222 Languages 語言 This is an exempted course under the Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. 根據《非本地高等及專業教育（規管）條例》，本課程屬獲豁免課程。 It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格。 These are exempted courses under the Non-Local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. 根據《非本地高等及專業教育（規管）條例》，這些課程屬獲豁免課程。 It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which these courses may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認這些課程可令學員獲取的任何資格。 The course operator is applying for exemption under the Non-local Higher and Professional Education (Regulation) Ordinance. 課程主辦人正根據《非本地高等及專業教育（規管）條例》辦理豁免註冊手續。 It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognize any qualification to which this course may lead. 個別僱主可酌情決定是否承認本課程可令學員獲取的任何資格。 English 英文 Business English Short Courses Business Grammar Programme Code: BENG9004 S 2975 5880 jenna.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk This Business Grammar short course is designed for students who need to brush up their grammar skills and understanding of grammatical rules. Students develop their ability to identify and correct grammar errors with teacher feedback and consistent grammar review. Applicants should have a secondary 6 level of English language proficiency or equivalent. * Before you enrol, please make sure that you meet the entry requirements. Failure in meeting the requirements would mean that you will not be able to study the course. HK$2,000 6 weeks English The Fundamentals of Persuasive Business Writing Programme Code: BENG9145 S 2975 5880 jenna.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk Persuasive business writing aims to convince readers to take a particular action or adopt a particular point of view. It is a way of communicating an idea in a manner that is compelling and convincing to readers. Writers use techniques such as evidence-based arguments, emotional appeals, and conversational tone to persuade readers to decide in favour of the writer’s position. Persuasive writing is often used in marketing, advertising, public relations, fundraising, and other business communications where the writer wants to influence the readers’ opinion or behaviour. This 18-hour short course will enlighten students’ understanding of the discourse structures and word choice in persuasive business writing. Applicants shall: • hold a Certificate in Advanced Business English or above awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE; or • Cambridge Linguaskill General / Business test score 160 or above. * Equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merit. IMPORTANT NOTES TO ALL APPLICANTS: All applicants are required to send a completed application form with details of their working histories and copies of their previous English assessment/study results to Ms Jenna Ho (jenna. ho@hkuspace.hku.hk) for our instructors to customise their course content. HK$3,600 6 weeks English Spoken English Refresher for Tourism and Hospitality Practitioners Programme Code: BENG9146 S 2975 5880 jenna.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk With the post-Covid rebound, many tourists and visitors worldwide travel to Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area for business and leisure. To embrace the upsurged industry, a better command of English is key to success. This programme aims to provide an opportunity for practitioners to practise and gain extra knowledge in serving their English-speaking guests. The trainer will showcase vocabulary to describe tourist attractions, demonstrate interactions with clients and empower you with phrases and vocabulary for welcoming your guests. You will work in groups to practise scenario-based English conversations in daily encounters with clients and learn how to handle difficult situations. $1,800 6 weeks English English at Work Series English at Work - Impromptu Talk and Discussion Programme Code: BENG9099 This course focuses on Impromptu Talk and Discussion. It aims to develop oral communications skills that enable you to speak clearly and present ideas coherently. Applicants should have a secondary 6 level of English language proficiency or equivalent. * Before you enrol, please make sure that you meet the entry requirements. Failure in meeting the requirements would mean that you will not be able to study the course. HK$2,300 6 weeks English at Work - Email Writing (1) Programme Code: BENG9003 This practical 18-hour English course equips learners with the confidence and language skills needed to write effective emails in both formal and informal situations. Applicants should have a secondary 6 level of English language proficiency or equivalent. * Before you enrol, please make sure that you meet the entry requirements. Failure in meeting the requirements would mean that you will not be able to study the course. HK$2,300 6 weeks 2975 5880 S jenna.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk English Exploring Literature Series HKU SPACE offers a series of short English literature courses. These courses are open to all who are interested in English literature or literary studies. For students who are preparing themselves for internationally-recognised programmes in English / English literature, participation in these short courses offers them exposures to the aesthetics of literature, nurtures their literary sentiment, and stimulates their criticism on literary works and other genres. A series of short literary courses which are open to all but they will be of particular interest to part-time students who need more exposure and input to English Literature. Reading Drama Programme Code: ELIT9089 From classical Greek drama to contemporary theatre, the stage has always been an integral part of the human experience. The course looks at selective moments in the history of drama in which certain playwrights benefited fully from the history of the genre and yet departed so radically from that history. Exploring the content as well as the form of their dramatic works provides key insights into some of the most important societal and cultural issues of both past and present. Applicants should have a good reading knowledge of English, a willingness to participate in discussion and, above all, an interest in literature. HK$3,800 7 weeks Reading Short Stories Programme Code: ELIT9100 This course explores the idea of storytelling through reading the works of some of the short story’s most prominent writers. It deals with fundamental questions like: Why do people need to tell, read, write and listen to fictional stories? By examining the aesthetics as well as the politics of storytelling, the course aims at shedding some light on the different themes generated by narration and revealing the void that lies beneath man’s sense of identity. Applicants should have a good reading knowledge of English, a willingness to participate in discussion and, above all, an interest in literature. HK$2,800 5 weeks
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