Student Handbook. Undergraduate Studies Department of Linguistics and Translation ENQUIRIES. Department of Linguistics and Translation

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1 Department of Linguistics and Translation Department of Linguistics and Translation ENQUIRIES Address: Department of Linguistics and Translation City University of Hong Kong B7704, 7/F, Blue Zone (via Lift 3), Academic 1 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR Student Handbook Undergraduate Studies Tel: (852) Fax: (852) / (852) LTenquiry@cityu.edu.hk

2 DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND TRANSLATION STUDENT HANDBOOK (UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES) CONTENTS Page I. DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND TRANSLATION 1 II. COMMUNICATION CHANNELS 3 III. MAJOR PROGRAMMES 5 (for students of the 4-year degree curriculum) Major in Linguistics and Language Technology (LLT) 6 Major in Translation and Interpretation (TI) 11 IV. MINOR PROGRAMMES 15 Minor in Language, Discourse and Society Minor in Language Learning and Psycholinguistic Studies Minor in Language Technology Minor in Linguistics 21 Minor in Translation 23 V. ACTIVITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Exchange Programmes 25 Professional Internship Programmes 26 Study Tours 27 VI. VII. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS Academic Regulations for 4-year Undergraduate Degrees 29 PRACTICAL INFORMATION Academic calendar 2014/ Adverse weather arrangements 54 Useful contact information 57 August 2014

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4 I. DEPARTMENT OF LINGUISTICS AND TRANSLATION The Department of Linguistics and Translation offers programmes of study at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels designed to address the growing needs of Hong Kong and other Chinese communities for language professionals well versed in linguistics and language technology, translation and interpretation. At the undergraduate level, our programmes include B.A. (Hons) in Linguistics and Language Technology and B.A. (Hons) in Translation and Interpretation. In addition, the Department also offers minors in Language, Discourse and Society; Language Learning and Psycholinguistic Studies; Language Technology; Linguistics, and Translation. At the postgraduate level, the Department offers a non-government funded M.A. programme: M.A. in Language Studies (with stream in Language and Law, Linguistics, Translation and Interpretation, and Translation with Language Information Technology). Apart from the taught programmes mentioned above, the Department also offers research degree studies toward M.Phil. and Ph.D. degrees in the core research areas of the Department. The Department encourages and promotes research in such areas as general linguistics, language technology or intelligent linguistic applications and translation and interpretation studies. According to QS World University Rankings by Subject, Linguistics at City University of Hong Kong was ranked among the top 50 universities worldwide for 4 consecutive years (from 2011 to 2014), and has risen to 24 in Research emphases in the Department include corpus linguistics, computer-assisted language learning, computational linguistics, discourse analysis, interpreting, translation (machine and human), syntax, semantics, phonetics and terminology. The Department also maintains links with The Halliday Centre for Intelligent Applications of Language Studies (HCLS). Besides, the Department is operating three laboratories. The Language and Cognition Laboratory (LCL) is established to be one of the best equipped cognitive/neurocognitive laboratories of language studies in the region. It has all the research tools, basic as well as advanced, and state-of-the-art research facilities for carrying out cognitive/neurocognitive research in various aspects of language-related human cognitive capabilities. The Phonetics Laboratory was established in Its main research interests include phonetics and typology of the sounds of Chinese dialects, phonetic explanations for sound changes in Chinese, and phonetics in second language acquisition. It has a collection of research tools for investigation of the acoustical, articulatory, perceptual, and physiological properties of speech sounds. The Department also has a multipurpose laboratory with the most advanced equipment and facilities designed for professional training in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation as well as for language learning. 1

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6 II. COMMUNICATION CHANNELS 1. The General Office Students are welcome to approach the General Office of the Department if they have any questions about their studies. Address: B7704, 7/F, Blue Zone (via Lift 3) Academic 1 (AC1), City University of Hong Kong Tel: (852) Fax: (852) / LTenquiry@cityu.edu.hk Office hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 1:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Saturday, Sunday Closed and public holiday 2. Information relevant to your studies will be disseminated to you via electronic mail. You should check your account frequently for such messages. You are also encouraged to communicate with major leaders, class/year tutors, or course instructors through Blackboard and other course administration channels Students are encouraged to use the Blackboard, an e-learning platform, to communicate with the course instructors/leaders, as well as among their fellow classmates. The Blackboard also serves as the platform for instructors to disseminate course-related information to students. 4. The Department s website The address of the Department s website is You can access the website for up-to-date information of the Department. 5. Academic advising Major leaders and class/year tutors are glad to offer you academic advice throughout your period of study in the University. Y ou are encouraged to communicate with them whenever you encounter problems related to your studies. 6. Joint staff-student consultative committees Joint staff-student consultative committees are established to provide staff and students with an opportunity to exchange views on the content and organization of the programmes and courses, and to identify areas of special interest or concern. The consultative meetings focus mainly on academic matters and collective welfare of the students. Programme leaders, class tutors and course leaders are invited to attend the meeting; student representatives are to be elected among students on an academic year basis. The committee normally meets twice a y ear but special meetings will be scheduled when required. 3

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8 III. MAJOR PROGRAMMES (for students of the 4-year degree curriculum) 4-Year Curriculum: Credit Distribution Summary Gateway Education Components Normative 4-year degree Required Credit Units Advanced Standing I (note 1) Advanced Standing II (Senior-year Entry) (note 2) English Chinese Civilisation History and Philosophy 3 3 not compulsory Distributional Area Requirements For intakes in 2012/13: For intakes from 2014/15 onwards: College/School-specified Requirements: For intakes in 2012/13: For intakes from 2014/15 onwards: College Requirement Courses Major Requirement Major in Linguistics and Language Technology (LLT) NA 9 For all intakes: 15 9 fully exempted 12 6 NA NA 6 Catalogue terms of : 48 Catalogue term of 2014: 57 Major in Translation and Interpretation (TI) 54 Minor (optional) Free Electives Remainder to fulfill credit requirement for graduation, if any Total no. of credit units Minimum graduation requirement LLT (Catalogue terms of ): 60 LLT (Catalogue term of 2014): 69 TI: 66 Maximum credit units permitted Note 1: For students with recognised Advanced Level Examinations or equivalent qualifications. Note 2: For Associate Degree/Higher Diploma graduates admitted as senior-year intake students. Students are also required to satisfy the University s English Attainment Requirement and Chinese Language Requirement. Please refer to the website of College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences website ( for details. More information about GE courses can be found at the University's Gateway Education page ( 5

9 Major in Linguistics and Language Technology (LLT) 語 言 學 及 語 言 科 技 主 修 Major (in English) : Linguistics and Language Technology (in Chinese) : 語 言 學 及 語 言 科 技 Degree (in English) : Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (in Chinese) : 榮 譽 文 學 士 Award Title (in English) : (in Chinese) : Maximum Period of Study: Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Linguistics and Language Technology 語 言 學 及 語 言 科 技 榮 譽 文 學 士 8 years (for normative 4-year degree) 6 years (for Advanced Standing I) 5 years (for Advanced Standing II) Mode of Study: Full time Major Leader: Dr. LUN S. Caesar Tel ctslun@cityu.edu.hk Deputy Major Leader: Dr. LEE P.L. Peppina ctpllee@cityu.edu.hk Aims of Major This major aims to educate students so that they will become language professionals who are familiar with language-related computer technology. Students will also develop an analytical, critical and creative mind and an open attitude towards people from different cultures. Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs) Upon successful completion of this Major, students should be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of linguistics and modern language technology to their professional careers; 2. Perform, as proficient, effective and versatile communicators with a good understanding of the nature of language, language-related tasks in a competitive and multilingual workplace; 3. Benefit from their exposure to world languages and cultures when working with people in an international and culturally diverse workplace; 4. Think analytically, critically and creatively, and apply their training in knowledge discovery, evaluating alternatives and formulating ideas, which may be innovative, to their study, work and life; 5. Continue to develop intellectually in a life-long learning process. 6

10 Major Requirement (48 credit units) 1. Core courses (30 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units LT2203 Language in Society B2 3 LT2204 Language and Mind B2 3 LT2229 Linguistics I B2 3 LT2231 Introduction to Language Technology B2 3 LT3209 Syntax B3 3 LT3210 Electronic Publishing B3 3 LT3211 Semantics B3 3 LT3212 Phonetics B3 3 LT3214 Phonology B3 3 LT3233 Computational Linguistics B Electives (Catalogue terms of : 18 credit units/ catalogue term of and after 2014: 27 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units Elective (Group A) Students of the catalogue terms of are required to take 18 credit units of elective courses. At least 12 of the 18 required credit units of elective courses have to be obtained from Group A, at least 6 of which must be at B4 level. Students of the catalogue term of 2014 are required to take 27 credit units of elective courses. All of the required credit units of elective courses have to be obtained from Group A, at least 6 of which must be at B4 level. LT2206 Fundamentals of Statistics for Language Studies B2 3 LT2230 Linguistics II B2 3 LT2256 Contrastive Linguistics B2 3 LT2915 Introduction to Japanese Linguistics B2 3 LT3213 Text Linguistics B3 3 LT3215 Pragmatics B3 3 LT3219 Document Processing and Publishing B3 3 7

11 Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units LT3220 Corpus Linguistics B3 3 LT3222 Machine Translation B3 3 LT3224 Computational Lexicography B3 3 LT3228 Chinese Computing B3 3 LT3232 Computer Programming for Language Studies B3 3 AIS3928 Introduction to Korean Language B3 3 LT4216 Advanced Topics in Linguistics B4 3 LT4218 Advanced Topics in Computational Linguistics B4 3 LT4221 Natural Language Parsing B4 3 LT4223 Instrumental Phonetics B4 3 LT4225 Computer Assisted Language Learning B4 3 LT4226 Second Language Acquisition B4 3 LT4227 First Language Acquisition B4 3 LT4234 Linguistic Computing B4 3 LT4235 Project B4 3 LT4236 Extended Project B4 6 LT4237 Introduction to Web-oriented Content Management B4 3 LT4239 Conversation Analysis B4 3 LT4241 Topics in Syntax B4 3 LT4242 Topics in Semantics B4 3 LT4243 Field and Research Methods in Linguistics B4 3 LT4244 Sociolinguistics B4 3 LT4245 Psycholinguistics B4 3 LT4248 Japanese Semantics and Pragmatics B4 3 LT4254 Psycholinguistics of Reading B4 3 LT4255 Applied Psycholinguistics B4 3 LT4404 Topics in Korean Language and Linguistics B4 3 8

12 Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units Elective (Group B) Applicable to students of catalogue terms of only. For these students, up to 6 credits of the 18 required credit units of elective courses could be obtained from Group B courses. CAH2130 Modern Chinese B2 3 LT2305 Fundamentals of Style B2 3 LT2306 # Style in Selected Written Genres B2 3 (to be re-titled as Appreciating Written Texts in Semester B, ) CAH2502 # Introduction to Asian Art and Culture B2 3 CAH2503 # Introduction to Western Art and Culture B2 3 AIS2916 Introduction to Structure of Korean Language B2 3 AIS2930 # Elementary Japanese I B2 3 AIS2931 # Elementary Japanese II B2 3 AIS2973 # Korean I B2 3 AIS2974 # Korean II B2 3 CAH3151 # Chinese Expository Writing B3 3 CAH3152 # Creative Writing in Chinese B3 3 LT3199 # Professional Internship I B3 3 LT3247 Elementary Ancient Greek B3 3 LT3345 Terminology B3 3 LT3390 Academic Writing Workshop B3 3 CAH3968 # The Shanghai Dialect and Customs B3 3 LT3977 # Thai I B3 3 LT3978 # Thai II B3 3 EN2406 Advanced English Grammar B 3 EN2706 # Common Usage Problems in HK English B2 3 CLA2401 # French 1 B2 3 CLA2402 # French 2 B2 3 CLA2501 # German 1 B2 3 CLA2502 # German 2 B2 3 9

13 Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units CLA2601 # Spanish 1 B2 3 CLA2602 # Spanish 2 B2 3 # Only for Advanced Standing students admitted in 2012 Additional Information BA (Honours) in Linguistics and Language Technology is recognized by the SAR Government as an English language major degree for the purpose of teaching in Hong Kong. Besides being a well-established academic discipline in its own right, linguistics, the scientific study of language, often plays an important role in curricula of language-related majors in universities of the world. In Hong Kong, linguistics degrees are in general recognized as English language majors for the purpose of teaching in schools. Linguistics students may have their strengths in other languages and may choose careers in various language-related fields. Coupling language with information technology also gives students an advantage in the modern world. 10

14 Major in Translation and Interpretation (TI) 翻 譯 及 傳 譯 主 修 Major (in English) : Translation and Interpretation (in Chinese) : 翻 譯 及 傳 譯 Degree (in English) : Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (in Chinese) : 榮 譽 文 學 士 Award Title (in English) : (in Chinese) : Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Translation and Interpretation 翻 譯 及 傳 譯 榮 譽 文 學 士 Maximum Period of Study: 8 years (for normative 4-year degree) 6 years (for Advanced Standing I) 5 years (for Advanced Standing II) Mode of Study: Full time Major Leader: Mr. AU K.L. Kenneth Tel kenneth.au@cityu.edu.hk Deputy Major Leader: Dr. SHEUNG S.Y. Richard ctrsheun@cityu.edu.hk Aims of Major This major aims to provide students with a professional education in translation studies, preparing them for career development as well as for academic study. It offers a variety of courses designed to broaden their intellectual horizons and to enhance their language ability, sharpen their linguistic and cultural awareness, and equip them with skills and knowledge for cross-cultural communication to meet the needs and challenges of globalization. Intended Learning Outcomes of Major (MILOs) Upon successful completion of this Major, students should be able to: 1. Explore how language works to facilitate cross-linguistic and cross-cultural communication; 2. Explore the multifaceted problems inherent in translation and interpretation; 3. Function as qualified, competent, and efficient translators/interpreters with professionalism, updated knowledge of translation studies, and a global perspective of the profession; 4. Perform as proficient, effective, and versatile communicators capable of a w ide range of language-related tasks in a competitive and multilingual workplace; 5. Be efficient problem solvers, able to think analytically, critically, and creatively; 6. Demonstrate awareness and appreciation of cultural diversity, and confidence in working in international and culturally diverse workplace; 7. Uphold professional ethics without fear and discharge professional duties to the best of their knowledge and skill; and 8. Demonstrate keenness to enrich their lives both as a professional and life-long learners. 11

15 Major Requirement (54 credit units) 1. Core courses (24 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units LT2321 Comparative Cultural Studies B2 3 LT2341 General Translation B2 3 LT2370 Building Interpretation Skills B2 3 LT3326 Comparative Study of Chinese and English B3 3 LT3328 Language through Literature B3 3 LT3371 Developing Interpretation Skills B3 3 LT3379 Practical Translation B3 3 LT4380 Theory of Translation B Elective courses (30 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units Core electives I (any 3 courses from the following): LT3322 Reading Bilingual Literature B3 3 LT3345 Terminology B3 3 LT3346 Bilingual Editing Skills B3 3 LT3347 Commercial Translation B3 3 LT3348 Translation for Government and Public B3 3 Administration LT3349 Legal Translation B3 3 LT3350 Translation for the Media B3 3 LT3351 Literary Translation B3 3 LT3352 Scientific and Technical Translation B3 3 LT3354 Computer-Aided Translation B3 3 LT3355 Audiovisual Translation B3 3 LT3373 Legal Interpreting (English Chinese) B3 3 LT3374 Medical Interpreting (English Chinese) B3 3 12

16 Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units CAH3528 # Translation for Cultural Professionals B3 3 LT3906 Problems of Translation and Interpretation in Putonghua and English Core electives II (any 2 courses from the following): B3 3 LT4319 Advanced Audiovisual Translation B4 3 LT4327 Issues in the History of Translation B4 3 LT4361 Specialized Translation in Commerce and Finance B4 3 LT4362 Specialized Translation in Law B4 3 LT4363 Specialized Translation for Government and Public B4 3 Administration LT4364 Specialized Translation for the Media B4 3 LT4365 Advanced Literary Translation B4 3 LT4366 Specialized Translation in Science and Technology B4 3 LT4372 Discovering Critical Interfaces between Translation Theory and Practice B4 3 Core electives III (either 1 course from the following): LT4375 Consecutive Interpretation (English Chinese) B4 3 LT4376 Simultaneous Interpretation (English Chinese) B4 3 Core electives IV (either 1 course from the following): LT4377 Advanced Consecutive Interpretation (English Chinese) LT4378 Advanced Simultaneous Interpretation (English Chinese) Non-core electives (any 3 courses from the following): B4 3 B4 3 CAH2130 # Modern Chinese B2 3 LT2203 Language in Society B2 3 LT2204 Language and Mind B2 3 LT2229 Linguistics I B2 3 LT2253 Language Information Technology B3 3 LT2305 Fundamentals of Style B2 3 LT2306 Styles in Selected Written Genres (to be re-titled as Appreciating Written Texts in Semester B, ) 13 B2 3

17 Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units LT2320 Introduction to Literature B2 3 CAH2502 # Introduction to Asian Art and Culture B2 3 CAH2503 # Introduction to Western Art and Culture B2 3 CAH3111 # Topics in Chinese Thought B3 3 CAH3131 # Classical Chinese B3 3 CAH3150 # Chinese Rhetoric B3 3 CAH3151 # Chinese Expository Writing B3 3 CAH3160 # Chinese for Government and Public Administration B3 3 CAH3161 # Legal Chinese B3 3 CAH3162 # Chinese for Commerce B3 3 CAH3164 # Chinese for Science and Technology B3 3 CAH3165 # Chinese for Advertising B3 3 CAH3167 # Chinese for Mass Media B3 3 LT3199 Professional Internship I B3 3 LT3209 Syntax B3 3 LT3210 Electronic Publishing B3 3 LT3211 Semantics B3 3 LT3213 Text Linguistics B3 3 LT3390 Academic Writing Workshop B3 3 CAH3513 # Bilingual Writing for Promoting Culture and Heritage CAH4530 # Bilingual Writing Workshop for Cultural Professionals # Applicable to students of the catalogue terms of 2012 and 2013 only. B3 3 B4 3 14

18 IV. MINOR PROGRAMMES The Department offers the following minor programmes to students of the University. Minor in Language, Discourse and Society Minor in Language Learning and Psycholinguistic Studies Minor in Language Technology Minor in Linguistics Minor in Translation Students taking these minors can increase their competitive edge in the job market, as well as to broaden their horizons to cope with the needs of the society. 15

19 Minor in Language, Discourse and Society 語 言 語 篇 與 社 會 副 修 Co-ordinator: Dr. ZHANG Wei Tel Exclusive Majors: (Students who study the following majors are not allowed to choose this minor): - Major in Linguistics and Language Technology or - Major in Language Studies (Linguistics and Language Technology stream) Aims of Minor This minor provides a concentration on the social and discourse dimension of language studies. The two core courses introduce the basic linguistic concepts and demonstrate their application in exploring the relationship between language and society. The elective courses allow students to further explore their interest in topics related to discourse and society such as the structures of written and spoken discourse, discourse meaning in social contexts, and the interaction of linguistic and social factors in language use. Each elective course also equips students with analytical tools for students to analyse authentic language data. Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs) Upon successful completion of this Minor, students should be able to: 1. Discover the connections between language, discourse and society; 2. Analyse the structure of written/spoken discourse; 3. Analyse the sociolinguistic factors in language use; 4. Apply the analytical tools for social/discourse studies. Minor Requirement (15 credit units) 1. Core courses (6 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units LT2203 Language in Society B2 3 LT2229 Linguistics I B Elective courses (9 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units LT3213 Text Linguistics B3 3 LT3215 Pragmatics B3 3 LT4239 Conversation Analysis B4 3 LT4244 Sociolinguistics B4 3 16

20 Minor in Language Learning and Psycholinguistic Studies 語 言 學 習 與 心 理 語 言 學 副 修 Co-ordinator: Dr. CHAN Y.H. Cecilia Tel Exclusive Majors: (Students who study the following majors are not allowed to choose this minor): - Major in Linguistics and Language Technology or - Major in Language Studies (Linguistics and Language Technology stream) Aims of Minor This interdisciplinary minor programme aims to broaden students' knowledge horizon, and enhance their intellectual ability through studying and exploring the issues connected with linguistics, psychology and applied linguistics. The programme is composed of two core and three elective courses. The two core courses equip students with a knowledge base about the structures and functions of language, and about psychological language processing and learning in the human mind. The elective courses cover a range of topics which allow students to develop their learning interests in psycholinguistics, first and second language acquisition, psycholinguistics of reading, and the psychology of language learning and teaching. Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs) Upon successful completion of this Minor, students should be able to: 1. Analyse the processes of language comprehension, production, and acquisition from the psychological perspective; 2. Analyse the psychological differences between first and second language acquisition; 3. Apply psycholinguistic-based knowledge to explore the practical and psychological methods for enhancing language processing, learning, and teaching; 4. Discover the connections between linguistics and psychology, and between applied linguistics and psychology. Minor Requirement (15 credit units) 1. Core courses (6 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units LT2204 Language and Mind B2 3 LT2229 Linguistics I B2 3 17

21 2. Elective courses (9 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit units LT4226 Second Language Acquisition B4 3 LT4227 First Language Acquisition B4 3 LT4245 Psycholinguistics B4 3 LT4254 Psycholinguistics of Reading B4 3 LT4255 Applied Psycholinguistics B4 3 18

22 Minor in Language Technology 語 言 科 技 副 修 Co-ordinator: Dr. LEE S.Y. John Tel Exclusive Majors: (Students who study the following majors are not allowed to choose this minor): - Major in Linguistics and Language Technology or - Major in Language Studies (Linguistics and Language Technology stream) Aims of Minor This minor aims to let students learn the basics of language technology that will supplement their major curricula by: (i) (ii) Providing breadth and wider scope in their academic education. Providing them with a solid foundation of subject knowledge and skills in information technology in language and language-related studies. Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs) Upon successful completion of this Minor, students should be able to: 1. Apply knowledge of language-related computing in their study, work and life in an information technology-dominated era. 2. Analyze computer algorithms and programs for language-related tasks. 3. Analyze the design and implementation of technology for the dissemination of information on the Internet. 4. Work out solutions for the execution of computers analytically, logically and algorithmically. Minor requirement (15 credit units) 1. Core Courses (6 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit units LT2229 Linguistics I B2 3 LT2231 Introduction to Language Technology B2 3 19

23 2. Elective courses (9 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit units LT3210 Electronic Publishing B3 3 LT3219 Document Processing and Publishing B3 3 LT3220 Corpus Linguistics B3 3 LT3222 Machine Translation B3 3 LT3224 Computational Lexicography B3 3 LT3232 Computer Programming for Language Studies B3 3 LT4225 Computer Assisted Language Learning B4 3 LT4234 Linguistic Computing B4 3 20

24 Minor in Linguistics 語 言 學 副 修 Co-ordinator: Dr. LEE Wai Sum Tel Exclusive Majors: (Students who study the following majors are not allowed to choose this minor): - Major in Linguistics and Language Technology or - Major in Language Studies (Linguistics and Language Technology stream) Aims of Minor This minor aims to let students learn the basics of the scientific study of language that will supplement their major curricula by: 1. Broadening the intellectual horizons and experience on academic training of the students; 2. Imparting to the students the basic knowledge about language; 3. Introducing to the students the methodology of the analysis of the structural aspects of language. Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs) Upon successful completion of this Minor, students should be able to: 1. Apply the knowledge of linguistics to the learning of another language; 2. Apply the structural aspects of language to the activities that involve the use of language. Minor Requirement (15 credit units) 1. Core courses (6 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit units LT2229 Linguistics I B2 3 LT2256 Contrastive Linguistics B2 3 21

25 2. Elective courses (9 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit Units LT2230 Linguistics II B2 3 LT3209 Syntax B3 3 LT3211 Semantics B3 3 LT3212 Phonetics B3 3 LT3213 Text Linguistics B3 3 LT3214 Phonology B3 3 LT4223 Instrumental Phonetics B4 3 LT4243 Field and Research Methods in Linguistics B4 3 22

26 Minor in Translation 翻 譯 副 修 Co-ordinator: Dr. SHEUNG S.Y. Richard Tel Exclusive Majors: (Students who study the following majors are not allowed to choose this minor): - Major in Translation and Interpretation or - Major in Language Studies (Translation and Interpretation stream) Aims of Minor The minor aims to equip students with the essential conceptual and linguistic tools for deepening understanding of source texts in their respective major disciplines and for facilitating communication of information and ideas across languages and cultures. It also provides them with a cluster of generic and transferable knowledge, skills, and techniques useful for their study. Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs) Upon successful completion of this Minor, students should be able to: 1. To explain how language works to facilitate communication across languages and cultures. 2. To demonstrate a firm grasp of the nature, principles and techniques of translation. 3. To analyze and translate texts of various types and subject-matters. Minor Requirement (15 credit units) 1. Core courses (6 credit units) Course Course Title Level Credit units Code LT2341 General Translation B2 3 LT3379 Practical Translation B2 3 23

27 2. Elective courses (9 credit units) Course Code Course Title Level Credit units LT2321 Comparative Cultural Studies B2 3 LT3322 Reading Bilingual Literature B3 3 LT3345 Terminology B3 3 LT3346 Bilingual Editing Skills B3 3 LT3347 Commercial Translation B3 3 LT3348 Translation for Government and Public Administration B3 3 LT3349 Legal Translation B3 3 LT3350 Translation for the Media B3 3 LT3351 Literary Translation B3 3 LT3352 Scientific and Technical Translation B3 3 LT3354 Computer-aided Translation B3 3 LT4380 Theory of Translation B4 3 24

28 V. ACTIVITIES FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS Exchange Programmes The Department organizes student exchange programmes with leading universities in Mainland China, Taiwan and Singapore. Students may apply to go to these universities to study for one semester and earn credits towards their degrees. Credit transfer is at the discretion of the major leaders. The University has also established exchange links with major universities around the world at college and institutional levels. Please visit the following websites for more information: and Our departmental student exchange leader is Dr. Richard Sheung. His contact information is as follows: Tel: Eligibility Students enrolled in major programmes offered by the Department are welcome to apply for exchange programmes at departmental, college as well as institutional levels. 25

29 Professional Internship Programmes Subject to the duration of the internship and the academic programme of the students, interns can register for LT3199 Professional Internship I (3 credits) or LT3299 Professional Internship II (6 credits). Internship courses can be considered as satisfying partly the programme elective and/or free elective requirements. The Internship can also be taken as a non-credit-bearing co-curricular activity. Eligibility The student interns are selected primarily from students who are enrolled in LT s major and minor programmes. Selected Participating Internship Partners since 2004 Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Social Service Centre Asia One Product & Publishing Ltd. Ask It Ltd. B.K. Norton, Ltd. (Taiwan) Bookman, Ltd. (Taiwan) China Daily Hong Kong Edition China Youth Development Foundation (PRC) Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong The Commercial Press, Shanghai Department (PRC) Consumer Council Cosmos Books Ltd.. Department of Pediatrics, University of Florida, College of Medicine-Jacksonville (US) E.C. Fix Technology Limited Endemol Asia Limited Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press (PRC) Gowell Software Limited HANA Microelectronics Public Co. Ltd. (Thailand) Ta Kung Pao The Hong Kong Council of the Church of Christ in China Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong In-Media International Scholars Exchange Centre Ltd. Jade Dynasty Publications Ltd. Jao Tsung-I Petite Ecole of the University of Hong Kong Laconic Freight International Ltd. Misys International Banking Systems Ltd. Modern Educational Research Society Origin Business Consultancy Company Limited ProTrans Language Services Limited Rightman Publishing Ltd. Sports Services International Turenscape (PRC) Yilin Press (PRC) YMCA of Hong Kong Youth with a Mission 26

30 Study Tours The Department organizes a number of study tours every year to Mainland China. During their visits to major universities or colleges outside Hong Kong, students will be able to practice the language and translation skills they are learning and to explore the culture that might be different from Hong Kong. Successful student applicants may receive financial subsidies from the Department. Eligibility Different study tour programmes may have different requirements for applications. Selection will be made according to the relevance of the study tour to a student s field of studies, their learning enthusiasm and their academic performances. 27

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32 VI. ACADEMIC REGULATIONS The academic regulations for 4-year undergraduate degrees extracted below are for your reference. Students should also be familiar with other University regulations and guidelines accessible from the website of Academic Regulations and Record Office: Academic Regulations for 4-year Undergraduate Degrees (Effective from Semester A 2014/15) Glossary Academic Transcript Academic Year/Semester/Term Advanced Standing Assessment Assessment Panel Course Course Catalogue Course Exemption Course Leader Credit Transfer Credit Unit The official academic record of a student s undergraduate studies at the University, including grades assigned for courses. The academic year is a period of twelve months starting normally in September of each year. T he academic year is divided into two Semesters and a Summer Term. Students with a recognized qualification may be admitted to the University with advanced standing. Students will be grouped as Advanced Standing I or Advanced Standing II depending on their entry qualifications. The tests, coursework, examinations and other activities used to assess students progress through courses and to assign final grades. University bodies responsible for assigning grades to students for their courses. The basic units of instruction into which students are registered and for which grades may be assigned. Each course is identified by a unique course code which is composed of a letter code and a numeric code. The first digit of the numeric code indicates the course s level of academic difficulty. University courses are approved for inclusion in the course catalogue. The official record of University courses maintained by the University. Students may be granted an exemption from specific courses based on prior study. Credit units are not earned for an exempted course. A Course Leader is appointed by the Head or Dean of an academic unit for each course offered by the academic unit with responsibility for delivery and assessment of the course. The assignment of credit units toward the credit unit requirements of a degree on the basis of prior studies completed at an appropriate level as recognised by the University. Credit units are normally assigned based on specific courses that are equivalent in content and standard. Each course is assigned a number of credit units. A credit unit is earned by approximately forty to fifty hours of student work. 29

33 Dean Degree Double Degree Double Major Enrolment Equivalent Course Examination Board Exclusive Course Gateway Education Grade Point Average (GPA) Dean refers to the head of a college/school. The University s undergraduate curricula are organised into degrees. The bachelor s degree is normally granted upon completion of a course of study, which typically includes a major, Gateway Education requirement, college/school requirements, University Language Requirements, free electives and/or minor. The completion of two degrees in accordance with the specified double degree combinations approved by the University. The completion of two majors offered by colleges/schools. The degree awarded for students taking a double major will be determined by the home major. On entry to the University, students will be enrolled in a college/school or degree. Equivalent courses are those courses of the same level where there is sufficient overlap in content that students may register in the course to meet degree requirements, to recover a failure or to improve a course grade. University bodies responsible for making decisions on students academic standing, classifying students awards, recommending to Senate conferment of awards, and terminating the studies of students on academic grounds on behalf of Senate. Exclusive courses are those where there is sufficient overlap in their content to make it inappropriate for students to earn credits for more than one of the courses. Students will be restricted from registration in a course when they have earned credit units for an exclusive course. The Gateway Education (GE) programme augments the specialized knowledge students receive in their majors by enabling them to achieve a breadth of knowledge through exposure to multiple disciplines. GE courses lay a solid foundation for personal growth and intellectual development. The GPA is obtained by adding all the quality points (i.e., grade points multiplied by the number of credit units) for all courses taken during the student s undergraduate studies at the University, and then dividing the result by the total number of credit units taken. All course grades, unless excluded as approved by Senate, are included in the calculation. The GPA calculation shall not be rounded. Any digits after the second digit to the right of a decimal point shall be truncated. When calculating the GPA for all courses taken at the time of calculation, it is known as the Cumulative GPA (CGPA). When calculating the GPA for a given semester, it is known as the Semester GPA (SGPA). Graduation Date Each academic year has three graduation dates as set by Senate for the graduation of students who have completed requirements for awards as determined by the College/School Examination Board. 30

34 Home Academic Unit Major Minor Mode of Study Operational Grade Prerequisite Registration Required Course Senate Stream Substitute Course University University Award University Language Requirements Working Days An academic unit refers to an academic department, college or school. A student s home academic unit is the department/ college/school offering the degree or home major in which he/she is enrolled. A major field of study is the core competence area, comprising a structured group of courses which aims to create a broad and deep intellectual experience in an academic discipline. Each major shall be overseen by a Major Leader. A minor consists of a structured group of courses that focuses on a particular academic discipline, allowing students to develop some depth of understanding in a subject area or topic of professional interest. Each minor shall be overseen by a Minor Leader. Students are enrolled in a full-time or part-time mode of study. Students modes of study govern their maximum and minimum study loads. A course grade assigned for administrative purposes to assist in the management of student records. Operational grades of IP, I, TR, Z, AU, X and WD do not count in the calculation of students GPAs. A requirement that must be fulfilled before a student can register in a particular course. Precursors are set for some courses. Precursors are not compulsory requirements, but students are advised to complete precursors before registering in these courses. The inclusion of a student in the class list of a course. A course that must be passed to complete degree requirements. The University Senate of City University of Hong Kong Streams are sub-divisions under a major that designate the specialties of the subject discipline. Under exceptional circumstances where a r equired course cannot be completed, a substitute course may be approved by the Dean of the major/minor-offering academic unit for a student replacing the required course with another. City University of Hong Kong An award of the University approved by Senate on c ompletion of specified degree requirements. University Language Requirements refer to the English language requirement and Chinese language requirement stipulated by the Senate. Mondays to Fridays, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and excluding a day throughout or for part of which a black rainstorm warning or Typhoon Signal Number 8 or above is issued by the Hong Kong Observatory. 31

35 Academic Regulations These Academic Regulations are made by the University Senate to govern student progress leading to undergraduate degree awards approved by the University Senate. Regulations concerning courses and related arrangements also apply to exchange and visiting students. Regulations for studies leading to awards of associate degrees, taught postgraduate programmes, MPhil, PhD, and professional doctorates are published separately. Only the University Senate can amend the Regulations, or permit exceptions, exemptions, or variations from them. Any variation from the Regulations approved by Senate for a particular degree is set out in the requirements for the degree on the University website. The Regulations are supplemented by information on administrative procedures and about particular degrees to be found on the University website. 1. Language of Instruction and Assessment Unless otherwise determined by Senate for a specific course, the medium of instruction and assessment at the University is English. 2. Admission 2.1 To be eligible for admission to a b achelor s degree, the applicant must satisfy the general entrance requirements as specified by Senate and the academic unit s requirements, if any, or be a mature applicant as defined in the general entrance requirements, and be able to demonstrate aptitude and suitability for studying the degree/major. 2.2 Students with a recognized qualification may be admitted to the University with advanced standing. 2.3 Admission is based on academic performance and other relevant criteria. The University does not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, sexual orientation, nationality, race, social or ethnic origin, family status, or disability. 2.4 Meeting the entrance requirements does not guarantee admission. The University s decisions on the admission of applicants are final. 2.5 Former bachelor s degree students of the University under the 4-year degree structure whose studies were discontinued either due to study withdrawal or termination by the University and wish to apply for readmission to the University must follow the normal admission procedures and other conditions specified by the University. If readmission is approved, all credit units and grades of the bachelor s degree level previously earned will be counted in the GPA calculation and if applicable, for fulfilling the degree requirements of the admitted degree. The student s previous period of study will also be counted in the calculation of his/her maximum period of study for the admitted degree. 2.6 A bachelor s degree student whose study has been discontinued due to expiry of the maximum period of study or non-completion of all the degree requirements for graduation within the 32

36 maximum number of credit units permitted is not allowed readmission to any degree of the bachelor s level. 2.7 Former bachelor s degree graduates of the University under the 4-year degree structure pursuing a second bachelor s degree are required to fulfil a minimum of 60 credit units of new courses not taken in the first degree, with at least 30 credit units for the major. The detailed degree requirements for such admittees require approval of the Head of the home academic unit. 3. Enrolment 3.1 On entry to the University, students will be enrolled in a college/school or degree with a declared or undeclared major. 3.2 Students having an undeclared major shall declare their home major in accordance with the specified time and procedures prescribed by the University. 3.3 Any subsequent change of the home major should be submitted for approval in accordance with the procedures announced by the University. If approved, the change will take effect from the following semester. 3.4 Unless otherwise approved by the University, students who are admitted for full-time studies are expected to study full-time in the degree concerned and are not permitted to enrol in full-time or part-time study for any other award qualification either at the University itself or at any other tertiary institution. 3.5 To maintain their enrolment, students must conform to the University s rules and regulations. 4. Degree Requirements 4.1 The minimum graduation requirement for a bachelor s degree is 120 credit units, subject to the requirements of individual colleges/schools. Students may take additional courses exceeding the minimum graduation requirement, but the maximum number of credit units completed should not exceed Except for those students who are pursuing a double major/double degree or those who have been granted special permission to exceed the maximum number of credit unit limit, students who cannot complete all the degree requirements for graduation within the maximum number of credit units permitted will be required to discontinue their studies. 4.3 Of the required graduation units, all students must complete a major and satisfy the Gateway Education requirement, University Language Requirements, college/school requirements, and any other requirements stipulated by the cognizant academic unit, with the balance to be fulfilled by minor(s) or free electives. 4.4 Double counting of courses is permissible between the major and college/school requirements, as well as between the minor and college/school requirements. However, the credit units would count only once toward the total credits attained by the student, regardless of the number of requirements the course serves to fulfil. 33

37 4.5 College/School Requirement 4.6 Major Individual colleges/schools may specify additional requirements for the degrees offered Students must pursue an area of knowledge in depth through completion of the requirements for a major with a minimum of 45 credit units. The major requirement, plus any college/school requirement, should not exceed 72 credit units. However, the college/school may set a higher limit to meet the requirements of professional accreditation with Senate s approval A major may be sub-divided into streams to designate the specialties of the subject discipline. Students may select one or more streams in the major as provided in the curriculum, subject to fulfilment of any stipulated conditions. 4.7 Gateway Education Requirement 4.8 Minor To fulfil their degree requirements, students must complete a minimum of 30 credit units of courses as specified by the University in fulfilment of the Gateway Education requirement Gateway Education courses cannot be prescribed as prerequisites for enrolling in any major or minor Double counting of courses is permissible between the College/School- specified courses under the Gateway Education requirement and the requirement of (i) minor, or (ii) second major, or (iii) double degree. However, the credit units would count only once toward the total credits attained by the student, regardless of the number of requirements the course serves to fulfil Students with a home major may choose to declare a minor, which is optional, in accordance with the procedures announced by the University. A minor requires 15 to 18 credit units. Credits earned to fulfil the minor requirement cannot be used toward meeting the requirement for a major and/or other minor(s) taken by the student Declaration of minors should be made before the submission of the application for graduation, and all requirements for the minor(s) should be met by the time of graduation Students who cannot complete their declared minor(s) but have fulfilled their degree requirements can still graduate. The completed courses concerned may be counted toward the degree as free electives as appropriate. 4.9 University Language Requirements 1 AR4.7.3 only applies to students admitted in Semester A 2014/15 and thereafter. 34

38 Students are required to fulfil the English language requirement and Chinese language requirement, as appropriate, in accordance with the requirements stipulated by the University Free Electives After fulfilling the credit unit requirements for the major, Gateway Education requirement, college/school requirements, University Language Requirements, and minor (optional), students may choose free electives to fulfil their degree requirements, and must do so if their cumulative credit load is below the minimum graduation requirement for the respective degree. 5. Double Major and Double Degree 5.1 Double Major Students with a home major may declare a second major within their second and third years of study in accordance with the procedures announced by the University. Such requests require the approval from the Heads of the academic units offering the two majors, and are subject to the fulfilment of stipulated conditions, including the attainment of a minimum CGPA of 2.70 a t the end of the semester when the declaration is submitted Students are required to fulfil the degree requirements associated with the home major and the major requirement for the second major. Some overlap in the courses required for the two majors is allowed provided that at least 30 credit units in new courses are completed for the second major Students who cannot complete their second major but have fulfilled the degree requirements for the home major may still apply for graduation. The completed courses from the unfulfilled second major may be counted toward the degree as free electives or used for fulfilling requirements for a minor as appropriate Students who cannot complete their second major within the maximum credit limit of 144 may still continue to pursue the double major. Any further course registration after completion of 144 credit units must be self-financed. 5.2 Double Degree Students may declare a double degree no later than the end of their third year of study in accordance with the procedures announced by the University. Subject to attainment of a minimum CGPA of 3.30 a t the end of the semester when the declaration is submitted and fulfilment of any other stipulated conditions, as well as approval by the Heads of the academic units offering the two degrees, such students will pursue a concurrent study of two degrees (one of which is to be the degree for the home major) in accordance with the specified double degree combinations approved by the University Attainment of a double degree requires a minimum of 165 credit units. Some overlap in the courses required for the two degrees is allowed provided that at least 45 credit units in new courses are completed for the second degree. Apart from fulfilling all the specified requirements for both degrees, including the college/school requirements for 35