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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)

YEAR 1 (Cont.)
STLI1101 Linguistics 3 45 hrs ---
To introduce students to the basic concepts and principles of linguistics; to develop
students’ skills needed to describe or analyze language; to enhance students’ linguistic
awareness and ability in order to appreciate the variations found in languages or dialects.
Contents: Topics include phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, and
pragmatics. The course also covers neurolinguistics, first language acquisition and second
language acquisition.
STPH1102 Phonetics 2 30 hrs ---
To equip students with the basic phonetic concepts and skills in preparation for future
coursework and clinical practice. Contents: Topics include articulatory phonetics, acoustic
characteristics of vowels and consonants and their analysis, as well as phonetics related
to different languages.

LLAW1110 Constitution and Basic Law 2 30 hrs ---
The Constitution and the Basic Law, being the legal bases of the Macao SAR, are
embodied in two aspects. First, “One country, two systems” is implemented through
institutionalisation and legalisation. The processes achieved the establishment of Macao
SAR and the formulation of the Basic Law according to the Constitution of the People's
Republic of China. Second, “One country, two systems, a high degree of autonomy,
Macao people governing Macao” are put into effect since the establishment of the
Macao SAR following the legal system.
YEAR 2

CHIN2150 College Chinese 2 30 hrs ---
This course is intended to train students in Chinese reading comprehension and literary
appreciation, and acquaint them with the basic knowledge and techniques of Chinese
practical writing. Contents: Through the development of techniques of reading, analyzing
and appreciating Chinese works, students are expected to cultivate aesthetic taste,
cultural awareness and humanistic values, as well as the ability to collect materials,
shape ideas, and think logically in the process of reading and writing.
HIST2100 History and Culture of Macao 2 30 hrs ---
To introduce students to the development and history of Macao, as well as the role of
Macao in the contemporary history of China and in promoting the Sino-western cultural
exchanges. Contents: Topics include methodology in historical studies, colonialism and
Sino-Portuguese relationship during the Ming and Qing Dynasties, urban development,
the origin and development of arts, the handicraft industry, borders, as well as the
development of Catholicism in the territory, etc.
STAD2101 Articulation/Phonological Disorders 4 60 hrs ---
To equip students with the knowledge of articulation/ phonological disorders. Contents:
Phonological development, factors associated with articulation/ phonological disorders,
assessment of articulation or phonological errors, and treatment of articulation/
phonological disorders, etc.

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