Inter-institution Undergraduate Course Sharing Program 2018
Summer Courses offered by Lingnan University for HKUST students
Through this Inter-institution Undergraduate Course Sharing Program, all HKUST undergraduate students may take courses offered by the Lingnan University during the Summer 2018 (30 May - 10 August 2018). This is a good opportunity to experience university life on a different campus and at the same time earn credits without paying additional tuition fees.
Courses offered by Lingnan University for this Program
| Course Code and Title | Credit | Schedule & Venue (Notes 1-2) |
| CLA9009 Bilingual Studies in Humour Language of Instruction: Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) and English | 3 | 23 July - 10 August 2018 Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 12:30 LKK302, 3/F, Leung Kau Kui Building |
| CLB9006 Media Literacy | 3 | 23 July - 10 August 2018 Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 12:30 LKK303, 3/F, Leung Kau Kui Building |
| CLE9028 Sexual Cultures in Asia Restriction: This course is only available to students aged 18 or above | 3 | 3 July - 20 July 2018 Mon - Fri: 09:30 - 12:30 LKK303, 3/F, Leung Kau Kui Building |
| PHI3105 Philosophy of Happiness | 3 | 30 May - 9 July 2018 Tue & Thu: 09:30 - 13:00 LKK203, 2/F, Leung Kau Kui Building |
Notes:
- All classes will be conducted at the Lingnan University during 30 May - 10 August 2018. Final examination will be held on the last day of the classes.
- The class schedule for CLA9009 and CLB9006 are the same, students can only take either one course. The study period of CLE9028 and PHI3105 are overlapped, students can only take either one course.
- Maps and Transportation to Lingnan University: http://www.ln.edu.hk/info-for/visitors/getting-to
Transfer of Credits
Upon satisfactory completion of these courses, students will receive the credits awarded by the Lingnan University. They may apply to transfer the credits back to HKUST into the Common Core Program. CLA9009, CLB9006 and PHI3105 can be transferred into the Humanities common core area and CLE9028 into the Social Analysis common core area. Students should complete a credit-transfer application form and following the application procedures as published on the Academic Registry webpage (http://arr.ust.hk/reg/gd/gd_std_ct/exchange-credit.html). Transfer credits will not be included in the calculation of grade averages.
Managing Your Workload and Time Schedule
Students who plan to take courses both at the HKUST and Lingnan University must ensure that there is no time conflict between courses enrolled in the two institutions, and allow sufficient time for commuting between the two campuses. Normally, students are expected to enroll in NOT more than 3 courses during the summer term.
Application and Course Registration
| Application Period | 21 March - 27 March 2018 |
| Who Can Apply | All current UG students who are eligible to enroll in courses at HKUST in Summer 2017-18 may apply. However, due to immigration regulations, non-local students holiding a student visa cannot enroll in this program and take courses in other local universities. Normally, students expecting to complete all graduation requirements at the end of Spring 2017-18 are not allowed to enroll in courses in Summer 2017-18. |
| How to Apply | Complete the course registration form and submit it in person to Undergraduate Core Education Team, Center for Education Innovation (Room 6401, via lifts 25-26) on or before 27 March 2018. Each applicant may indicate up to 2 course choices on the form. Since course registration is done on a first-come-first-served basis, early submission of application is recommended. |
| Enrollment Limit | Each student can enroll in a maximum of 2 courses only. |
| Announcement of Application Result | Students will be informed of the successfully registered courses before 2 April 2018. |
| Tuition Fee | No additional tuition fee will be charged for taking Lingnan University courses through this program. |
| Cancelation of Courses | Lingnan University reserves the right to cancel any courses to be offered for this Program. |
| Deadline for dropping course | The deadlines for dropping courses from this program are: CLA9009 and CLB9006: 24 July 2018 CLE9028: 4 July 2018 PHI3105: 5 June 2018 Request to withdraw from a course after the deadline will not be accepted except under extenuating circumstances, and requires the endorsement of the Undergraduate Core Education Team, Center for Education Innovation and approval of the Lingnan University. |
Inquiry
Ms Aerica Lee
Undergraduate Core Education Team
Center for Education Innovation
(Tel: 2358 5089 or Email: uceo@ust.hk)