Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language

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The BA(TCSL) programme aims to nurture professionals in teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Students enrolled in this programme will be equipped with:

1. Interdisciplinary knowledge including Chinese language and pedagogy, as well as educational psychology; and
2. The ability to analyse issues related to Chinese teaching in the context of multilingualism and globalisation.

The BA(TCSL) programme aims to graduate students who have the following attributes:

1. Perform a mediating role between theory and practice in teaching Chinese as a second language with demonstrative knowledge in classroom organization, curriculum development, textbook design, and language assessment;
2. Demonstrate a sound understanding of Chinese language and develop high proficiencies in Chinese and English in both oral and written skills;
3. Exhibit the ability to communicate effectively with speakers from various cultural regions, plus analytical skills to issues and concerns in language use in the context of multilingualism and globalization; and
4. Improve as critical thinkers with high moral and ethical standards and reflective learners who can always self-improve through life-long practice.

The BA(TCSL) programme offers a “Chinese Language Strand” to its senior year entrants. Upon completion of this strand, students will be recognized by Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) as graduates of a Chinese major degree. They will be eligible for Specialized Teaching under the current government policy and can further apply for local Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programmes. This “Chinese Language Strand” is exclusively for the BA(TCSL) senior year entrants.

Note: The title “Chinese Language Strand” will appear in students’ academic transcript upon successful graduation.
 

In addition, “Chinese Language Strand” aims to equip students with:

1. Comprehensive subject knowledge in Chinese language (including Phonetics, Semantics, Grammar, Etymology, etc.) and latest approaches in L2 acquisition and child language development; and
2. The awareness of interpreting issues related to phenomena in language use and language learning by using knowledge of Chinese language, literature and culture.

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