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General Education

social, political, cultural, and economic factors that influence international communication as
well as the various aspects of international communication from news, cultural globalization,
cultural flows, to politics of international communication, information technologies to national
development.

GEB 202 Getting People to Say Yes: Negotiation and Mediation
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to introduce to students some basic negotiation and mediation
principles, concepts and skills in the context of dispute settlement. Students will be given an
overview of legal, psychological and communication principles that impacts the negotiation
process in a dispute, and experience these through engaging in a series of applied activities.

GEB 203 Intercultural Communication
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course will introduce basic concepts and approaches in the study of intercultural
communication, and encourage students to explore practical dimensions of intercultural
interactions and experiences that permeate our everyday life. Through critically examining the
interrelationships that exist between language (including both verbal and nonverbal
communication), culture, identity, and cultural spaces, students will develop knowledge, skills
and awareness to enable them to communicate effectively in intercultural situations. Such
intercultural competence is increasingly a prerequisite for personal and professional success
in today’s globalised world, where international encounters and multicultural interactions have
become commonplace.

GEB 204 Writing Your First Apps Using Python Programmes
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to build students’ abilities to develop computer applications (apps) using
Python. Python is a popular general-purpose scripting language that are being used to develop
websites like Google and Yahoo. This course is designed for beginners and will cover Python
from basic to features like using GUI and multi-media. Students will acquire practical skills in
the usage of the computer language to develop own apps and settle related application
problems.

GEB 205 Be a Smart Financial Investor: Understanding Psychological Biases
1 Term; 3 Credits
The financial services industry is one of the pillar industries in Hong Kong and is also one
of the major driving forces of Hong Kong's economic growth. A high degree of financial literacy
is not only key to sustaining Hong Kong’s economic growth but also affects our quality of life
significantly. This course aims to provide students with basic knowledge of the roles and
operations of different types of financial institutions and the risk and return of a wide range of
investment products. Through discussing how psychological biases affect investment
decisions, this course also aims to nurture students to be smart and responsible financial

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