Calendar 2006–07

224 Part 3 • Department Profiles and Programmes of Studies General Education The General Education programme is designed to broaden the interests of students, give them a wider perspective, and cultivate in them the ability to understand the major issues of contemporary life. The challenge of rational inquiry and discussion is also emphasized. These courses are an important part of university education. Code Course Title GEP 183B Women, Men and Language GEP 203C Introduction to Chinese Literature GEP 226K Philosophy and Human Life GEP 240L World Religions GEP 240M Astronomy GEP 250M Forces of Nature GEP 258S Psychology of Everyday Life GEP 2835 Culture of Hong Kong GEP 2921 Philosophy, Film and Life GEP 2935 History of Hong Kong GEP 4310 Outline of Chinese Culture Elective Courses CHP 1510 Business Chinese CHP 1520 Chinese for Executives ELP 1107 English Improvement Strategies for Listening and Speaking ELP 1108 English Improvement Strategies for Reading and Writing ELP 1109 Vocabulary Expansion Strategies GRP 1110 German Language: Beginners I Music Code Course Title MUP 1001, 1002, Choral Singing I–VI 2001, 2002, 3001, 3002 MUP 1010, 1020, Applied Music I–XVIII 1030, 2010, 2020, 2030, 3010, 3020, 3030, 4010, 4020, 4030, 5010, 5020, 5030, 6010, 6020, 6030 MUP 1101, 1102, Orchestral Training I–VI 2101, 2102, 3101, 3102 MUP 1130 General Musicianship