:: Japanese and English ::

Mr Hitoshi Murakami

Email: lshitosi@cityu.edu.hk
Option Leader, AABCS-JE

EC | JC | FE | KC | KE | SE

Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies
(Japanese and English)

Mode of Study: Two-year Full-time

PROGRAMME AIMS
This programme aims to provide a solid foundation in the practical use of English and Japanese, and to prepare students for bilingual work and mediation, application of communication technology and progression onto further studies in relevant language and communication areas.

CAREER PROSPECTS
Graduates can take up work that requires proficiency in both written and spoken English and Japanese as well as in the use of computer technology for communication. Graduates of this programme will have a good command of two languages (English and Japanese) to enable them to take up career positions in customer services, marketing, media, publication, journalism and public relations in business and non-profit-making organizations.

ARTICULATION AND FURTHER STUDY OPPORTUNITIES
Graduates can also continue their studies in relevant degree programmes in language and communication areas with advanced standing both locally and overseas. Articulation arrangements have been made to enable graduates from this programme to pursue relevant BA programmes in universities in the UK, such as University of Central Lancashire, University of Portsmouth, Middlesex University, University of Westminster and Australian universities such as Monash University.

MAIN SUBJECT AREAS

English Communication Skills, a core theme that focuses on fundamentals of communication, English language activation and enrichment, English business communication and professional image building.
Japanese Communication Skills, a core theme that focuses on knowledge of Japanese language structure, grammar, phonetics, communication skills, Japanese for business and professional purposes, Japanese culture and society, and translation / interpretation of English & Japanese.
Communication Technology, a supporting theme that develops students' communication skills through desktop publishing and the Internet. Students learn communication technology on both English and Japanese platforms.
Language Mediation, a supporting theme that enables students to mediate between the two languages – English and Japanese for this specific option - through basic training in translation and interpretation

PROGRAMME ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must satisfy one of the following:

E in 1 HKALE or E in 2 HKALE AS subjects plus E in 5 HKCEE subjects; or
Have a recognized diploma in relevant disciplines

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