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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2023-24

Service Courses

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES

COMP 204 Web Page Development
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to build students’ abilities to develop professional looking web sites on
the World Wide Web. Students would have developed confidence and practical skills in the
usage of the most popular web authoring software – Dreamweaver as well as other related
software such as Widget and Exchange. Students would review the basic structure of building
up a web page – HTML, compare and contrast the most prevalent web page browsers, evaluate
and analyse the pros and cons of some popular web sites. Making use of the skills and
techniques learnt in class, students can generate an individual electronic portfolio web site.

FREN 191 French I
1 Term; 3 Credits
This basic course aims to develop the ability to communicate in basic French in a
culturally appropriate manner using the four primary language skills: speaking, listening,
reading and writing. Students should gain:
1) a familiarity with the French language: its sounds, rhythms, intonation, vocabulary,
structure, written form;
2) beginning experiences in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French;
3) basic communication skills and the ability to express simple needs; and
4) an introductory acquaintance with the cultures of the French-speaking countries.

FREN 192 French II
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of the basics of the French communication skills covered in
French I. Students will continue to develop fluency in the language and will be introduced to
more complex grammar and constructions. The unit focuses on mastery of the language
required to function at a basic level in a range of contexts using correct and appropriate
language.

FREN 291 French III
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course is a continuation of the basics of the French communication skills covered in
French I and II. Students will continue to develop fluency in the language and will be introduced
to more complex grammar and constructions with an emphasis on verbal knowledge of the
language.

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