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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
Elective Subjects - Group B

CHIN2137 Modern and Contemporary Chinese 2 30 hrs ---
Literature
Modern and Contemporary Chinese literature since the New Culture Movement in the

early 20th century is the inheritance and innovation on the basis of ancient Chinese
literature. It is also a witness and product of the modernization of China. Starting from the
publication of “A Preliminary Discussion of Literature Reform” by Hu Shi on the fifth
issue of the second volume of New Youth in January 1917 to the early 21st century (as
far as Macao literature is concerned), this module briefly outlines the occurrence, ,
development, and prosperity of literature modernization in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong
Kong, and Macao over the past century, as well as an overview of novels, poetry, prose,
and drama. It aims to guide second-year students majoring in Chinese-English translation
to understand and grasp the distinctive characteristics of contemporary Chinese literature
and the historical experience it provides for promoting the integration of Chinese and
world literature. The module focuses on important writers and classic works that have
contributed to the hall of Chinese and even world literature.
CHIN2138 Practical Chinese Writing 2 30 hrs ---
In social life, practical documents are used to transmit information, handle various affairs,
and regulate people's behavior. They are indispensable in business management and
public administration in the modern society. As a compulsory course for translation
majors, this module is comprehensive and practical in nature. On the one hand, it
elucidates basic theories, related knowledge, basic skills, and writing requirements of
various practical documents, emphasizing the cultivation of students' practical writing
ability with theory as the guide and genre writing as the focus.
ENGL2117 Public Speaking and Presentation in 2 30 hrs ---
English

This module walks students through different stages of speech and presentation
preparation and delivery. Students will analyze the communication needs, process and
audience of various simulative scenarios and accordingly conduct research before
developing speeches in a logical manner. Students also learn to use different presentation
technologies, verbal and non-verbal communications to enhance speeches and
presentations. Students also get to evaluate the speeches of their peers based on set
criteria.

ENGL2118 Practical English Writing 2 30 hrs ---
This module is designed for students to improve their writing skills for business and
professional purposes. Emphasis will be put on developing students’ ability to write in
English, to analyze, criticize and improve each piece of writing according to common
standards of business and professional writings. Students will have the opportunity to
practice writing notes, notices, applications, reference letters, personal statement,
reports, minutes, memorandums, etc.

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