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BEGINNING CANTONESE: ORAL SKILLS
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)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
42
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
BEGINNING CANTONESE: ORAL SKILLS
UCEAP Transcript Title
BEG CANTONESE: ORAL
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This elementary Cantonese language course is focused on fluency in communication with basic vocabulary and grammar points through various kinds of speaking practice. Real life settings are introduced such as shopping, introducing family members, asking directions etc. Text: CANTONESE I: A SHORT COURSE by the Chinese Language Center at CUHK. Assessment: assignments (40%), final exam (60%).
Language(s) of Instruction
Cantonese
Host Institution Course Number
CLCC1123
Host Institution Course Title
BEGINNING CANTONESE: ORAL SKILLS
Host Institution Campus
Chinese U. H.K.
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Chinese Language Center
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TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
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)
Business Administration
UCEAP Course Number
139
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
TECH & INNOVAT MGNT
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
Today, we are living in a digital world. Innovation is a necessity for the governments, industries, companies and entrepreneurs. New technologies become a game changer for startups and corporations to grow and transform so as to create the new competitive advantage and even the future world. We can leverage the success stories from those top technologies companies and follow a systematic transformation framework and process to build the platform and ecosystem as well as the next generation of products and services. This approach has been further supported by academic research and the introduction of disruptive innovation. This course presents new technologies, the business insights, the corporate transformation framework and digital transformation roadmap.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
MGNT4090
Host Institution Course Title
TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Managment
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INTERMEDIATE CANTONESE FOR CHINESE SPEAKERS
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)
Chinese
UCEAP Course Number
76
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
INTERMEDIATE CANTONESE FOR CHINESE SPEAKERS
UCEAP Transcript Title
INTERMED CANTONESE
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This intermediate Cantonese language course is for Mandarin speakers. Each lesson is centered on the topic and consists of a number of dialogues or short talks. The content is a socially oriented topic that revolves around the various aspects of Hong Kong society and people's livelihood. The same situational dialogue and conversational exercises expand the learner's vocabulary range, and further improve the pronunciation through the analysis of difficult speech points, so as to seek new knowledge. Let learners have more opportunities to apply Cantonese in life and study.
Language(s) of Instruction
Cantonese
Host Institution Course Number
CLCC2703
Host Institution Course Title
INTERMEDIATE CANTONESE FOR CHINESE SPEAKERS
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Chinese Language Center
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URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Hong Kong Summer, CUHK
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Urban Studies
Environmental Studies
UCEAP Course Number
121
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
UCEAP Transcript Title
URBAN SUSTAINABLITY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course explores theories and practices pertaining to urban sustainability, focusing on the fundamental issue that gives rise to the notion of sustainability—the integrity of the Earth's life-supporting system. It examines global and local environmental issues, as well as consequential socioeconomic problems, arising from urban development and continuous urban growth. It also explores existing and emerging approaches to urban sustainability. Throughout the course, students are challenged to contemplate on the core of the quest of urban sustainability—the relationship between humans and nature. Assessment: six in-class assignments (25%), two homework assignments (30%), one paper (25%), preparation and participation (20%).
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
URSP2100
Host Institution Course Title
URBAN SUSTAINABILITY
Host Institution Campus
International Summer School
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Environment, Science and Technology
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SEXUALITIES AND SOCIETY
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)
Sociology
UCEAP Course Number
131
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SEXUALITIES AND SOCIETY
UCEAP Transcript Title
SEXUALITY & SOCIETY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course develops a critical understanding of sexuality and its historical, cultural, and social contexts. This course treats sexualities as social practices, rather than medical and biological phenomena. It challenges common sense, popular, and even scientific views that sexual behaviors and preferences are explained by the genetic and hormonal makeup of the human body. The course explore how our most “personal” feelings and decisions with regard to our desires, bodies and relationships, are shaped by larger cultural, social, economic and political forces. Assessment: assignments and group project.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SOCI3233
Host Institution Course Title
SEXUALITIES AND SOCIETY
Host Institution Campus
Chinese U. H.K.
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Sociology
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ENGINEERING AND TECNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Hong Kong Summer, CUHK
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Engineering
UCEAP Course Number
150
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
ENGINEERING AND TECNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
UCEAP Transcript Title
ENGR & TECH MGMT
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
Managerial functions: planning, organizing, influencing and control. Strategic formulation and decision making. Strategic and operational considerations of technology. Management of research, engineering design and production functions. Project screening and selection. Project structuring, scheduling and budgeting. Project control. Text: Erik W. Larson and Clifford Gray, PROJECT MANAGEMENT: THE MANAGERIAL PROCESS. Assessment: exams, assignments, projects, participation and reports.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
SEEM3530
Host Institution Course Title
ENGINEERING AND TECNOLOGY MANAGEMENT
Host Institution Campus
International Summer School
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Environment, Science and Technology
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ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
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)
Communication
UCEAP Course Number
35
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
UCEAP Transcript Title
PUBLIC SPEAKING
UCEAP Quarter Units
3.00
UCEAP Semester Units
2.00
Course Description
This course aims to help students become more effective and confident public speakers. Learning topics include vocal variation, diction, rhetoric, formality, and delivery. Throughout the course, students will learn to conduct critical analyses of exemplary speeches and be given opportunities to write, rehearse, and perform informal and formal speeches using techniques they have acquired.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ELTU3502
Host Institution Course Title
ESSENTIALS OF PUBLIC SPEAKING
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
English Language Teaching Unit
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SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
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)
Psychology
UCEAP Course Number
136
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course examines major concepts and methods used in studying the individual behavior in social settings. It covers interpersonal attraction, leadership, aggression, group processes, attitude change and person perception.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
PSYC2620
Host Institution Course Title
SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Psychology
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UNDERGRADUATE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Country
Hong Kong
Host Institution
Chinese University of Hong Kong
Program(s)
Research in Hong Kong
UCEAP Course Level
Upper Division
UCEAP Subject Area(s)
Statistics
Sociology
Psychology
Political Science
Physics
Mathematics
Linguistics
Legal Studies
International Studies
History
Health Sciences
Geography
Environmental Studies
English
Engineering
Education
Economics
Earth & Space Sciences
Computer Science
Biological Sciences
UCEAP Course Number
186
UCEAP Course Suffix
S
UCEAP Official Title
UNDERGRADUATE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
UCEAP Transcript Title
RESEARCH
UCEAP Quarter Units
9.00
UCEAP Semester Units
6.00
Course Description
The undergraduate research program places students in research opportunites to conduct indpendent research under the supervision of a Chinese University of Hong Kong faculty. Students are expected to spend approximately 15 to 20 hours per week in independent research as well as attend lectures and labs.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
IASP4091
Host Institution Course Title
UNDERGRADUATE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
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UNDERSTANDING ARCHAEOLOGY
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)
Anthropology
UCEAP Course Number
17
UCEAP Course Suffix
UCEAP Official Title
UNDERSTANDING ARCHAEOLOGY
UCEAP Transcript Title
ARCHAEOLOGY
UCEAP Quarter Units
4.50
UCEAP Semester Units
3.00
Course Description
This course provides some basic understanding of archaeology. It introduces the basic theory, method and practice of archaeology. Focus is on the nature and development of archaeology, data acquisition (archaeological surveys and excavations), data processing and analysis, synthesis and interpretation (reconstruction of the past environmental ecology, economic, social and cultural life) and important archaeological discoveries and studies around the world. The significance of archaeology to contemporary societies is discussed.
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Host Institution Course Number
ANTH1710
Host Institution Course Title
UNDERSTANDING ARCHAEOLOGY
Host Institution Campus
Host Institution Faculty
Host Institution Degree
Host Institution Department
Anthropology