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GEC 104 Understanding Self in Everyday Life
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims at enhancing students’ self-awareness of his/her behaviour patterns,
particularly when interacting with others. Through an activity-based teaching approach,
students can gain insight into the different processes involved in various social interactions. It
also aims to facilitate students’ self-awareness and personal growth through designed
activities. The course will also promote the transferal of relevant theories and strategies learnt
to other aspects of life.

GEC 105 Missionaries’ Experiences in Hong Kong
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces students to the historical movement of Protestant and Catholic
missionaries in Hong Kong. The course examines the origins and characteristics of the
missionaries’ attempts to introduce Western religions to Hong Kong since the early 19th
century. The course will analyse the importance of cross-cultural connections and exchange
with the works of missionaries in areas of education, medical service, publication, social
welfare, etc. A special emphasis will be placed on the overall impact of missionaries’ movement
on Hong Kong society.

GEC 106 Personal Finance and Taxation
1 Term; 3 Credits
The course aims to develop students’ healthy attitude toward money management. It
provides broad overview of personal finance integrating various interdisciplinary areas like
finance, accounting, taxation, and human life cycle. It also introduces various personal finance
practices in Hong Kong. Topics include setting financial goals, preparing financial plan,
managing cash and bank accounts, using credit wisely, buying a house, life insurance and
health insurance, investing in stocks, bonds and mutual funds, preparing a retirement plan, etc.
Students will gain knowledge and skills to make wise and responsible financial decisions
throughout their life.

GEC 108 Stress Management and Healthy Lifestyle
1 Term; 3 Credits
In modern societies, individuals often encounter enormous changes as a result of
economic, social and cultural development. Therefore, they may experience high levels of
stress, with negative consequences for their daily lives. The aim of this course is to give
students an understanding of basic theories and concepts relating to stress, together with
information on effective coping strategies. Specifically, the course will equip students with
knowledge of and techniques for stress management to help them cope with changes in their
daily lives. The components of a healthy lifestyle will also be introduced to enhance students’
personal well-being.

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