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BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONS) PROGRAMME OFFICE 社會科學(榮譽)學士學位課程辦事處 : 

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONS) PROGRAMME OFFICE 社會科學(榮譽)學士學位課程辦事處 BACHELOR OF SOCIAL SCIENCES (HONOURS) DEGREE PROGRAMME 社會科學（榮譽）學士學位課程

ByProf. WEI Xiangdong& Stream AdvisorsLingnan University : 

ByProf. WEI Xiangdong& Stream AdvisorsLingnan University Stream Briefing

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Five Streams of Study

Optional Discipline Concentration : 

Optional Discipline Concentration Students may opt for a Discipline Cencentration in Second Year 3 Optional DC - Economics - Political Science - Sociology It requires 12 credits, including 6 credits of DC required courses, and 2 DC electives/DC specific Senior Thesis

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Behavioural Science in Modern Society (BSMS) MAIN FOCUSES Provides a comprehensive and holistic study of human behaviour in modern society Provides an interdisciplinary study of human behaviour Introduces positive psychology approaches that aim to study, and contribute to human strengths and virtues. REQUIRED COURSES BEH201 Human Development and Psychology of Adulthood Two out of the following three courses BEH205 Social Psychology ECO216 Behavioural Economics POL213 Political Psychology and Behaviour

Why do we study behavioral science? : 

Why do we study behavioral science? It’s a trend and a need; a recovering nation/city needs from behavioral science The Sept. 11 event in 2001 in the US; SARS in infected areas such as H.K., Beijing; Tsunami in December 04 & 05; Katrina in New Orleans in 2005; Avian Flu (bird flu) from 1997, warning from WHO since 2005; Snowy storms in Mainland China, Canada, USA in 2008 Most people are worrying about physical safety & well-being, anxious about future terrorist arracks, anxious about new infectious diseases (e.g., new SARS, different kinds of bird flu), Anxious about climatic changes. Many people start to question the meaning of their lives ADJUSTMENT to modern society (can change your behavior); Search for Health, Wellness, & Happiness

Why do we study behavioral science? : 

Why do we study behavioral science? Behavioral researchers pull together behavioral, psychological, & cognitive science knowledge and disseminate to social & public policy-makers e.g., Emergency personnel (human factors to help emergency workers move quickly, locating & treating the injured); Psychologists can improve government officials’ communication about public health; Psychologists know about managing stress, to help the public to handle trauma, disasters & recover after disasters Behavioural Science in Modern Society (BSMS): - Pull together views from applied psychologists, medical sociologists, behavioural economists, political scientists to help people in modern society to achieve Wellness & Happiness - Focus: involve many aspects of applied psychology, such as assessing psychosocial risk factors, developing behavioural interventions, change attitudes, values, behaviours…

Courses offered in “Behavioural Science in Modern Society” Stream : 

Courses offered in “Behavioural Science in Modern Society” Stream Introduction to Behavioural Science Human Development and Psychology of Adulthood Political Psychology and Behaviour Exploring Psychology in Western and Chinese Cultures Abnormal Psychology Psychology Applied to Occupational Safety and Health Social Psychology Environmental Psychology Industrial and Organizational Psychology Positive Psychology and Positive Living Creativity and Individual Differences Stress Management and Health

Behavioural Science in Modern Society (BSMS) : 

Behavioural Science in Modern Society (BSMS) Courses taught by Dr. Kevin H C Cheng include Exploring Psychology in Western and Chinese Cultures, Social Psychology, Environmental Psychology…

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China and Asian Pacific Affairs (CAPA) MAIN FOCUSES Studies the economics, politics, & societies of the Asian Pacific region Focuses to China & its economic and political roles Understand the relationship between the Asian Pacific region and global trends REQUIRED COURSES POL202 Asia Pacific Today SSC201 Trade & International Relations of Asia Pacific SSC202 Politics and Economics of Contemporary China

Stream Elective for CAPA : 

Stream Elective for CAPA Category A (Greater China) ECO209 The Hong Kong Economy ECO211 Chinese Economy ECO212 Regional Development in China ECO213 China, Hong Kong, and the World Economy ECO321 FDI and Multinationals in China POL201 Government and Politics of Contemporary China POL214 Government and Politics of Hong Kong POL215 Taiwan: Society and Politics POL304 Chinese Politics in the Reform Era POL305 China in World Politics POL317 One Country, Two Systems: Central-HK SAR Relationships SSC217 Statistics for Social Science Category B (Thematic Focus) ECO218 Economic Development ECO305 International Trade ECO306 International Finance ECO323 Financial Economics POL203 International Politics POL205 Global Governance POL216 American Foreign Policy POL307 APEC and Regional Co-operation POL308 Selected Issues in Asian Pacific Governance POL319 International Politics of Northeast Asia POL320 International Politics of Southeast Asia SOC320 Population Dynamics and Policy SSC316 Social Change and Politics in Japan

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Contemporary Economic & Public Policy (CEPP) MAIN FOCUSES Focuses on the development of Hong Kong Applies economic tools to analyze various topical issues, such as unemployment, education, health and competition policy Assesses the implications of alternative policy options and tell facts from fiction in policy debates REQUIRED COURSES ECO204 Policy Expenditure and Cost Benefit Analysis or ECO208 Principles of Public Policy ECO205 Economics of Taxation and Transfer POL208 Public Policy: Values and Processes

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Contemporary Social Issues & Policy (CSIP) MAIN FOCUSES Focuses on Hong Kong & the Asian-Pacific region Adopts contemporary social issues and policy approaches in response to social and other changes such as population ageing and family Studies and analyses social and policy contexts REQUIRED COURSES POL208 Public Policy: Values and Processes SOC203 Social Gerontology SOC204 Society and Social Change

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International Studies (IS) MAIN FOCUSES Combines international politics and economics to understand global issues …..and how those issues relate to Hong Kong Studies the functions and roles of important international organizations Shows how global dynamics shape the development of a fast-changing international system

REQUIRED COURSES : 

REQUIRED COURSES ECO214 Globalisation and Economic Integration POL203 International Politics ECO207 International Political Economy or POL205 Global Governance PLUS ELECTIVES: Various economic, political and security issues as well as environmental topics

AFTER GRADUATING : 

AFTER GRADUATING Hong Kong needs people with ‘global vision’ and an understanding of the wider world Potential careers: business (especially with multinationals and HK companies with global trading interests); research departments (commercial and political); journalism; teaching; law

Seeking Advices : 

Stream Advisors Behavioural Science in Modern Society (BSMS) Prof. Siu Oi Ling and Dr. Cheng Hing Cheung, Kevin China and Asian Pacific Affairs (CAPA) Prof. Brian Bridges, Dr. Wong Yiu-chung , Dr. Cheung Kui Yin and Dr. Zhang Yifan Contemporary Economic and Public Policy (CEPP) Prof. Ho Lok Sang , Prof. Lin Ping and Dr. Lin Chen Contemporary Social Issues and Policy (CSIP) Dr. Chan Hau-nung, Annie and Dr. Law Wing Kin International Studies (IS) Prof. Paul Harris and Prof. Ma Yue Academic Advisors Programme Director Seeking Advices

Submit the Stream Selection Form : 

Check email on 5 February 2008, Tuesday for the instruction to submit the stream selection form. Seek advice from the stream advisors/academic advisors/Programme Director, if needed. Declare your stream and discipline via http://www.ln.edu.hk/survey/ssprog/20080125/ (ln.edu,hk/survey/ssprog/20080125) latest by 12:00 noon on 19 February 2008 Submit the Stream Selection Form