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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Elective Subjects - Group A (Cont.)

MAND1102 Putonghua II 2 30 hrs MAND1101
This course aims at further improving students’ pronunciation and intonation of

putonghua for natural and fluent oral communication. The selected materials cover
topics in culture, education, health, politics, economics, etc. Students are expected to
express themselves fluently and logically in putonghua so that they can lay a solid
foundation for oral interpreting between Chinese and English.

Elective Subjects - Group B
FREN2111 French I 2 30 hrs ---
This introductory course in the French language stresses rapid acquisition of spoken

French, listening comprehension, and reading skills.
FREN2112 French II 2 30 hrs FREN2111
This introductory course in the French language stresses rapid acquisition of spoken

French, listening comprehension, and reading skills.
PORT2111 Portuguese I 2 30 hrs ---
This course aims to introduce students to the Portuguese language. Particular emphasis

is placed on listening, and on written and oral expression. Students learn to understand
Portuguese texts, use the language correctly and confidently, and understand the
Portuguese culture through Portuguese language learning.

PORT2112 Portuguese II 2 30 hrs PORT2111
This course aims to introduce students to the Portuguese language. Particular emphasis

is placed on listening, and on written and oral expression. Students learn to understand
Portuguese texts, use the language correctly and confidently, and understand the
Portuguese culture through Portuguese language learning.
Elective Subjects - Group C
ENGL2107 Public Speaking and Debating in 2 30 hrs ---
English
This course is designed to help the students to master the basic skills of oral delivery in

English and improve their ability of listening comprehension in English; and to improve
students’ confidence and competence in oral delivery in English; and to enhance
students’ interest and understanding of, and to enable them to expand their vocabulary
on a wide range of topics in history, politics, economics and cultural studies.

HIST2102 American Society and Culture 2 30 hrs ---
The course aims to promote students’ understanding of American history and society,

American economic and political institutions, and the beliefs, values, codes of behavior,
and symbols that constitute American culture. By enhancing their cross-cultural
competence, students are expected to have laid a solid foundation to enhance their
future specialized studies in translation.

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