CCC2000 University and Liberal Arts Education for Senior Entrants

Applicable to senior entrants admitted to Year 2 in and after AY2026/27, and those admitted to Year 3 in AY2027/28 and onwards

CCC1000, GEN1000

This module encourages students to explore the purpose of higher education and its role in shaping both personal and intellectual growth through a flipped learning approach. Students will engage with key concepts, historical developments of universities, and contemporary issues through pre-class video lectures and digital materials, allowing them to build foundational understanding at their own pace.

Classroom sessions will focus on interactive and collaborative activities that deepen students’ engagement with the subject matter. Through discussions, group work, and applied exercises, students will examine the balance between tradition and innovation, as well as the evolving expectations of graduates in a changing world. They will reflect on the connections between society, culture, and technology, gaining insights into future challenges and opportunities.

Through interdisciplinary learning and active participation, students will develop an understanding of essential qualities such as social responsibility, global awareness, and creativity. By engaging with diverse perspectives and critical inquiry in both pre-class and in-class settings, this module fosters adaptability, self-directed learning, and a mindset of lifelong learning.

Upon completion of this module, students should be able to: 
a. Develop an understanding of the purpose and spirit of university and liberal arts education through pre-class learning materials;
b. Comprehend the complexity of human and technology development in a global context through interactive and collaborative classroom activities;
c. Reflect on competencies, awarenesses, and responsibilities essential to thrive in the future through guided discussion and inquiry;
d. Demonstrate the ability to engage actively and collaboratively in a flipped learning environment;
e. Cultivate an attitude of self-directed and life-long liberal arts learning.