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LANG 1310 is an introductory course in French language and culture, designed for beginners to develop foundational language skills and cultural awareness.

• Interactive learning through engaging activities and real-life conversations
• Exploration of diverse cultures from French-speaking regions
• Creative projects for enhanced learning experiences

• Mid-Term Exam: listening, reading, writing, speaking tasks
• Final Exam: listening, reading, writing, speaking tasks
• Other tasks: Cultural Presentation, Pop Quizzes

No prior knowledge of French

Course outcome

Develop basic conversational skills in French, gain cultural insights into francophone societies, and enhance critical thinking through cultural exploration.

LANG1210 is a comprehensive Japanese course that builds on learners’ basic understanding of hiragana, katakana, and grammar while developing listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

For beginners seeking to develop practical communication skills only, consider LANG1211: Communicative Japanese for Beginners I (2 credits). If you prefer to focus on building vocabulary and grammar knowledge, the self-paced online course LANG1212: Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar Essentials I (1 credit) may be more suitable. Both LANG1211 & LANG1212 run over 8 weeks and use a pass/fail grading system.

• Comprehensive Japanese learning pathway for beginners (below N4 level)
• Engaging e-learning materials, including chatbots and videos
• Exploration of Japanese culture and customs

• Mid-term Quiz: paper test in class; grammar, reading, writing, and listening
• Final Quiz: paper test in class; grammar, reading, writing, and listening
• Oral Quiz: Answer questions from the instructor about the topics covered in the course
• Other tasks: Cultural Presentation, Cultural Report, Pop Quizzes

• Beginners of Japanese with proficiency below N4
• Exclusion: LANG1211 & LANG1212

Course outcomes

Students will learn the contents of Minna no Nihongo Lessons 1-12, covering topics such as noun predicates, verb predicates, adjective predicates, and existential patterns.

This new 2-credit course is designed for students beginning their Japanese learning journey and who want to develop practical communication skills through face-to-face instruction and practice. It runs over 8 weeks and adopts a pass/fail grading system.

Students are also encouraged to take the 1-credit self-paced online course LANG1212: Japanese Vocabulary and Grammar Essentials I alongside LANG1211 to strengthen their foundation in beginner-level vocabulary and grammar.

Beginners who prefer a regular pace of study and aim to develop comprehensive skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) may consider LANG1210: Japanese Language and Culture for Beginners I.

• 8-week course
• Pass or Fail grading
• Interactive speaking and listening activities
• Essential conversational skills such as greetings, self-introductions, and asking and answering questions

• Class Participation: Homework, pre-class tasks, in-class quizzes, and learning activities
• Final Exam: Listening and oral examination for communicative skills covered in the course

• Beginners of Japanese with proficiency below N4
• Exclusion: LANG1210

Course outcome

Through practical exercises and authentic interactions, students will gain confidence in using Japanese in real-life situations while deepening their understanding and appreciation of the Japanese language and culture.

This new 1-credit self-paced online course is designed for students beginning their journey in Japanese, with a focus on building a solid and comprehensive foundation in vocabulary and grammatical structures. It runs over 8 weeks and adopts a pass/fail grading system.

Students are also encouraged to take the 2-credit course LANG1211: Communicative Japanese for Beginners I alongside LANG1212 to reinforce their learning through face-to-face conversational practice and real-life scenarios.

Absolute beginners who prefer a regular pace of study and aim to develop comprehensive skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing) may consider LANG1210: Japanese Language and Culture for Beginners I.

• 8-week course
• Pass or Fail grading
• Basics of Japanese writing, sound system, grammar, and vocabulary
• Flexible self-paced learning with videos, chatbots, quizzes, and a final in-person exam

• Online quizzes: Grammar, vocabulary, reading, and listening
• Final in-person exam: Grammar, reading, writing, and listening

• Beginners of Japanese with proficiency below N4
• Exclusion: LANG1210

Course outcome

Comprehensive grammar explanations and vocabulary exercises to build a strong foundation in Japanese sentence construction, word usage, and language patterns—without live class participation.

LANG2200 is a continuation of LANG1210. This is a comprehensive course for upper-beginners with knowledge equivalent to Minna no Nihongo Lessons 1–12, covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.

• Comprehensive Japanese learning pathway for upper-beginners below N3 level
• Engaging e-learning materials, including chatbots and videos
• Exploration of Japanese culture and customs

• Mid-term Quiz: paper test in class; grammar, reading, writing, and listening
• Final Quiz: paper test in class; grammar, reading, writing, and listening
• Oral Quiz: answer questions from the instructor about the topics covered in the course
• Other tasks: Cultural Presentation, Cultural Report, Pop Quizzes

• Prerequisites: LANG1210/LANG1211/LANG1212; or
• Students with basic knowledge of Japanese (equivalent to Minna no Nihongo Lessons 1–12)
• Restricted to upper-beginners with proficiency below N3 level

Course outcome

Students will learn the contents of Minna no Nihongo Lessons 13-25, covering topics such as fundamental Japanese verb conjugations, style differences, complex sentences, noun modifications, and subjunctive mood.

LANG1330 is an intensive introductory course designed for undergraduate students with no prior knowledge of Spanish. This 7-week, 3-credit course develops students’ fundamental skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a strong emphasis on interaction. By the end of the course, students are expected to achieve A1.1 level proficiency (CEFR), enabling them to communicate in basic everyday situations with confidence.

• Cultural immersion into Spain and Latin America through language
• Interactive class activities and small-group learning
• E-learning materials and online cultural forums

• Pop Quizzes: In-class quizzes to reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and cultural understanding
• Discussion Forums: Weekly online discussions on Spanish-speaking cultures
• Oral Assessment: A short in-class conversation with the instructor
• Final Exam: Covers grammar, reading, writing, and listening

• Students with no prior knowledge of Spanish
• Students interested in learning Spanish for travel, cultural appreciation, or personal enrichment

Course outcome

Students will build the ability to:

• Introduce themselves and exchange basic personal information
• Understand and respond to simple questions in Spanish
• Read and write basic Spanish texts
• Explore and discuss cultural topics related to Spain and Latin America

LANG5330 is a two-credit follow-up course designed for MSc in International Management students who have completed LANG1330. It develops students’ Spanish proficiency with an emphasis on real-world interaction and practical communication. The course builds confidence in using Spanish in both academic and professional settings and provides cultural insights into Spanish-speaking business environments.

• Real-world, business-oriented Spanish communication
• Group-based cultural presentation on Spanish-speaking countries
• Interactive and engaging classroom activities

• Pop Quizzes: Short in-class quizzes to reinforce vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension
• Cultural Presentation: Group presentation on cultural/business topics in a Spanish-speaking country
• Oral Assessment: Pair-based role-play activity simulating real-life conversational scenarios
• Final Exam: Includes listening, grammar, vocabulary, and short written tasks

• MSc International Management students only who have completed LANG1330
• Students interested in using Spanish in international business and multicultural professional settings
• Restricted to those with basic knowledge of Spanish (A1.1 level)

Course outcome

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Engage in basic factual conversations and express opinions
• Understand and deliver short descriptions and messages
• Read and write short texts relevant to business and everyday contexts
• Apply accurate pronunciation and grammar in oral communication
• Build cultural competence in Spanish-speaking professional environments