UPS Overview
Minor Programmes
Putonghua for Local Students
Cantonese for Non-local Chinese Students
Chinese for International Students
General Education Course
Taster Courses
Non-credit-bearing Cantonese/Putonghua Courses
Introduction:
A series of non-credit-bearing courses in Cantonese/Putonghua are designed for students who want to learn Chinese language in a causal manner. Upon fulfilling the attendance requirement and completing specific language tasks, students will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance and with a “Pass” grade printed on their transcripts.
Course Structure:
Each course consists of 36 sessions. Elementary level courses combine lecture and e-learning while lecture teaching is the main component for advanced level courses.
Course List
CLCC1000
Survival Cantonese for International Students
A non-credit-bearing basic Cantonese course designed for non-Chinese speakers, including exchange and international full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students, who use Chinese as a foreign/ second language and look for survival skills in Cantonese. The course is structured to help students communicate orally with the local people in Cantonese in different scenarios, with student-centred, proficiency-orientated activities based on useful daily expressions and basic vocabulary items. It focuses on student's oral skills and speaking ability. Real life settings are introduced such as shopping, introduction of oneself, asking directions, etc.
CLCC1100
Survival Cantonese for Native Putonghua Speakers
A non-credit-bearing basic Cantonese course designed for Mandarin-speaking undergraduate and postgraduate students who are looking for survival skills in Cantonese. The course is structured to help students communicate orally with people in Cantonese in different scenarios, with student-centred, proficiency-orientated activities based on useful daily expressions and basic vocabulary items. This course focuses on students' listening and speaking skills.
CLCC3100
Cantonese for Real Life Communication (Formal Setting)
A non-credit-bearing Cantonese course designed for Mandarin-speaking undergraduate students, postgraduate students, tutors or research assistants. The course is structured to help students learn relevant expressions and apply them in their tutorial lessons or at work. Training includes: (1) effective utilisation of basic Cantonese in communicating with local students during tutorials and (2) proper use of academic Cantonese to make simple descriptions and presentations of one's thesis to their academic advisors or colleagues. Students will acquire relevant vocabulary in professional settings. This course helps students adjust to University and work life. Furthermore, the course can improve students' Cantonese speaking ability in the tutorial classes they are hosting.
CLCP1000
Survival Putonghua for International Students
A non-credit-bearing basic Putonghua course designed for exchange and international full-time students who use Chinese as a second/foreign language and are looking for survival skills in Putonghua. The course is structured to help students communicate orally with Chinese people in Putonghua in different scenarios, with student-centred, proficiency-oriented activities based on useful daily expressions and basic vocabulary items. It focuses on student's oral skills. Real-life settings are introduced, such as shopping, introduction of family members, asking for directions, etc.