Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies (Japanese and Chinese)

Upon successful completion of his programme, students should be able to:

1. Communicate in the spoken and written languages of their option about personal, social, cultural and workplace matters at a level equivalent to an internationally recognised assessment test*;
2. Demonstrate a level of language skills appropriate for further studies, for employment and for personal development;
3. Apply enhanced general knowledge of languages, society and culture of their option for further study and/ or employment;
4. Identify and critically explore problems, gather relevant information, carry out and present basic research under guidance, and purpose solutions to address problems responsibly both individually and as part of a team; and
5. Relate major ideas in arts and humanities, science and technology to their own area of study.

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English: IELTS 6.0
French: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages B1 Level
Japanese: Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N3 Level
Korean: Korean Language Ability Test (KLAT) Level 3 or Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) Level 3
Spanish: Common European Framework of Reference for Languages B1 Level}

Japanese Courses

• Oral Communication in Japanese
• Written Communication in Japanese
• Japanese for Professional Communication
• Bilingual Project
• Bilingual Studies

Chinese Courses

• Chinese Language Enhancement
• Practical Chinese
• Chinese for Business Contexts
• Modern and Contemporary Chinese Literature
• Putonghua

To qualify for this award, a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 63 credit points by satisfactory completion of the following core courses.

Below is not exhaustive but only aims to show some examples.

• Editor
• Reporter
• Copywriter
• Scriptwriter
• Secretary
• Administrative assistant
• Public relations officer
• Customer service officer
• Legislative assistant
• Teaching assistant

Any enquiry relating to the AABCJC programme should be directed to the Option Leader, Dr Kazuyuki Takata.

Mr CHICK Yue Hin, Matthew

Graduate of Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies - Japanese Option in 2013

Graduate of Bachelor of Arts in English, City University of Hong Kong in 2015

Graduate of Master of Arts in Japanese Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2017

Working as Business Development Manager, Royal Caribbean Group

Having enrolled in the Associate of Arts in Bilingual Communication Studies has proven to be a brilliant decision, despite my initial hesitation. In just two years, I mastered the Japanese language, immersed myself in the country’s culture, and forged lifelong friendships with amazing people. My passion for Japan didn’t just stop there – I pursued a Master’s degree in Japanese Studies at CUHK, building on my solid foundation from CityU’s BA programme.  Armed with what I learnt, I am a regional Business Development Manager at Royal Caribbean Group, overseeing the Celebrity Cruises brand in APAC markets, including Japan. Enrol in the programme where your dream sets sail!