M.A. in Liberal Studies and Ethics

Updated on 20/03/2011

1. Special Features of the Programme
   　
2. Programme Structure
   　
3. Aims and Objectives
   　
4. Learning Outcomes
   　
5. Assessment and Progression
   　
6. Class Attendance
   　
7. Quality Assurance
   　
8. Teaching Team
   　
9. Admission Requirements and Fee
   　
10. Description of Courses
    　
11. Timetable for 2010-11
    　
12. Calendar
    　
13. Liberal Studies as We See It
    　
14. FAQ
    　
15. Online Application

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1. Special Features of the HKBU MA Degree Programme in Liberal Studies and Ethics

• This 1-year Programme will be taught by means of two modes: Part-time Weekend Mode (Saturday afternoons from September to mid-July) and Full-time Intensive Mode (Weekdays in mid-July and August).

• Comprehensive programme structure covers the entire curriculum of the future senior secondary school Liberal Studies subject:

  1. all 6 Units of Study,

  2. the Independent Enquiry Study (with an emphasis on Religion at the initial stage), and

  3. the interconnectedness of the 3 areas.

• The emphasis on values and ethics is clearly articulated in the Curriculum Aims and in the Assessment Criteria of the EDB Consultation Document.

• The Programme will spend less time on presenting factual information, but more time on clarification of concepts, analyzing multiple interpretive perspectives, assessing arguments, identification of the conflicting values, and demonstrating methods of resolving these conflicts.

• Colleagues in our Department are equipped to demonstrate the role of teachers as learning facilitators, information providers, consultants and coaches rather than just as knowledge experts.