Faculty Newsletter

FHM and CCA Students Embark on Two Enriching Cross-Disciplinary Academic Trips

The Faculty of Humanities (FHM) has initiated two academic trips to bring students from FHM and the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA, FLASS) on cross-disciplinary journeys to top mainland universities. One group focusing on visual art visited Tsinghua University, Beijing; the other music-focused group visited the Sichuan Conservatory of Music and two more prestigious universities in Chengdu. These trips provided a unique opportunity for students to engage in an exchange of ideas, foster collaboration, and experience the rich cultural heritage of mainland China.

Faculty of Humanities

The Faculty of Humanities Strengthens Academic Exchange and Cooperation in the Greater Bay Area

Led by Prof John Erni, Dean of FHM, the Department of Chinese Language Studies (CHL) conducted an academic visit to the Greater Bay Area (GBA) from 22 to 25 April 2024, aiming at promoting collaboration among member institutions of the ‘Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Higher Education Alliance for Chinese Language Education’ (the ‘Alliance’), as well as enhancing the reputation and influence of EdUHK in the GBA.

Department of Chinese Language Studies

Wonderful School Visits and Learning Opportunities in Professional Development Programmes for English Teachers

EdUHK has a long tradition of offering a wide range of Professional Development Programmes (PDPs) for in-service teachers in Hong Kong. This year, thanks to the kindness of the principals from Kornhill Victoria Kindergarten, Fairchild Nursery & Kindergarten, and North Point Methodist Primary School, teacher participants in the PDPs for Primary Teachers of English (1 week), Cohort 3, had the opportunity to conduct three on-site visits and engage in professional exchange.

Department of English Language Education

A Rewarding Trip to Explore Turkish Culture and History

In May 2024, Ms Bibi Tayyaba, a lecturer at the Department of English Language Education, collaborated with the Department of Education Policy and Leadership to organise a cultural exchange tour in Turkey. The tour presented students with a distinctive and captivating chance to delve into Turkish culture, explore historical landmarks, engage in educational activities, and cultivate cross-cultural understanding and global perspectives.

Department of English Language Education

The Global Empowerment Project: English for All in Indonesia

From 11 to 18 May 2024, a team of 14 students and three staff members from the Department of English Language Education (ELE), Drs Lee Ju-seong, Tim Taylor, and April Liu, set out on an inspiring journey as part of the Global Empowerment Project to Surakarta, Indonesia. Their goal was to share the gift of English education and promote cultural exchange.

Department of English Language Education

Promoting Cantonese Input Keyboard TypeDuck to Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong

TypeDuck is a Cantonese input keyboard that allows users to type Chinese characters with Cantonese Jyutping romanisation. This keyboard was developed by the Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies (LML) and publicly released in January 2024. This keyboard provides word translation prompts in English, Indonesian, Nepali, and Urdu to aid Cantonese learners in selecting the correct Chinese characters.

Department of Linguistics and Modern Language Studies

Han Buddhism: A Tie in the East Asian Cultural Sphere

Han Buddhism connects the East Asian cultural sphere, which consists of China proper, the Korean Peninsula, the Japanese Archipelago, and northern Vietnam. It profoundly impacts religious beliefs, literature, painting, calligraphy, sculpture, architecture, and other fields. The course ‘GEL2015 Han Buddhism: A Tie in the East Asian Cultural Sphere’, designed by Dr Aaron Shang Haifeng, is the only purely religious history course at EdUHK.

Department of Literature and Cultural Studies

The ‘Garden in Heart’ Junior High School Students’ Essay Writing Contest Award Ceremony

The Education University of Hong Kong hosted the ‘Garden in Heart’ Junior High School Students’ Essay Writing Contest Award Ceremony on 11 May 2024. This contest, co-organised by the Department of Literature and Cultural Studies and the Department of Science and Environmental Studies, received 325 eligible submissions from 56 local secondary schools. After a rigorous review process, the winning entries, including the first, second, and third prizes, as well as merit and commendation awards, were finally selected.

Department of Literature and Cultural Studies

Learning Cantonese with Music: Innovative Music-making with Cantonese Rhymes and More

Co-organised by the Centre for Language in Education (CLE) and the Department of Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA), the workshop ‘Learning Cantonese with Music: Innovative Music-making with Cantonese Rhymes and More’ was successfully held on 19 April 2024. The workshop was co-hosted by an EdD graduate from CCA and a student language ambassador from CLE. By combining linguistic elements of Cantonese with musical activities, the workshop endeavoured to provide an engaging and immersive experience for participants to enhance their ability to comprehend and utilise the language in a creative context. Through this workshop, non-native speakers of Cantonese could acquire the language via an innovative approach that integrated music into language learning and learn it in an enjoyable and effective manner.

Centre for Language in Education

CRCLE Successfully Organises ‘Hong Kong Primary and Secondary School Classic Poetry Karaoke Competition’

Aiming to promote learning of classical culture and facilitate the dissemination of Chinese culture, the Centre for Research on Chinese Language and Education (CRCLE) collaborated with the Faculty of Humanities to jointly organise the ‘Hong Kong Primary and Secondary School Classic Poetry Karaoke Competition’ in the 2023/24 academic year. The award ceremony was successfully held on 17 May 2024.

Centre for Research on Chinese Language and Education

New Book Celebrates Indigenous Languages of Hong Kong

The Centre for Research on Linguistics and Language Studies (CRLLS) is thrilled to announce the publication of a new Chinese book, 《圍頭與客家：香港本土語言故事集》(Waitau and Hakka: A Story Collection in Indigenous Languages), in June 2024. This book, authored by CRLLS Director Dr Lau Chaak-ming and Mr Gary Tang Yee-kai, features 40 annotated stories from the Waitau and Hakka languages, as well as chapters focusing on their phonologies, historical development, and ongoing revitalisation efforts.

Centre for Research on Linguistics and Language Studies

Rethinking the Future with ‘Slow Hope’ in Hong Kong and Beyond: IRCCS Concludes its Environmental Humanities Symposium ‘A Gathered Dialogue: Eco-Afterlives and Slow Hope’

In collaboration with the Department of Literature and Cultural Studies, The International Research Centre for Cultural Studies (IRCCS) hosted a two-day symposium titled ‘A Gathered Dialogue: Eco-Afterlives and Slow Hope’ from 13 to 14 May 2024. The event took place at the Education University of Hong Kong and on Lamma Island, drawing attention to the burgeoning field of Environmental Humanities.

International Research Centre for Cultural Studies

Hong Kong Literary Culture Salons: Fostering Dialogue and Showcasing Hong Kong’s Literary Talent

At the beginning of 2024, the Research Centre for Chinese Literature and Literary Culture (RCCLLC) organised two Hong Kong Literary Culture Salons, which aim to provide a platform for literature enthusiasts and writers to exchange ideas and showcase their works.

Research Centre for Chinese Literature and Literary Culture

北京師範大學—香港教育大學「粵港澳大灣區語言教育研討」交流活動

北京師範大學—香港教育大學「粵港澳大灣區語言教育研討」交流項目於2024年6月24日至25日在北京師範大學珠海校區進行。項目邀請了12位學生參與，他們分別來自國際漢語教學文學碩士課程及英語教學文學碩士課程。

Master of Arts in Teaching Chinese as an International Language

MATCIL Helps Realise My Teacher Dream

In the MATCIL programme, I managed to fill my professional knowledge gap by studying a course on Chinese learning and teaching methods. The course not only provided substantial theoretical knowledge but also offered opportunities for teaching practice. During my teaching internship in the UK, I successfully integrated into the local educational environment. This opportunity facilitated my postgraduate success in obtaining a position in the UK teacher training programme, thus making me an internationally recognised language educator.

Faculty of Humanities