LANG 1133

Cantonese for Chinese Language Background Students I

Course Description

This course equips students with the Cantonese communicative competence necessary for living and networking in Hong Kong, thus facilitating their smooth integration into the local community. 

Highlights

  • Emphasis on daily communication skills
  • Exploration of Hong Kong culture
  • Interactive and blended learning tasks

Assessments

  • Listening Assessment: paper test in class
  • Speaking Assessment 1: self-introduction in class
  • Speaking Assessment 2: monologue and dialogue with the instructor

Target Students

  • Restricted to students from Chinese language backgrounds
  • No prior knowledge of Cantonese

Learning Experience

Student testimonials

  • “I have enhanced my Cantonese a lot through this course!!”