C ALEN D AR 2016/2017 The Education U niversity of H ong Kong

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Address : The Education University of Hong Kong
10 Lo Ping Road
Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong
Telephone : [phone]
Fax : [phone]
Website : http://www.eduhk.hk
This publication is also accessible at:
http://www.eduhk.hk/main/publications/university-publications/

Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The information given in this publication is accurate as of
July 2016, and does not reflect any additions or alterations
made after that date. Every effort has been made to
ensure that information contained in this Calendar is
correct. Changes may be made from time to time and
the University reserves the right to make amendments to
any information contained in this Calendar without prior
notice. For the latest updates, please refer to the websites/
announcements of the respective Faculties/Departments/
Offices.
In the event of inconsistency between information
contained in this Calendar and any other published
information of the University or where an interpretation of
Calendar is required, the decision of the University shall be
final.
The logo of The Education University of Hong Kong is the
visual representation of the University. The orange gold sun
sitting atop the green leaves is symbolic of high goals and
standards, life-force, blossoming achievement, esprit de
corps and success. The green leaves symbolising youthful
aspiration, growth, energy and wholesomeness, signify
the five constituent Colleges - the Grantham College of
Education, the Hong Kong Technical Teachers’ College, the
Institute of Language in Education, the Northcote College
of Education and the Sir Robert Black College of Education.
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Content
INTRODUCTION 3
VISION AND MISSION 8
PART I – THE UNIVERSITY
- About the University 11
- Ordinance 17
- Principal Officers of the University 35
- Emeritus President and Chair Professors 39
- Graduates Honoris Causa 43
- Honorary Fellows 47
- Adjunct Professorship 51
- The Council 55
Committees of the Council 58
- The Academic Board 73
Committees of the Academic Board 79
- Academic Calendar 91
PART II – GRADUATE SCHOOL, FACULTIES AND
ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES
- Graduate School 104
- Faculty of Education and Human Development 107
- Faculty of Humanities 131
- Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences 145
- Summary of Programmes Offered 183
- School of Continuing and Professional Education 198
PART III – RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRES
UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT CENTRES
- The Academy of Hong Kong Studies 200
- The Joseph Lau Luen Hung Charitable Trust Asia Pacific Centre for 201
Leadership and Change
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- Assessment Research Centre 202
- Centre for Governance and Citizenship 205
FACULTY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTRES
- Faculty of Education and Human Development
Centre for Brain and Education 206
Centre for Child and Family Science 207
Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching 209
Centre for Lifelong Learning Research and Development 210
Centre for Psychosocial Health 211
Centre for Religious and Spirituality Education 212
Centre for Special Educational Needs and Inclusive Education 213
Integrated Centre for Wellbeing 214
- Faculty of Humanities
Centre for Popular Culture in the Humanities 216
Research Centre for Chinese Literature and Literary Culture 217
- Faculty of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Centre for Education in Environmental Sustainability 219
Centre for Greater China Studies 221
PART IV – ACADEMIC SUPPORT, FACILITIES AND SERVICES
- Centre for Language in Education 224
- Centre for Learning, Teaching and Technology 225
- General Education Office 228
- Greater China Affairs Office 229
- Hong Kong Museum of Education 229
- International Office 231
- Library 232
- Office of the Chief Information Officer 233
- Registry 234
- Research and Development Office 234
- School Partnership and Field Experience Office 235
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PART V – STUDENT SERVICES
- Student Affairs Office 238
- Career Development and Support 239
- Student Accommodation 239
- Student Health Service 240
- Campus Life 240
- Students’ Union 241
- Alumni Affairs and Development Office 241
PART VI – ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
- General Entrance Requirements for Degrees of Master of 244
Philosophy, Doctor of Philosophy and Doctor of Education
- General Entrance Requirements for Master’s Degree (by Coursework 245
and Examination) and Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
- General Entrance Requirements for Undergraduate Programmes 245
PART VII - REGULATIONS
- General Academic Regulations for the Research Component of the 248
Research Postgraduate and Professional Doctorate Programmes
- General Academic Regulations for Taught Postgraduate Degrees 256
- General Academic Regulations for Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma and 271
Higher Diploma Programmes (For students admitted in 2014/15
academic year and thereafter)
- General Academic Regulations for Bachelor’s Degree, Diploma and 288
Higher Diploma Programmes (For students admitted in 2013/14
academic year and before)
PART VIII – FEES, SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
- Fees for the Academic Year 2016/17 308
- Scholarships and Awards 319
- Student Financial Assistance 334
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PART IX – EXTERNAL EXAMINERS
- External Examiners 2016/17 342
PART X – ACADEMIC DRESS
- Academic Dress 360
PART XI – DIRECTORY
- Directory of Offices of the President, Faculties, Academic Departments, 370
Research and Development Centres and Administrative Units
PART XII – HONORARY PROFESSORS/HONORARY
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS / HONORARY ARTIST-IN-
RESIDENCE
- Honorary Professors/Honorary Associate Professors/Honorary Artist- 384
in-Residence 2016/17
APPENDIX
- Campus Maps 394
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Vision and Mission
VISION
We aim to be a leading university in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on Education
and complementary disciplines, and recognised for our excellence in nurturing
competent and caring professionals and the impact of our scholarship.
MISSION
Education creates knowledge, understanding and the capacity to transform life
and society. The primary mission of The Education University of Hong Kong is to
promote and support the strategic development of teacher education in Hong Kong,
by preparing quality educators, supporting them in their lifelong learning, and leading
in education innovation and reform.
We seek to provide a multidisciplinary learning and research environment beyond
Education that is conducive to the pursuit of knowledge, free thinking and free speech,
advocacy in policy and practice, and the promotion of collaboration and diversity. We
prepare our students to become competent professionals who can integrate theory
and practice, and who are intellectually active, socially caring, and globally aware.
Our research will contribute to the advancement of knowledge, scholarship and
innovation, with a sustainable impact on social progress and human betterment.
GUIDING VALUES
• We embody a concept of excellence combining scholarship, professionalism and
service to the community.
• We affirm early childhood education as the foundation of lifelong learning.
• We develop multilingualism to encourage flexibility of mind and access to the
wisdom of the world’s diverse cultures.
• We uphold civic and moral education as a means of fostering social justice and
environmental sustainability within the University and in the wider community.
• We integrate advanced technology with creative arts, physical education and all
other areas of knowledge to realise multiple modes of intelligent thought and
action.
• We collaborate effectively with schools and other organisations, locally and
internationally, in order to develop professionalism and leadership in education.
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