Foundation Certificate Programme in General English (QF Level:1; QF Credit: 24; QR Registration No.: 18/000054/L1)

This programme is not open for enrollment at the moment. For enquiries, please email to cslds@arts.cuhk.edu.hk.

Programme objectives:

The objectives of this programme are to:
a.       offer deaf students academically rigorous training in English literacy skills;
b.       develop students" skills in using English for communicational purposes; and
c.       prepare students for more advanced English texts.

Programme learning outcomes:

Upon completion of this programme, students are expected to be able to:

• accurately use a broad range of English vocabulary and grammatical structures to express themselves in most common communicative situations;
• accurately use a variety of basic English sentence structures to carry out a variety of written communicative tasks including introducing oneself, requesting information, giving descriptions and expressing their opinions;
• independently read and clearly comprehend adapted English texts related to current events and news;
• write summaries and respond to guiding questions related to their readings in clear, comprehensible English.

Programme structure:

Entry requirement:

Applicants should have completed Form 3 or obtained equivalent qualifications (e.g. grade 9 in the US Education system); mature applicants at the age of 21 or above who do not meet the above minimum admission requirements but possess a demonstrated ability (e.g. good presentation skills and communication ability in Hong Kong Sign Language, Chinese and English) to pursue the programme are eligible to apply for admission. Applicants are required to attend a Hong Kong Sign Language proficiency test, a written test in Chinese and English and a face-to-face interview. Admissions will be subject to the decision of the selection committee.