Applied Ethics This course component examines the role of ethics in building a just and fair society. Students will be introduced to typical ethical problems they will face in work and society, learn how to apply ethical principles to comprehend and analyse these problems, and make better decisions accordingly. Foundations of Moral Values How should we live? What is a right conduct and a good life? Why do moral values need foundations? The aim of this course is to help students to understand basic moral theories and ideas in philosophy and religion thatshape values of our lives. The course will also provide students with the intellectual resources needed for thinking systematically and critically about some of moral and ethical issues in a contemporary context. Law and Society This course component aims to introduce the basic knowledge of the Constitution of China and the Basic Law of Macao at both theoretical and practical levels. It is hoped that this course will help students to understand the basic concepts, theories, principles and spirit of the Constitution and the Basic Law, the basic system of the State and Macao, and the importance of the Constitution and the Basic Law to Macao SAR and the Macao residents.

CILO-1: Course Component: Applied Ethics Upon completion students will be able to: 1. Understand basic ethical principles and theories. 2. Describe typical ethical problems and dilemmas they will face in work, family and business. 3. Apply ethical principles to resolve ethical problems and dilemmas. CILO-2: Course Component: Foundations of Moral Values Upon completion students will be able to: 1. Identify basic moral theories and ethical principles in major philosophical and religious traditions; 2. Demonstrate an understanding of the structure of rational arguments concerning moral and value judgment; 3. Apply moral theories or ethical principles to concrete issues in a contemporary context; 4. Reflect critically on the notion of “good life” that is related to self-analysis and self-understanding. CILO-3: Course Component: Law and Society Upon completion students will be able to: 1. The concept, characteristics and functions of constitution. 2. The basic principles of constitution. 3. The basic systems of the State as stipulated in the Constitution of China (the political structure of China, the state structure of China). 4. Fundamental rights and duties of citizens. 5. Relationship between the Constitution of China and the Macao SAR. 6. The theory of 'One Country, Two Systems'. 7. The drafting of the Basic Law. 8. General principles of the Basic Law. 9. Relationship between the Central Authorities and the Macao SAR. 10.Political structure of the Macao SAR. 11.Interpretation and amendment of the Basic Law.