Globalization is economically transforming the world, as national borders become increasingly irrelevant before the global flow of money and goods. But globalization also has a great impact on cultures across the globe, as products from Coca-Cola to iPods, and ideas from human rights to ideals of beauty to ideologies of terrorism, intrude everywhere. This course examines how globalization is fundamentally transforming the meanings of culture. The course objectives are to enable students:
(1) to have greater insight into the processes of “the globalization of culture”, and
(2) to better understand the nature of their own culture and selves within a globalizing world.

ANTH2520 (reference from previous offering)

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This is a foundation course on Cantonese which introduces Cantonese romanization systems to students. Course contents include basic daily conversations, vowels and tone exercises and pronunciation practice. This course will enable learners to engage in simple real-life conversations by using Cantonese.

CLCC1703I

1. Not for students who have taken CCAN2013, CLCC2703, CCAN1703 or CCAN2703;    
2. For Putonghua speaking non-local students who are absolute beginners in Cantonese.

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Online Textbook Fee: HK$ 62.56
Students can purchase the textbook by themselves on Google Play here.

A beginners’ reading and writing course in Putonghua, focusing on acquiring elementary level vocabulary and grammar. Students are introduced to the romanization system of Putonghua (Pinyin) and the Chinese writing system (Chinese characters). Content covered in the course is based on daily situations. Appropriateness in application is emphasised.

CLCP1113C

Not for native speakers of Putonghua or Cantonese.

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Online Textbook Fee: HK$ 130
Students can purchase the textbook by contacting CLC at [email protected].

This course is for students without prior knowledge of French to discover some aspects of the French culture along with some basic elements of the French language. With the support of audio-visual materials, short textual information, different interactive tasks and online tests, it aims to help students get familiar with practical and cultural aspects of daily life in a French-speaking environment. It serves as a taster for students who might consider taking three-unit or six-unit French courses offered by the French programme of CUHK in the future.

FREN1001

Not for students who have taken FREN1000, 2000, 2001, 2050, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3050 or 3051.

This course is offered via asynchronous online mode. Students should register the course via KEEP, a CUHK eLearning platform where the course materials are uploaded.

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This online self-learning course invites students without prior knowledge of German to explore some basic features of the German language and culture through a virtual journey. Based on texts, audio and video input, and interactive tasks, students will be able to practice both spoken and written German. This course serves as a taster course for students who might consider taking German courses at CUHK in the future.

GERM1001

Not for students who have taken GERM1000, 2000, 2001, 2050, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3050, 3051 or 4001.

This course is offered via asynchronous online mode. Students should register the course via KEEP, a CUHK eLearning platform where the course materials are uploaded.

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This online course enables students to acquire some basics of Hong Kong Sign Language and the general principles for communicating with deaf people in a visual-gestural modality. With different videoed scenarios, students are systematically guided to acquire elementary signing skills for fulfilling basic communication needs in everyday situations. Emphasis will be placed on a range of simple, general-purpose expressions, which allow students to converse with local deaf people, as well as prepare themselves for learning the language further.

HKSL1001

Not for students who have taken HKSL1000, 2000, 2001, 2050, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3050.

This course is offered via asynchronous online mode. Students should register the course via KEEP, a CUHK eLearning platform where the course materials are uploaded.

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This online self-directed learning course invites students without prior knowledge of Spanish to explore the basic features of the Spanish language and briefly introduces them to the Hispanic world through a virtual journey. Supported by audio visual aids, students will receive training in spoken and written Spanish through interactive tasks and online exercises. They will learn some basic daily expressions in Spanish, which cover some Hispanic cultural topics. This course serves as a taster for students who may consider taking Spanish courses in the future.

SPAN1001

Not for students who have taken SPAN1000, 2000, 2001, 2050, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3050, 3051, 4001 or 4002.

This course is offered via asynchronous online mode. Students should register the course via KEEP, a CUHK eLearning platform where the course materials are uploaded.

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