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This EdD programme helps you expand your knowledge and understanding of how education works, allows you to transform your own practice, and makes an original contribution to knowledge. This doctoral-level programme is a fantastic opportunity to study education at a deep level and relate this back to your own practice.
*See below for details.
- Modules 4, 6-10: HK$24,000 to be paid on notification of acceptance.
(In person : by cash, VISA, MasterCard, EPS; By post : by cheque - payable to “HKU SPACE”)
*Fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred.
Programme oBJECTIVES/ 課程目標
This programme aims to introduce students to basic knowledge and issues about Japanese politics and economy after World War II. Students will learn about the economic and political systems of Japan, with the focus on issues relating to domestic politics, economy and foreign policy.本課程旨在向學員介紹日本在二戰後的政治及經濟基本知識及有關課題,從而加深學員對日本經濟、政治系統的認識。課程著重於本土政治、經濟及外交政策的議題。
PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES / 課程目標
This programme aims to introduce to students the lives and achievements of some of the most influential Japanese women in different fields from ancient to modern day Japan. Students will also gain an understanding of the changing role of woman in Japanese society.本課程旨在向學員介紹由古到今,在各領域具影響力的日本女性的生平及成就,學員可從中了解到女性在日本社會上的角色轉變。
- Introduce students to simple phrases and sentences used in basic conversation, e.g.: introducing oneself, saying hello, reserving a hotel room, ordering food and drink, talking about your job, finding your way around town, talking about likes and dislikes and holidays.
- Give students the basic grammar and vocabulary needed for simple communication, e.g. present tense forms, adjectives, articles, basic modal verbs (e.g. poder and dever), and prepositions of place.
- Provide students with the techniques needed to listen with confidence to simplified, everyday dialogues when spoken clearly and slowly.
- Introduce students to some areas of Portuguese culture such as food and drink, greetings, festivals and places.
- Enable students to extract information from very simple written texts such as forms, menus and short, simplified articles. Also to write short simple postcards and fill in information on a form, e.g. hotel registration form.
This interdisciplinary programme combines language learning with cultural studies, providing a holistic educational experience. Students will not only learn the very basics of French but also gain some insights into French wine culture, which can enhance their understanding of the language and cultural appreciation in a specific context. By integrating wine appreciation with language learning, students can interact and practise French in real-life scenarios and more relaxed social setting. Besides, this practical approach can enhance their vocabulary as well as simple conversational abilities, improve language retention and make learning more engaging through sensory stimulation.
