The Chinese University of Hong Kong [VSE Season 3, 2023-24 – Virtual Language Center]

The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong SAR, China

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a comprehensive research university with a global vision. As the second oldest university in the territory, CUHK distinguishes itself from other local universities with its firmly rooted Chinese culture, bilingualism and multiculturalism, and a unique college system that complements the formal learning experience through whole-person development and pastoral care.

CUHK has been at the forefront of research. It boasts a galaxy of distinguished scholars and researchers, including Nobel Laureates, a Fields medalist, a Turing Award winner, and members of the Royal Society. In its latest strategic plan, CUHK has identified four research priorities to build on its strengths and leading advantages in those areas to address some of the most pressing issues of the world today. These areas are China Studies, Translational Biomedicine, Information and Automation Technology and Environment and Sustainability. The prowess, variety and impact of research at CUHK can be further demonstrated from its establishment of five state key laboratories, past and ongoing Areas of Excellence research projects, and the many research institutes and collaborations with eminent overseas research institutions.

The University engages in academic and research partnerships with over 340 universities and institutions from around the world, internationalizing education and advancing the frontiers of knowledge and technology to address the many global challenges of today.

Website: https://www.cuhk.edu.hk/english/index.html

VSE Season 3, 2023-24 - Virtual Language Center: Courses offered by The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Application Deadline

Students must submit an application to the VSE Central Office before:
Apr 25, 2024 12:00 noon Hong Kong Time (UTC+8)

English Language Proficiency Requirements

Before applying, please make sure you have fulfilled the course offering university's English language proficiency requirements listed below:

For students studying in NON-native English-speaking countries or territories ONLY:
TOEFL (iBT) score of at least 71, or
IELTS score of at least 6.0

For students from mainland China institutions ONLY:
College English Test Band-4 (CET-4) score of at least 550, or
College English Test Band-6 (CET-6) score of at least 520

Please upload the required proof(s) of English language proficiency in the online application to the VSE Central Office.

For more details, please contact the VSE coordinator at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Course Information

Course information posted on this page are provided by the course offering university and may be changed or updated anytime without prior notice.

Click on the course titles to reveal full course details:

Number of Credits	1
Offering Department	Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
Course Teacher	Teachers from the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	May 13, 2024
Last Day of Class	Jun 8, 2024
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Asynchronous
Meeting Time	N/A
Time Zone	UTC+08
Course Description	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.
Course Outline	FREN1001
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	Not for students who have taken FREN1000, 2000, 2001, 2050, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3050 or 3051. From 2023-24, students can only earn up to 2 units of these courses: CLCP1001, CLCP1101, CLCC1001, CLCC1101, JASP1350, HKSL1001, SPAN1001, GERM1001, KORE1001, FREN1001.
Points to Note for Students	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.
Fees to be Borne by Students	N/A

Number of Credits	1
Offering Department	Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
Course Teacher	Teachers from the Department of Linguistics and Modern Languages
Language of Instruction	English
First Day of Class	May 13, 2024
Last Day of Class	Jun 8, 2024
Course Component	Lecture
Mode of Teaching	Asynchronous
Meeting Time	N/A
Time Zone	UTC+08
Course Description	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.
Course Outline	GERM1001
Course Prerequisites/Restrictions	Not for students who have taken GERM1000, 2000, 2001, 2050, 3000, 3001, 3002, 3050, 3051 or 4001. From 2023-24, students can only earn up to 2 units of these courses: CLCP1001, CLCP1101, CLCC1001, CLCC1101, JASP1350, HKSL1001, SPAN1001, GERM1001, KORE1001, FREN1001.
Points to Note for Students	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.
Fees to be Borne by Students	N/A

Before Making an Application

Make sure you have thoroughly read the information on this page and the Academics page before making an application. If you have a question, email us at [email protected] or contact the VSE Coordinators at your home university or course offering university.