Official Country Name
Hong Kong
Country Code
HK
Country ID
16
Geographic Region
Asia & Oceania
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Region II
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SUBTITLING: CONCEPTS, METHODS, AND TECHNOLOGY
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Linguistics
Film & Media Studies
UCEAP Course Number
134
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SUBTITLING: CONCEPTS, METHODS, AND TECHNOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
SUBTITLING
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines subtitling in the context of Hong Kong's media and entertainment industry. Students will learn about the technical and creative aspects of subtitling, as well as the ethical and cultural considerations that are involved in this field. The course also includes practical assignments and workshops that allow students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios. With consistent case-based analysis of contemporary audiovisual contents, platforms and creators, this course will showcase the latest convergence between professional and fan-based subtitling in the age of streaming. It is designated to prepare the students for their future accreditation by the AVT Pro certificate – the first and only professional accreditation for audiovisual translation.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
CHIN2369
Host Institution Course Title
SUBTITLING: CONCEPTS, METHODS, AND TECHNOLOGY
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Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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PRINCIPLES OF CYBERSECURITY
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
Program(s)
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Computer Science
UCEAP Course Number
132
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PRINCIPLES OF CYBERSECURITY
UCEAP Transcript Title
CYBERSECURITY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course is an introduction to the principles of cybersecurity. Cybersecurity, also called computer security or IT security, refers to the study of techniques to protect computing systems from attacks that threaten data confidentiality, system integrity and availability. By modeling, analyzing, and evaluating the security of computer systems, students will learn to find weaknesses in software, hardware, networks, data storage systems, mobile applications, and the Internet, and identify current security practices and defenses to protect these systems.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
COMP3632
Host Institution Course Title
PRINCIPLES OF CYBERSECURITY
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Computer Science and Engineering
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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EUROPEAN IDENTITY
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
European Studies
UCEAP Course Number
101
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EUROPEAN IDENTITY
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EUROPEAN IDENTITY
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course introduces the linkages between modern Europe, its historical foundations, and its various national identities. Issues of identity include history, politics, society, languages, religion, and culture (art, literature, music, film, etc.) from the ancient to contemporary periods. Each week the course concentrates on one country and asks what the major characteristics of national identity are; what Europeans have in common and what divides them; what the key moments are in the formation of modern European states; and what the major national trends are. Assessment: oral presentation and seminar participation (20%), research paper (30%), exam (50%).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
EUST2010
Host Institution Course Title
EUROPEAN IDENTITY
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European Studies
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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BUSINESS ANALYTICS
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Lower Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
19
UCEAP Course Suffix
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BUSINESS ANALYTICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course examines handling and analyzing business data, including learning R, which is rapidly becoming the default analytics platform as it supports diverse set of analytic tools and statistical methods. Specifically, it looks at basic concepts in business analytics, and techniques and skills related to data exploration, data utilities, conducting statistical tests, data mining and modeling.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
DSME 2040
Host Institution Course Title
BUSINESS ANALYTICS
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Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
131
UCEAP Course Suffix
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INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTL MACROECONOMICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines the international macroeconomic and financial linkages among countries. The main topics include balance of payment accounting, foreign exchange market, international parity conditions, open economy macroeconomic models, and international monetary systems. Text: Feenstra and Taylor, INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS. Assessment: group assignments (17%), class participation (5%), midterm exam (28%), final exam (50%).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECON0302/2253
Host Institution Course Title
INTERNATIONAL MACROECONOMICS
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Economics
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND DESIGN
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Urban Studies
UCEAP Course Number
121
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URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND DESIGN
UCEAP Transcript Title
URBAN ENV SCI & DES
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines frontiers of urban environmental sciences and technologies. Course materials comprise scientific literature on urban climate, air pollution, urban acoustics, resilience and energy systems. Students are also exposed to prevailing simulation and data analytics and gain awareness of their application in environmental-conscious design at city scale.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
URBS4007
Host Institution Course Title
URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND DESIGN
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2023-2024
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MULTIMEDIA MAGAZINE DESIGN
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Art Studio
UCEAP Course Number
113
UCEAP Course Suffix
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MULTIMEDIA MAGAZINE DESIGN
UCEAP Transcript Title
MAGAZINE DESIGN
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
The course in Multimedia Magazine Design involves creative new media design and equips students to become accomplished in the design and production of print media, web and app design and interactive media design for desktop monitors and mobile devices in the Journalism industry. Assessment: coursework.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
JMSC3013
Host Institution Course Title
MULTIMEDIA MAGAZINE DESIGN
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Journalism & Media Studies
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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REGULATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORMS: THEORY AND PRACTICE
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
141
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REGULATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORMS: THEORY AND PRACTICE
UCEAP Transcript Title
REG: TECH PLATFORMS
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course examines regulation of technological platforms, the different types of platforms and forms of technology, and the challenges brought by Artificial Intelligence. It covers how platforms are regulated in the fields of hate speech and obscenity, defamation, privacy and data protection, copyright, and political communication; and the limits of competition law in the regulation of platforms. The approach will be comparative, though particular reference will be made to the law of Hong Kong, the United Kingdom, and the European Union.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LLAW 3261
Host Institution Course Title
THE REGULATION OF TECHNOLOGICAL PLATFORMS: THEORY AND PRACTICE
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2023-2024
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BUSINESS ECONOMICS
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Chinese University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Economics
UCEAP Course Number
139
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UCEAP Official Title
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course introduces the basics of the economics of organization and the economics of managerial decisions. Primary focus is on the application of theory to real business decisions, formulation of corporate strategies, and policy-making under a competitive regime and/or a regulatory environment. Topics include game theory, consumer demand and estimations, production costs and risk analysis, organization of the firm, the nature of industry, oligopoly models, repeated games and mixed strategies, pricing with market power, auctions, franchising, government regulation, and antitrust economics. Prerequisites: linear algebra, calculus, microeconomics, statistics. Assessment: homework, midterm exam, final exam, group project.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ECON3590
Host Institution Course Title
BUSINESS ECONOMICS
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Economics
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024
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PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
University of Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Legal Studies
UCEAP Course Number
134
UCEAP Course Suffix
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PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
UCEAP Transcript Title
PUBLIC INTL LAW
UCEAP Quarter Units
5.00
UCEAP Semester Units
3.30
Course Description
This course provides an introduction to the nature of international law and its historical development. Topics include sources of international law; the relationship between international and municipal law; the subjects of international law; the concept of sovereignty and state recognition; state jurisdiction; the acquisition and loss of territory; state responsibility; state succession; treaties and other international legal agreements; the pacific settlement of disputes; the use of force; international institutions; and human rights. Special reference is made throughout to considerations which are particularly relevant in the Hong Kong and Southeast Asian contexts.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
LLAW3044
Host Institution Course Title
PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW
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Law
Course Last Reviewed
2023-2024