Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Language Studies (BALS)
語文學榮譽文學士

This programme aims to provide students with an education in language studies that is relevant to the multilingual and multi-cultural milieu of Hong Kong.

1. The Specialization of Chinese provides students with solid and comprehensive training in Chinese language and literature, equipping them with both the conceptual and practical skills needed for further academic work as well as for professional tasks involving the use of Chinese.

2. The Specialization of Linguistics and Language Technology has a dual emphasis on linguistics and language technology. Graduates will answer the demand in Hong Kong and the surrounding regions for competent users of language and modern IT technology. They will also be well-prepared for further studies in theoretical, applied and computational linguistics.

3. The Specialization of Translation and Interpretation offers students an education in translation studies, preparing them for careers in the profession of translation and further studies in translation or other related disciplines. Students will not only learn skills and techniques in the practice of translation and interpretation, but will also acquire an understanding of the cultural context for communication across languages.

4. The Specialization of Japanese equips students with solid Japanese writing and speaking skills that are relevant to the contemporary academic and business settings. It also aims to critically study Japanese history, culture and society, with a special focus on China-Japan cultural exchange.

5. The Specialization of Korean aims to train students to critically study Korean language, linguistics, literature and contemporary cultural issues. Language and analytical skills acquired will enable students to handle issues related to Korea in an era in which the economic and cultural impact of Korea in Asia is growing fast.

Upon successful completion of this Programme, students should be able to:

(1) Apply their knowledge about language to professional careers;

(2) Perform, as proficient, effective and versatile communicators capable of performing a wide range of language-related tasks in a competitive and multilingual workplace;

(3) Think analytically, critically and creatively;

(4) Continue to develop intellectually in a life-long learning process.

(5) Graduates from the Specialization of Chinese will, in particular, be able to:

 (5.1) Appreciate the aesthetic, moral and ethical dimensions of Chinese literature;

 (5.2) Draw on their exposure to various schools of thoughts in Chinese classics and literature and on their exposure to traditional and modern Chinese linguistics in their life and work.

(6) Graduates from the Specialization of Linguistics and Language Technology will, in particular, be able to:

 (6.1) Apply knowledge of and skills in language and modern language technology to their professional careers;

 (6.2) Apply enquiry skills developed through the scientific study of language and language technology to their life and work;

 (6.3) Benefit from their exposure to world languages and cultures in their life and work.

(7) Graduates from the Specialization of Translation and Interpretation will, in particular, be able to:

 (7.1) Function as qualified, competent and efficient translators/interpreters equipped with professional, updated knowledge of translation studies, and a global perspective of the profession;

 (7.2) Uphold professional ethics and discharge professional duties to the best of their knowledge and skill.

(8) Graduates from the Specialization of Japanese will, in particular, be able to:

 (8.1) Apply knowledge and skills learned in their studies to jobs in various sectors that require good knowledge of Japanese language and culture;

 (8.2) View and contribute to the world as a competent speaker/user of three languages.

(9) Graduates from the Specialization of Korean will, in particular, be able to:

 (9.1) Apply knowledge and skills learned in their studies to jobs in various sectors that require good knowledge of Korean language and culture;

 (9.2) View and contribute to the world as a competent speaker/user of three languages.

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