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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Elective Subjects – Group A

COMP4115 Selected Topics in Smart Tourism 3 45 hrs ---
This module covers state-of-the-art topics about smart tourism, which is highly relevant to
the sustainable development of Macao’s economy. Students will be introduced to technical
topics such as artificial intelligence-based applications, robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT),
etc., and their applications in the hospitality and tourism industries. These key concepts will
be interrelated to areas of management and information systems for explaining how
information technologies can be utilized to improve the services in these industries and the
experience of tourists.

CSAI0124 Introduction to Linguistics 3 45 hrs ---
This module provides the first exposure to the field of linguistics, particularly at the level
of the integration of linguistics and artificial intelligence (AI), including domains like
Lexical and Semantic Analysis and Semantics, Syntactic Analysis (Syntax), Speech Acts
and Implicature Meanings (Pragmatics), Corpus Linguistics, Phonetics and Phonology,
among others. Elementary and relevant knowledge that needs to be mastered is also
acquired through language-related exercises and practice.

CSAI0125 Introduction to Translation Studies 3 45 hrs ---
This module aims to provide an overview of the concept of translation, the main issues of
translation studies, and the main paradigms of contemporary translation studies, which
cover most of the traditional and emerging theories of this area and demonstrate the
developing trends of translation studies in the context of the “cultural and ideological turns”.
Translation in the digital age and related studies will also be presented, such as corpus-based
translation studies, audio visual translation studies, post-colonial translation studies and
interdisciplinary research related to machine translation (MT) and computer-assisted
translation (CAT).

MSEL3101 Introduction to Psychology 3 45 hrs ---
The module is designed to introduce students to the study of psychology. It is intended to
provide broad coverage of the field by presenting basic theories, research, and applied use
of psychology. It will give students a background from which to either pursue more advanced
psychology courses, or to retain the information as a basic knowledge of psychology in
general. Areas that will be covered include: research methods, human development,
consciousness, learning, intelligence, motivation, personality, health psychology,
psychological disorders, social psychology, and psychology of gaming. These areas will be
approached from both theoretical and applied perspectives.
MSEL3102 Introduction to Sociology 3 45 hrs ---
This module attempts to introduce to students the basic concepts in the discipline of
sociology. This will include the study of the major sociological theories; procedures and
objectives of sociological research; the sociological perspective used to analyse self and
society in general. This course intends to prepare students the interpersonal skills necessary
in their personal and work life.

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