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Language, Culture and Communication - BD

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

HND

In Hong Kong ()

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Description

  • Type

    HND

  • Duration

    4 Years

Fluency in English, Mandarin Chinese and/or Cantonese as well as proficiency in written standard Chinese and English;
A good knowledge of the theory and practice of corporate communication, and/or translation and interpreting, and/or linguistics and speech sciences;
A good understanding of the nature of language/sign-mediated communication;
A solid knowledge of theory and practice of cross-cultural etiquette and interaction;
Broadened outlooks with a good understanding of the major issues in the areas of communication, language and cultural studies; and
A commitment to life-long learning for personal and professional development and the ability to work effectively with others as a team.

About this course

The Broad Discipline of Language, Culture and Communication (BDLCC) aims to provide students with a firm grounding and deep insight into language studies so they can further develop themselves through the two Majors offered: the BA(Hons) in Chinese and Bilingual Studies (BACBS) [中文及雙語(榮譽)文學士學位] and BA(Hons) in English Studies for the Professions (BAESP)

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Subjects

  • Translation
  • English
  • Communication Training
  • Knowledge Theory
  • Chinese
  • Communication
  • Culture
  • European Studies
  • Minor in Japanese
  • Bilingual Communication

Course programme

All students admitted through the Broad Discipline of Language, Culture and Communication (BDLCC) have to complete the common Year One curriculum. Students are required to apply for their Major of either BA(Hons) in Chinese and Bilingual Studies (BACBS) or BA(Hons) in English Studies for the Professions (BAESP), or a Double Majors by the end of Year One.

Part I

General University Requirement (GUR)

30 credits

Part II

Discipline-specific Requirement for Major Study

75 credits + 3 training credits of Work-Integrated Education

Part III

Minor or Free Electives

18 credits

Total

123 credits + 3 training credits of Work-Integrated Education

We also offer various academic pathways for students to suit their needs.

  1. A Major and a Minor (123 credits + 3 training credits of Work-Integrated Education)
  2. Double Majors (156 credits + 3 training credits of Work-Integrated Education)
  3. Single Discipline Major (123 credits + 3 training credits of Work-Integrated Education)

Students can apply for studying a Minor programme offered within or outside the Faculty of Humanities in Year Two. Minor programmes offered by the Faculty includes:

Faculty of Humanities

  • Minor in Chinese Language and Culture (for International Students*)
    * Including Non-Chinese Speaking local students

Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies

  • Minor in Japanese
  • Minor in Translation and Bilingual Communication
  • Minor in Korean

Department of English

  • Minor in English
  • Minor in European Studies

Department of Chinese Culture

  • Minor in Chinese Culture

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Language, Culture and Communication - BD

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