Advancing Cantonese Language Education at Hong Kong Polytechnic University
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The Hong Kong Polytechnic UniversityDr. David Yuen Chun-wah, serving as a Lecturer and Programme Leader of Minor in Chinese Language & Culture at Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has dedicated over a decade to teaching Cantonese to international students and expatriate staff. His significant contributions include leading the CLCIS program in the Faculty of Humanities and serving as the Subject Leader for Elementary Cantonese. His expertise is demonstrated through various innovative projects, including the development of blended learning activities for enhanced interactive learning, research on Cantonese tone acquisition by speakers of different language backgrounds, and the creation of comprehensive teaching strategies and assessment rubrics for Chinese Language Communication courses. As the MOOC Deputy Course Leader, he continues to advance language education methodologies, particularly focusing on making Cantonese accessible to Non-Chinese Speaking students through innovative pedagogical approaches and technology-enhanced learning solutions.