2024 Spring Prospectus

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。 216 Languages 語言 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. HK$3,600 6 weeks English English at Work Series English at Work - Email Writing (1) Programme Code: BENG9003 S 2975 5880 jenna.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk 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$2,200 6 weeks English English at Work - Impromptu Talk and Discussion Programme Code: BENG9099 S 2975 5880 jenna.ho@hkuspace.hku.hk 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$2,200 6 weeks 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. The Bible as Literature Programme Code: ELIT9097 S 2975 5695 charlotte.ma@hkuspace.hku.hk The Bible is a source of inspiration that has given birth to many great works of literature throughout the last 20 centuries; an understanding of the Book is therefore of paramount importance to students who are interested in literary studies. The aim of this course is to introduce students to the Bible as a literary work, as well as a collection of books written in different genres. It will begin with an introduction to the historical and geographical backgrounds of the Old and New Testaments; and will then focus on specific books and genres. - Applicants are required to have reached the age of 18 - Applicants should have a good reading knowledge of English, a willingness to participate in discussion and, above all, an interest in literature HK$2,900 15 hours English Anton Chekov: Three Plays Programme Code: ELIT9116 S 2975 5695 charlotte.ma@hkuspace.hku.hk In this course, we will read three plays by the great 19th Century writer Anton Chekov. Session 1: The Cherry Orchard Session 2: Three Sisters Session 3: Uncle Vanya Applicants should have a good reading knowledge of English, a willingness to participate in discussion and, above all, an interest in literature. HK$1,850 9 hours English An Introduction to Shakespearean Tragedies Programme Code: ELIT9044 S 2975 5695 charlotte.ma@hkuspace.hku.hk The course introduces some of Shakespeare’s tragedies in an attempt to crystallise unifying ideas about his thoughts on the human condition as well as analyse and debate notions like sexuality, war, fear, women, identity, the tragic hero, body, space, stage, guilt, language, and madness through Shakespeare’s literature. Tragedy works include Macbeth, Hamlet and King Lear. Applicants are required to have reached the age of 18. Applicants are expected to have a good reading knowledge of English in order to enjoy the course. HK$2,900 15 hours English

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