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1 Chinese Language Related Certificate & Diploma Programme (Please refer to P for details) Certificate Programme in Chinese Novel and Script Writing Certificate Programme in Chinese Prose and Poetry Writing Certificate Programme in Business and Public Relations Writing Master of Education Programme in Curriculum and Teaching Methodology (Teaching Chinese as a Second Language) Advanced Diploma Programme in Teaching Chinese Language (Putonghua) Advanced Diploma Programme in Putonghua Certificate Programme in Putonghua (Basic-Intermediate-Advanced) Putonghua Seminar on Selected Topics in Putonghua (Jointly Offered with Communication University of China) Putonghua Workshop (Jointly Offered with Communication University of China) / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 211 I L $ HK$3,600 D C (9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.) C (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m) (9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.) Advanced Putonghua Pronunciation and Intonation / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 193 I L D C 7 11 $ HK$3, (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 211 I L D 3 $ HK$450 C (2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.) 114 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

2 Advanced Putonghua Reading Skills / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 193 I Teacher s Training for Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (Putonghua) I L $ HK$1,900 D L D $ HK$5,280 C (5:30p.m.-8:00p.m.) C (9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) (9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) P Advanced Putonghua Speaking Skills / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 193 I L D C 7 11 $ HK$5, (9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) (9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) Advanced Putonghua Listening Skills / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 193 I C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) C (10:00a.m.-12:30p.m.) P C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) C (5:30p.m.-8:00p.m.) P C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Skills for Judging Putonghua Recitations I L $ HK$1,400 D C (10:00a.m.-12:30p.m.) C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) L D $ HK$3,080 C (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 115

3 The Use of Putonghua in Classrooms / I L $ HK$1,460 D 18 6 C (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) Commercial Putonghua I L $ HK$2,600 D 36 P C (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) Teaching Putonghua to Kids I L $ HK$2,600 D C (10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) P C (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) Practical Putonghua for the Office / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 1 Practical Mandarin for Japanese Speaker (Level 1) Course code: scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$1,820 D P C (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Mandarin for Korean Speakers Course code: / scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I $ HK$2,000 D L C (11:00a.m.- 12:00noon) I L $ HK$1,600 D P C (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 116 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

4 Cantonese (I) Introduction to Cantonese (I) I L $ HK$1,400 D C 7 11 P (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Seminar on Relaxed Pronunciation in Cantonese MP3 I L $ HK$180 D 2 1 C (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Practical Cantonese Pronunciation (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)(7)(8)(9) I L $ HK$960 D 15 6 Cantonese Pronunciation Test (Cycle 23) (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) HK$800 ( 1) Practical Cantonese for Japanese Speaker (Level 1) Course code: ( ) scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$1,820 D P C (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Chinese Language Chinese Language Essentials and Grammar I L $ HK$1,400 D 20 8 C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 117

5 Advanced Chinese Writing I L $ HK$1,400 D 20 8 C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Chinese Novel and Script Writing / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 188 I D L $ HK$2,800 C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Chinese Prose and Poetry Writing / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk Introduction to Chinese Culture / scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,100 D C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Drama in Chinese Education: Concepts, Skills and Practices (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) I L $ HK$1,920 D 24 8 C (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) Chinese for Secondary School Students 188 I L $ HK$2,800 D C (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Summer Chinese Course for Middle School Students I L $ HK$600 D 10 5 C (11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) 118 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

6 Elementary Classical Chinese for Secondary Students / I L $ HK$1,280 D C (4:30p.m.-6:30p.m.) Improve Your HKDSE Chinese Language I L $ HK$1,480 D C (2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.) Classical Chinese Workshop for Secondary Students I L $ HK$560 D 8 4 C (5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.) DSE Improve Your HKDSE Chinese Language (Summer) I L $ HK$1,280 D C (2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.) DSE Practice on HKDSE Chinese Language Paper IV I D L $ HK$ C (6:00pm-8:00p.m.) C (6:00pm-8:00p.m.) P C (6:30pm-8:30p.m.) P C (6:30pm-8:30p.m.) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 119

7 Basic English Grammar English Grammar English Grammar Workshop Further Practice in English Grammar Practical Remedial English (Elementary) English for Advanced Learners English in Use A Revision of General English Social Talks Powerful Business Writing Style Executive Spoken English for the Office Practical Written Communication for Business Business Correspondence Writing Workshop Presentation Workshop Enhancing Your Proficiency in Oral Business Communication English for Oral Business Communication Effective Business Correspondence Cross Cultural Issues in International Communication for Business Business Presentations Practical Spoken English for the Office Communication in Business Contexts High Impact Presentations Business & Management Reporting English for Business Meetings and Negotiation Application of Business Communication Skills Introduction to Presentation Skills Presentation and Public Speaking Workshop English for Meetings Executive Series English Writing Workshop for Executives I I Executive Series English Speaking Workshop for Executives I I Practical Reading & Writing Skills Strategies for High-Level Writers Writing Skills Workshop English for Effective PR Writing Writing Hong Kong: the Written and the Writer Freetalk for Advanced English Learners Basic Listening Skills Improving Listening and Speaking Skills English Phonetics Pronouncing English Accurately Practical Oral English Correct Pronunciation Preparation Workshop for IELTS Exam (Reading and Writing) IELTS Preparation Course IELTS English Writing for DSE DSE English Speaking for DSE DSE Letters Old and New: A Short Introduction to English Literature Creative Reading and Writing for Children Reading with Your Teens Reading with Your Tweens Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

8 English Language English Language English Grammar Basic English Grammar This course is designed for those who have elementary knowledge, but expect a better mastery of accuracy in the English language. Topics covered include: (1) Parts of speech; (2) Questions; (3) Tenses; (4) Countable & uncountable nouns; (5) Pronouns; (6) Punctuation; (7) Active/passive voice; (8) Direct/indirect speech; (9) Prepositions; (10) Question tags; (11) Articles. Textbook: The instructor will provide the name of the textbook in the first class and students are required to purchase the textbook for the course. It is not included in the course fee. Level: elementary $ HK$1,910 D 30 hours P Central Learning Centre C 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) C 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) English Grammar This course is designed for students who wish to go beyond basic grammar. It will provide a review of the eight parts of speech in the Basic English Grammar course followed by a more thorough study of other major aspects of grammar. The topics include: (1) Revision of tenses; (2) Gerunds and infinitives; (3) Direct & indirect questions; (4) Relative & participial phrases/ clauses; (5) Adjective & adverb phrases/clauses; (6) Comparatives & superlatives; (7) Collective nouns; (8) Conditionals. Textbook: The instructor will provide the name of the textbook in the first class and students are required to purchase the textbook for the course. It is not included in the course fee. Level: elementary to intermediate $ HK$2,180 D 30 hours P Yau Ma Tei Learning Centre (Methodist College) C 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) C 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) C 10 September 2016, Saturday (2:45p.m.-5:15p.m.) (12 sessions) C 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) C 2 September 2016, Friday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) C 19 September 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) C 3 November 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 121

9 English Grammar Workshop Course code: July course October course This course will cover grammar topics or items that participants find difficult to use at work or in different communicative settings. Students are required to bring in real-life language samples for discussion and practice. Topics to be covered may well include: (1) Synonyms and confusing words; (2) Phrasal verbs; (3) Modal expressions; (4) Inversion and other structures for emphasis; (5) Present/past participles as adjectives; (6) Formal vs informal expressions. to advanced $ HK$1,630 D 20 hours (10 sessions) 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) General English English for Advanced Learners Course code: July course October course The aim of this course is to improve advanced learners proficiency by reviewing key strategies and common higher-level problems in English communication. A variety of authentic materials focusing on topics of interest to Hong Kong English learners will be selected. Topics may include: (1) Editing higher-level errors; (2) Improving pronunciation and articulation; (3) Developing an idiomatic mode of expression; (4) Applying discourse and rhetoric to writing. to advanced $ HK$1,500 D 24 hours (12 sessions) Further Practice in English Grammar Course code: July course October course P Yau Ma Tei Learning Centre (Methodist College) C 22 July 2016, Friday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) P Mei Foo Learning Centre (Broadway) C 21 October 2016, Friday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) This course is designed for those who have acquired basic grammatical knowledge and expect a higher-level mastery of the finer aspects of English grammar. Emphasis will be placed on expressing ideas with a wider variety of phrases, sentences and structures. Topics may include: (1) Complex and compound sentences; (2) Relative clauses; (3) Prepositional phrases; (4) Adverbials; (5) Collocations; (6) Spoken grammar. Textbook: The instructor will provide the name of the textbook in the first class and students are required to purchase the textbook for the course. It is not included in the course fee. $ HK$1,920 D 30 hours (12 sessions) C 28 November 2016, Monday (7:15p.m.-9:45p.m.) Practical Remedial English (Elementary) Course code: July course October course This course is designed for participants with Form 3 or above education who wish to improve their ability to read and write English. Topics include major areas of grammar, the most common errors in writing, basic sentence structures and core vocabulary. Students will have the opportunities to practise expressing themselves in English for basic, common communicative purposes. Level: elementary $ HK$1,420 D 24 hours (12 sessions) P Shatin Learning Centre 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 17 October 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 122 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

10 English in Use Course code: July course October course This course is suitable for participants with F.5 or above education who wish to improve their proficiency in everyday English, focusing on practical communication on word, phrase, and sentence levels in daily life or work situations. Topics include: (1) Pronunciation and speaking skills; (2) English grammar for more precise expression of ideas; (3) Vocabulary for common use; (4) Practical writing skills. Level: Intermediate $ HK$1,120 D 20 hours (10 sessions) 21 July 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 20 October 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) A Revision of General English Course code: July course October course The course focuses on improving grammar and vocabulary mainly for written communication, correcting common errors and observing the conventions of formal writing in English. $ HK$2,120 D 30 hours (12 sessions) 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) October course 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) English for Business Application of Business Communication Skills Course code: July course October course Participants are expected to apply the communication skills acquired from other courses in the "Diploma Programme in Business Communication for Executives" by completing a group project and a presentation. As this is a project-based course. The instructor will be a facilitator to help you design and prepare for the project. to advanced $ HK$910 D 12 hours (6 sessions) 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 18 October 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Introduction to Presentation Skills Course code: July course October course This course provides participants with basic presentation tips. Techniques of writing presentation scripts, speaking with confidence, choosing audio-visual aids, and dealing with questions are explained clearly to help participants develop their presenting skills. $ HK$1,340 D 15 hours (6 sessions) 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) October course 21 October 2016, Friday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 123

11 Presentation and Public Speaking Workshop Course code: July course October course This highly interactive workshop focuses on professional presentation, speech and occasions where one will be given a chance to speak in front of a group of people. Participants will be given chances to practice presentations and public speaking. to advanced $ HK$2,120 D 30 hours (12 sessions) Powerful Business Writing Style Course code: July course October course The course is designed for aspiring managers who are familiar with the basics of business correspondence. It helps participants to achieve powerful expressions and formulations in business writing. This course will lead its participants to the advanced level of writing skills required of every manager, and inspire participants to critically interpret and analyze the meanings of business writings. Authentic examples will be provided. After completing this course, participants are expected to be able to write in their own styles. Level: advanced October course Social Talks 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) $ HK$2,120 D 30 hours (8 sessions) P Central Learning Centre 23 July 2016, Saturday (9:45a.m.-1:30p.m.) October course 22 October 2016, Saturday (9:45a.m.-1:30p.m.) Course code: July course October course Social Talks offers participants the opportunity to practise English conversation on different topics and at different levels. Students will be taught how to conduct conversation in English in a variety of situations, such as in a relaxed social setting, as well as more formal occasions such as business gatherings. Social etiquette and skills, such as how to introduce appropriate conversation topics and how to continue conversations will also be taught. Group discussions about relevant local issues are also conducted, and the appropriate English vocabulary for these topics are taught during the discussions. Heavy emphasis is placed on allowing all participants the opportunity to practise expressing their thoughts and ideas in English, in a relaxed and structured environment. to advanced $ HK$2,060 D 30 hours (12 sessions) Executive Spoken English for the Office Course code: July course October course This course provides motivating communicative activities in order to help business executives to raise their standard of spoken English. It presents a range of practical situations of internal communication to stimulate participants to refresh on their own ways of expressing ideas. After completing this course, participants will be able to speak with confidence on different business occasions. Level: advanced $ HK$1,980 D 30 hours (10 sessions) October course 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) 25 October 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) 21 July 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) October course 20 October 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) 124 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

12 Practical Written Communication for Business Course code: July course October course This course will provide participants with an opportunity to analyze and review common grammatical errors found in Hong Kong business writings. An overview of common types of business correspondence will be covered such as s, memos, different types of letters, agendas and minutes. Common formats used for correspondence will be examined and discussed and the notion of tone and style will be introduced. $ HK$2,080 D 30 hours (12 sessions) 21 July 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) October course 20 October 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Presentation Workshop Course code: July course October course It targets participants who already have knowledge of giving business presentations. It provides a sound grasp of the essential concepts of effective business presentation and skills for attracting the audience's attention. Participants will be given chances to practice on the learnt techniques. The peer comment session in the class will help participants to refresh on their established ways of presenting ideas. Level: advanced $ HK$2,080 D 30 hours (10 sessions) 18 July 2016, Monday (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) October course 17 October 2016, Monday (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) Business Correspondence Writing Workshop Course code: July course October course This shorter course introduces clear, concise, and correct business correspondence writing skills with the appropriate use of tone and style. A general review of different types of business correspondence will be covered. $ HK$1,340 D 20 hours (10 sessions) P Central Learning Centre 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Enhancing Your Proficiency in Oral Business Communication Course code: July course October course The course will concentrate on developing participants' ability to engage in interactive conversations in business contexts. There will be a rich selection of different topics and activities to enhance participants vocabulary and English expressions. $ HK$1,540 D 20 hours (10 sessions) 21 July 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 20 October 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 125

13 English for Oral Business Communication Course code: July course October course This intermediate course will help participants communicate better in English in business situations that include dealing with overseas visitors: greetings, introducing the company, presenting key information, and socializing. Topics will include: (1) Starting and controlling a meeting; (2) Discussion techniques; (3) Presenting data and information; (4) Practical conversations at work; (5) Expressing opinions; (6) Negotiations. *A component module of a CEF reimbursable course $ HK$2,080 D 30 hours (10 sessions) P Central Learning Centre 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) October course 18 October 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) Effective Business Correspondence Course code: July course October course This course is designed to help executives write business messages in a clear, concise, correct and effective way. The messages can then be adopted for use in a variety of business correspondence. Topics include: (1) Writing principles and process; (2) Enquiries and replies; (3) Goodwill messages; (4) Unpleasant messages; (5) Persuasive messages; (6) Marketing and sales messages. $ HK$2,090 D 30 hours (10 sessions) 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) October course 17 October 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) Cross Cultural Issues in International Communication for Business Course code: July course October course This course targets executives who are involved in international business. It examines how cross-cultural issues affect communication in business contexts and introduces to the participants the role of cultural integration function in multinational firms. After completing the course, participants will acquire a basic knowledge of the use of different communication techniques in discussed situations. Level: advanced $ HK$1,240 D 15 hours (6 sessions) 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) October course 18 October 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Practical Spoken English for the Office Course code: July course October course This course aims at helping participants to build confidence in using English at work by developing essential functional skills such as greeting and entertaining visitors, offering assistance in common work scenarios, handling requests and complaints, understanding and responding to instructions, giving opinions, and making suggestions. $ HK$1,710 D 24 hours (12 sessions) 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 126 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

14 Communication in Business Contexts Course code: July course October course The course aims at raising participants' awareness of the principles and theories of communication and the applications of these theories in business environments. Participants will be introduced to the interpersonal and organizational communication process within business organizations. to advanced $ HK$1,810 D 25 hours (10 sessions) July course October course High Impact Presentations C 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) P Mei Foo Learning Centre (Broadway) C 17 October 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Course code: July course October course This course benefits participants who have some prior presentation skills training. It is particularly useful for executives who speak in front of groups, salespeople and anyone who meets the public. Topics include: (1) Different types of presentations: informative, persuasive and impromptu; (2) The process: audience analysis; planning; preparing; rehearsing and revising; (3) Content development and organization: the introduction, body and closing; (4) Questions and answers: responding to positive comments, queries, objections and challenges; (5) Non-verbal communication: eye contact, facial expression, posture, movement, gesture, pausing and use of voice; (6) Use of visual aids. to advanced $ HK$1,360 D 20 hours (10 sessions) P Central Learning Centre English for Meetings Course code: July course October course This course is designed for participants who wish to upgrade their English language skills for meetings. It helps executives to be more professional in chairing and participating in a meeting. $ HK$1,230 D 15 hours (6 sessions) July course October course P Central Learning Centre C 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) C 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Business & Management Reporting Course code: July course October course This course is designed for those who are interested in proposal writing and report writing. For proposal writing, topics include: (1) Elements and types of proposals; (2) Focusing on the reader; (3) Identification of objectives; (4) Presentation of arguments and reasons; (5) Formulation of a solution or strategy. For report writing, topics include: (1) Elements and types of reports; (2) Data collection; (3) Focusing on the reader; (4) Interpretation and organization. to advanced $ HK$1,500 D 20 hours (10 sessions) P Central Learning Centre 23 July 2016, Saturday (2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.) October course 22 October 2016, Saturday (2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.) 21 July 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 20 October 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 127

15 Business Presentations Course code: July course October course This is an introductory course in presentation and public speaking. The basics in the design of presentations will be covered. Under the instructor's guidance, students will go through the process of preparing and delivering a presentation. There will be short impromptu introductions and mini-presentations in class. $ HK$1,440 D 20 hours (10 sessions) July course October course P Yau Ma Tei Learning Centre (Methodist College) C 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) C 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) English for Business Meetings and Negotiation Course code: July course October course This course is designed for participants who wish to upgrade their English language skills for meetings and negotiations. Topics include: (1) The meeting documents; (2) Chairing, participating and closing a meeting; (3) Principles and process of negotiation; (4) Communication and negotiation contexts; (5) The language used in persuasion. to advanced *A component module of a CEF reimbursable course $ HK$1,480 D 20 hours (10 sessions) P Tsim Sha Tsui Oriental Learning Centre 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) English for Executives Executive series-english Speaking Workshop for Executives I I Course code: The workshop aims at raising participants' English speaking proficiency through a range of task-based practice and simulated activities set in business contexts. It focuses on different business situations where executives may need to receive a very special guest, speak up in a social event or give a speech at a ceremony. Participants can practise and improve their skills in a comfortable setting for different business speaking tasks and activities. Level: advanced I Mr. Surtees $ HK$1,950 D 12 hours (4 sessions) C 22 October 2016, Saturday (1:30p.m.-4:30p.m.) Executive series-english Writing Workshop for Executives I I Course code: The workshop aims at reviewing effective English writing skills with middle to high level executives who need to write a lot of correspondence, often management-related. They can also learn to write effectively and persuasively with the appropriate tone and format. In the workshop, participants will explore the objectives behind workplace writing and identify essential elements of good written communication. The instructor will give authentic samples which effectively achieve specific purposes. The participants will learn the skills of how to evaluate and polish their own business correspondence. Level: advanced I Mr. Surtees $ HK$1,950 D 12 hours (4 sessions) C 19 November 2016, Saturday (1:30p.m. 4:30p.m.) 128 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

16 English Reading & Writing Skills Practical Reading & Writing Skills Course code: July course October course This course includes a review of good sentence writing and paragraph writing skills. Particular attention will be paid to sentence cohesion, logical development and flow of ideas. This course also focuses on the skills of making a distinction between facts and opinions; identifying key words and summarizing ideas. It helps participants develop effective reading skills. After this course, students may consider taking the course Writing Skills Workshop to sharpen their writing skills. Level: elementary Writing Skills Workshop Course code: July course October course The course aims at helping participants to develop writing skills by: (1) Reading, analysing and responding to a variety of written work (2) Practising logical and coherent writing in the right tone (3) Applying a wider variety of structures in expression Although the focus is expository writing, which begins with a clear thesis followed by logical arguments, the concepts and ideas presented can be applied to business and other writing tasks. Participants who complete their reading and writing assignments can expect a substantial improvement in their reading and writing skills. $ HK$1,490 D 24 hours (8 sessions) P Central Learning Centre $ HK$2,120 D 30 hours (10 sessions) 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) October course 18 October 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) Strategies for High-level Writers Course code: July course October course This is an intensive English writing course specifically designed for participants whose daily work requires a considerable amount of English writing on different occasions. Participants will practise writing a variety of business correspondence professionally such as 'technical writings', business letters, reports and proposals, with particular emphasis on appropriateness of tone and accuracy in expression. Upon completion of the course, participants are expected to develop the ability to polish and refine their own writing to professional standards. Level: advanced 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) October course 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) English for Effective PR Writing Course code: This course is designed to train participants to become persuasive writers who can compose concise and appealing messages. It addresses the issues about writing style, tone, clarity and conciseness. Topics include: analyzing target audience, achieving clarity and conciseness in writing, the you attitude and establishing empathy. Writing tasks include fact sheets, bios, newsletters, feature articles, exhibition panels, speeches, MC scripts, invitation letters, and press releases. to advanced I Mr. Surtees $ HK$1,680 D 25 hours (10 sessions) C 22 October 2016, Saturday (10:00a.m p.m.) $ HK$1,240 D 15 hours (5 sessions) 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) October course 20 October 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 129

17 Writing Hong Kong: the Written and the Writer Course code: The course aims to explore the various representations of Hong Kong as a whole across a continuum of historical periods by different writers, reflecting upon a spectrum of issues. Through drawing on a variety of genres and themes, the course attempts to highlight the city s hybrid and fluid, often conflicting, images: its blend of the East and the West; the rural and the urban; the traditional and the modern; its position as a home and a place of transit; as a city of crises and a hub of opportunities. Along with this concern, the course also serves as an introduction to the basic literary elements constituting any works of literature. Level: advanced I Ms. Yvonne Wong L Cantonese and English $ HK$2,520 D 24 hours (12 sessions) P Central Learning Centre C 18 October 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) English Listening & Speaking Skills Freetalk for Advanced English Learners Course code: July course October course Fluent English speakers (F.6 or above) who would like to join a small class where they can practise their English and get feedback in a supportive environment will find this class beneficial. Participants will have an opportunity to talk freely on a variety of topics of interest in Hong Kong under the facilitation of an instructor, the discussion will be analyzed to identify and correct common errors in pronunciation. Participants will gain valuable corrective input made in grammar and use of vocabulary. They will also learn some common strategies for oral communication in English. Level: advanced Basic Listening Skills Course code: July course October course Participants will be introduced to various strategies for building up their listening skills through practice with a wide range of examples. To enhance participants' listening skills, features of spoken English: sounds, stress and intonation, pauses and fillers will be reviewed. Level: elementary $ HK$1,080 D 15 hours (10 sessions) July course October course P Yau Ma Tei Learning Centre (Methodist College) C 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.) P Mei Foo Learning Centre (Broadway) C 18 October 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-8:30p.m.) Improving Listening and Speaking Skills Course code: July course October course Focusing mainly on using English for everyday communication, this course integrates speaking with listening and puts participants in different practice situations where they need to interact with others in pair or group. Through responding to different input from listening, participants develop the confidence and usual strategies to express themselves orally in common, immediate settings. $ HK$1,500 D 20 hours (10 sessions) July course October course C 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) C 17 October 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) $ HK$1,730 D 20 hours (10 sessions) July course October course C 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) P Central Learning Centre C 17 October 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 130 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

18 English Phonetics This course aims at improving students' understanding of English pronunciation and speech system with the help of diagrams, IPA symbols and basic theories. It includes the following topics: (1) Organs of speech and the production of English sounds; (2) The International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA); (3) Vowels and consonants; (4) Syllable and stress; (5) Application of phonetic symbols in dictionaries; (6) Weak-forms and strong-forms. Level: elementary and Cantonese $ HK$1,480 D 20 hours (10 sessions) P Yau Ma Tei Learning Centre (Methodist College) C 21 July 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) P Tsim Sha Tsui Oriental Learning Centre C 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) P Mei Foo Learning Centre (Broadway) C 20 October 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) P Tsim Sha Tsui Oriental Learning Centre C 17 October 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Pronouncing English Accurately Course code: July course October course This course builds on participants knowledge of English phonetics and aims to improve their accuracy in pronouncing words through listening practice, dictionary work, and oral skills. It includes the following topics: (1) Distinguishing and producing speech sounds; (2) Consonants, vowels and diphthongs; (3) Syllable, word, and sentence stress; (4) Rhythm, intonation, and enunciation; (5) Connected speech; (6) Different English accents. $ HK$1,420 D 20 hours (10 sessions) July course October course Practical Oral English P Yau Ma Tei Learning Centre (Methodist College) C 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) P Mei Foo Learning Centre (Broadway) C 18 October 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Course code: 162 and This course is for participants who wish to communicate clearly and effectively with other people in simple English. Topics include greetings and introductions, asking and giving directions, shopping, dining, making enquiries, telephone conversations, and some catchy colloquialisms. Accurate English pronunciation will also be emphasized. Students will be expected to participate in oral classwork: pairwork, roleplay and discussion. Level: elementary $ HK$1,430 D 20 hours (10 sessions) 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) October course 21 October 2016, Friday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 131

19 Correct Pronunciation Course code: July course October course This is an expanded version of Pronouncing English Accurately covering similar topics but going more in-depth with more practical training, particularly with examples or cases in business or workplace contexts. to advanced Preparation Workshop for IELTS Exam (Reading and Writing) Course code: Our IELTS preparation workshop (Reading and Writing) helps students develop the skills necessary to tackle various topics and themes commonly presented in the reading and writing parts of the exam. Topics include: (1) Grouping information and presenting data; (2) Describing charts and graphs; (3) Revising English grammar; (4) Planning and organising an essay; (5) Understanding opinions/ point of views in an article; (6) Identifying the writer's claims. to advanced $ HK$2,060 D 30 hours (12 sessions) I Dr. Diana Sham $ HK$1,860 D 18 hours (6 sessions) July course October course C 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) C 17 October 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) C 26 July 2016, Tuesday (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) English for Examinations International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation Course International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Course code: July course October course The course aims to familiarize students with the format of IELTS and what it involves, with a strong focus on useful examination skills. Emphasis will be placed on the drilling of four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course is particularly useful for those who need an all-round training for doing well in the IELTS exam. to advanced English Writing for DSE DSE Course code: scs-eng@cuhk.edu.hk This is a writing course suitable for students in Form 4 or above. In this course, you will learn to improve your writing skills by brushing up on your grammar and building a powerful vocabulary. Upon completion, you will have a greater variety of expressions to use and your writing will be clearer and more organized. Get prepared and start this summer! $ HK$2,200 D 20 hours (8 sessions) C 15 July to 9 August 2016, every Tuesday and Friday (10a.m p.m.) $ HK$3,100 D 30 hours (10 sessions) 23 July 2016, Saturday (9:30a.m.-12:30p.m.) October course 23 October 2016, Sunday (1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.) 132 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

20 English Speaking for DSE DSE Course code: This is a speaking course suitable for students in Form 4 or above to practise oral English in an interactive learning environment. In the course, students will pick up useful vocabulary on a wide range of topics and learn how to maintain a meaningful conversation. More importantly, they will receive focused pronunciation training to help improve clarity of their delivery. Upon completion, students will be able to express their views effectively with stronger vocabulary and speak with a better flow and accuracy. If you want to speak with confidence, register now! $ HK$2,200 D 20 hours (8 sessions) C 18 July to 10 August 2016, every Monday and Wednesday (10:00a.m p.m.) English Literature Letters Old and New: A Short Introduction to English Literature Course code: scs-eng@cuhk.edu.hk This course aims to expose students to the key literary classics produced across various literary periods written in the English language, starting from the 16th century until the late 20th century. Through examining major literary genres including fiction, short stories, poetry, and drama, the course gives specific attention to the differing literary characteristics and conventions that constitute the selected texts composed during various literary periods. Along with this examination, this course also seeks to enable students to gain a basic overview of the history of English literature. Level: advanced Parent Series Creative Reading and Writing for Children Course code: scs-eng@cuhk.edu.hk This course aims to help parents develop their children s (aged 2-8) literacy through creative channels at an early age. The course will begin by introducing improvisation and drama games which parents of young children can easily conduct at home. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the games and skills in reading the stories interactively and creatively. The last part of the course will focus on the production of creative texts that involves both parents and children. $ HK$2,200 D 20 hours (10 sessions) Reading with Your Teens Course code: scs-eng@cuhk.edu.hk This course aims to help parents understand the reading culture of their teenage children. The course will begin with general topics with regard to teens psychology and issues that interest them, and continue to study poems, graphic novels, and novels that are both suitable and interesting to readers of this age group. Emphasis will be placed on how the graphic novels, novels, and non-fiction are relevant to teens life and challenges they face on a daily basis. Literary concepts will also be covered for participants who are keen on engaging in reading activities with their children and facilitating development of more advanced reading skills in their children. $ HK$2,200 D 20 hours (10 sessions) I Ms. Yvonne Wong L Cantonese and English $ HK$3,780 D 36 hours (18 sessions) C 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 133

21 Reading with Your Tweens 8-12 Course code: This course aims to help parents engage in meaningful reading activities with their children aged The course will begin with general topics with regard to tweens psychology and ways to (re)connect them to reading, and continue to study poems, graphic novels, and novels that are both suitable and interesting to young readers of this age group. Emphasis will be placed on how the poems, graphic novels, and novels are relevant to tweens life and challenges they face on a daily basis. Literary concepts will also be covered for participants who are keen on helping their children develop advanced reading skills. $ HK$2,200 D 20 hours (10 sessions) Japanese Practical Japanese Part I / scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk 25 I L $ HK$1,950 D C (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) P C (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) P C (10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) Related Certificate & Diploma Programmes (Please refer to P for details) Certificate Programme in Japanese (Basic) Certificate Programme in Japanese (Intermediate) Certificate Programme in Japanese (Advanced) C (10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) C (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) P C (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) P C (2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.) 134 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

22 Middle School Japanese (Part I) / scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk 25 I L $ HK$1,150 D C (10:30a.m.-12:00noon) (10:30a.m.-12:00noon) Japanese Conversation and Listening (Basic I Follow-up) / scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk * 197 I D 12 8 L $ HK$ C (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.) C (10:30a.m.-12:00noon) Elementary Japanese Conversation / scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk I D L $ HK$2, C (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) C (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.) C (10:30a.m.-12:00noon) N2 Japanese Grammar for N2 First Part / scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk N2 25 N2 N2 I L $ HK$1,720 D C (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) C (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.) C (10:30a.m.-12:00noon) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 135

23 N2 Japanese Listening Skills for N2 (Part 1) / N2 N2 25 N2N2 I L $ HK$890 D C (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.) N3 Japanese Listening Skills for N3 (Part 1) / scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk N3 N3 25 N3 N3 I L $ HK$890 D P C (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m) Korean Related Certificate & Diploma Programmes (Please refer to P for details) Certificate Programme in Basic Applied Korean 10 Advanced Korean / scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,950 D C (2:00p.m. 5:00p.m.) 11 Advanced Korean / scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,950 D C (2:00p.m. 5:00p.m.) Middle School Korean (1) / scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,200 D C (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) Certificate Programme in Intermediate Applied Korean Certificate Programme in Upper-Intermediate Applied Korean Certificate Programme in Advanced Applied Korean 136 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone cuscs.hk

24 Middle School Korean (2) / scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,200 D C (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) Middle School Korean (3) / scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,200 D C (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) Learning Korean through Movies & Songs (Advanced) / scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,520 D C (2:00p.m.-4:30p.m.) (2:00p.m.-4:30p.m.) Italian Basic Italian I I Course code: July course October course The course is designed for beginners with little or no prior knowledge of Italian. It covers basic vocabulary, grammar and expressions that are used in everyday situations. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to read and construct basic sentences, and be able to communicate in simple Italian. The course is structured for students to practise the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Module outline: (1) Greetings, self introduction, asking for basic information; (2) Useful vocabulary for daily life conversation; (3) Basic sentence structure; (4) Talking about family and daily activities; (5) Requesting and giving directions; (6) Descriptions of simple situations; (7) Basic Italian grammar; (8) How to write short messages. Textbook: The instructor will provide the name of the textbook in the first class and students are required to purchase the textbook for the course. It is not included in the course fee. Level: A1.1 L Italian and English $ HK$2,760 D 45 hours (18 sessions) 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) October course 20 October 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Basic Italian II II Course code: Building on Basic Italian I, this course aims at training participants' basic communication skills in Italian. More daily situations and vocabulary will be introduced. Module outline: (1) Talking about daily activities and weather; (2) Using everyday expressions; (3) Making arrangement for travelling; (4) Making simple requests and asking for permission; (5) Using present and past tense; (6) Using reflexive verbs. Textbook: The instructor will provide the name of the textbook in the first class and students are required to purchase the textbook for the course. It is not included in the course fee. Level: A1.2 L Italian and English $ HK$2,740 D 45 hours (18 sessions) New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 137