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the terminal characteristics of various logic families will be introduced to enable students
to appreciate the practical aspects of designing logic circuits.
English Language Courses
CGE1000 English for Academic Studies A
Information structures, discourse markers, reading strategies, listening strategies,
presentation skills (oral and written), presenting and refuting arguments, summary
writing, intervening in discussion, correction of mispronounced speech sounds, incorrect
stress.
CGE1500 English for Academic Studies B
Information structures, discourse markers, reading strategies, listening strategies,
presentation skills (oral and written), presenting and refuting arguments, summary
writing, intervening in discussion, correction of mispronounced speech sounds, incorrect
stress.
CGE2001 English Professional Communication Skills for Technology
Components of communication; nature of communication in organizations;
organizational culture and barriers to effective communication; professional writing:
letters, CVs, reports, critical thinking skills citations and references; oral presentation
skills: tone of voice, intonation, pronunciation, body language.
General Education Courses
CGE12301 Cultural Neighbours – China, Japan and Korea
China, Japan and Korea are the three most influential countries in Asia. The course offers
a basic and comprehensive introduction to cultural issues in these three countries.
Students will understand the people, languages, religions, historical backgrounds and
their mutual influences, the traditional culture and values, the major socio-cultural issues,
as well as the lifestyles, consumption culture and behaviour of people in these three
countries.
CGE12401 Cinema: West to East
Film watching is not only interesting but can also be intellectually stimulating. This course
introduces students to certain classic and prototypical films and helps them appreciate
the different elements, features and styles of film expression. The course also examines
certain issues such as the historical and technological development of cinema, the film as
entertainment vs. art debate, and the social and cultural role of cinema in society.
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