234 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 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 Representations of Ethnicity Programme Code: ELIT9038 The course aims at examining the politicized nature of ethnic representations and how they affect social relations and the ethno-symbolic network. Investigating the links between media, society and culture, it falls into the following main themes: Silencing the Asiatic, the White/Black division, the Caribbean subaltern, the Arab and Muslim others, and the symbolic American other. Exploring forms, practices, and politics of representation, we will discuss the importance, as well as the futility, of representational ethnic struggles. 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 The Bible as Literature Programme Code: ELIT9097 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 5 weeks Biblical Narratives Programme Code: ELIT9105 In this course, we will focus on a few narrative genres in the Old Testament: biography, cycle stories, tragedy, and comedy. Applicants should have a good reading knowledge of English, a willingness to participate in discussion and, above all, an interest in literature. HK$1,250 2 weeks Biblical Poetry Programme Code: ELIT9106 In this course, we will look at two poetic books in the Old Testament, as well as a number of Psalms. Applicants should have a good reading knowledge of English, a willingness to participate in discussion and, above all, an interest in literature. HK$1,250 2 weeks 2975 5695 S charlotte.ma@hkuspace.hku.hk English
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