Academics · Humanities

Life and Society

生活與社會

Core SubjectF.1 – F.3

Subject Overview

The aims of Life and Society are:

  • aTo develop in students a positive self understanding, enhance competence to meet daily and future challenges, and pursue their goals and aspirations
  • bTo enable students to make decisions for the optimal use of personal and community resources
  • cTo develop students to become informed and responsible citizens to contribute to the development of a caring and just society
  • dTo cultivate in students sensitivity, interests and concern for local, national and global issues

Life and Society (S1–3) covers the learning elements of Personal and Social Development, Resources and Economic Activities and Social Systems and Citizenship. The curriculum is composed of core modules and enrichment modules. Each core module is divided into a foundation part and an extended part.

The curriculum gives students opportunities to acquire foundation knowledge in seven areas, namely personal and social development, economies and socio-political systems of Hong Kong, our country and the world.

Seven areas

🧭HOVER SLICE TO REVEALThe seven areas of foundation knowledge in Life and Society (S1–3)
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Personal & Social Development
Self-awareness, life skills, and social responsibility
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Economies & Socio-political Systems
HK, national and global perspectives across six areas
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Core & Enrichment Modules
Foundation and extended parts to suit diverse learning needs