psychology |
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APSS1A08 |
Introduction to Sociology |
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APSS1A09 |
Introduction to Anthropology |
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Service Leadership |
ERW |
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APSS1A21M |
Service Leadership |
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APSS1A23 |
Coping and Addiction |
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APSS1A24 |
Understanding Interpersonal Relationships |
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APSS1A27 |
Preparing for Natural Disasters in the Chinese Context |
ERW |
Yes |
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APSS2A06 |
Personal Develoopment and Life Planning in the Contemporary World |
ERW |
Community, Organization and Globalisation (CAR B)
History, Cultures and World Views (CAR C)
Science, Technology and Environment (CAR D)
Cultures, Organizations, Societies and Globalisation (CAR N)
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Subject Code |
Subject Title |
Reading/Writing Requirement |
China Studies Requirement |
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APSS1BN10 |
Eating up the Society- From a Society "FOR" Food to a Society "OF" Food |
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APSS1BN11 |
Globalization and the Changing Middle Class |
ERW |
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APSS1BN12 |
Media and Everyday Life |
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APSS1BN14/C |
Discovering Hong Kong Society |
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APSS1BN15/P |
Global China |
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YES |
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APSS1BN16 |
Gender and Social Changes in Chinese Societies |
ERW |
YES |
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APSS1BN17 |
Contemporary Chinese Society and Popular Culture |
ERW |
YES |
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APSS1BN17M |
Contemporary Chinese Society and Popular Culture |
YES |
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APSS1BN18 |
From Gloom to Bloom : Global New Urbanism |
ERW |
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APSS1BN28P |
Ageing China |
CRW |
YES |
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APSS1BN29 |
Chinese Megacities in an Age of Globalisation |
YES |
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APSS1BN30 |
International Relations and Global Issues |
ERW |
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APSS1BN31 |
Introduction to Politics |
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APSS1BN32 |
Hong Kong Governance and Politics |
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APSS1BN36 |
Being a Profession in the New World: The spirit and promise of professionalism |
ERW |
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APSS1CN19N |
Transformation of Chinese Society: Revolution and reform |
YES |
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APSS1CN19P |
Transformation of Chinese Society: Revolution and reform |
CRW |
YES |
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APSS1CN33 |
History of Hong Kong |
ERW |
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APSS1CN33C |
History of Hong Kong |
CRW |
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APSS1CN35 |
Growing up in Hong Kong: Reflections on its cultural and moral values |
ERW |
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APSS1CN37 |
Introduction to Western Philosophy of Religion |
ERW |
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APSS1D40 |
Innovations in Educational Technology |
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APSS1HN34/C |
Governing China: Chinese Politics and Legal System |
YES |
Service Learning
Service-Learning aims to help students develop into a competent professional with a heart to serve others. This subject contains a significant service component which allows students to apply their skills and knowledge to deal with complex issues in social service, and develop a stronger empathy for people in need and a stronger sense of civic responsibility.
List of SL subjects offered by APSS
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Subject Code |
Subject Title |
Location |
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APSS2S03 |
Understanding Learning Difficulties |
HK |
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APSS2S04 |
Understanding Children in Poverty in Hong Kong |
HK |
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Promotion of Children and Adolescent Development |
HK/Hangzhou |
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APSS2S07 |
You can Make a Difference to our Planet |
HK |
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APSS2S08 |
Servicing School Dropouts |
HK |
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Service Leadership through Serving Children and Families with Special Needs |
HK/Xian/Chengdu |
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APSS2S09S |
Service Leadership through Serving Children and Families with Special Needs |
HK |
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APSS2S11 |
Social Poverty in Developing Countries |
Chiangmai |
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APSS2S12 |
Striving for a Sustainable Livelihood in Greater China |
HK/Guangdong/Taiwan |
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APSS3S01 |
Community Psychology |
HK |
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APSS3S02 |
Engaging with Diversity |
HK |
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APSS3S13 |
Enhancing Resilience of Left-Behind Children, Youth and Elderly in Disaster-Prone Areas |
The Philippines |
Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)
The LEAD subject offered by APSS
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APSS1L01 |
Leadership Education and Development |
