BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS) IN GLOBAL LIBERAL ARTS 環球博雅教育(榮譽)文學士

JUPAS code: JS7123

OVERVIEW

WHY GLOBAL LIBERAL ARTS PROGRAMME (GLAP) The first Liberal Arts Programme in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is uniquely situated to reap the rewards as well as address the challenges ushered in by the forces of Globalisation and the “Belt and Road Initiative”

GLAP aims to develop students into critical and analytical thinkers, problem solvers and human well-being promoters who can catch these unprecedented opportunities as well as tackle the complex challenges across national borders, cultures and politics

WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM GLAP? GLAP offers unparalleled breath, flexibility and immersion in different societies and cultures across a diverse range of arts, business, humanities and social sciences disciplines.

Through the GLAP, students will acquire-

• a broad spectrum of inter-disciplinary knowledge with global and regional perspectives.

• multi-campus experience gained through exchange programmes across continents, result in a strong international outlook.

• excellent intellectual, problem-solving, communication and critical thinking skills.

KEY FEATURES OF GLAP

Mentorship by distinguished and committed Hong Kong and global leaders

ONE Degree with Multi-campus and Multi-country Learning Experience in at least TWO different continents

Interdisciplinary studies with specific professional study areas

Strong advising system

PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME DESIGN

Global Business and Entrepreneurship

Arts, Science, Technology and Society

Greater China: History, Culture and Society

Globalisation: Challenges and Opportunities

Completion of 4 elective courses in a particular study area will qualify for a declaration of such concentration in:

5 GLAP core courses

10 GLAP study area elective courses

Capstone project

Integrate the multi-campus experience and inter-disciplinary knowledge for addressing problems and issues arising in social sciences, arts or business.

Inter-disciplinary Major

Professional Study Areas

Capstone Project

PROGRAMME CURRICULUM

4-YEAR STUDY PLAN

Transpacific Literature in a Global World

Globalisation: Social Sciences Perspective

Global Inquiry and Research

GLAP CORE COURSES

Global Business and Management

Critical Visual and Media Studies

INTER-DISCIPLINARY PROFESSIONAL STUDY AREAS

Global Business and Entrepreneurship

Arts, Science, Technology and Society

Greater China: History, Culture and Society

Globalisation: Challenges and Opportunities

STRONG ADVISING SYSTEM

• The GLAP programme mounts on a strong advising system.

• Every student will be assigned an academic advisor.

• Students are required to discuss with their own advisor to select 10 elective courses across different professional study areas, some of which will be taken abroad, to form a coherent individualised path of study.

• Under the guidance of a supervisor(s), they are also required to complete a capstone research project which will enable them to integrate the multi-campus experience and inter-disciplinary knowledge for addressing problems and issues arising in social sciences, arts or business.

STUDENT EXPERIENCE

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE Global experience forms an integral part of the programme. GLAP students will be able to:

Study abroad in two (up to three) different continents (Africa, Americas, Asia, Australia or Europe)

Study at Lingnan’s extensive partner university network (210+ partners in 43 countries/regions) or as visiting student outside our exchange network for short-term programmes or semester-long programmes

Study at some of the world’s most prestigious universities, namely the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), King’s College London, University of Toronto, Tsinghua University, Peking University, Fudan University, University of Tokyo, Kyushu University, Waseda University, National Taiwan University and Yonsei University

GLOBAL EXPERIENCE (CON’T) Enriched by the overseas experiences, students will develop a “global

consciousness” and become “global citizens”, with the capacity to pursue lifelong learning with rigor, purpose and empathy.

GLAP students participating in student exchange and/or study abroad programmes will receive free air tickets between Hong Kong and exchange destination and the tuition fees for visiting programmes will be sponsored by the University.

A number of scholarships and financial aid will also be available to eligible students.

MENTORSHIP PROGRAMME Every GLAP student will be assigned a mentor who will share

his/her life experience and success stories in academic study and career building with their mentees.

The mentors are distinguished and committed Hong Kong and Global Leaders with splendid achievements in their careers, such as The Honourable Bernard Charnwut Chan GBS, JP, Mr. Rex Auyeung Pak-kuen, JP and Professor Frederick Ma Si-hang GBS, JP.

ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES

The GLAP organises a wide range of enrichment activities to enhance students’ professional knowledge and personal development. These include:

• Career workshops

• Study tours

• Service-learning programmes

• Local, mainland and overseas internships

CAREER PROSPECTS The GLAP equips graduates with transferrable skills and

interdisciplinary knowledge which can be applied to different industries.

With their own specific professional study area, GLAP graduates can also apply the area knowledge into related career fields.

Our graduates are expected to - enter top graduate and professional programmes start enterprises and become leaders in business,

management and industry work as leading policy makers in government and

in international organizations like the United Nations and in non-profits and non-governmental organizations.

ADMISSION

ADMISSION Admission Requirements –JUPAS (JUPAS code: JS7123) The GLAP adopts programme-based admission. Applicants must have obtained the following results on the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination: a. English Language*: Level 3 b. Chinese Language: Level 3 c. Mathematics: Level 2 d. Liberal Studies: Level 2 e. One Elective Subject: Level 2 * Higher subject relevancy weight (x2)

Intake Quota: 20

CONTACT US

Office of Global Education Tel: (852) 2616 8990 Email: GLAP@ln.edu.hk Website: http://www.ln.edu.hk/global-liberal-arts