HKU SPACE

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。 210 Languages 語言 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. An Introduction to Shakespearean Tragedies Programme Code: ELIT9044 S 2975 5695 luna.ycl.chan@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 Anton Chekov: Three Plays Programme Code: ELIT9116 S 2975 5695 luna.ycl.chan@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 Anyone interested in literature. Applicants should have a good reading knowledge of English in order to enjoy the course. HK$1,850 3 weeks English The Bible as Literature Programme Code: ELIT9097 S 2975 5695 luna.ycl.chan@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 Biblical Narratives Programme Code: ELIT9105 S 2975 5695 luna.ycl.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk In this course, we will focus on a few narrative genres in the Old Testament: biography, cycle stories, tragedy, and comedy. The texts we will look at include the following: Session 1 Biography: The life of Jacob (Genesis 25:19 – 35:29) Cycle story: Gideon’s story (Judges 6:1- 8:32) Comedy: David and Abigail (I Samuel 24, 25) The Book of Esther Session 2 Biography: The story of Aaron (Several chapters from Exodus and Numbers) Cycle story: Samson’s story (Judges 13 – 16) Tragedy: Samuel, Saul, and David (I Samuel 8:1 – 31:13) - 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$1,250 6 hours English Biblical Poetry Programme Code: ELIT9106 S 2975 5695 luna.ycl.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk In this course, we will look at two poetic books in the Old Testament, as well as a number of Psalms. The texts we will use include the following: Session 1 Poetic book: _Songs of Songs_ Psalms: 4, 16, 19, 25, 37, 51, 73, 120 - 134 Session 2 Poetic book: _Lamentations_ Psalms: 79, 90, 100, 103, 105, 106, 119, 137, 139 - 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$1,250 6 hours English

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