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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 1 (Cont.)

MAND1104 Theories and Applications: Mandarin 3 45 hrs MAND1103
Proficiency Test II*
This course is a continuation of Theories and Applications: Mandarin Proficiency Test I. It
uses Guidelines for Mandarin Chinese Proficiency Test approved and issued by the
Ministry of Education of China and the National Committee of Language as the
textbook. It briefly explains the nature, contents and modes of the Mandarin Chinese
proficiency test, namely the norms and standards of the Chinese language in terms of
phonetic, lexical and grammatical aspects. Students are required to get involved in
extensive practices from five parts: monosyllabic characters and words (10%),
multisyllabic characters and words (20%), contrast between Portuguese and Chinese
(10%), reading aloud of texts (30%) and speaking in Chinese about a given topic (30%).
The students will be systematically according to the tested items, such as pronunciation,
vocabulary, grammar, reading comprehension and reading aloud. As for the tested item
of speaking in Chinese about a given topic, the teacher will train the students in a
comprehensive way, and assess and help them achieve a good performance. This course
prepares the students for the Mandarin Chinese Proficiency Test (PSC) in a
comprehensive way.
CANT1101 Cantonese I* 3 45 hrs ---
This course starts with introducing the basic pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar of
Cantonese and gets students involved in various situational dialogues. Students are
expected to know some basic rules of Cantonese pronunciation and achieve the basic
proficiency in Cantonese listening and speaking so as to be able to cope with their daily
life in Cantonese.
CANT1102 Cantonese II* 3 45 hrs CANT1101
This course is a continuation of Cantonese I. Through daily conversations, vocabulary
and grammar comparison, and Cantonese characters knowing, it further strengthens
students' abilities in Cantonese pronunciation, listening, speaking and reading and
enhances their proficiency in Cantonese listening and speaking. They are expected to
fluently express themselves in Cantonese.
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.

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