| Programme Short Name | Study Mode | Normal Period of Study | JUPAS Code | EdUHK Programme Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA(TCSL) | Full-time | 2 Years (Senior Year Admissions) | N/A | A4B087 |
| Enquiry (Admissions) | Enquiry (Programme) | Download Prospectus | Programme Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| (852) 2948 6886 Submit Your Enquiry |
(852) 2948 7247 a4b087@eduhk.hk |
Download Prospectus |
Programme Introduction
The BA(TCSL) programme aims to nurture professionals in teaching Chinese as a Second Language. Students enrolled in this programme will be equipped with: (i) interdisciplinary knowledge including Chinese language and pedagogy, as well as educational psychology; and (ii) the ability to analyse issues related to Chinese teaching in the context of multilingualism and globalisation.
Programme Structure
| Domain | Credit Points (cps) |
|---|---|
| Senior Year Admissions | |
| Major | |
| - Major Course | 24 |
| - Cross-Faculty Core Course | 3 |
| - Major Interdisciplinary Course | 3 |
| - Field Experience | 3 |
| Electives (Strand) | 15 |
| General Education | 6 |
| Final Year Project - Honours Project / Capstone Project |
6 |
| Total: | 60 |
Notes:
(1) Classes will be held in Tai Po Campus and Tseung Kwan O Study Centre / North Point Study Centre / Sports Centre / Kowloon Tong Satellite Study Centre as decided by the University.
(2) Students admitted into this programme are required to visit the Greater Bay Area (GBA) and/or other parts of Mainland China. The programme may also require students to participate in other non-local learning experience for completion of the programme. While the visits are subsidised, students are required to contribute part of the estimated cost of the visits ("students’ contribution"), whereas any personal entertainment, meals expenses, travel document fee and personal insurance costs shall be at students’ own expense. The estimated cost of the visits and students’ contribution for students admitted to the coming cohort is yet to be available due to a variety of factors such as inflation of cost of the visits, trip duration, traveling expenses, the exchange rate, etc.
Field Experience
Students are required to participate in the Field Experience in their Semester 2, Year 3. The Field Experience consists of (1) local school visits and (2) a 4-week Field Experience (tentatively during May - June) in the international colleges of non-local universities. It aims to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of teaching Chinese as a second language through a range of structured activities from school visits to block practice in varied school settings.
Career Prospects/Professional Qualifications
“We have an exciting 4-week Field Experience at a globally respected university, renowned for its outstanding TCSL training in Mainland China!”
“We aim to teach Chinese to non-Chinese students. We can further apply for a Postgraduate Diploma in Education to become a Chinese teacher after graduation.”
What Our Student Says
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Being a student of the BA(TCSL) programme has been an important turning point in my life. The most notable feature of this programme is that it not only teaches students the most advanced L2 teaching methods in the world, but also provides students with various forms of practical activities. Students could plan for their future and find their career direction based on the knowledge and teaching experience acquired from the programme.
Wang Xuefei
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
The programme provided an internship at Beijing Language and Culture University, which allowed me to experience teaching in front of the whole class. It was also my first time to teach foreigners, which was very unforgettable. Now, I am a full-time primary school Chinese teacher. I teach Chinese to both local students and non-Chinese speaking students. I have successfully achieved my dream and I am very grateful for the opportunities that BA(TCSL) gave me.
Law Wing Yan
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Teaching Chinese as a Second Language
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