St. Mary's Canossian College - Liberal Studies / Citizenship & Social Development

A. Objectives

The objectives are to help students:

enhance understnading of society, the country, the human world, the physical environment and related knowledge;
develop multiple perspectives on contemporary mature topics in different contexts (e.g. cultural, social, economic, political and technological contexts):
become independent thinker; be able to adapt to the ever-changing personal, social, national and global circumstances and construct knowledge; uderstand the complexities of the topics, and the challenges and processes involved in decision-making for making law abiding, rational and affective analysis, and learning how to handle conflicting values;
inherit Chinese culture and heritage in pluralistic society, deepen understanding and sense of identity of individuals with Chinese nationality and Chinese citizenship, and at the same time appreciate, respect and embrace diversity in cultures and views;
develop skills relevant to life-long learning and strengthen their ability to integrate and apply knowledge and skills, including critical thinking skills, creativity, problem solving skills, communication skills, collaboration skills, data management skills, self-management skills, self-learning skills, and information technology skills;
develop positive values and attitudes towards life, so that they can become informed and responsible citizens of society, the country and the world.

Last Updated: 2022-09-14 15:07

B. Subject Teachers

Levels	Classes	Subject Teachers
F.4	4A	Ms Margaret Chan
	4B	Ms Jessica Cheung
	4C	Ms Jessica Cheung
	4D	Ms Jessica Cheung
	4E	Ms Margaret Chan
	4F	Ms Jessica Cheung
F.5	5A	Ms Mae Tsung
	5B	Ms Iris To
	5C	Ms Mae Tsung
	5D	Ms Mae Tsung
	5E	Ms Mae Tsung
	5F	Ms Mae Tsung
F.6	6A	Ms Mae Tsung
	6B	Ms Iris To
	6C	Ms Mae Tsung
	6D	Ms Iris To
	6E	Ms Mae Tsung
	6F	Ms Iris To

Last Updated: 2025-09-11 14:38

C. Assessment System

Weighting of Formative and Summative Assessment

	Formative	Summative
F4	40%	60%
F5	40%	60%
F6	40%	60%

Components

Component	F4		F5		F6
Component	Term 1	Term 2	Term 1	Term 2	Term 1
Form Test	15% (1)	15% (1)	15% (1)	15% (1)	20% (1)
Assignment	25% (2)	25% (2)	10% (1)	10% (1)	20% (2)
Study Tour Project	NIL	NIL	15% (1)	15% (1)	NIL
Exam	60%	60%	60%	60%	60%

Examination Structure

Component	F4		F5		F6
Component	MYE	FE	MYE	FE	FE
Paper	One paper	One paper	One paper	One paper	One Paper
Duration	1 hour	1 hour	1.5 hours	2 hours	2 hours
Format	MC + 2 questions	MC + 2 questions	3 questions	3 questions (public exam format)	3 questions (public exam format)

Last Updated: 2025-12-10 12:17

D. Assessment Syllabus

F.4 Citizenship and Social Development 2025-26
Mid-Year Examination Syllabus

Paper Total: 30 marks
Time Allowed: 1 hour

Format:

1) 2 Data-response questions
2) 10 Multiple questions

Scope:

THEME 1: HONG KONG UNDER “ONE COUNTRY, TWO SYSTEMS”

CHAPTER 1: Origin of Hong Kong Questions
CHAPTER 2: Constitutional relationship between the country and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR)
CHAPTER 3: Safeguarding National Security
CHAPTER 4: Political structure of the HKSAR

F.5 Citizenship and Social Development 2025-26
Mid-Year Examination Syllabus

Paper Total: 32 marks
Time Allowed: 1 hour 30 minutes

Format: 3 Data-response questions

Scope:

All 12 topics covered in F.4

THEME 1: HONG KONG UNDER “ONE COUNTRY, TWO SYSTEMS”

Topics covered in F.5 1^st Term

THEME 2: OUR COUNTRY SINCE REFORM AND OPENING-UP

o    CHAPTER 1: China after Reform and Opening up
o    CHAPTER 2: Improvement in Quality of life
o    CHAPTER 3: Comprehensive National Power
o    CHAPTER 4: Five-Year Plan

Last Updated: 2025-12-10 12:38