ME Course List
COMP3073 Introduction to Robotics
机器人技术导论
This course aims to introduce students to the concepts involved with autonomous robotic systems. The objective of this course is to use a hands-on approach to introduce the basic concepts in robotics, focusing on mobile robots
Check DetailsDS4043 Introduction to Statistical Computing
统计计算
The course is an introduction to statistical computing taught using R. The aim of this course is to expand students’ statistical toolbox through numerical and simulation methods. Additionally, the course will teach students how to approach statistical problems from a computational perspective. Let students become proficient in everyday computational tasks with datasets of all kinds, skilled in applications of elementary statistical methods, with an emphasis on data exploration and simple graphics.
Check DetailsCOMP4143 Introduction to Web Intelligence
万维网智能简介
This course introduces the fundamental concepts and practical applications of contemporary Artificial Intelligence (e.g., incorporating knowledge discovery and data mining, intelligent agents, and social network intelligence) and advanced Information Technology (e.g., involving wireless networks, ubiquitous devices, social networks, and data/knowledge grids) in the context of Web-empowered systems, environments, and activities. In addition, it discusses the techniques and issues central to the development of Web Intelligence (WI) computing systems.
Check DetailsENG2203 Introduction to Western Drama
西方戏剧导论
This course will require students to read, analyse, and perform dramatic works in English. The course will provide an overview of the history of Western drama by examining significant works from the Ancient Greeks via the Renaissance and Victorian eras, up to the contemporary period. It will explore theories and styles of drama and place the specific readings in their social, political, and theoretical contexts. At the same time, it will introduce basic creative processes associated with the production and performance of plays.
Check DetailsECON3133 Introductory Econometrics
计量经济学导论
This course aims to give students a basic understanding of econometrics and regression analysis. Numerous examples will be examined in order to achieve this goal. Emphasis will be placed on the classical linear regression model, least squares estimation, hypothesis testing, and model building, and application to practical economic problems on forecasting and analysis. In addition, this course will train students to use computer statistical software.
Check DetailsFINM4023 Investment Banking
投资银行学
This course aims to introduce students to the business of investment banking, including IPO, mergers and acquisitions, asset liability management, and new financial services; and financial institutions from the perspectives of both the consumer and the financial institution manager, including commercial banking, and investment banking. The student will become familiar with the financial services offered to the public and also with the financial, operational, and organisational aspects of the institution.
Check DetailsJOUR3203 Journalism and Truth
新闻与事实
This course introduces students to a variety of journalistic epistemologies, including their theoretical and practical aspects. The course emphasizes not only practice with these epistemologies, but also a theoretical understanding of how these epistemologies have evolved. How they impact journalism regarding writing, publication, distribution, and consumption will be covered as well.
Check DetailsECON4023 Labour Economics
劳动经济学
This course aims to provide an understanding of the labour market in an economy. It seeks to describe, theorise, and analyse the behaviour of the labour market. Issues of investment in human capital (education and on-the-job training), wage differentials and discrimination are discussed. Applications of concepts and theories in the area of human resources and personnel economics (labour turnover, labour mobility and incentive pay schemes) are also presented. To enhance the understanding and the application of labour economics theories, training on data analysis and knowledge of analytical tools are provided. This course will provide the theoretical and technical training in economics helpful for students aspiring for positions in business, government, or other social organisations.
Check DetailsENG3083 Language and Culture
语言与文化
The course aims to (1) demonstrate connections among language and culture, social life, political relations, and personal experience; (2) develop an understanding of different approaches in the fields of sociolinguistics and linguistic anthropology; and (3) foster critical perspectives on the status of English and other languages in China today.
Check DetailsTESL3013 Language and Education
语言与教育
This subject aims to: explore the interplay between language and education; understand the role of language in education from both linguistic perspectives and sociolinguistic perspectives.
Check DetailsENG3073 Language and Society
语言与社会
This course explores the interactive relationship between language and society. It aims to make the students aware that a second language cannot be learned effectively if the learning is separated from the social background of the target language. Though learning about the vocabulary and grammar of a language without learning anything at all about its society is in principle possible, social questions are harder to ignore as soon as one starts to consider the language as an object of research. The course focuses on the societal influence on language use and the changes in language structure, with a focus on the English language.
Check DetailsMAD3073 Language for Audio-visual Design
音影设计语言
The main objective of this course is to enhance awareness of the aesthetic choices made in audio-visual media production and to explore how the tools and techniques used in its creation can be joined to generate a variety of meanings and messages. The course will involve practicing detailed analysis of the aesthetic choices made in different forms of audio-visual media, with broad emphasis given to a variety of audio-visual creations. Some practical exercises will also be given to deepen understanding of audio-visual design principles.
Check DetailsENG3213 Language in Business and Legal Communication
商务与法律语言传意
This course aims to introduce a genre-based approach to analyse and evaluate the language use in professional genres from various business and legal settings, and foster students’ writing and speaking skills for communicating with specific purposes in business and legal settings.
Check DetailsTESL4063 Language-Teaching Practicum II
语言教学实习 II
This course provides students with practical experience in teaching English in a school setting (primary or secondary), under the guidance of an academic supervisor and a mentor teacher at the host school.
Check DetailsENG2193 Lexis and Morphology
词汇与词法
This course will allow students to develop awareness of how words are formed, how they cross word class boundaries, how words combine together, how languages lose and gain words, and how idioms and metaphor are key elements in the creative and effective production and comprehension of language.
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