10+ Anniversary of PolyU Faculty of Humanities

In 2018, the Faculty of Humanities of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is celebrating its 10th anniversary. In fact, the Faculty has reached a momentous milestone with its constituent units celebrating 10, 20 and 30 years of academic excellence. 2018 marks the 10th anniversary of the inception of Department of Chinese Culture, the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Chinese Language Centre, English Language Centre and General Education Centre, as well as the 30th anniversary of the founding of the Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies (formerly Department of Chinese, Translation & Interpretation) and Department of English. The two language departments were re-organised from the Department of Languages, which was established back in 1973. Energetically creating synergies among language, culture and science in education and research, the Faculty strives to excel in applied language sciences and bilingual China studies. We are also rapidly advancing in the fields of speech therapy, language and neuroscience, and healthcare communication. Besides, the Faculty continues to play a significant role in enhancing students’ language ability, and their understanding of the nature and cultures of human beings. 10+ signifies the Faculty’s contributions and achievements beyond 10 years. Looking to the future, 10+ also signifies many more success stories to come. Throughout the year, the Faculty will be celebrating its anniversary with a variety of events. We invite our students and alumni, colleagues, friends, partners and the local community to join us in celebrating this special year with us.

Master of Speech Therapy Programme Receiving Professional Recognition

In accordance with Accredited Registers Scheme for Healthcare Professions launched by the HKSAR Government, the Master of Speech Therapy (MST) programme offered by CBS has received formal full endorsement from the Hong Kong Institute of Speech Therapists, the accredited regulatory body responsible for administering a register for the speech therapy profession.  This accredited status is available for five years, which means that MST graduates from 31 August 2018 to 30 August 2023 (including those who graduated before 31 August 2018) are eligible to apply to become Member of Register of Speech Therapists accredited by Department of Health of the HKSAR Government.

Dr Wu Wan Yi Receives Best Paper Award in Commemoration of Xu Fuguan

Dr Wu Wan Yi from the Department of Chinese Culture receives the Best Paper Award in commemoration of Xu Fugan. The winning paper, entitled “The Rise of the Female Theatre in Beijing from 1912 to 1918 – with a Focus on the Theater Criticism in Shuntian Shibao”, was published in the 35th volume of New Asia Journal. Based mainly on drama criticisms published in Shuntian Shibao, the paper discusses the development of female theater in Beijing’s theatrical circles during the period of 1912-1918.

24th Congregation - FH Sessions

First Session Date 3 November 2018 Time 10:00am Venue PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium The programme will be conducted in English. Invitation Letter Second Session Date 3 November 2018 Time 1:00pm Venue PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium The programme will be conducted in English. Invitation Letter Invitation Letter (BAEBPC Only) Third Session Date 3 November 2018 Time 4:00pm Venue PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium The programme will be conducted in English. Invitation Letter Conferment Procedure on the Stage: Video Congregation Arrangements: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/web/en/for-graduates/congregation-arrangements/24th-congregation/index.html Award Parchment Collection: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/webpage/for-graduates/award

Dr Phoebe Lin Develops Intelligent System for English Learning

Dr Phoebe Lin from the Faculty of Humanities was invited by PolyU Milestones to talk about her intelligent English learning software “IdiomsTube” in the September 2018 issue. Dr Lin has conducted three projects integrating psycholinguistics, big data and computer-assisted language learning to provide a solution for self-directed English learning through online television programmes. Read full story

Dr Pan Lu Wins Prize at 32nd Image Forum Festival in Japan

Miasma, Plants, Export Paintings, a film collaboration between Dr Pan Lu of the Department of Chinese Culture and artist Wang Bo, was honoured with the Award of Excellence at the 32nd Image Forum Festival. The film competed against 450 entries in the category of “East Asia Experimental Competition” and was one of the five films awarded with prizes. It examines the peculiar dynamics between imperialism, scientific research, race and the right to look in 19th Century Canton. Started in 1987, the Image Forum Festival is the largest art film festival in Japan. It is dedicated to screening works with a high degree of expression, artistry and creativity.

Prof. William S-Y. Wang Receives Honorary Degree from UChicago

Prof. William S-Y. Wang, Chair Professor of Language and Cognitive Sciences (Department of Chinese and Bilingual Studies), was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters by the University of Chicago. The honorary degree, presented on 9 June 2018, recognises Prof. Wang’s distinguished achievements in scholarship and discovery, particularly the transformative nature of his intellectual impact in the field of linguistics.

PolyU’s Linguistics Ranked 40th Worldwide

PolyU’s Linguistics, the discipline to which a majority of FH staff members belong, is consistently ranked among top 50 in the world. It is ranked 40th worldwide in the 2018 Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings by Subject. PolyU’s Arts and Humanities is ranked 21st in Asia and 115th in the world. QS rankings are based on universities’ subject performance in terms of academic reputation, employer reputation and research impact. (Source: Quacquarelli Symonds University Rankings 2018) *By regional filtering of Quacquarelli Symonds World University Rankings by Faculty 2018.

PolyU 80th Anniversary Open Day - Faculty of Humanities Activities

To celebrate the PolyU 80th Anniversary, the Faculty of Humanities offers various activities on 2 and 3 December 2017:

23rd Congregation - FH Sessions

First Session Date 11 November 2017 Time 10:00am Venue PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium The programme will be conducted in English. Invitation Letter Opening Remarks Congratulatory Address Valedictory Speech Second Session Date 11 November 2017 Time 1:00pm Venue PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium The programme will be conducted in English. Invitation Letter Opening Remarks Congratulatory Address Valedictory Speech Third Session Date 11 November 2017 Time 4:00pm Venue PolyU Jockey Club Auditorium The programme will be conducted in English. Invitation Letter (BABS Only) Opening Remarks Congratulatory Address Valedictory Speech Conferment Procedure on the Stage: Video Congregation Arrangements: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/webpage/for-graduates/congregation-arrangements Award Parchment Collection: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/as/webpage/for-graduates/award