Online Application for
CUND9001 or CUND9004
Online Application for CUND9001 or CUND9004
(courses for non-local Putonghua/Mandarin speaking students)
Chinese Language Enhancement Programme (CLEP) of the School of Chinese offers various compulsory Chinese language enhancement courses for full-time undergraduates of HKU to fulfil the UG5 graduation requirements. Unless exemption is granted by the home Faculties under special circumstances, all full-time undergraduates are required to take one CLEP course.
Among the courses, we will offer two more non-faculty-based courses for non-local Putonghua/Mandarin speaking students admitted from 2024/25 onwards:
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CUND9001 Basic Spoken and Written Cantonese for Mandarin Speakers
This intensive Cantonese language course is designed for Mandarin (Putonghua) speakers who have no prior knowledge of Cantonese. The course aims to assist students in mastering Jyutping, the Cantonese romanization system, while simultaneously cultivating students’ ability to communicate effectively in Cantonese, both orally and in written form, across a variety of situational conversations. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to practical sentence structures and a wide range of useful vocabulary related to various aspects of daily life. Furthermore, the curriculum allows students to gain insight into Hong Kong culture.
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CUND9004 Practical Applied Chinese Writing and Effective Presentation Skills for Non-local Mandarin Speaking Students
CUND9004 aims to cultivate non-local Mandarin-speaking students’ logical thinking and critical thinking skills. Through the exploration of various interdisciplinary knowledge topics, students are encouraged to analyze and evaluate information, such as a variety of the essays mainly focusing on the important social and economic issues, as well as the movies released between 1995 and the present. The students will also be provided with opportunities to engage in writing, group discussions and presentation, allowing them to practice their critical thinking skills and develop their ability to express their thoughts effectively using Mandarin. CUND9004 will construct a coherent, sustainable, and in-depth content to help students build strong arguments, enhance their lexical and syntactic knowledge, as well as enhance their ability to analyze information, construct well-reasoned arguments, and make informed decisions.
Course information is available at CLEP website and CLEP booklet.
Class Structure
Course 課程 | Sub-class 班別 | Semester 學期 | Time 時間 | Status 狀況 |
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CUND9001 | 1A | Sem 1 | Monday 11:00 – 12:50 | Full |
CUND9001 | 1B | Sem 1 | Tuesday 10:00 – 11:50 | Full |
CUND9001 | 1C | Sem 1 | Friday 15:00 – 16:50 | Full |
CUND9001 | 1D | Sem 1 | Friday 10:00 – 11:50 | Full |
CUND9001 | 1E | Sem 1 | Friday 17:00 – 18:50 | Full |
CUND9001 | 2A | Sem 2 | Monday 11:00 – 12:50 | Full |
CUND9001 | 2B | Sem 2 | Tuesday 10:00 – 11:50 | Full |
CUND9001 | 2C | Sem 2 | Friday 15:00 – 16:50 | Full |
CUND9001 | 2D | Sem 2 | Friday 10:00 – 11:50 | Full |
CUND9001 | 2E | Sem 2 | Friday 17:00 – 18:50 | Available |
CUND9004 | 1A | Sem 1 | Thursday 10:00 – 11:50 | Available |
CUND9004 | 2A | Sem 2 | Thursday 10:00 – 11:50 | Available |
Application
Application Procedure:
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Registration:
Students are required to register via the Student Information System (SIS) as early as possible. Seats will be allocated to eligible applicants on a first-come, first-served basis. -
Class Attendance:
Even if your application status is "pending," you must still attend classes during the first two weeks. Preference for enrollment will be given to students who attend the scheduled classes. -
Form Submission:
Students are required to submit the completed and signed form to their teacher in the first class. Priority will be given to those who complete this step.
Application Results:
Applications will be reviewed and a decision will be made after the first class meeting. If the application status on SIS remains pending on the day before the second lesson, students are advised to attend the class and consult their teacher for further information.
Important Information:
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Students should be able to write in either simplified or traditional Chinese characters.
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Applications will only be considered if all procedures outlined above have been followed.
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All information submitted will be used for the enrollment decision process. Submission of inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information will result in disqualification from enrollment in the course.
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The instructor will not be able to respond to any personal inquiries, such as: application results, status, reasons for rejection, or requests for reconsideration.
Enquiries:
For enquiries regarding CUND9001 or CUND9004, please contact CLEP at clep@hku.hk. For questions regarding your study plan, please contact your home Faculty Office.