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Chinese Language 188 195 Related Certificate & Diploma Programme (Please refer to P.188-195 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) 3111-7253/3111-7256 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 211 I L $ HK$3,600 D 24 4 162-300137-01 C 2016 8 3 (9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.) 162-300137-02 C 2016 8 2 (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m) (9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., 2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.) Advanced Putonghua Pronunciation and Intonation 7 162-303401-01 11 163-303401-01 3111-7273/3111-7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 193 I L D 45 15 C 7 11 $ HK$3,960 2016 7 21 (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) 2016 11 24 (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) 162-300139-01 3111-7253/3111-7256 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 211 I L D 3 $ HK$450 C 2016 8 7 (2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.) 114 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone E-Mail cuscs.hk

Advanced Putonghua Reading Skills 7 162-303402-01 11 163-303402-01 3111-7273/3111-7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 193 I Teacher s Training for Hong Kong Schools Speech Festival (Putonghua) I L $ HK$1,900 D 25 10 162-300140-01 L D 60 15 $ HK$5,280 C 2016 8 20 (5:30p.m.-8:00p.m.) C 7 11 2016 7 24 (9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) 2016 11 20 (9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) P 162-300140-02 Advanced Putonghua Speaking Skills 7 162-303403-01 11 163-303403-01 3111-7273/3111-7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 193 I L D 60 15 C 7 11 $ HK$5,280 2016 7 31 (9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) 2016 11 20 (9:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) Advanced Putonghua Listening Skills 7 162-303404-01 11 163-303404-01 3111-7273/3111-7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 193 I C 2016 8 22 (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) 162-300140-03 C 2016 8 23 (10:00a.m.-12:30p.m.) 163-300140-01 P C 2016 9 8 (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) 163-300140-02 C 2016 11 5 (5:30p.m.-8:00p.m.) 163-300140-03 P C 2016 11 14 (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Skills for Judging Putonghua Recitations I L $ HK$1,400 D 20 8 163-300126-01 C 2016 9 5 (10:00a.m.-12:30p.m.) 163-300126-02 C 2016 11 18 (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) L D 35 12 $ HK$3,080 C 7 11 2016 7 21 (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) 2016 11 10 (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

The Use of Putonghua in Classrooms 162-303601-01 3111 7273/3111 7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$1,460 D 18 6 C 2016 7 27 (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) Commercial Putonghua 163-309121-01 I L $ HK$2,600 D 36 P C 2016 11 30 (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) Teaching Putonghua to Kids 7 162-300115-01 11 163-300115-01 I L $ HK$2,600 D 39 13 7 11 C 2016 7 21 (10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) P C 2016 11 24 (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) Practical Putonghua for the Office 162-300122-01 3111-7273/3111-7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 1 Practical Mandarin for Japanese Speaker (Level 1) Course code: 163-320721-01 3943 9018 scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$1,820 D 20 10 P C 2016 9 5 (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Mandarin for Korean Speakers Course code: 163-340259-01 3943-9137/3111-7230 scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I $ HK$2,000 D 20 20 L C 2016 12 7 (11:00a.m.- 12:00noon) I L $ HK$1,600 D 24 12 P C 2016 7 27 (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 116 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone E-Mail cuscs.hk

Cantonese (I) Introduction to Cantonese (I) 7 162-300242-01 11 163-300242-01 I L $ HK$1,400 D 20 10 C 7 11 P 2016 7 26 (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 2016 11 29 (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Seminar on Relaxed Pronunciation in Cantonese 162-300244-01 MP3 I L $ HK$180 D 2 1 C 2016 8 2 (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Practical Cantonese Pronunciation 163-300231-01 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)(7)(8)(9) I L $ HK$960 D 15 6 Cantonese Pronunciation Test (Cycle 23) 163-300230-01 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) HK$800 www.cuscs.hk/chinese ( 1) Practical Cantonese for Japanese Speaker (Level 1) Course code: 163-320711-01 3943 9018 ( ) scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$1,820 D 20 10 P C 2016 9 6 (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) Chinese Language Chinese Language Essentials and Grammar 162-300570 01 188 I L $ HK$1,400 D 20 8 C 2016 7 27 (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) C 2016 11 7 (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

Advanced Chinese Writing 163-300571-01 188 I L $ HK$1,400 D 20 8 C 2016 11 28 (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Chinese Novel and Script Writing 162-300572-01 3111-7273/3111-7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk 188 I D 40 16 L $ HK$2,800 C 2016 9 23 (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Chinese Prose and Poetry Writing 163-300573-01 3111-7273/3111-7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk Introduction to Chinese Culture 162-300449-01 3111-7273/3111-7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,100 D 30 12 C 2016 7 25 (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Drama in Chinese Education: Concepts, Skills and Practices 7 162-300594-01 11 163-300594-01 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) I L $ HK$1,920 D 24 8 C 7 11 2016 7 29 (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) 2016 11 25 (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) Chinese for Secondary School Students 188 I L $ HK$2,800 D 40 16 C 2016 12 9 (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Summer Chinese Course for Middle School Students 162-300590-01 I L $ HK$600 D 10 5 C 2016 7 28 (11:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) 118 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone E-Mail cuscs.hk

Elementary Classical Chinese for Secondary Students 162-300595-01 3111-7273/3111-7253 scs-lang1@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$1,280 D 20 10 C 2016 7 28 (4:30p.m.-6:30p.m.) Improve Your HKDSE Chinese Language 163-300697-01 I L $ HK$1,480 D 24 12 C 2016 10 8 (2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.) Classical Chinese Workshop for Secondary Students 163-300593-01 I L $ HK$560 D 8 4 C 2016 10 3 (5:30p.m.-7:30p.m.) DSE Improve Your HKDSE Chinese Language (Summer) 162-300698-01 I L $ HK$1,280 D 20 10 C 2016 7 28 (2:00p.m.-4:00p.m.) DSE Practice on HKDSE Chinese Language Paper IV I D 1.5 1 L $ HK$260 162-300690-01 C 2016 7 20 (6:00pm-8:00p.m.) 162-300690-02 C 2016 8 10 (6:00pm-8:00p.m.) 163-300690-01 P C 2016 11 16 (6:30pm-8:30p.m.) 163-300690-02 P C 2016 12 14 (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

359101 Basic English Grammar 359102 English Grammar 359106 English Grammar Workshop 359108 Further Practice in English Grammar 350103 Practical Remedial English (Elementary) 350109 English for Advanced Learners 359104 English in Use 359110 A Revision of General English 379108 Social Talks 389101 Powerful Business Writing Style 389102 Executive Spoken English for the Office 389104 Practical Written Communication for Business 389105 Business Correspondence Writing Workshop 389106 Presentation Workshop 389107 Enhancing Your Proficiency in Oral Business Communication 389108 English for Oral Business Communication 389109 Effective Business Correspondence 389110 Cross Cultural Issues in International Communication for Business 389111 Business Presentations 389112 Practical Spoken English for the Office 389113 Communication in Business Contexts 389116 High Impact Presentations 389117 Business & Management Reporting 389118 English for Business Meetings and Negotiation 389119 Application of Business Communication Skills 389121 Introduction to Presentation Skills 389122 Presentation and Public Speaking Workshop 389123 English for Meetings 389126 Executive Series English Writing Workshop for Executives I I 389128 Executive Series English Speaking Workshop for Executives I I 369102 Practical Reading & Writing Skills 369103 Strategies for High-Level Writers 369104 Writing Skills Workshop 390127 English for Effective PR Writing 350115 Writing Hong Kong: the Written and the Writer 370107 Freetalk for Advanced English Learners 379101 Basic Listening Skills 379102 Improving Listening and Speaking Skills 379104 English Phonetics 379105 Pronouncing English Accurately 379106 Practical Oral English 379107 Correct Pronunciation 390240 Preparation Workshop for IELTS Exam (Reading and Writing) 390243 IELTS Preparation Course IELTS 390252 English Writing for DSE DSE 390253 English Speaking for DSE DSE 350116 Letters Old and New: A Short Introduction to English Literature 350112 Creative Reading and Writing for Children 350114 Reading with Your Teens 13-17 350113 Reading with Your Tweens 8-12 120 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone E-Mail cuscs.hk

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 162-359101-01 P Central Learning Centre C 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) 162-359101-02 C 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) 162-359101-03 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 162-359102-01 P Yau Ma Tei Learning Centre (Methodist College) C 19 July 2016, Tuesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) 162-359102-02 C 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) 162-359102-03 C 10 September 2016, Saturday (2:45p.m.-5:15p.m.) (12 sessions) 163-359102-01 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) 163-359101-01 C 19 September 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) (10 sessions) 163-359101-02 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

English Grammar Workshop Course code: July course 162-359106-01 October course 163-359106-01 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 162-350109-01 October course 163-350109-01 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: 163-359108-01 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 162-350103-01 October course 163-350103-01 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 E-Mail cuscs.hk

English in Use Course code: July course 162-359104-01 October course 163-359104-01 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 162-359110-01 October course 163-359110-01 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 162-389119-01 October course 163-389119-01 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 162-389121-01 October course 163-389121-01 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

Presentation and Public Speaking Workshop Course code: July course 162-389122-01 October course 163-389122-01 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 162-389101-01 October course 163-389101-01 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 162-379108-01 October course 163-379108-01 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 162-389102-01 October course 163-389102-01 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 E-Mail cuscs.hk

Practical Written Communication for Business Course code: July course 162-389104-01 October course 163-389104-01 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 emails, 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 162-389106-01 October course 163-389106-01 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 162-389105-01 October course 163-389105-01 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 162-389107-01 October course 163-389107-01 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

English for Oral Business Communication Course code: July course 162-389108-01 October course 163-389108-01 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 162-389109-01 October course 163-389109-01 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 162-389110-01 October course 163-389110-01 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 162-389112-01 October course 163-389112-01 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 E-Mail cuscs.hk

Communication in Business Contexts Course code: July course 162-389113-01 October course 163-389113-01 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 162-389116-01 October course 163-389116-01 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 162-389123-01 October course 163-389123-01 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 162-389117-01 October course 163-389117-01 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

Business Presentations Course code: July course 162-389111-01 October course 163-389111-01 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 162-389118-01 October course 163-389118-01 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: 163-389128-01 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: 163-389126-01 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 E-Mail cuscs.hk

English Reading & Writing Skills Practical Reading & Writing Skills Course code: July course 162-369102-01 October course 163-369102-01 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 162-369104-01 October course 163-369104-01 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 162-369103-01 October course 163-369103-01 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: 163-390127-01 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.-12.30p.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

Writing Hong Kong: the Written and the Writer Course code: 162-350115-01 3943-9034 scs-eng@cuhk.edu.hk 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 162-370107-01 October course 163-370107-01 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 162-379101-01 October course 163-379101-01 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 162-379102-01 October course 163-379102-01 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 E-Mail cuscs.hk

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) 162-379104-01 P Yau Ma Tei Learning Centre (Methodist College) C 21 July 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 162-379104-02 P Tsim Sha Tsui Oriental Learning Centre C 18 July 2016, Monday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 163-379104-01 P Mei Foo Learning Centre (Broadway) C 20 October 2016, Thursday (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 163-379104-02 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 162-379105-01 October course 163-379105-01 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 163-379106-01 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

Correct Pronunciation Course code: July course 162-379107-01 October course 163-379107-01 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: 162-390240-01 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 162-390243-01 October course 163-390243-01 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: 162-390252-01 3943-9034 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. -12.30p.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 E-Mail cuscs.hk

English Speaking for DSE DSE Course code: 162-390253-01 3943-9034 scs-eng@cuhk.edu.hk 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. -12.30p.m.) English Literature Letters Old and New: A Short Introduction to English Literature Course code: 162-350116-01 3943-9034 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: 162-350112-01 3943-9034 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 13-17 Course code: 350114 3943-9034 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

Reading with Your Tweens 8-12 Course code: 162-350113-01 3943-9034 Scs-eng@cuhk.edu.hk This course aims to help parents engage in meaningful reading activities with their children aged 8-12. 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 3943-9013/3943-9137 scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk 25 I L $ HK$1,950 D 30 10 162-320101-01 C 2016 7 18 (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) 162-320101-02 P C 2016 7 19 (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) 162-320101-03 P C 2016 7 23 (10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) 197 198 Related Certificate & Diploma Programmes (Please refer to P.197-198 for details) Certificate Programme in Japanese (Basic) Certificate Programme in Japanese (Intermediate) Certificate Programme in Japanese (Advanced) 162-320101-04 C 2016 7 24 (10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.) 163-320101-01 C 2016 11 7 (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) 163-320101-02 P C 2016 11 9 (7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.) 163-320101-03 P C 2016 11 6 (2:00p.m.-5:00p.m.) 134 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone E-Mail cuscs.hk

Middle School Japanese (Part I) 7 162-320145-01 11 163-320145-01 3943-9013/3943-9137 scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk 25 I L $ HK$1,150 D 22.5 15 C 7 11 2016 7 18 (10:30a.m.-12:00noon) 2016 11 6 (10:30a.m.-12:00noon) Japanese Conversation and Listening (Basic I Follow-up) 3943-9013/3943-9137 scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk 50 20 * 197 I D 12 8 L $ HK$860 162-320105-01 C 2016 7 19 (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.) 162-320105-02 C 2016 7 23 (10:30a.m.-12:00noon) 163-320105-01 Elementary Japanese Conversation 3943-9013/3943-9137 scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk 150 16 I D 28 14 L $ HK$2,200 162-320107-01 C 2016 7 21 (7:00p.m.-9:00p.m.) 163-320107-01 C 2016 11 9 (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.) 163-320107-02 C 2016 11 6 (10:30a.m.-12:00noon) N2 Japanese Grammar for N2 First Part 163-320110-01 3943-9013/3943-9137 scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk N2 25 N2 N2 I L $ HK$1,720 D 30 10 C 2016 9 27 (6:45p.m.-9:45p.m.) C 2016 11 8 (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.) 163-320105-02 C 2016 11 5 (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

N2 Japanese Listening Skills for N2 (Part 1) 163-320113-01 3943-9013/3943-9137 scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk N2 N2 25 N2N2 I L $ HK$890 D 15 10 C 2016 9 28 (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m.) N3 Japanese Listening Skills for N3 (Part 1) 162-320115-01 3943-9013/3943-9137 scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk N3 N3 25 N3 N3 I L $ HK$890 D 15 10 P C 2016 9 28 (7:30p.m.-9:00p.m) Korean 200 203 Related Certificate & Diploma Programmes (Please refer to P.200-203 for details) Certificate Programme in Basic Applied Korean 10 Advanced Korean 10 162-340243-01 3943-9137/3943-9013 scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk 9 750 9 4 5 I L $ HK$2,950 D 45 15 C 2016 8 6 (2:00p.m. 5:00p.m.) 11 Advanced Korean 11 163-340245-01 3943-9137/3943-9013 scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk 10800 10 4 5 I L $ HK$2,950 D 45 15 C 2016 12 10 (2:00p.m. 5:00p.m.) Middle School Korean (1) 7 162-340249-01 11 163-340249-01 3943-9137/3943-9013 scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,200 D 32 11 2 C 7 2016 7 16 (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) 11 2016 11 19 (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 E-Mail cuscs.hk

Middle School Korean (2) 7 162-340251-01 11 163-340251-01 3943-9137/3943-9013 scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,200 D 32 11 2 C 7 2016 7 16 (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) 11 2016 11 19 (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) Middle School Korean (3) 7 162-340252-01 11 163-340252-01 3943-9137/3943-9013 scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,200 D 36 12 C 7 2016 7 16 (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) 11 2016 11 19 (9:00a.m.-12:00noon) Learning Korean through Movies & Songs (Advanced) 7 162-340254-01 11 163-340254-01 3943-9137/3943-9013 scs-lang4@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$2,520 D 40 16 C 7 2016 7 16 (2:00p.m.-4:30p.m.) 11 2016 11 19 (2:00p.m.-4:30p.m.) Italian Basic Italian I I Course code: July course 162-340501-01 October course 163-340501-01 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: 340502 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

Communicating in Italian Course code: 340503 The course aims at consolidating what has been learned in "Basic Italian I" and "Basic Italian II"; and leading participants to a stronger command of the language. It will focus on expanding participants vocabulary and on learning more advanced uses of past and future tenses, such as "imperfetto", "futuro semplice" and "futuro anteriore". After completing the course, students will be able to handle phone conversation, describe past situations and make requests in restaurants or hotels with confidence. The learning experience will be supplemented with newspaper articles and movies, in order to give a true taste of the Italian "Dolce Vita". Module outline: (1) Reading comprehension; (2) Talking about plans and intentions; (3) Describing past experiences; (4) Taking part in daily conversation; (5) Handling tele-conversation; (6) Talking about prices, colours and materials; (7) Recalling history; (8) Introduction to Italian geography and art. 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: A1.3 L Italian and English $ HK$2,650 D 30 hours (12 sessions) German Basic German I I Course code: 162-340301-01 It aims at training participants to understand and speak simple German and write clear passages. It provides participants with basic grammar training and introduces the basic sentence structures and usage of modern German. Module outline: (1) Greetings and introductions; (2) Time and numbers; (3) Clothes and body parts; (4) Pronunciation; (5) Useful vocabulary for daily life; (6) Basic sentence structure; (7) Question types; (8) Verb endings; (9) Descriptions of simple situations; (10) Daily conversation. 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 German and English $ HK$2,750 D 45 hours (18 sessions) C 22 August 2016, Monday (7:00pm-9:30pm) An Introduction to Italian Language and Culture Course code: 162-340507-01 3943-9034 scs-euro@cuhk.edu.hk Italy is rich in culture and history and famous for food, fashion, art, architecture, and design. This workshop helps you immerse yourself in the beauty of Italy on different dimensions. Participants will learn how to speak basic Italian and pronounce the place, food and brand names which will be of great help to travels and trips. Italian culture and lifestyle will also be introduced to give participants a taste of Italy. This is strictly an introductory-level workshop, and no previous knowledge of Italian is required or assumed. Level: elementary Basic German II II Course code: 340302 To build on Basic German I, this course aims at training participants to master basic spoken German and present simple ideas clearly in written German. Module outline: (1) Giving/asking information about education and profession; (2) Telling time; (3) Asking questions; (4) Receiving telephone calls; (5) Understanding instructions; (6) Simple social talk; (7) Writing short messages. Level: A1.2 I Ms. Beatrice De Magistris and Italian L German and English $ HK$900 D 10 hours (4 sessions) $ HK$2,860 D 45 hours (18 sessions) C 12, 19, 26 August 2016, Friday and 30 August, Tuesday (7:00p.m. -9.30p.m.) 138 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone E-Mail cuscs.hk

Communicating in German I I Course code: 340303 This course focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in German. It is a continuation of Basic German II. Module outline: (1) Reading comprehension; (2) Identifying main points in a passage; (3) Listening comprehension; (4) More on pronunciation; (5) Asking/giving information about living environment; (6) Asking/giving information about work environment; (7) Identifying mistakes. 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: A1.3 L German and English $ HK$2,760 D 30 hours (12 sessions) Intermediate German I I Course code: 340311 This course focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in German. It aims at raising participants' proficiency to express complex ideas and concepts. Module outline: (1) Expressing ideas on topics of shopping, holiday vocation and leisure time; (2) Preparing a trip and talking about holiday plans; (3) Requesting and giving directions, instructions and recommendations about transportation; (4) Expressing assumptions; (5) Reading travel itineraries; (6) Making comparisons; (7) Expressing contraries. Level: A2.1 L German $ HK$2,830 D 45 hours (18 sessions) Spanish Basic Spanish I I Course code: 162-340401-01 It is a beginner's course which introduces simple vocabulary and basic grammar. It helps participants to use simple expressions to communicate in Spanish. Module outline: (1) Greetings; (2) Asking and giving basic personal information: name, origin, nationality, age and address; (3) Describing and talking about oneself, the family and the people around us: civil state, hobbies, studies, occupation, personality, character and physical appearance; (4) Pronunciation; (5) General cultural notes about Spanish speaking countries, featuring Spain, and about the Spanish language in the world, family relationships in the Spanish speaking countries; (6) Basic notes on different Spanish accents and dialectal varieties. 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 and Spanish $ HK$3,050 D 45 hours (18 Sessions) C 27 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Basic Spanish II II Course code: 340402 As a continuation of Basic Spanish I, this course aims at building on what has been covered and provides further training on pronunciation and grammar. Module outline: (1) Describing people, things and places; (2) Giving and understanding information about life experiences, the weather, the time, directions, health, professional and study matters, making plans, giving directions and traveling; (3) Getting information about the existence, availability and price of products and methods of payment; (4) Focusing on the vocabulary of the body parts, days of the week, physical activities, clothes, currency names, adjectives related to the clothes and dressing style. 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 Spanish and English $ HK$2,990 D 45 hours New Programme PVCHK PVCHK Accredited Courses Continuing Education Fund Discount scheme for age of 50 or above Global Career Development Facilitator 139

Communicating in Spanish Course code: 340403 This course focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in Spanish. It aims at developing participants' ability to express complex ideas in Spanish, so a wider range of real-life examples will be used. It is a continuation of Basic Spanish II. Module outline: (1) Ordering in the restaurant; (2) Shopping in the market; (3) Writing recipes; (4) Making reservation; (5) Preparing a trip; (6) Requesting particular information; (7) Understanding surveys; (8) Showing agreement/disagreement; (9) More ways of giving opinions; (10) Describing places (a city) with more details. Level: A1.3 L Spanish and English $ HK$2,730 D 30 hours Intermediate Spanish I I Course code: 340411 This course focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in Spanish. It aims at developing participants' ability to express complex ideas in Spanish in different everyday contexts. Module outline: (1) Preparing a trip and talking about holiday plans, routines in daily life; (2) Talking about travelling and related activities; (3) Requesting and giving directions, instructions and recommendations about transportation; (4) Ordering in a restaurant, asking what is in the food, instruction for cooking; (5) Expressing physical and mental states. 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: A2-B1 L Spanish and English $ HK$2,840 D 45 hours Intermediate Spanish II II Course code: 340412 The course has been designed to continue providing students with the foundations of Spanish grammar, together with a communicative component that will help participants use Spanish for different practical purposes. Module outline: (1) Preparing for a job interview in Spanish; (2) Writing biographies; (3) Writing CV; (4) Using past tense to talk about daily routines, childhood memories and past experiences; (5) Using everyday expressions and informal language; (6) Analyzing the contrast between por and para ; (7) Forming direct and indirect speech (reported speech); (8) Using conjunctions in writing; (9) Understanding Latin and Greek-origin components in vocabulary 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. A2-B1 L Spanish and English $ HK$2,870 D 45 hours Basic Spanish for Secondary Students Course code: 162-340407-01 3943-9034 scs-euro@cuhk.edu.hk Paella, football, and bullfighting, what else do you know about Hispanic culture? Are you curious about the Spanish language? As the second most widely spoken language in the world, Spanish is something we can learn not only for football, food and art; it can also be very practical. This beginners course is specially designed for young people in Form 4 or above. It introduces the basics of the Spanish language covering elementary materials in reading, listening, and speaking, and students also get to learn something about the culture behind the language. Upon completion, students will be able to comprehend simple written and spoken expressions related to topics of daily life, and is a perfect course for those who plan to travel to Spanish-speaking countries in the near future. This summer, learning Spanish with people like you who are energetic and passionate about Hispanic culture. Spanish is becoming an increasingly important language to learn and why not start learning it this summer? Level: elementary I Mr. Carlos Val Souto and Spanish $ HK$1,800 D 20 hours (8 sessions) C 21 July to 12 August 2016, every Thursday and Friday (10:00a.m.-12.30p.m.) 140 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone E-Mail cuscs.hk

French General French for Daily Use I Course code: July course 162-340101-01 October course 163-340101-01 Learning essential French conversational words and phrases before travelling to a French-speaking country can put yourself and the person you are talking to at ease. This is a course for beginners, covering most everyday situations from ordering a meal at a restaurant to asking for directions. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to pronounce some simple words, tell the time, order a meal, ask simple questions in shops and understand simple instructions. Level: Elementary I Mr. Fung Siu Pang L French and Cantonese $ HK$1,440 D 30 hours (12 sessions) Basic French II II Course code: 340107 After completing Basic French I, participants can move onto Basic French II. The course will build on Basic French I to give further training to participants on the communication skills in French. Module outline: (1) Giving/asking information about education and profession; (2) Using common expressions in an ordinary context; (3) Understanding basic information about people; (4) Telling time; (5) Receiving telephone calls; (6) Understanding instructions; (7) Asking different types of question; (8) Writing 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: A1.2 L French and English $ HK$2,960 D 45 hours (18 sessions) July course October course C 20 July 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) C 19 October 2016, Wednesday (7:00p.m.-9:30p.m.) Communicating in French Course code: 340108 Basic French I I Course code: 162-340105-01 It is a beginner's course for those who have never learnt French. It introduces basic grammar and communication skills in French. Module outline: (1) Greetings, self introduction, asking for basic information; (2) Useful vocabulary for daily life conversation; (3) Basic sentence structure; (4) Descriptions of simple situations; (5) Basic French grammar; (6) 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 This course focuses on reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in French. It is a continuation of Basic French II. Module outline: (1) Reading and listening comprehension; (2) Pronunciation; (3) Asking/giving information about living environment; (4) Asking/giving information about work environment; (5) Identifying common written mistakes. Level: A1.3 L French $ HK$2,720 D 30 hours (12 sessions) L French and English $ HK$2,950 D 45 hours (18 sessions) C 21 July 2016, Thursday (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 141

Intermediate French I I Course code: 340111 This course aims at consolidating and improving what the participants have acquired previously while improving their speaking skills, and acquiring new grammar concepts and vocabulary. Module outline: (1) Proposing, accepting and refusing suggestions; (2) Giving advice and instructions; (3) Talking about holidays, activities and traveling plans; (4) Talking about a place (region, city ); (5) Describing objects; (6) Writing letters and emails; (7) Reviewing past tense, future tense and negative form; (8) Using pronouns. 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: A2.1 L French $ HK$2,880 D 45 hours (18 sessions) Intermediate French II II Course code: 162-340112-01 163-340112-01 This course aims at consolidating and improving what participants have acquired in "Intermediate French I" while improving their speaking and writing skills. Module outline: (1) Talking about habits, studies, work, professional experience and daily life issues; (2) Participating in meetings; (3) Handling telephone conversation; (4) Practising different types of writing including emails and letters; (5) Reading newspaper 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: A2.2 L French $ HK$2,860 D 45 hours (18 sessions) An Introduction to French Language and Culture Course code: 162-340133-01 3943-9034 scs-euro@cuhk.edu.hk This workshop is an introduction to understanding simple French in everyday life. You will learn the basic expressions for daily conversations, and most interestingly, how to pronounce place, food, brand and wine label names which will be helpful for your shopping trip! French etiquette and culture will also be introduced to give participants a general impression of France. Our experienced instructors may also share their precious experience in approaching different French art. This is strictly an introductorylevel workshop, and no previous knowledge of French is required or assumed. Level: Elementary I Mr. Jacky Lau, French and Cantonese $ HK$900 D 10 hours (4 sessions) P Central learning Centre C 9 July 2016, Saturday (2:00p.m.-4.30p.m.) Basic French for Secondary Students Course code: 162-340134-01 3943-9034 scs-euro@cuhk.edu.hk Summer is a time for a break and for new experiences. Learn French this summer and explore a new culture! This is a course for young people in Form 4 or above who are interested in French. In this course, you will learn to communicate in basic French, pronounce French places, labels and names and read simple messages. This course centres on interaction and communicative class activities that will suit young energetic learners. Upon completion, students will be able to comprehend simple written and spoken expressions related to topics of daily life, and is a perfect course for those who plan to travel to Frenchspeaking countries in the near future. You can rest assured that learning the language will be rewarding and thoroughly enjoyable. Learn the language with the help of our qualified and friendly teachers and make friends with other young people with the same interest! Let s get together and speak French this summer! Level: Elementary I Mr. Jacky Lau L Cantonese, English and French $ HK$1,800 D 20 hours (8 sessions) C 21 July to 15 August 2016, every Monday and Thursday (10:00a.m. -12.30p.m.) 142 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone E-Mail cuscs.hk

Translation & Communication English-Chinese Contract and Agreement Translation 162-310204-01 3943-9135 scs-lang5@cuhk.edu.hk E2 Commercial Translation Workshop 163-310208-01 3943-9135 scs-lang5@cuhk.edu.hk I L $ HK$1,250 D 16 8 C 2016 12 9 (7:30p.m.-9:30p.m.) I L $ HK$2,100 D 16 8 C 2016 7 8 (7:30p.m.-9:30p.m.) Learn Translation with Ease 163-310204-01 3943-9135 scs-lang5@cuhk.edu.hk I L Introduction to Japanese-Chinese Translation 7 162-320138-01 11 163-320138-01 3943-9013/3943-9137 scs-lang2@cuhk.edu.hk N3 20 I L $ HK$1,920 D 28 14 C 7 2016 7 20 (7:30p.m.-9:30p.m.) 11 2016 11 9 (7:30p.m.-9:30p.m.) $ HK$1,650 D 20 10 C 2016 9 23 (7:30p.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 143

Civil Service Common Recruitment Exam (CRE) Preparation Course (Use of Chinese) 163-310109-01 (CRE) I L $ HK$650 Civil Service Common Recruitment Exam (CRE) Preparation Course 163-310112-01 (CRE) I L $ HK$1,800 D 6 1 D 18 3 C (9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., 1:30p.m.-4:30p.m.) C (9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., 1:30p.m.-4:30p.m.) Civil Service Common Recruitment Exam (CRE) Preparation Course (Use of English) Course code: 163-310110-01 The course provides plenty of drillings so as to familiarise participants with the format of the Use of English paper and equipped them with the skills for Comprehension, Error Identification, Sentence Completion, and Paragraph Improvement. and Cantonese $ HK$650 D 6 hours (1-day workshop) P Tsim Sha Tsui Learning Centre C About one month before the exam, Sunday (9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., 1:30p.m.-4:30p.m.) Civil Service Common Recruitment Exam (CRE) Preparation Course (Aptitude and Basic Law) Course code: 163-310111-01 The course provides plenty of drillings so as to familiarise participants with the format of Aptitude Test and Basic Law Test, and equipped them with the skills for Deductive Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning (English), Numerical Reasoning, Data Sufficiency Test, Interpretation of Tables and Graphs, and Basic Law. L Cantonese and English $ HK$650 D 6 hours (1-day workshop) P Tsim Sha Tsui Learning Centre C About one month before the exam, Sunday (9:30a.m.-12:30p.m., 1:30p.m.-4:30p.m.) 144 Instructor(s) Language Commencement Date & Time Tuition Fee Duration Place Telephone E-Mail cuscs.hk