Applied Diversity Studies — CUHK Minor Requirements (2026-27)
Applicable to students admitted in 2026-27.
Description
Students are required to complete a minimum of 18 units of courses, with at least 6 units at 3000 or above level, as follows:
1. Required Courses: 6 units
GDRS3008, 3018
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| Code | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Prerequisites | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDRS 3008 | Public Policy and Social Minorities in Hong Kong | — | — | — | |||
| GDRS 3018 | Introduction to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | — | — | — | — |
2. Elective Courses: 12 units
Any 12 units of courses from the following, with 6 units of GDRS courses and 6 units of non-GDRS courses:
ANTH1410, 2404, 3390, 4210, COMM2814, 3700, CURE2018, 2036, EPIN1020, GDRS3006, 3010, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3021, 3025, 3214, 3999, 4008, GLSD4102, MGNT4070, SOCI3208, 3233, SOSC1001, 1002, SOWK1114, 2202, 2203, 2204
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| Code | Title | T1 | T2 | T1 Teaching schedule | T2 Teaching schedule | Prerequisites | Also in minor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1410 | Culture of Hong Kong | --LEC: Mo 11:30AM - 1:15PM -T01-TUT: Mo 1:30PM - 2:15PM -T02-TUT: Mo 2:30PM - 3:15PM -T03-TUT: TBA | --LEC: Tu 12:30PM - 2:15PM -T01-TUT: Tu 2:30PM - 3:15PM -T02-TUT: TBA | — | |||
| ANTH 2404 | Understanding Islam | — | — | — | |||
| ANTH 3390 | Disability and Difference | — | --LEC: We 9:30AM - 11:15AM -T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM | — | |||
| ANTH 4210 | Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Relations and Identities | — | — | Not for students who have taken ANTH3340. | |||
| COMM 2814 | Integrated Public Relations Campaign and Event Management | --LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | — | |||
| COMM 3700 | Diversity Issues in Communication | --LEC: Tu 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | — | |||
| CURE 2018 | Living in the Anthropocene: Nature, Culture and Power | — | — | — | |||
| CURE 2036 | Queer Theory and Culture | — | — | — | |||
| EPIN 1020 | Design Thinking and Practice | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | — | |||
| GDRS 3006 | Living Feminisms: Creating a Nonviolent and Collaborative Future | — | --LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM -T01-TUT: Mo 12:30PM - 1:15PM | — | |||
| GDRS 3010 | Being Trans: Understanding Transgender Lives in the Here and Now | — | — | — | |||
| GDRS 3015 | Minority Experiences in Hong Kong: Local Field Study | — | — | — | — | ||
| GDRS 3016 | Interdisciplinary Seminars on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: From Research to Practice | — | — | — | — | ||
| GDRS 3017 | Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Organizations | --LEC: Mo 10:30AM - 12:15PM -T01-TUT: Mo 12:30PM - 1:15PM | — | Not for students who have taken GDRS2012. | — | ||
| GDRS 3021 | LGBTQI+ Studies: Identities and social change | — | --LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | |||
| GDRS 3025 | Innovating the Future: Gender, Science and Technology | — | — | — | |||
| GDRS 3214 | Media Representations of Minorities in Hong Kong | --LEC: Th 10:30AM - 12:15PM -D01-DIS: Th 12:30PM - 1:15PM | — | Not for students who have taken GDRS3026, UGEC3214 or UGEC3215. | |||
| GDRS 3999 | Talking Across Differences: Compassionate Communication in Action | --LEC: We 10:30AM - 12:15PM -T01-TUT: We 12:30PM - 1:15PM | — | Not for students who have taken GEWS2161. | |||
| GDRS 4008 | Social Inequalities and Health: Towards Diversity and Equity | — | --LEC: We 2:30PM - 4:15PM -T01-TUT: We 4:30PM - 5:15PM | — | |||
| GLSD 4102 | Developmental Study: Poverty, Inequality and Welfare of the World | — | — | — | |||
| MGNT 4070 | Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship | --LEC: We 10:30AM - 1:15PM | — | — | |||
| SOCI 3208 | Gender and Society | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 4:15PM -T01-TUT: TBA | — | -. | |||
| SOCI 3233 | Sexualities and Society | — | — | -. | |||
| SOSC 1001 | Design Thinking in Social Innovation | --LEC: Tu 2:30PM - 4:15PM -T01-TUT: Tu 4:30PM - 5:15PM | — | — | |||
| SOSC 1002 | Managing Creativity and Group Dynamics in Innovation Teams | — | --LEC: Th 9:30AM - 11:15AM -T01-TUT: Th 11:30AM - 12:15PM | — | |||
| SOWK 1114 | From Understanding to Empowering the Socially Disadvantaged | — | --LEC: Mo 2:30PM - 5:15PM | Not for students who have taken SOWK2190 or UGEC2014. | |||
| SOWK 2202 | Social Work and Cultural Diversity | — | — | — | |||
| SOWK 2203 | Mission-driven Social Enterprise | — | --LEC: Th 2:30PM - 5:15PM | — | |||
| SOWK 2204 | Social Innovation and Social Change for Good | — | --LEC: Tu 9:30AM - 12:15PM | — |
Explanatory Notes
1.This Minor Programme is not applicable to students who major in Gender Studies.
2.No more than 9 units of courses taken to fulfill the requirements of the students’ Major Programme(s) and other Minor Programme(s) respectively can be used to fulfill the requirement of this Minor Programme.