School of Health Sciences (Year 1 General Studies Modules (GSM))

MODULE CODE

MODULE TITLE

HSS100

MODULE
CREDIT/HRS
1 (15 HOURS)

SYNOPSIS

HSS101

1 (15 HOURS)

Effective Study Skills

HSS102

2 (30 HOURS)

Basic Conversational The module is structured to provide students with basic

Mandarin
conversational Mandarin. Learners will be able to
(I) & (II)
communicate in very basic Mandarin within the most
immediate, predictable areas of need using conversational
Mandarin.

HSS103

2 (30 HOURS)

Basic Conversational The module is structured to provide learners with basic

Malay (I) & (II)
conversational Malay. Learners will be able to communicate in
basic Malay within the most immediate, predictable areas of
need using conversational Malay.

HSS104

2 (30 HOURS)

French Language

Professional Image and This module is for individuals keen on improving their etiquette
Etiquette
skills and professional image. A variety of topics including the
fundamentals for creating positive first impressions, how to
look, act, conduct themselves and be their best in any
professional situations from handshakes, introductions, and
presenting a business card, to body language, gestures and
the impact of words will be covered. Focus will be given to
development of positive, powerful social skills that will enable
individuals to feel confident and make a positive impact in their
social and professional lives.
This module aims to empower learners with effective study
strategies that enable them to achieve their academic goals.

An introductory module to help students acquire a basic

knowledge of French and develop their basic communication
skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing French so that
they can use the French language in accordance with its
grammatical and phonetic structures and appreciate the major
aspects of the French culture.

HSS105

2 (30 HOURS)

Japanese Language

The module aims to help students acquire a basic knowledge

of Japanese and develop their basic communication skills in
listening and speaking, reading and writing Japanese so that
they can use the Japanese language in accordance with its
grammatical structures and writing systems and appreciate
the major aspects of the Japanese culture.

HSS106

1 (15 HOURS)

Fundamentals
Internet and
Design

HSS107

1(15 HOURS)

Maximising MS Office Provide students with knowledge on the usage of useful MS

Suite
Office applications which will help with their studies and future
work.

HSS108

1 (15 HOURS)

Cyber Awareness

HSS110

1 (15 HOURS)

Appreciation of Drama This module aims to equip students with an appreciation of the
and Film
visual and performing arts. A brief introduction to certain
aspects of drama/theatre and films will be included.

HSS111

1 (15 HOURS)

Managing
Finances

of This module aims to provide students with some basic

Web knowledge on the essentials of safe and effective usage of the
internet. Topics to be covered will include the following: using
internet as a resource, fundamentals of good web design and
internet security. In addition, this topic will introduce the
students to the concepts and use of Web 2.0 tools.

Provide students with better awareness and etiquette of

internet use.

Personal This module is designed to equip the student with the basics
of investment. To achieve this goal, the course will begin with
a brief overview of budgeting, savings and income generation,
followed by discussions of financial assets. The focus will be
on stocks, bonds and mutual funds with brief coverage of real
estate investment trusts (REITS), exchange traded funds
(ETFs), real estate, gold, and forex investments if time

permits.
HSS112

1 (15 HOURS)

Child Development

HSS113

1 (15 HOURS)

Personal Effectiveness

HSS114

1 (15 HOURS)

Pillars of Life

HSS115

2 (30 HOURS)

German Language

his module aims to provide students with a basic understanding of

the development of children. Students will be introduced to
developmental theories by renowned theorists such as Piaget,
Freud and Erikson. Topics to be covered include an overview of
milestones of children's physical, social, emotional and cognitive
development, and concepts in choosing and planning age
appropriate activities for children.
Successful living is no rocket science! It is not impossible to
lead healthy and productive lives with a few winning
strategies. So let this module empower students with basic
social and behavioural life skills necessary for successful
living. They would be given opportunities to develop positive
habits of mind and essential life skills that can help them cope
and thrive effectively in work and life situations.
This module aims to engage and inspire students to make a
difference and have a positive impact on themselves, their
families, their community, the nation, the world and the future.
In this module, students learn how to express themselves in
German within the context of everyday situations at an
elementary level. Topics covered include an introduction to
Germany and the German language, greetings and
introductions, personal information and food and drinks. Not
only the grammatical rules and use of the German language,
but also the cultural and social aspects of Germany will be
addressed.

Note: Please refer to the NYP Student Portal for more details with regard to on-line registration and grading system for the module.