Generic
Courses
EN1101 English Language I
This Course aims at consolidating students' English
foundation, Students will be guided to concentrate on developing
their
skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The
use of dictionaries, an essential but often-overlooked aspect
of
language learning, is included to facilitate their improvement
of English skills. Other areas given special attention include
polysemy of common words, phrasal verbs, preposition, idioms,
building vocabulary, choices of words, reading skills, and
practical skills in speaking. Particular focus will be placed
on understanding conversational English to help students
overcome inhibition about speaking English. Upon completion of
this
Course, it is expected that students will be able to raise
their English skills to a higher level.
EN2101 English Language II
This Course builds on the provision of English
Language I to further improve students1 overall competence in
English
and to
provide them with a solid foundation and a smooth transition
into their more academic programme. In addition to further
development in areas covered in English Language I, special
focus will be
placed on academic writing, business writing, and on-line
communication skills required for work purposes and further
study. The aspect
of cultural knowledge is also included to facilitate communication
with native speakers of English. Upon completion of this
Course, it is expected that students will become more capable
and independent
English language learners and be able to demonstrate their
abilities to use appropriate spoken and written language
and communication
skills in a wide range of cultural, social and academic
contexts.
CHI101 Chinese Language
I 中國語文 I
本課程通過簡介現代漢語的基本常識，增加學生對語法認識，讓學員在思考、說話和辯論時，更能了解語言規律，使其在遣詞造句、表情達意時更能心手相應，全面提升寫作及語文運用技巧。本課程特色之一是介紹有關中國語文的網上資源，以增加學生的自學能力，讓學員在持續進修及就業時，更能善用網上各項有關中國語文的網路資源。
CH2101 Chinese Language
II 中國語文 II
本課程為銜接中國語文 I 課程而設，讓學員在掌握基礎漢語常識後，通過評講、剖析實例，增強學員在聽、說、讀、寫等四方面的綜合運用語文能力。本課程分為兩部分：口語傳意技巧及商用中文。第一部分旨在培訓學員口語及口頭報告的表達能力，通過講解句式的選擇、聆聽理論，讓學員在日常應對上能夠言簡意賅，避免冗詞贅句。第二部分通過講解應用文的基本寫作原則、格式要求，並以常見的公文謬誤作教材，全面提升寫作商用文類的能力。
Specialisation
Courses
Foundation
Courses
