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Certificate for Module (Foundation Arabic)
證書 (單元 : 基礎阿拉伯語)

Course Code
EU030A

Credit
9
Study mode
Part-time
Start Date
To be advised
Duration
60 hours
Language
Arabic, suppl by minimal English
Course Fee
HK$5,600
Enquiries
2975 5681
2548 7027
How to Apply

Highlights

The programme aims to: 

➢ Introduce students to the basic letters of the alphabet and how to join them.
➢ Enable students to use very simple phrases as well as sentences in basic conversation, e.g. introducing oneself, saying hello, etc.
➢ Familiarise students with the very basic grammar and vocabulary needed for very simple communication, e.g. noun genders, nominal sentence, interrogatives, etc.
➢ Provide students with the techniques needed to listen to very simplified, everyday dialogues when spoken clearly and slowly.
➢ Introduce students to some areas of Arab culture such as names, greetings, festivals and places.
➢ Enable students to extract information from very simple written texts such as forms and brief notes.

 

On completion of the programme, students should be able to:


1. in speaking, use very simple words and phrases to handle some basic situations in daily life.
2. in writing, produce very short simple texts, e.g. brief notes or form filling.
3. in listening, demonstrate an understanding of the key ideas from very simple conversations when the language is spoken very slowly and clearly.
4. in reading, extract key ideas from forms and short, simplified texts on very familiar everyday topics.

Programme Details

Syllabus

  • Letters of the alphabet: basic long and short vowels, joining letters, emphatic letters and handwriting.
  • Greetings and self-introduction: saying hello, telling one’s name, nationality and living place.
  • Family: vocabulary of family, introducing the family members, singular and plural personal pronouns.
  • Jobs: vocabulary of occupations, talking about work locations, verb do / make, class survey on work and question words.
  • Describing objects: vocabulary of everyday objects, making polite requests, possessive endings, definite and indefinite articles.

Assessment

  • A final written test
  • Oral work – continuous assessment
  • A final oral test

Award

Students who successfully pass* the programme are eligible for the "Certificate for Module (Foundation Arabic)" awarded within the HKU system through HKU SPACE.

 *Passing the programme means students have to meet the following requirements:

  • Overall passing mark: 50%, and
  • Attendance Requirement: 70% of the total contact hours.

IMPORTANT Notes to Applicants:

  1. Applications are accepted on a first-come, first served basis. For enrollment in person or by post, please attach a copy of your result letter from the "Certificate for Module (Foundation Arabic)​".
  2. Applicants are normally required to provide information from their HKID card (for local applicants) or passport (for non-local applicants) for admission assessment and student records purposes. Applicants to award-bearing programmes will also be asked to present their HKID/passport for verification if applying in person at enrolment counters or to attach a copy of their HKID or passport if applying by post. 
  3. To study in Hong Kong, all non-local applicants are required to obtain a student visa issued by the Immigration Department of the HKSAR Government, except for those admitted to Hong Kong as dependants and non-local applicants issued with a valid employment visa. For details: https://hkuspace.hku.hk/cht/admission/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/ 
  4. The online application is completed when you see the payment confirmation, which will be sent to your email address by the system. If you need the official receipt, please obtain it at one of our enrolment centres with the payment confirmation.
  5. Please check if you have enrolled in the right course by comparing the application code with the information on our website.
  6. Should you enroll online within one week before the course starts, please contact the Programme Team as soon as possible. Students should attend the first session of the class at the specified time and place unless any change is made to the advertised details. 
  7. Approximately one week before the course commencement, students will receive an email with all the details including a course schedule. All the course materials will be given in the first lesson. Students should attend the first session of the class at the specified time and place unless any change is made to the advertised details.
  8. The course will be confirmed only upon sufficient enrolment.
  9. No refunds or transfers to a different class/ course will be approved.
  10. No make-up classes will be offered for students’ absence.
Duration
  • 20 meeting(s)
  • 3 hours per meeting

Fee

Course Fee
  • Course Fee : HK$5,600

Entry Requirements

Applicants shall:

  • have no previous or little knowledge of the Arabic language, and
  • have sufficient English proficiency to follow simple explanations in English.

Apply

Application Form Download Application Form

Enrolment Method
Payment Method
1. Cash, EPS, WeChat Pay Or Alipay

Course fees can be paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay or Alipay at any HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres.

2. Cheque Or Bank draft

Course fees can also be paid by crossed cheque or bank draft made payable to “HKU SPACE”. Please specify the programme title(s) for application and applicant’s name. You may either:

  • bring the completed form(s), together with the appropriate course or application fees in the form of a cheque, and any required supporting documents to any of the HKU SPACE enrolment centres;
  • or mail the above documents to any of the HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres, specifying “Course Application” on the envelope. HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of personal information and payment sent by mail.
3. VISA/Mastercard

Applicants may also pay the course fee by VISA or Mastercard, including the “HKU SPACE Mastercard”, at any HKU SPACE enrolment centres. Holders of the HKU SPACE Mastercard can enjoy a 10-month interest-free instalment period for courses with a tuition fee worth a minimum of HK$2,000; however, the course applicant must also be the cardholder himself/herself. For enquiries, please contact our staff at any enrolment centres.

4. Online Payment

Online application / enrolment is offered for most open admission courses (enrolled on first come, first served basis) and selected award-bearing programmes. Application fees and course fees of these programmes/courses can be settled by using "PPS by Internet" (not available via mobile phones), VISA or Mastercard. In addition to the aforesaid online payment channels, new and continuing students of award-bearing programmes with available online service, they may also pay their course fees by Online WeChat Pay, Online Alipay or Faster Payment System (FPS). Please refer to Enrolment Methods - Online Enrolment  for details.

Notes

  • If the programme/course is starting within five working days, application by post is not recommended to avoid any delays. Applicants are advised to enrol in person at HKU SPACE Enrolment Centres and avoid making cheque payment under this circumstance.

  • Fees paid are not refundable except under very exceptional circumstances (e.g. course cancellation due to insufficient enrolment), subject to the School’s discretion. In exceptional cases where a refund is approved, fees paid by cash, EPS, WeChat Pay, Alipay, cheque, FPS or PPS by Internet will be reimbursed by a cheque, and fees paid by credit card will be reimbursed to the credit card account used for payment. 

  • In addition to the published fees, there may be additional costs associated with individual programmes. Please refer to the relevant course brochures or direct any enquiries to the relevant programme team for details.
  • Fees and places on courses cannot be transferrable from one applicant to another. Once accepted onto a course, the student may not change to another course without approval from HKU SPACE. A processing fee of HK$120 will be levied on each approved transfer.
  • HKU SPACE will not be responsible for any loss of payment, receipt, or personal information sent by mail.
  • For payment certification, please submit a completed form, a sufficiently stamped and self-addressed envelope, and a crossed cheque for HK$30 per copy made payable to “HKU SPACE” to any of our enrolment centres.