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| Chinese courses
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| Essentials of Chinese Language
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LS12221 |
- Identify the basic characteristics of standard modern Chinese Language in its morphological, phonological, etymological and grammatical aspects.
- Demonstrate ability to write accurate and standard modern Chinese Language.
- Apply the knowledge of standard modern Chinese in communication in both written and oral forms with appropriate and effective presentation strategies.
- Select appropriate reference materials such as dictionaries and encyclopedias to meet different needs.
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| Practical Chinese Writing |
LS12223 |
- Identify the characteristics and functions of different kinds of common practical Chinese writings.
- Differentiate between the formats of different kinds of practical Chinese writings.
- Use suitable formats, effective word choices and writing styles to meet the needs of different situations.
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| Classical Chinese Literature |
LS12241 |
- Relate the background knowledge to the analysis of classical Chinese literary writings.
- Identify the structure and main features of Chinese literary traditions and the different genres in classical Chinese literature.
- Critically analyze classical Chinese literary works.
- Apply the skills learnt from the classical Chinese literary works in their own writings.
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| Readings in Classical Chinese Literature |
LS12242 |
- Develop students’ interest and ability to comprehend classical Chinese literature through selected readings in literary work
- Enhance students’ background knowledge needed for studying classical Chinese literature
- Develop a critical approach for students in using the appropriate methodology and reference materials to analyze, evaluate and appreciate classical literary writings
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| Modern Chinese Literature |
LS12243 |
- Relate the background knowledge to the analysis of modern Chinese literary writings.
- Identify the major features of poetry, prose, novels and drama in modern Chinese literature
- Critically analyze modern Chinese literary works from China mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong
- Apply the skills learnt from the modern Chinese literary works in their own writings
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| Readings in Modern Chinese Literature
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LS12244 |
- Introduce students to the general development and characteristics of modern Chinese literature;
- Extend students’ awareness and increase their understanding of modern Chinese literature;
- Develop students’ ability to analyze, evaluate and appreciate writings in modern Chinese literature.
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| Language, Communication and Society
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LS12291 |
- Analyze critically how societal effect might affect language usage.
- Critically analyze the inter-relationship between language, communication and society, and be able to apply this knowledge to a cross-cultural context.
- Critically relate and transfer the understanding of the relevance of linguistic norms for various types of communication in language use to inter-personal and professional communication settings.
- Critically apply the knowledge of language formation and its social dimensions to understand communication and power relations in various settings in society.
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| Communication in Putonghua
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LS12521 |
- Transcribe and produce transcriptions using Hanyu Pinyin romanisation.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate in Putonghua in daily conversations and discussions.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand radio and television programmes in Putonghua.
- Identify the basic differences between Cantonese and Putonghua lexical items.
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| Writing Workshop |
LS22221 |
- Demonstrate the ability to appreciate and analyze various forms of literary writing.
- Apply writing principles to different areas which require creative thinking.
- Produce original texts in a range of genres.
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| Chinese Cultural Studies |
LS22253 |
- Introduce students to the background and knowledge of traditional Chinese culture.
- Understand the Chinese cultural traditions.
- Analyze the development of Chinese culture and its impact on modern Chinese society and the daily lives of Chinese people.
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| Structure of Modern Chinese
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LS22263 |
- Demonstrate familiarity with the basic concepts of morphology, syntax, grammar and pragmatics of modern Chinese language.
- Use the knowledge of modern Chinese structure to analyze Chinese phrases, sentences and paragraphs.
- Apply the knowledge of structure of modern Chinese to writing.
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| Chinese Stylistics |
LS22265 |
- Identify the concepts and characteristics of figures of speech in modern Chinese stylistics.
- Adapt the knowledge of discourse analysis to the appreciation of Chinese passages.
- Apply the knowledge of rhetoric devices to Chinese writing.
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| Integrated Putonghua |
LS22551 |
- Strengthen students’ ability in Putonghua proficiency and to consolidate their skills in Putonghua communication.
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| English Courses
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| Communication and Critical Thinking |
LS12182 |
| The aim of the course is to develop students’ critical thinking through reading, writing and discussing current local issues. In the process students will learn to express, support and examine their ideas in English with fluency and accuracy. |
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| English Language Enrichment |
LS12427 |
| This course aims to further develop students’ language skills in English through the explanation, analysis, re-presentation, and discussion of a variety of topical, socio-cultural, political, economic, and ethical issues presented through published texts; and to broaden students’ background knowledge. |
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| Communication Through Translation I |
LS12460 |
| This course aims to introduce students to the nature and problems of translating from English to Chinese; to provide extensive practice in translation from English into Chinese; and to broaden students background knowledge to enable them to situate texts in their context and to translate them in an informed manner. |
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| Improving Communication with Desktop Publishing
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LS12641 |
| This course aims to develop students’ knowledge of desktop publishing principles; to develop students’ basic skills in desktop publishing; acquaint students with desktop publishing terminology; and to give students extensive hands-on experience in desktop publishing. |
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English Language Activation
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LS12700 |
| This course aims to increase students’ confidence in their use of spoken and written English, and enable students to activate their English language competence, turning it into active performance through using it creatively to express their own experience of campus life. |
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| Developing Oral Skills in English |
LS12701 |
| The aim of the course is to develop students’ ability to speak in English in a variety of academic contexts; to promote accurate pronunciation in English; to develop students’ confidence when speaking in English, and
to equip students with the skills to prepare and deliver oral presentations. |
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| Integrated Reading and Writing Skills in English |
LS12702 |
| This course aims to improve students’ ability to read and write in English for academic purposes; to introduce students to basic essay writing styles; to develop students ability to write simple essays; to familiarize students with library research tools; and to prepare students to write a simple research paper. |
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| Fundamentals of Communication |
LS12750 |
| This course aims to introduce students to the main concepts of communication studies and to universal and culturally specific aspects of communication. Students will develop an awareness of why communication can break down, as well as how it can be improved in a variety of contexts. |
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| English Communication Skills for Business |
LS22114 |
| The main aim of this course is to develop the students’ English language competence in academic and business contexts. After completing this course, students should be able to demonstrate confidence in oral communication skills in business-related situations; use appropriate form, structure and principles of business writing in handling business documents; use English in a variety of tasks, simulations and projects which require the integration of language skills; and master communication skills necessary for their profession. |
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| Communication Through Translation II |
LS22460 |
| This course aims to introduce students to the nature and problems of translating from Chinese to English; to provide extensive practice in translation from Chinese to English, building on the skills developed in LS12460 Communication Through Translation I; and to broaden students’ background knowledge to enable them to situate texts in their context and to translate them in an informed manner. |
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| Integrated Business Skills in English |
LS22705 |
| This course aims to develop students’ competence to communicate in English in business contexts; to promote students’ confidence to communicate orally in English in business situations; to teach the appropriate form and structure in business writing, and to develop students’ job-hunting skills. |
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| Building a Professional Image I |
LS22732 |
| This course aims to develop students’ command of skills relating to image-building as applied to corporate communication concerning personal image. |
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| Building a Professional Image II |
LS22733 |
| This course aims to develop students’ command of skills relating to image-building as applied to personal communication. The course will explore the concept of personal image and apply it to communication involved in job-seeking and in self-assertion within an organization. It will develop students’ ability to manipulate their communication in order to present themselves and their views effectively both within and outside their organizations. |
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| Oral Skilks |
LS22733 |
| This course aims to promote pronunciation accuracy; to raise awareness of the linguistic practices of native speakers of English; to promote fluency of speech; and to engender confidence when speaking and listening to English. |
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| Critical Reading Skills |
LS22747 |
| This course develops students’ English language skills through the study of contemporary literary texts, reflecting various cultural contexts (Hong Kong SAR, China, N. America etc), by Chinese authors writing in English, or in English translation. Through reading, analysis, discussion, and comparison of different literary genres students will achieve an enhanced level of comprehension and expression in English. |
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| Bilingual Project (Chinese/English) |
LS22928 |
| This course aims to enable the students to explore a bilingual communication-related topic; provide a situation for students to integrate and apply previously learned skills and knowledge in bilingual communication; provide an opportunity for students to produce effective bilingual communication or analyse the effectiveness of existing bilingual products; and develop as well as reinforce autonomous learning by allowing students to work in an open situation in which there is relatively less control and guidance. |
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| Japanese Courses
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| Structure of Japanese Language I |
LS12801 |
| The course aims to provide students with a basic knowledge of the grammatical structures of the Japanese language. After completing the course, the students should have understood the fundamentals of the linguistic features of the Japanese language. Students should also be able to construct simple grammatical sentences. |
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| Structure of Japanese Language II
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LS12802 |
| The course aims to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the grammatical structures of the Japanese language. After completing the course, the students should have acquired a general and comprehensive knowledge of the linguistic features of the Japanese language. Students should also be able to construct grammatical sentences. |
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| Introduction to Japanese Culture and Society |
LS12805 |
| The aim is to provide a comprehensive and macroscopic understanding of Japanese culture and society. Emphasis is put on the special characteristics of Japanese cultural and social issues in ancient and contemporary settings. Upon completion of the course, students should have acquired insights into the characteristics of Japanese cultural heritage which has shaped the uniqueness of Japan. |
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| Spoken Japanese I
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LS12809 |
| The course aims to provide students with training in basic Japanese pronunciation and to develop students' competence in oral communication skills. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to engage in simple daily oral communication. |
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| Spoken Japanese II
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LS12810 |
| The course aims to strengthen students’ competence in oral communication skills and proficiency in the various forms of spoken and written Japanese. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to distinguish the differences between formal and informal styles of spoken Japanese in daily conversation. |
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| Oral Skills in Japanese I |
LS22809 |
The course aims to train students to communicate proficiently in Japanese for a variety of situations: social and cultural. After completing the course, students should be able to communicate with Japanese people appropriately in various situations. |
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| Oral Skills in Japanese II |
LS22810 |
The course aims to train students to communicate proficiently in Japanese for a variety of situations. After completing the course, students should be able to communicate with Japanese people effectively in various situations. |
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| Practical Written Japanese I
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LS22811 |
| The course aims to acquaint students with the current formats, terminologies and styles in contemporary Japanese writings. After completing the course, students should have been familiarized with the varieties of written Japanese. |
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| Practical Written Japanese II
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LS22812 |
| The course aims to acquaint students with the current formats, expressions and styles in contemporary Japanese writings in various contexts: social, cultural, academic, and business. After completing the course, the students should have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of the varieties of written Japanese and should be able to understand more grammatically complicated sentence structures. |
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| Business Japanese |
LS22816 |
| The aim is to develop and enhance students’ Japanese communication competence in specific business and administration contexts. Students can acquire business terms and professional expressions in various situations both inside and outside the company. After completing the course, students should be able to communicate effectively in different business settings in oral and written Japanese. |
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Translation and Interpretation:
English/Japanese
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LS22819 |
| The aims are to provide students with basic knowledge of the methods and techniques of translation and interpretation; to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the issues and problems in Japanese and English translation and interpretation; and to develop students' problem solving ability in Japanese and English translation and interpretation. |
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Translation and Interpretation:
Chinese/Japanese
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LS22820 |
| The aims are to provide students with basic knowledge of the methods and techniques of translation and interpretation; to provide students with a comprehensive knowledge of the issues and problems in Japanese and Chinese translation and interpretation; and to develop students' problem solving ability in Japanese and Chinese translation and interpretation. |
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| Bilingual Project (English/Japanese) |
LS22821 |
| This course aims to enable students to explore a bilingual communication-related topic; to train students’ capability in carrying out research of good academic standard; to provide a situation for students to integrate and apply previously acquired bilingual communication skills and knowledge; and to develop and reinforce autonomous learning by allowing students to work in an open and independent situation. |
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| Bilingual Project (Chinese/Japanese) |
LS22822 |
| This course aims to enable students to explore a bilingual communication-related topic; to train students’ capability in carrying out research of good academic standard; to provide a situation for students to integrate and apply previously acquired bilingual communication skills and knowledge; and to develop and reinforce autonomous learning by allowing students to work in an open and independent situation. |
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| French Courses
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| Practical Spoken French I |
LS12390 |
| This first course of two courses aims to train students to communicate proficiently in French in a variety of situations. On completion of this course, students will have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of essential vocabulary and expressions for communicating in French for various purposes. |
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| Practical Written French I |
LS12392 |
| This first course of two courses aims to train students to communicate proficiently in French in a variety of written situations. It also aims at broadening students' knowledge of the French language so as to enhance their confidence in using it. Moreover, the course contributes to increase the students' understanding of the differences between written and spoken forms of the French language. |
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| Practical Written French II |
LS12390 |
| This second course of two courses aims to train students to communicate proficiently in French in a variety of written situations. It also aims at broadening students' knowledge of the French language so as to enhance their confidence in using it. Moreover, the course further enhances students' understanding of the differences between written and spoken forms of the French language. |
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| Introduction to French Culture |
LS12394 |
| This course aims to provide a basic introduction to contemporary French culture and custom, with a bias towards popular culture. It will also include a brief historical overview. |
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| French through the Media |
LS12395 |
| This course aims to broaden students' knowledge of the French language, both written and spoken, and to enhance their confidence in using it, through a thematic exposure to a wide range of contemporary media documents (movies/cartoons with subtitles, pictures, advertisements, posters, web pages, songs, comic strips, short books excerpts etc.). Through this course students will come to appreciate the reference framework of French people in today’s France, their way of thinking, sense of values, and their preoccupations. |
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| Practical Spoken French II |
LS12396 |
| This second course of two courses aims to train students to communicate proficiently in French in a variety of situations. On completion of this course, students should have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of the essential vocabulary and expressions for communicating in French for various purposes. |
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| French Pronunciation |
LS12397 |
| The objectives of this course are to introduce the fundamental notions of French phonetics, to account for typical pronunciation difficulties encountered by students due to the interference of French, Chinese and English, and to improve students’ perception and production of French sounds so as to step up their proficiency in spoken French. |
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| Advanced Spoken French I |
LS22391 |
| This first course of two courses aims to reinforce and to further develop students’ communication skills in French, predominantly in the spoken form of the language. On completion of the course, students should be able to in participate in conversations relating to topics in current affairs, social and cultural issues, and undertake simple liaison interpretation between English and French. They will also be able to present orally in French. |
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| Advanced Spoken French II |
LS22392 |
| This second course of two courses aims to reinforce and to further develop students’ communication skills in French (written/spoken). On completion of the course, students should not only be able to write proficiently for a variety of purposes but also to participate in situational conversations in areas concerning current affairs, social and cultural issues as well as to do simple interpretation/translation between English and French. They should also be able to do oral presentations on selected topics. |
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| Advanced Spoken French I |
LS22391 |
| This first course of two courses aims to reinforce
and to further develop students’ communication skills in French, predominantly
in the spoken form of the language. On completion of the course, students
should be able to participate in conversations relating to topics in current
affairs, social and cultural issues, and undertake simple liaison interpretation
between English and French. They will also be able to present orally in French. |
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| Advanced Spoken French II |
LS22392 |
| This second course of two courses aims to reinforce
and to further develop students’ communication skills in French (written/spoken).
On completion of the course, students should not only be able to write proficiently
for a variety of purposes but also to participate in situational conversations
in areas concerning current affairs, social and cultural issues as well as
to do simple interpretation/translation between English and French. They should
also be able to do oral presentations on selected topics. |
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| French for Professional Purposes I |
LS22393 |
| This first course of two courses emphasizes conversation on topics of general interest related to the world of commerce and industry. Topic vocabulary and expressions are also developed. It will include presentation and discussion on commercial/professional topics as well as consolidating routine conversational skills. |
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| French for Professional Purposes II |
LS22394 |
| This second of two courses emphasizes conversation on topics of general interest related to the world of commerce and industry. A variety of vocabulary and expressions are also developed. Presentation and discussion on commercial/professional topics as well as daily conversation will also be given. |
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| French for Corporate Communication I |
LS22395 |
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| This first of two courses aims to familiarize students with the format, organization and content of business documents; develop students ability to analyze and discuss the effectiveness of written business documents; give students extensive practice in writing a variety of business documents based on realistic scenarios presented in the course; familiarize students with the structure, organization and dynamics of business meetings and negotiations; and heighten students’ awareness of the elements which contribute to effective business discussions and negotiations. |
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| French for Corporate Communication II |
LS22396 |
| This second of two courses aims to familiarize students with the format, organization and content of business documents; develop students ability to analyze and discuss the effectiveness of written business documents; give students extensive practice in writing a variety of business documents based on realistic scenarios presented in the course; familiarize students with the structure, organization and dynamics of more formal business meetings and negotiations; and to heighten students’ awareness of the elements which contribute to effective business discussions and communication. |
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| Bilingual Project (French and English)
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LS22397 |
| This course aims to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their data collection, research, organizational, presentation, time management skills and initiative under conditions of minimum supervision and guidance. The Bilingual Project provides a situation for students to integrate learned skills and knowledge in exploring a new topic. The Bilingual Project is an individual piece of work. |
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| Korean Courses
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| Practical Spoken Korean I |
LS12601 |
| This first course of two courses aims to provide students with training in basic Korean pronunciation and to develop students’ competence in aural and oral communication skills. On completion of this course, students will be able to participate in simple aural and oral communication and in daily conversation. |
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| Practical Spoken Korean II
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LS12602 |
| This second course of two courses aims to train students to communicate proficiently in Korean in a variety of situations: social, cultural and professional. On completion of this course, students will be able to participate in situational conversations with a comprehensive knowledge of essential vocabulary and expressions for communicating in Korean. |
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| Practical Written Korean I |
LS12604 |
| This first course of two courses aims to train students with the basic style in practical written Korean through various reading and writing contexts: social, cultural and professional. The course will broaden students’ knowledge of the Korean language and enhance students’ understanding of the differences between written and spoken forms of the language. On completion of the course, students will have acquired a general and comprehensive knowledge of the various written forms of Korean language. |
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| Practical Written Korean II
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LS12605 |
| This second course of two courses aims to train students with the practical written Korean through various reading and writing contexts: social, cultural and professional. The course will further broaden students’ knowledge of the Korean language and enhance students’ understanding of the differences between written and spoken forms of the language. On completion of the course, students will have acquired a general and comprehensive knowledge of the various written forms of Korean language. They will be able to read correspondence and documents, and can write simple reports, letters, emails and short essays. |
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| Introduction to Korean Culture and
Society |
LS12607 |
| This course aims to provide a basic introduction to Korean culture and custom, and its modern society with an emphasis on popular culture. It will also include a brief historical overview. After completing this course, students will be familiar with Korean culture, customs, society, and the issues of contemporary Korea. |
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| Korean for Tourism and Hospitality |
LS12608 |
| This course aims to introduce students to the language of tourism and enable them to work as tour leader in Korea and Hong Kong. The course also aims to develop students' ability in using Korean to introduce the tourist spots of the two countries and to provide them with a comprehensive knowledge of the typical and appropriate styles of polite Korean used in hospitality services. Upon completing the course, students will be able to introduce and provide information to tourists about the special cultural and national characteristics of Korean society. |
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| Advanced Spoken Korean I |
LS22601 |
| This first course of two courses aims to advance students' communication capability through various language activities including role-play, presentation, simulated conversation and free discussion. After completing the course, students will be able to participate in conversations relating to topics in current affairs, social and cultural issues. They will also be able to present orally in Korean. |
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Advanced Spoken Korean II
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LS22602 |
| This second course of two courses aims to reinforce and to further develop students' communication capability through various language activities. On completion of the course, students will be able to carry out conversation and dialogue freely with Korean native speakers at various social situations. In addition, students will have acquired a high level of proficiency for various communication purposes. |
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Advanced Written Korean I
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LS22604 |
| This first course of two courses aims to acquaint students with the current formats, terminologies and styles in Korean writings in various contexts: social, cultural and academic. On completion of the course, the students will have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of the variety of written Korean. |
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| Advanced Written Korean II
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LS22605 |
| This second course of two courses aims to reinforce and to further develop students’ reading and writing skills in Korean. The course will deepen students' interest and broaden their horizons of the up-to-date and overall understanding of contemporary Korea through reading and writing practices of advanced level. On completion of the course, students will be able to understand, analyse and summarise the key points of Korean articles, essays and extracts of advanced level of Korean. Students will be also able to write proficiently for a variety of purposes. |
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| Korean in Business Contexts
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LS22606 |
| The course aims to develop and enhance students' ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing Korean in a variety of business situations. Students will be familiarized with the format, organization and content of business documents. On completion of the course, students will be able to communicate effectively in different business and administration situations in oral and written Korean. |
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| Bilingual Project (Korean/Chinese) |
LS22607 |
| This course aims to enable students to explore a bilingual communications-related topic (Korean and Chinese). It provides students with a situation to integrate and apply previously acquired bilingual communication skills and knowledge to produce effective bilingual products. The course develops and reinforces autonomous learning by allowing students to work and research in an open situation with minimum control and guidance to motivate them to utilize what they have learned. |
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| Bilingual Project (Korean/English) |
LS22608 |
| This course aims to enable students to explore a bilingual communications-related topic (Korean and English). It provides students with a situation to integrate and apply previously acquired bilingual communication skills and knowledge to produce effective bilingual products. The course develops and reinforces autonomous learning by allowing students to work and research in an open situation with minimum control and guidance to motivate them to utilize what they have learned. |
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| Spanish Courses |
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| Practical Spoken Spanish I |
LS12900 |
| This first course of two courses aims to train students to communicate proficiently in Spanish in a variety of situations. |
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| Practical Spoken Spanish II |
LS12901 |
| This second course of two courses aims to train students to communicate proficiently in Spanish in a variety of situations. On completion of this course, students should have acquired a comprehensive knowledge of the essential vocabulary and expressions for communicating in Spanish for various purposes. |
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| Practical Written Spanish I |
LS12902 |
| This first course of two courses aims to train students to communicate proficiently in Spanish in a variety of written situations. It also aims at broadening students' knowledge of the Spanish language so as to enhance their confidence in using the language. Moreover, the course contributes to increase the students' understanding of the differences between written and spoken forms of the Spanish language. |
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| Practical Written Spanish II |
LS12903 |
| This second course of two courses aims to train students to communicate proficiently in Spanish in a variety of written situations. It also aims at broadening students' knowledge of the Spanish language so as to enhance their confidence in using the language. Moreover, the course contributes to increase the students' understanding of the differences between written and spoken forms of the Spanish language. |
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| Introduction to Spanish and Latin American Culture |
LS12904 |
| This course aims to provide a basic introduction to contemporary Spanish and South American culture and customs, with a bias towards popular culture. It will also include a brief historical overview. |
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| Spanish through the Media |
LS12905 |
| This course aims to broaden students' knowledge of the Spanish language, both written and spoken, and to enhance their confidence in using it, through a thematic exposure to a wide range of contemporary media documents (movies/cartoons with subtitles, pictures, advertisements, posters, web pages, songs, comic strips, short books excerpts etc.). |
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| Spanish Pronunciation |
LS12907 |
| The objectives of this course are to introduce the fundamental notions of Spanish phonetics, to account for typical pronunciation difficulties encountered by students due to the interference of Spanish, Chinese and English, and to improve students’ perception and production of Spanish sounds so as to step up their proficiency in spoken Spanish. |
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| Advanced Spoken Spanish I |
LS22900 |
This first course of two courses aims to reinforce and to further develop students’ communication skills in Spanish, predominantly in the spoken form of the language. |
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| Advanced Spoken Spanish I |
LS22900 |
| This first course of two courses aims to reinforce and to further develop students’ communication skills in Spanish, predominantly in the spoken form of the language. |
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| Advanced Spoken Spanish II |
LS22901 |
| This second course of two courses aims to reinforce and to further develop students’ communication skills in Spanish (written/spoken). It develops students’ ability to write proficiently for a variety of purposes but also to participate in situational conversations in areas concerning current affairs, social and cultural issues as well as to do simple interpretation/translation between English and Spanish. They should also be able to do oral presentations on selected topics. |
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| Spanish for Professional Purposes I |
LS22903 |
| This first course of two courses emphasizes conversation on topics of general interest related to the world of commerce and industry. Topic vocabulary and expressions are also developed. It will include presentation and discussion on commercial/professional topics as well as consolidating routine conversational skills. |
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| Spanish for Professional Purposes II |
LS22904 |
| This second of two courses emphasizes conversation on topics of general interest related to the world of commerce and industry. Topic vocabulary and expressions are also developed. Presentation and discussion on commercial/professional topics as well as daily conversation will also be given. |
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| Spanish for Corporate Communication I |
LS22905 |
| This first of two courses aims to familiarize students with the format, organization and content of business documents; to develop students ability to analyze and discuss the effectiveness of written business documents; give students extensive practice in writing a variety of business documents based on realistic scenarios presented in the course; familiarize students with the structure, organization and dynamics of formal business meetings and negotiations; and to heighten students’ awareness of the elements which contribute to effective business discussions and negotiations. |
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| Spanish for Corporate Communication II |
LS22906 |
| This second of two courses aims to familiarize students with the format, organization and content of business documents; develop students ability to analyze and discuss the effectiveness of written business documents; give students extensive practice in writing a variety of business documents based on realistic scenarios presented in the course; familiarize students with the structure, organization and dynamics of formal business meetings and negotiations; and to heighten students’ awareness of the elements which contribute to effective business discussions and negotiations. |
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| Bilingual Project (Spanish/English) |
LS22908 |
| The aim is to give students the opportunity to demonstrate their data collection, research, organizational, presentation, time management skills and initiative under conditions of minimum supervision and guidance. The Bilingual Project provides a situation for students to integrate learned skills and knowledge in exploring a new topic. The Bilingual Project is an individual piece of work. |
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