GLAS3119
Overseas immersion language course
Credits:
Period:
Assessment:
6
No scheduled classes
100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants have to
ensure that the course builds on their previous work done at HKU, and for relevant
languages, is offered at the A2 level or above of the Common European Framework of
Reference for Languages (CEFRL) or for non-CEFRL languages, the same level or
above the level of their last language course at HKU, and after completing of the course,
students have (1) to produce a formal statement of attendance and certified transcript
bearing mention of the final grade(s) and the level obtained from the host institution,
and for relevant languages, as well as the level attained according to the CEFRL, (2) to
provide a portfolio including i. a learning journal written in the language of immersion
of approximately 1,000 words relating to daily class activities and, ii. samples of
assessments (written assignments, tests, examinations, projects etc.) along with
evaluation results.
Prerequisite:
one XXXX2002 of the core language courses listed on the GLAS syllabus (or
JAPN2099) or equivalent
Co-requisite:
Nil
Description
Core Course
This course provides an opportunity to study one of the Global and Area Studies languages and to experience linguistic and cultural immersion in a partner institution located in a country where the
language is the dominant medium of communication. The course usually takes place during the summer months (e.g., June, July and/or August) (courses may also be offered in the winter break) and the duration of the stay may vary from two weeks to one month but must include at least 60 hours of formal class tuition. Students typically take part in this course after the completion of their second year of language studies at HKU. The course is designed to build on and to reinforce the language competence
acquired during the previous years of study as well as to prepare the participants for more advanced work in the final years of the Programme.
Non-permissible combination: ARAB3119, FREN3119, GRMN3119, ITAL3119, PORT3119, SPAN3119, SWED3119 or THAI3119
[Note to students admitted in 2023-24 and before: Students who have successfully completed “ARAB3119. Overseas immersion language course - Arabic”, “FREN3119. Overseas immersion language course - French”, “GRMN3119. Overseas immersion language course - German”,
“ITAL3119. Overseas immersion language course - Italian”, “PORT3119. Overseas immersion language course - Portuguese”, “SPAN3119. Overseas immersion language course - Spanish”, “SWED3119. Overseas immersion language course - Swedish” or “THAI3119. Overseas
immersion language course - Thai” are not allowed to take this course. For those who have not yet done so, they can take GLAS3119 to fulfil the relevant requirement in the academic year 2024-25
and thereafter.]
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