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The programme aims to introduce students to the basic elements of Arab culture and role of Islam in Middle East countries and enable students to grasp the very basics of the Arabic language including greetings and self-introduction, yet excluding the writing system. Besides, some core values and ethical concepts of Islam will be clarified, and students can raise their awareness of cultural differences between America/ western countries and Middle East countries in communication patterns.

Students are provided with brief geographical and historical background information of the Arab world, where the cultural varieties and regional differences are also touched upon. Through discussions and case studies, students will explore Islam, not only as a religion, but also as a way of life with reference to background information given at the beginning of the programme. Common misconception and stereotyping will also be highlighted with different perspectives considered. A site visit to the Kowloon Mosque will be organised to consolidate students’ learning.

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

1. elaborate on at least 5 basic elements of Arab culture;
2. greet and introduce themselves in simple Arabic;
3. identify some core values as well as ethical concepts of Islam;
4. analyse the cultural differences between America/ western countries and Middle East countries.

This programme is geared towards entrepreneurs and employees in the business sector, with a specific focus on practical application of Islamic business etiquette. 
 

The programme aims to introduce students to the basic characteristics of the Islamic economic system and enable students to understand some work- or business-related concepts in Arabic. Besides, students will be familiarised with general Islamic business etiquette. Furthermore, students will also raise their awareness of cultural differences between China and Middle East countries through different case studies.

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

1. elaborate on at least 5 characteristics of Islamic economic system;
2. explain some Arabic work- or business-related concepts clearly;
3. identify the dos and don’ts in business with Arab countries and apply them in their analysis or even business operation;
4. analyse the cultural differences between China and Middle East countries.

This 12-week course is designed for learners with no previous knowledge of Hindi and equips them with basic Hindi skills. Each session will include class input and interactive learning via various modes like role plays, simulations and presentations.

This 12-week course is designed to build up on the learnings of Basic Hindi Level 1.  It is also suitable for students with elementary knowledge of Hindi who wish to gain more proficiency.

越南近年為各國人士的熱門旅遊觀光地。有見及此，本院為有興趣到越南旅遊，及初接觸越南語的人士開辦越南語課程。

This course teaches basic Urdu to beginners for holiday or business travel.  Participants will learn vocabulary and phrases that will help them communicate in situations such as meeting people, eating out, staying in a hotel and going shopping.  They will also be introduced to the written Urdu but the emphasis will be on speaking and listening but not on grammar.

泰國地理上與中國接近，中泰兩國人民一直友好相處，往來頻繁。泰國近年經濟發展蓬勃，受到國際注目，更成為各國人士旅遊觀光的熱門地點。本院開設泰語課程為對泰國語言及文化感興趣的人士提供進修機會，並由精通廣東話的泰籍導師教授。在課堂上由導師派發教材。本課程為「泰語(1)」的延續課程，歡迎曾經修讀泰語45小時的人士報讀。

泰國地理上與中國接近，中泰兩國人民一直友好相處，往來頻繁。泰國近年經濟發展蓬勃，受到國際注目，更成為各國人士旅遊觀光的熱門地點。本課程為對泰國語言及文化感興趣的人士提供進修機會，並由精通廣東話的泰籍導師教授。

​泰國地理上與中國接壤，中泰兩國人民一直友好相處，往來頻繁。泰國近年經濟發展蓬勃，受到國際注目，更成為各國人士旅遊觀光的熱門地點。本院開設泰語課程為對泰國語言及文化感興趣的人士提供進修機會，並由精通廣東話的泰籍導師教授。在課堂中由導師派發教材。本課程為「泰語(2)」的延續課程，歡迎曾經修讀泰語90小時的人士報讀。

本課程教學生閱讀，書寫和發音泰語元音，輔音（縮寫）和音調，以及泰語編號及其在日常生活中的常用文法。
學員將學習基本的對話，如一般問候，自我介紹，簡單的價格，購物中的討價還價，食物點餐及問路等。完成課程後，學員可升讀 「網上泰語２」 課程。