Hong Kong liberal studies: content on national security, lawfulness, patriotism to be expanded under coming revamp
- More details on proposals for new curriculum have been laid out in consultation paper sent to schools, with current six modules trimmed to three
- Another focus recommended is constitutional relationship between city and mainland China
New names for the mandatory subject – which would be amended in September at the earliest – were also raised in the 48-page document for secondary schools, including “citizenship and nation”, “nationals and society” and “social studies”.
Secretary for Education Kevin Yeung Yun-hung had announced the wide-ranging reforms in November, including turning liberal studies into a simple pass-or-fail subject, having its syllabus trimmed and all textbooks subject to vetting.
Students will also be required to visit mainland China as part of their studies.
But educators who spoke to the Post said despite the proposed framework, there were still many unanswered questions, such as how teachers could adapt to the new curriculum and whether any existing topics would be banned after the changes.
