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。 218 Languages 語言 Certificate in Portuguese (Advanced) Programme Code: EU026A 2975 5764 joyce.ng@hkuspace.hku.hk The programme aims to enable students to: - Listen to, recall and summarise the key information in authentic listening tasks. - Read authentic texts where they can identify and analyse different viewpoints. - Speak appropriately in a range of situations and discuss more abstract concepts. - Write clearly to convey their meaning in authentic situations and elaborate on their opinions. On completion of the programme, students should be able to 1. in speaking, express opinions on abstract/cultural matters or offer advice with more supportive details. 2. in writing, write letters to express opinions and produce more detailed texts on a range of subjects. 3. in listening, recall and summarise the important details in instructions or public announcements. 4. in reading, identify the main ideas in articles concerned with contemporary problems and to analyse the attitudes or viewpoints of the writers. Applicants shall have: (a) i) obtained the Certificate in Portuguese (Upper Intermediate) awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE; or ii) studied approximately 350-370 hours of Portuguese at a different institution. and (b) sufficient English proficiency to follow simple explanations in English. Other applicants may be interviewed if necessary to confirm their suitability for the programme, e.g. if they have studied approximately the same number of hours elsewhere or have alternative experience learning the language, such as a study visit to the countries. In the absence of the evidence listed in (a), students should contact HKU SPACE for further information. HK$10,100 40 weeks Portuguese supplemented with a little English where absolutely necessary for explanation. Level 2 (Reg. No.: 23/000029/L2) Validity Period: 01 Feb 2023 - on-going Beginners’ Portuguese Programme Code: OEUR9004 S 2975 5681 almond.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk This course is designed for complete beginners. The course will give students a first taste of the language, focusing on several skills (oral communication, listening and basic grammar). Students will practise the language in an interactive class and will learn a little about the culture of Portuguese-speaking countries. No knowledge of Portuguese is required, though applicants should be competent in English. HK$3,650 10 weeks Portuguese supplemented with a little English where absolutely necessary for explanation. Beginners’ Latin Programme Code: OEUR9001 S 2975 5681 almond.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk This course is designed to cater for complete beginners who have an interest in the Latin language. The emphasis will be on developing a basic reading ability but with some oral work in addition. The course will also deal with cultural aspects of the ancient Latin-speaking world, their traditions and way of living. The course is not exam-based. No knowledge of Latin is required though applicants should be competent in English HK$3,650 10 weeks Latin supplemented with a little English where necessary for explanation. European 歐洲語言 Beginners’ Greek Programme Code: OEUR9011 S 2975 5681 almond.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk This course is suitable for anyone who would like to have a short introduction to the language and culture of Greece; whether they intend to use the language on a trip to Greece or are simply interested in learning more about this fascinating country and its heritage. It includes a balance of language of practice and information about the Greek culture. The course will be taught in an interactive fashion for efficient language practice, supplemented with images and authentic texts from Greece today. No knowledge of Greek is required. Applicants should be competent in English. HK$3,650 10 weeks Greek supplemented with a little English where necessary for explanation. Beginners’ Polish Programme Code: OEUR9007 S 2975 5681 almond.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk This course is designed to cater for complete beginners of Polish. The course will offer students a first taste of the language, with a focus on oral communication and basic grammar. The students will practice the language in an interactive class environment, whilst at the same time learning a little about the culture of Poland and its habitants. The course is not exam-based. No knowledge of Polish is required, though applicants should be competent in English. HK$3,650 10 weeks Polish supplemented with a little English where necessary for explanation. Beginners’ Russian Programme Code: OEUR9014 S 2975 5681 almond.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk This is a course for people who have never studied Russian. The focus is on speaking and the atmosphere is relaxed. Participants will be given a first taste of the language and they learn some essential words and phrases to greet people, ask about nationality, count and order food and drink. They will also begin to learn the Russian alphabet. The course is not exam-based. No knowledge of Russian is required, though applicants should be competent in English. HK$3,650 10 weeks Russian supplemented with a little English where necessary for explanation. Beginners' Swedish Programme Code: OEUR9032 S 2975 5681 almond.chan@hkuspace.hku.hk This course is designed to cater for complete beginners of the Swedish language. The course will offer students a first taste of Swedish, focusing on oral communication, basic grammar and lexicon. The students will practise the language in an interactive class environment, whilst at the same time learning a little about the culture of Sweden and its habitants. The course is not exam-based. Why Swedish? - It’s a key to Scandinavian languages and Northern Europe - Sweden is a one of the top 10 happiest countries along with some other Northern European countries - Sweden is a mecca for interior design and fashion lovers - Strong prominence around the world with different famous brands in various fields such as furniture and clothing. No knowledge of Swedish is required, though applicants should be competent in English. HK$3,350 10 weeks Russian supplemented with a little English where necessary for explanation.

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