LIBERAL STUDIES LIBERAL STUDIES

By Miss Lo Man Yan

Aims of Liberal Studies Aims of Liberal Studies To broaden your knowledge base

To enhance your social awareness

To enable you to understand the contemporary world and its pluralistic nature

To examine issues from various perspectives

To allow you to make connections across different fields

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S.4 S.4 Module 2: Hong Kong Today (by KO)

Theme 1 – Quality of Life Theme 2 – Rule of law & socio-

political participation

Theme 3 – Identity

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S.4 S.4 Module 5: Public Health (by

WK)

Theme 1 – Understanding of public health

Theme 2 – Science, technology and public health

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S.4 S.4 Module 6: Energy Technology

and the Environment (by MU)

Theme 1 – The influences of energy technology

Theme 2 – The environment and sustainable development

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S.5 S.5 Module 1: Personal Development and Interpersonal Relationships

(by CS and MO)

Theme 1 – Understanding oneself Theme 2 – Interpersonal

relationships

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S.5 S.5

Module 3: Modern China (by MO)

Theme 1 – China’s reform and opening-up

Theme 2 – Chinese culture and modern life

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S.6 S.6

Module 4: Globalization (by CS)

Theme – Impact and related responses of globalization

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Independent Enquiry Independent Enquiry Studies Studies

Choose any topics in the areas of media or ICT (Information and Communication Technology).

Collect relevant data, evidence and information.

Analyze and evaluate your findings.

Present your findings through appropriate means and media.

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Independent Enquiry Independent Enquiry Studies Studies

There are 5 deadlines to turn in the various stages of your project.

One IES lesson is allocated in S.4.

NO IES lesson is allocated in S.5. Three IES lessons are allocated

in S.6. CS and MO will supervise the

progress of your IES.

Examination Format Examination Format 1. Public Examination: 80 marks Paper 1 – Data-response questions (50

marks)Paper 2 – Extended-response questions (30

marks)

2. School-based Assessment: 20 marks

Independent Enquiry Study

After studying three years After studying three years of Liberal Studies, you will of Liberal Studies, you will

… … have an understanding of

yourselves, your society, your nation, the human world and the physical environment.

be independent thinkers who can think from multiple perspectives.

be able to make criticisms using objective evidence.

After studying three years After studying three years of Liberal Studies, you will of Liberal Studies, you will

… …

possess critical thinking skills, problem-solving skills, communication skills and information technology skills.

become informed and responsible citizens.

To prepare for this new To prepare for this new challenge, you should … challenge, you should …

read the newspapers (both Chinese and English) EVERY DAY.

read diversely. Try to cover as many topics as you can.

read the EDITORIALS always! listen to opinions from different

people. form your own opinions after

considering different perspectives.

DEVELOP YOUR READING DEVELOP YOUR READING HABIT NOW AND HABIT NOW AND

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR! SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!