This is an experiential learning course.

This course aims to provide students with experiential learning opportunities to apply their knowledge and skills to tackle complex real-life problems in the community. Students are guided to look in the major social issues/problems (education, housing, medical services, ageing, personal growth etc.) from their respective academic discipline as well as other relevant academic inputs from the instructor. To this end, students may choose to engage in either (1) internship to gain on-the-job experience by attaching to different kinds of organisations such as business firms, startups, NGOs, government agencies, consulates, etc., or (2) research attachment to involve in research/development/community projects led by Faculty members; or (3) other forms of student attachment or internship vetted by the Faculty.

The internship/attachment is normally of at least 5 consecutive weeks full-time attachment during the summer or a minimum of 200 work hours during term time (or equivalent). Through first-hand practical experience and the project-based learning, students are guided to develop self-awareness of real-life issues, explore their career interests, workplace challenges, and reflect upon their life-career planning. The objectives of this course are fourfold: (i) to help students develop a good understanding of the real world through first-hand practical experience; (ii) to enable students to integrate knowledge acquired from classroom learning with practical work experiences; (iii) to assist students to develop social awareness, critical thinking and analytical ability so that they can identify solutions to complex and authentic problems relevant to the local, regional or the global community; and (iv) to enhance students' skills in communication, teamwork, leadership, and transdisciplinary problem-solving.