HKU SPACE

270 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 SPACE Speechmakers Club Programme Code: GENG9131 The SPACE Speechmakers Club is an 18-hour course which aims to create a supportive and immersive learning environment where participants meet, practise and improve their speech delivery skills. Applicants shall have: - completed the Advanced Public Speaking and Presentation course at HKU SPACE; - or completed no less than 30 hours’ advanced public speaking training. HK$2,880 6 weeks Speak Up to Win (Building Confidence and Public Speaking Skills) Programme Code: GENG9139 This course is focused on developing verbal communication skills for practical, reallife application. Students will build their confidence and develop public speaking and presentation skills to lead and succeed in the classroom, university and careers. Secondary students requiring no prerequisite knowledge. HK$3,600 10 weeks 2975 5695 S charlotte.ma@hkuspace.hku.hk English Other Short Courses Intensive English Refresher Programme Code: GENG9025 S 2975 5689 / 3762 0930 english-info@hkuspace.hku.hk Intensive English Refresher is a 30-hour summer course designed to provide English language practice and enhance students confidence in using English. Lessons will help students cope with language tasks required of students enrolled in lower-intermediate to intermediate courses in HKU SPACE General English series. HK$3,200 5 weeks English Basic Speaking and Listening Programme Code: GENG9079 S 2975 5689 / 3762 0930 english-info@hkuspace.hku.hk This 45-hour course is designed to motivate and help elementary or pre-intermediate learners develop their speaking and listening skills they need for travelling, studying, at work or just chatting with their English–speaking friends. HK$3,500 18 weeks English Writing Using Plain English Programme Code: GENG9030 S 2975 5880 edward.sne.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk This short course aims to enhance students’ understanding of and ability to use Plain English. Lessons focus on strategies for writing clearly and concisely, which include emphasising active verbs, avoiding nominalisations and using lists where appropriate. Students will also be guided on how to plan and produce reader-friendly documents. The teacher will make use of authentic samples to critique writing impact and effectiveness in selected contexts. Applicants should have a Secondary school level of English language proficiency or equivalent. HK$2,200 6 weeks English Workshop on Social English for Meeting Clients Programme Code: GENG9163 S 2975 5880 edward.sne.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk This 9-hour workshop helps participants who need to enhance their social English for communication with English-speaking clients and/or colleagues. Participants will learn how to make smalltalk and socialise in work situations and learn useful expressions to build their confidence to chat when they meet people for work. An intermediate level of English language proficiency. HK$1,200 3 weeks English AI for Writing – A Powerful Helper, but a Mediocre Substitute? Programme Code: GENG9168 S 2975 5880 edward.sne.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk This course is a designed programme tailored for young adults and working professionals seeking to elevate their English writing skills through the strategic integration of Generative AI (GenAI) tools. Applicants shall possess an upper intermediate English level of English language proficiency. Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements or are unable to produce documentary evidence need to take the General English Entrance Examination or attend an interview. HK$800 6 hours English Identifying AI-Writing in English Academic Assignments Programme Code: GENG9185 S 3762 0930 english-info@hkuspace.hku.hk This workshop provides practitioners in the education sector across all levels and disciplines in Hong Kong with a critical understanding of the rapidly evolving landscape of AI-generated writing and its implications for academic integrity. Moving beyond simplistic ‘AI detection tool’ narratives, this workshop equips participants with the linguistic knowledge and analytical skills to identify potential AIgenerated writing in student work. We will adopt a linguist’s perspective, examining the underlying characteristics of both human and generative AI writing to enable informed judgment. HK$630 2 weeks, 6 hours English supplemented with Cantonese

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