HKU SPACE 2023 Spring Prospectus

For more and latest programme information, please visit our website 有關最新課程資訊及詳情,請瀏覽學院網站 hkuspace.hku.hk Minimum Entry Requirements 基本入學要求(P.015) Fee 學費 Duration 修業期 Medium of Instruction 教學語言 Qualifications Framework 資歷架構 Exemption 豁免 Short Course 短期課程 See legend on page 029 圖像說明於第029頁 203 Languages 語言 English 英文 Public Speaking Series Introductory Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Programme Code: GENG9070 This course is for those who are interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills for delivering speeches and presentations. The course focuses on techniques for managing speech anxiety, skills in organising and giving informal speeches and presentations, and practice in providing feedback on public speech deliveries. Course participants must be prepared to present and deliver informal speeches for different purposes in front of the class, observe and be observed, critique and be critiqued. All applicants shall: - have gained in the HKDSE Level 2 in English Language; or - have gained in the HKCEE Grade E (Syllabus B) or Grade C (Syllabus A) in English Language in prior to 2007 or Level 2 in English Language from 2007. HK$4,000 Advanced Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Programme Code: GENG9071 The course provides opportunities for course participants to acquire knowledge of public speaking techniques, and practise public speaking and presentations for a variety of purposes and audiences. Topics include: - Delivering with an impact - Using body language with effect - Speaking with persuasiveness - Using techniques to engage listening audiences - Practising and critiquing speeches/presentations HK$4,500 2975 5695 S christy.mfc.chung@hkuspace.hku.hk 10 weeks English English for Immigration Series English for Immigration - Elementary Programme Code: GENG9095 This 30-hour real-time online course aims to enhance the English speaking and listening abilities of elementary or beginner speakers of English, or learners who have not been involved in English speaking for a long period. The course content will include but not be limited to: - A dedicated period of building and using new vocabulary. - An introduction to articulating word stress and intonation. - A review and revision of grammar for different situations. - An introduction to methods to pick out information listening to English speakers. - An investigation of common mistakes and problems using English. The course will: - Be practical in nature with supporting theoretical material. - Begin with an initial assessment of student abilities. - Move onto practical usage and drilling of English vowel and consonant sounds. A majority of the time will be spent on practice and usage, with particular reference to the language needed for immigration to English-speaking countries. All applicants shall have an elementary level of English. HK$2,200 English for Immigration - Intermediate+ Programme Code: GENG9096 This 30-hour real-time online course is designed for enhancing learners’ English skills for both day to day activities such as shopping, visiting doctors, socialising and work purposes. The course is to build confidence, vocabulary and fluency of non-native English speakers, who are seeking to migrate or go overseas for short or long term. The aims of this course are to improve confidence of learners when interacting with native level English speakers. At the end of the course, learners are expected to have: - An improved range of vocabulary and the ability to use the new words, phrases and expressions. - Use informal spoken English moving away from harder formal English taught in the HK education system. - Practise English intonation and stress to sound more natural, when speaking. All applicants shall: - have gained in the HKDSE Level 2 in English Language; or - have gained in the HKCEE Level 2 in English Language; or - have gained IELTS 5.0 or above. Applicants with equivalent qualifications will be considered on individual merits. Please provide evidence of your qualifications. HK$2,200 2975 5695 S christy.mfc.chung@hkuspace.hku.hk 12 weeks English Other Short Courses Writing Using Plain English Programme Code: GENG9030 S 2975 5695 christy.mfc.chung@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$2,100 6 weeks English Phonics Training for Adults Programme Code: GENG9077 S 2975 5695 christy.mfc.chung@hkuspace.hku.hk This 18-hour course helps improve learners understanding of how different sounds of English are formed. Through phonological awareness training, people can read words they have not seen before rather just memorising. Applicants should have a Secondary school level of English language proficiency or equivalent. HK$2,100 6 weeks English

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