Faculty of Humanities Bachelor of Arts Honours in

Faculty of Humanities Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies Four-year Full-time Chinese Major: JS 8600 English Major: JS 8612

Programme Philosophy - Motto 立足香港，放眼世界 Rooted in Hong Kong, Engaging the world Chinese majors will study Chinese language, literature and culture with a global perspective, while English majors will study English language, literature, and culture, and will not lose sight of Chinese culture. 2

Programme Aims and Objectives • Demonstrate a high level of proficiency in the language of their major. • Demonstrate a level of proficiency in the other target language which will be sufficient for workplace communication • Are able to identify communication issues and resolve relevant problems in context. • Are critical thinkers with high moral and ethical standards, plus a readiness to question established truths and the confidence and courage to challenge received wisdoms. • Are equipped with analytical ability to learn from varied social and global contexts whilst having a propensity to turn life’s challenges into opportunities for intellectual development and personal growth. 3

Programme Structure (Year 1) Domain Major Final Year Project cps Chinese/English Major Core 54 Interdisciplinary Course 3 Internship 3 Research Methods 3 Honours Project / Capstone Project 3 Electives (including optional Double Minors) 24 General Education 22 Language Enhancement 9 Total 121 4

Major Courses for both Majors Chinese Major 媒體寫作 粵語與香港本土文化 中西文學比較 Introduction to Linguistics Introduction to Translation Intercultural Communication Basic Research Methods Interdisciplinary Course Internship English Major 媒體寫作 粵語與香港本土文化 中西文學比較 Introduction to Linguistics Introduction to Translation Intercultural Communication Basic Research Methods Interdisciplinary Course Internship

Major Courses for respective Majors Chinese Major 中國傳統人生哲學 文學概論 中國古代文學(一)(先秦-隋唐) 中國古代文學(二)(宋-清) 現代漢語 中國現代文學 漢語修辭學 漢語音韻學 香港文學 漢字學 古代漢語 中國文學批評 English Major Introduction to English Phonetics and Phonology Approaching English Literature Introduction to Sociolinguistics English Grammar II Literatures in English I: Fiction Literatures in English II: Drama Literatures in English: Poetry Words and Their Meanings Spoken and Written Discourse English as a Global Language Readings in New Literatures in English

Language Exit Requirement Major IELTS Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi Chinese 6 2 B English 7 3 B 7

Local and Overseas Internship Experiential Learning Credit bearing Organized by Student Affairs Office/FHM End of Year 2/3 8

Alumni Sharing Suzanne NG So Sum 2018 Graduate, English Major I was very proud to apply the language skills learnt from the programme to write government documents and prepare a roving exhibition to promote Hong Kong, while working as an intern at the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Shanghai (SHETO).

Alumni Sharing Shirley CHEUNG Cheuk Yi 2016 Graduate, English Major This program has not only opened up many opportunities for both work and further studies, it has also laid a solid foundation for both Chinese and English which is definitely a key to success.

2019 Employment Status Employed 77. 2% Further Studies and Others 22. 8% Employment Field Non-education 64. 7% Education 35. 3%

Entrance Requirement HKDSE Subject Chinese Major English Major Chinese Language 3 3 English Language 3 3 Liberal Studies 2 2 Mathematics 2 2 Elective Advantage 2 Chinese Literature: Level 2 or above 2 Literature in English: Level 2 or above Admission Quota in 2020/21 Year 1: 32 Admission Interview: Required* *Subject to the latest development of novel coronavirus pandemic, alternative measurements may implement if deemed necessary

JUPAS Admission Mean Score 2015 -2020 Chinese Major 20 English Major 20

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