[New GE course] GECC 3130 Exploration and Discovery - Beijing-Hong Kong University Student Exchange Programme

2025-05-06

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This programme is co-organized by Chung Chi College, Peking University, and the Lo’s Charitable Foundation, aiming to promote exchange between students from Hong Kong and Beijing. Through visits to various enterprises and organizations in Hong Kong, participants will enhance their cultural learning and communication skills, broaden their horizons, and cultivate an understanding and concern for a diverse society. The programme also encourages students to reflect on their own responsibilities to society and the nation, thus promoting inclusive development.

Completion of this course is equivalent to completing GECC4130 “Senior Seminar.” Places are limited. Interested students who have not yet taken the College upper-year GE courses are welcome to apply before the deadline on 15 May 2025.

Eligibility

Students in 2025/26:

In the 2nd year of attendance or above (for students with a normative study period of 3 years or more)
No constraints on study year (for students with a normative study period of 2 years, applicable to those admitted in 2023/24 and before)

Dates of the Study Trip

30 June – 6 July 2025

Tentative Learning Schedule

Date (2025)	Content
Late May to Early June	First meeting with the course teacher
30 June to 6 July	Joint Hong Kong tour with Peking University students: accommodated together in Chung Chi hostel, visit local enterprises and organizations, participate in experiential learning and workshops, etc.
30 June to 6 July	Submit two Learning Logs
Mid-July to Mid-September	Conduct three Consultations with course teacher
Mid-July to Mid-September	Submit research topic, proposal, and first draft of the report
Early to Mid-October	Deliver Class Presentation and Commentary
Mid-November	Submit the Group Report, Individual Reflective Essay, Intra-group Evaluation Form

Language
This course and its activities will be conducted in both Putonghua and Cantonese.

Application Link
https://cloud.itsc.cuhk.edu.hk/webform/view.php?id=13708980

Quota
12 students

Fee

Each participant is required to pay a deposit of HK$500. Students who complete the course requirements on time and perform satisfactorily will receive a full refund of the deposit.

Enquiry

Miss Jennifer NG - General Education Office, Chung Chi College

Tel: 3943 9698 | Email: jenniferng@cuhk.edu.hk

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