Bachelor of Arts (BA) - The University of Hong Kong

314PSYC0054.Human neuropsychology (6 credits)This course provides an overview of the neuro-anatomical and pathophysiological mechanisms of somecommon cognitive disorders neurological and/or neuropsychiatric in nature. Some examples of thesedisorders are brain tumors, cerebral vascular diseases, head injuries, dementia, and movement disorders.The neuropsychological and behavioral presentation of people suffering from these disorders will alsobe discussed.Assessment: 100% coursework.PSYC3001.Thesis in psychology (6 credits)(For students taking 48 credits or more senior-level courses in Psychology.)Preferably an empirical investigation of a psychological problem chosen in consultation with asupervisor. The study should be complete in itself; for example it may consist of the replication of astudy done elsewhere in order to throw further light on the discussion by bringing in material which isavailable because of the particular situation in Hong Kong; or a basic investigation of a social orexperimental phenomenon which has attracted the attention of the investigator. The possibilities arelegion. Some formal instruction in preparing a research proposal may be offered.Prerequisites: [PSYC1001 or (PSYC1002 & PSYC1003)] and PSYC0001 and PSYC0007.SOCIAL WORK AND SOCIAL ADMINISTRATIONFirst-year CourseSOWK1001.Introduction to social administration (6 credits)This is a basic course in the understanding of social policy in the areas of human resources planning andeducation, land use and housing, ageing and social security, family and support services, etc.Assessment: 40% coursework, 60% examination.Second- or Third-year CoursesSOWK0054.Gender and society - a policy perspective (6 credits)Men and women's experience of the social world is significantly different but gender as a socialconstruct is frequently overlooked both in academic discourse and in policy planning arenas. Gendereffects are clear in health, education, employment, housing, social security provision, political activityand family (both in terms of private relations and family policy). This course will examine the differenttheories of gender discrimination, the consequent effects on social, economic and political life andattempt to answer the question 'what is to be done about it?'SOWK0012.Social welfare in China (6 credits)The course explores the philosophies, organization, techniques and development of social welfareprovision in China. The work of service organizations such as the Civil Affairs Bureau, Street Offices,Trade Unions, Federation of Women, and the Communist Youth League will be studied. Issuesconcerning social security, youth policy, women's status and child care, the care of the elderly, thephysically and mentally handicapped and professional training will be reviewed.