Do colleges teach Cantonese?

Three different courses offered. San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California. Stanford University, (Cantonese Program),Stanford, California. The program offers two-unit oral-communication courses for heritage speakers, Mandarin speakers, and foreign language learners at different proficiency levels.

What language does Hong Kong University use?

English
Today, HKU has ten academic faculties with English as the main language of instruction.

Is Cantonese still taught?

So, Cantonese is widely used in public, on TV and on radio, but is not officially taught and accepted in schools. Maybe there are some courses on local Cantonese culture, but these courses are also taught in Putonghua. We are mainly taught by our parents in a Cantonese speaking environment.

Is HKU prestigious?

The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has placed among the world’s top 50 tertiary institutions in an annual reputation ranking, while Tsinghua University has become the first mainland Chinese post-secondary school to break into the top 10.

Is HKU a good school?

Yes, the University of Hong Kong is very good and often considered ‘the Harvard of the East’. It’s definitely one of the best universities in the East and ranked around #27 in the world (according to QS ’16 rankings). HKU puts a lot of money towards its undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Is it hard to get into HKU Masters?

Not hard at all. In fact very easy! Now it may be hard to get in – but it is easy to apply to join HKU.

Should I go to HKU or Hkust?

If you’re planning your future career in Hong Kong, HKU tends to have a slightly better recognition here. If, however, you are planning to go abroad, go with HKUST. It has much better branding and recognition outside of Hong Kong.

How prestigious is HKU?

In terms of prestige, HKU is considered as most Prestigious one in HK. HKU>CUHK=HKUST>CityU>PolyU. But, prestige really doesn’t matter. All you need to care is specific program ranking, employment opportunities, research facilities, and international exposure.

Are there any universities in China that use Cantonese as the campus language?

Strictly speaking, there is no such university in China that uses Cantonese as the campus language. Cantonese is the local dialect in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. And even in Guangdong, there are two other big local dialects, namely Haka and Chaoshan.

Where can I study Cantonese in Canada?

The Cantonese language program has a range of courses available for all levels. Langara College, Vancouver, British Columbia. Courses through Intermediate level. University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario. Four Cantonese courses offered. Jinan University, Guangzhou, China.

Is Cantonese the official language in Guangdong?

Cantonese is the local dialect in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. And even in Guangdong, there are two other big local dialects, namely Haka and Chaoshan. Certainly, universities in Guangdong, HK and Macau use Cantonese much more than universities in other provinces, but overall, putonghua is the official language on campus in Guangdong.

How are students trained to communicate in Cantonese?

Students are trained to be able to communicate in Cantonese through a one semester program. Emphasis on Cantonese Pronunciation, Intensive Cantonese, Spoken Cantonese and Cantonese Listening.