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College General Education

All New Asia students are required to take 6 units of College GE courses:

  • 4 credits: compulsory courses (for Year One students)
  • 2 credits: elective courses (for Year Two or above)

 

Study Schemes  

Compulsory courses (4 units)

  1. GENA1112 Aspects of General Education OR GEJC1120 College, University and Community (2 credits)

*Students who would like to add/drop any of the above courses should submit their application to the College General Education Office.

  1. GENA1113 Student-oriented Teaching and Seminar (2 credits)

Elective courses (2 units)

Students are required to take one elective course.

Course Information (2023/2024)
GENA2192
Women, Men and Culture
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 2
  • Introduction
    This course takes an anthropological perspective to address gender and sexuality. It encourages students to examine their own gender identities and beliefs critically by introducing core concerns, arguments, and approaches related to gender and sexuality.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023
GENA2212
Debates in Human Values
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 1
  • Introduction
    This course explores key areas of conflict in human values, such as nationalism, religion, preservation, gender, money, violence, and media, and encourages students to study these subjects and reflect on their values.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023
GENA2232
Founders’ Ideals and New Asia Spirit
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 1
  • Introduction
    This course explores the ideals and goals, as well as the history and spirit of the College, along with related thoughts of the founders.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023
GENA2262
Appreciation of Chinese Art
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 1
  • Introduction
    This course aims at enhancing students’ knowledge of Chinese culture through appreciation of Chinese art. Focusing on painting, calligraphy and various forms of decorative arts including jade and ceramics, it highlights the characteristics and development of Chinese art with an introduction of accomplished artists and masterpieces throughout the ages.
  • Course Outline 2021/2022
GENA2272
Appreciation of Western Art
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 2
  • Introduction
    This course aims at enhancing students’ knowledge of Western culture through appreciation of Western art.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023
GENA2292
American Themes Through Creative Expression
  • Unit: 2
  • Term 1
  • Introduction
    This course investigates American history, popular culture and social issues through the lens of creative medias including visual arts, music, films, and literature.
  • Course Outline 2022/2023

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Students of Senior Year Entrants

Second-year entrants are required to take 2 units of the College General Education courses during their first year of attendance (GENA1112 Aspects of General Education OR GEJC1120 College, University and Community)

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Ms. Amy Yip
3943 1619
Ms. Priscilla Kwan
3943 7604
General Education Office, 1/F, Cheng Ming Building
3943 7609