(BA) (4-year-programme) - The University of Hong Kong

301Prerequisite: Students must have completed SWED2002. Swedish II.2. Students wishing to beadmitted to SWED3119 without having previously completed SWED2002. SwedishII.2 will be required to satisfy the Faculty Board through the Head of the School ofModern Languages and Cultures that they have attained elsewhere the requiredstandard.Assessment: 100% coursework. In order to be granted credits for this course, participants arerequested to check with the teacher in charge prior to their enrolment and departurewhether the course they have chosen is suitable for the purpose and, after completing ofthe course, (1) to produce a formal statement of attendance and certified transcriptbearing mention of the final grade(s) obtained from the host institution, as well as thelevel attained according to the Common European Framework of Reference forLanguages (CEFRL); (2) to provide a portfolio including i. a learning journal written inSwedish relating to daily class activities and, ii. samples of assessments (writtenassignments, tests, examinations, projects etc.) along with evaluation results.THAIThe objective of the Thai programme is to bring participants to a high level of proficiency in thelanguage and to acquire a sound knowledge of Thai society and culture as well as of the Thaispeakingpart of the world.The Thai programme will also offer a minor in Thai which will provide students with a goodcommand of the four different language skills: speaking, listening, reading, and writing. A languageminor will also allow students to gain a deeper insight into the contemporary life and culture of therespective country. Languages combine well with all major programmes offered within the ArtsFaculty and they also provide students with additional opportunities to pursue further studies overseas.In order to qualify for a minor in Thai, students must complete a total of 24 credits in their second (12credits) and third (12 credits) years of studies in one of the languages listed below. In addition,students will be strongly encouraged to participate in a 3 to 4-week linguistic stay in Thailand duringthe summer between their second and third year.Minor (36 credits)To complete a minor in Thai, students are expected to take a total of 36 credits with followingcomponents: Prerequisite courses (12 credits):THAI1001. Thai I.1THAI1002. Thai I.2These courses will be offered to undergraduates in year 1 or 2.Core courses (24 credits):THAI2001. Thai II.1THAI2002. Thai II.2THAI3001. Thai III.1THAI3002. Thai III.2These course will be offered to undergraduates in Year 2, 3 and 4