公民與社會發展科課程宗旨：

1. 加深了解社會、國家、人文世界和物質環境及相關的知識內涵;

2. 對不同情境中（例如文化、社會、經濟、政治及科技）經常出現，並已發 展成熟的當代課題作多角度思考； 

3. 成為獨立思考者，能夠適應個人、社會、國家及全球不斷轉變的情況而建 構知識，理解課題的複雜性、決策的過程和面對的挑戰，從而作出合乎法 理情的分析，並學習處理相互衝突的價值觀；

4. 在多元社會中傳承中華文化傳統，加深個人對中國國籍和中國公民身份的 了解和認同，同時欣賞、尊重和接納不同的文化和觀點； 

5. 培養與終身學習有關的能力，以及強化綜合和應用知識與技能的能力，包 括慎思明辨能力、創造力、解決問題能力、溝通能力、協作能力、處理數 據能力、自我管理能力、自學能力、運用資訊科技能力； 

6. 建立正面的價值觀和積極的人生態度，成為對社會、國家和世界有認識和 負責任的公民。

Citizenship and Social Development Curriculum Aims:

1. enhance understanding of society, the country, the human world, the physical environment and related knowledge; 

2. develop multiple perspectives on contemporary mature topics in different contexts (e.g. cultural, social, economic, political and technological contexts); 

3. become independent thinkers; be able to adapt to the ever-changing personal, social, national and global circumstances and construct knowledge; understand 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; 

4. inherit Chinese culture and heritage in a 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; 

5. 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; 

6. develop positive values and attitudes towards life, so that they can become informed and responsible citizens of society, the country and the world.