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TRA3073 Drama Translation
戏剧翻译
This course focuses on the “translatability” and “performativity” of the source texts. Differences in translation purposing to be read and to be played on stage will be compared and critiqued. The students’ understanding of contemporary theory will be enhanced through the analysis of playscripts and their corresponding translations.
Check DetailsSWSA4123 Drug Abuse and Social Work
药物滥用与社会工作
This course aims to: (1) obtain knowledge of the definition, types and prevalence of drug abuse; (2) increase knowledge of various drug abuse treatment intervention models and techniques for individuals, groups, and families; (3) develop skills appropriate for work with individuals and their families including those of various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
Check DetailsOR2003 Dynamic Programming
动态规划
This course introduces dynamic programming ideas, including calculus of variations, variable-endpoint problems, maximum principle in control theory, and dynamic optimization. Students would learn the theory of dynamic programming, as well as its rich applications in science and economics. After studying this course students will have a better mastery of techniques in dynamic programming.
Check DetailsOR4003 Dynamic Programming Inventory Control
动态规划及库存控制
This is a continuation of OR3013 Linear Programming and Integer Programming. The course will introduce the basic and useful techniques in dynamic programming and inventory control. The course will be taught in a problem solving approach.
Check DetailsCOMP4083 E-technology Architectures, Tools and Applications
E-技术结构、工具和应用
This course develops students’ knowledge in emerging e-technologies, including related architectures, tools, and applications. In particular, it introduces the Web from three different aspects: (1) Web as distributed databases; (2) Web as distributed computing platforms; and (3) Web as social networks. It discusses the use of e-technologies in different application domains, including e-business, e-learning, etc.
Check DetailsECON4003 Economic and Business Forecasting
经济及商业预测
This course aims to introduce quantitative methods and techniques for time series modelling, analysis, and forecasting of economic and business data. Topics include time series properties of fluctuation, cycle, seasonality, trend, unit roots tests for stationary. Models such as autoregressive and distribution lags, moving average and exponential smoothing, ARIMA, ARCH and GRACH, Transfer Function and Intervention models will be discussed with both statistical theory and practical methods of model building and analysis. Emphasis will also be put on the applications in economic and business related areas.
Check DetailsENG4153 Editing and Publishing Practicum II
编辑与出版实习 II
The course will be devoted to the production-related aspects of the publication process. Herein, the students will work on the production phase of the publication, including the design, layout, and production of a professional quality publication. The students will be asked to conduct smaller-sized projects, using technology in order to diversify their knowledge of production-related print and online technology related to the publishing industry. Further, students will demonstrate through a research project their knowledge of the publishing industry, including developments in print and online technology and in publishing standards.
Check DetailsPSY3053 Educational Psychology
教育心理学
The course in educational psychology is developed to study how humans learn in educational settings. The course explores and examines the effectiveness of educational intervention and the psychology of teaching. The focus of educational psychology is upon how students learn and how they develop, this often takes place within the context of subgroups such as “gifted children” or children with “learning and educational disabilities”. Educational psychology locates itself within a wide range of specialties within the areas of educational studies. A course objective is to expose the student to a variety of these areas such as: instructional design, educational technology, curriculum development, special education and classroom management. The broad, overall objective of educational psychology is to introduce the relevant psychological principles, theories and methodologies to problems and issues found in areas of learning and education
Check DetailsPSY2053 Educational Psychology and Classroom Practice
教育心理学与课堂实践
This course aims to develop understanding of key concepts and theories in educational psychology and their application to the classroom teaching and learning; use key psychological constructs such as learning, motivation, cognitive processes and social construction as the basis for explaining current educational practice; identify and suggest efficient teaching methods, and evaluate the effectiveness of current educational practice.
Check DetailsCTV4193 Electronic Media Management
电子媒介管理
This course explores management and business operations of television and radio stations at the local, national and global levels. Electronic Media Management provides theories and cases of how television stations operate successfully within the new information environment. Emphasis is placed on management theories, broadcast policy and regulations, organisational structure, and financial and personnel management. The course will also cover strategic management, marketing and distribution, human resource management of television and radio stations, and cable systems. It is designed to give students a basic understanding of electronic media management. The intersections of broadcasting, cable television, and the internet will be examined. The issues of across different regions, media, and industries operations will be analysed in the course.
Check DetailsSWSA3113 End-of-life Care
宁养服务
This course aims to: (1) Appreciate how human beings, in different religions, cultures, and communities throughout the ages, have responded to grief, illness, bereavement, death, and dying; (2) Address issues related to coping with the subject of dying and bereavement, and caring for the dying; (3) Comprehend the complexities of current legal and ethical issues on death and dying (e.g. advanced directives, euthanasia, suicide, HIV/AIDS, etc.); (4) Provide an opportunity to assess one’s personal beliefs, attitudes, values, and fears toward death and dying.
Check DetailsTESL4013 English for Specific Purposes
英语作为特别用途
This course introduces the principles, considerations and practices. It aims to help students understand the characteristics and variations of language use in professional settings; help them master the skills of identifying the learners’ special needs; familiarise them with the use of computer concordances in language analysis and materials development for ESP.
Check DetailsJOUR2043 Entertainment Journalism
文化娱乐报道
This course aims to equip students with the skills necessary to create a wide variety of media content relating to the entertainment and arts industry in the convergent media era. This includes skills in gathering information and content, getting and breaking stories, methods of interacting with entertainment media companies, conducting interviews with those in the entertainment and arts industry, writing media reviews and feature articles, and using social media. This also includes basic photography, presentation, and design skills, as well as advice on how to succeed professionally in the entertainment and arts journalism industry
Check DetailsEPIN3033 Entrepreneurial Decisions and Compliance
创业决策与规范
Introduce and develop the quantitative skills that entrepreneurs will need to reinforce their visceral qualitative approaches to decision-making during the venture life-cycle from initial development, through organising, operating and survival, to consolidation. The skills revolve around the financial concepts of cash, risk and uncertainty, constraints, opportunities and alternatives, and performance. In addition, regulatory compliance is essential for legitimate operation of the venture. The laws and regulations on business vehicles, intellectual property, franchising, corporate governance, tax and financial reporting are also covered.
Check DetailsEPIN4023 Entrepreneurial Internship
创业实习
The objective of this course is to provide students the opportunity to better understand the entrepreneurial process. Under the guidance of faculty and business owners, students will be guided to complete a work assignment of no less than 150 hours, to be either paid or non-paid to learn successful entrepreneurial experiences in preparation for a business plan or to create an enterprise with the potential to grow globally.
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