Appendix 2 - Profile of the Ideal Lingnan Graduate

For undergraduate programmes, the ideal Lingnan graduate will possess the following attributes in terms of knowledge, skills and attitudes:

Knowledge:

• strong oral and written language competence in both English and Chinese (Putonghua as well as Cantonese)
• a secure grounding in his or her chosen academic field(s) and an awareness of possible cross-disciplinary applications
• proficiency in information technology

Skills:

• excellent interpersonal communication ability
• strong analytic competence and a capacity for independent critical thinking
• creative problem-solving and effective planning capabilities

Attitudes:

• a commitment to serving the community
• an international outlook and an ability to understand problems from various cultural perspectives
• tolerance, integrity, civility and a sense of personal responsibility when interacting with others
• a desire for life-long learning