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Programme Handbook

Bachelor of Music in Education (Honours)

(Contemporary Music and Performance Pedagogy)

(Three-year Full-time)

2011-2014 Cohort

Every effort has been made to ensure that information contained in this Programme

Handbook is correct. Changes may be made from time to time and the Institute reserves the

right to make amendments to any information contained in this Programme Handbook

without prior notice.

In the event of inconsistency between information contained in this Programme Handbook

and any Institute or Programme policies and regulations or where an interpretation of

Programme Handbook is required, the decision of the Institute shall be final.

August 2011 published

Bachelor of Music in Education (Honours) (Contemporary Music and Performance Pedagogy) Programme

THE HONG KONG INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

Bachelor of Music in Education (Honours)

(Contemporary Music and Performance Pedagogy)

(Three-year Full-time)

2011-2014 Cohort

Table of Contents

Page

1. Programme Information 1

2. Programme Aims and Objectives 3

3. Programme Structure and Curriculum 4

4. Course List 7

5. Course Synopsis 10

6. Programme Calendar 2011-12 22

7. Academic Policies and Regulations 23

8. Scholarship and Prizes 42

9. Programme Team 2011-12 43

Appendix

I. Grade Conversion and Descriptors (Music Courses) 44

II. Leave Application Form 45

III. Application Form for Late Submission of Assignment 46

IV. Campus Map 47

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1. PROGRAMME INFORMATION

1.1 Programme Title

Bachelor of Music in Education (Honours) (Contemporary Music and

Performance Pedagogy) Programme

音樂教育榮譽學士(當代音樂及演奏教育學)課程

1.2 Programme Code

A3B044

1.3 Abbreviated Programme Title

BME

1.4 Mode of Attendance

Full-time

1.5 Department Hosting the Programme

Department of Cultural and Creative Arts (CCA)

1.6 Medium of Instruction

Mainly English

1.7 Course Outlines on Web

http://www.ied.edu.hk/bme

1.8 Class Contact Hour

The number of credit points assigned to a course is indicative of the hours of

student effort, which include both contact hours and study time. In terms of

contact hours, one credit point should normally be equivalent to one hour of

teaching per week for 13 teaching weeks in a semester. In terms of study

time, students are normally expected to engage in no less than 2 hours of

independent learning per week for each contact hour.

http://www.ied.edu.hk/bme

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1.9 Timetable Arrangement

To fully utilize the Institute‟s resources, classes for all programmes will be

scheduled between 8:30 a.m. to 9:20 p.m. on weekdays and 8:30 a.m. to 5:20

p.m. on Saturdays with possible scheduling of combined classes for

programmes / courses of different modes of study (including full-time,

part-time, mixed-mode, etc.).

Students are required to check their personal timetable in MyIEd at

http://myied.ied.edu.hk from time to time for the most updated timetable.

1.10 Course Registration

It is students‟ responsibility to ensure completion of course registration

before they take the full range of course activities including attendance at

lectures and all stipulated assessment tasks. If students have to perform

online course registration via MyIEd, particular care should be taken to

ensure completion of the whole registration process. Students will be notified

via email and/or intranet message if they have to perform online course

registration for particular semesters. The consequence of incomplete course

registration is that students will not be allowed to attend the course activities

and any related assessment task(s) will not be marked nor recorded on the

transcript.

1.11 Channels of Communication (Student Portal, Emails, Intranet

Messages and Notices)

Students should visit MyIEd (the Institute‟s Student Portal) at

http://myied.ied.edu.hk to check emails, intranet messages and notices

regularly. Students will miss information which is important to their studies

if they do not visit MyIEd regularly. For details of the student portal, please

refer to relevant pages in the Student Handbook.

http://myied.ied.edu.hk/

http://myied.ied.edu.hk/

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2. PROGRAMME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

BME is a self-financed, double major programme designed to prepare

students to teach co-curricular activities in school and non-school settings to

enhance professionalism in music education and expand the scope of

professional practices in teaching. Employing a multi-disciplinary approach,

it educates students in contemporary / popular music and instrumental/choral

performance pedagogy to be relevant in the fast changing educational and

artistic climate in Hong Kong and the mainland China. Students usually take

three years to complete this full-time programme.

Apart from campus-based classes, online and exchange programmes may be

provided in collaboration with overseas universities, bringing in the latest

music teaching approaches, technology and performance techniques.

Students will acquire practical know-how and sharpen their teaching and

performance skills through a wide range of activities. They will also have

ample opportunities to interact and work with renowned musicians, teachers,

scholars, artists, and music administrators from Hong Kong, China and

overseas.

Graduates of this programme will have achieved high professional standards

in both music performance and performance pedagogy, as well as developed

a working knowledge of related arts, science, technology, culture, business

and languages (Chinese and English). They can access a wide variety of

career opportunities in studio and school-based non-formal music curricula

teaching, performance, music production, music composition, etc. or in other

music-related careers such as arts management.

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3. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND CURRICULUM

The design of the BME programme provides students with strong training in

musicianship with major studies in two areas: Contemporary Music and

Performance Pedagogy. In addition, they will have basic and diverse knowledge

and exposure to education theories and practices, language studies and general

education studies in business, art and cultures. Students will focus on studio and

small group teaching settings, and will be required to assist music teachers in

co-curricular music activities such as coaching instrumental players and/or

instrumental class, or conducting the band, orchestra, and/or choir.

Moreover, students will be required to undertake internships in selected music

professional fields such as recording companies, software companies, private

music studios, arts management companies, etc. This will expose them to different

types of music enterprises and industry practices.

Students will be allowed to choose between contemporary music and performance

pedagogy for their Honours Project.

The programme comprises 90 credit points (cps) distributed among seven

domains:

Domain (Abbreviation) No. of cps

1. Core Music Studies (CMS) 18

2. Major Study in Contemporary Music (MSI) 21

3. Major Study in Performance Pedagogy (MSII) 21

4. General Education Studies (GES) 12

5. Language Studies (LS) 9

6. Honours Project (HP) 3

7. Internship (INS) 6

Total 90

Since BME is a double major degree programme, students will be expected to put

in extra hours of studies and the 3-year studies will include a summer internship

between Year 2 and Year 3 (Internship I). Normally students will not take more

than 15 cps per semester.

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3.1 Core Music Studies

Core Music Studies provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary in

their area of specialisation. A comprehensive understanding of a diverse range of

repertoire and musical concepts is developed through a culture of active music

making and artistic engagement.

3.2 Major Study in Contemporary Music

Major Study in Contemporary Music focuses on practical knowledge and

techniques in contemporary and popular music culture, encourages creative and

imaginative approaches to performance, popular song writing and arrangement,

and music and multimedia technologies in combination with aesthetic, critical and

reflective engagement.

3.3 Major Study in Performance Pedagogy

Major Study in Performance Pedagogy focuses on the best practices in

performance pedagogy involving observation, critical reflection, discussion, and

practical application. Students will be introduced of comparative pedagogy and

encouraged to explore innovative methods appropriate to studio settings, coaching

of ensembles and performance classes as well as to apply skills and knowledge

gained to their own development as performers and teachers.

3.4 General Education Studies

Courses in the General Education Studies are intended to broaden students‟

knowledge in areas that complement their major interests and studies, and to

enhance and enrich students‟ intellectual maturity with a balanced diet of courses

from different academic disciplines, which relate to the life of the student as an

educated and cultured citizen of Hong Kong.

3.5 Language Studies

Language Studies courses enable students to enhance their language skills,

encouraging them to become world citizens by exploring different ways of

reading, thinking and expressing themselves.

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3.6 Honours Project

The Honours Project is designed to provide students with the knowledge of basic

research skills and the experience of conducting an in-depth investigation under

supervision into an approved topic related to one of the two major areas.

3.7 Internship

The internship is a “real-life” professional work experience which provides a

wide range of opportunities for students to gain insight into a particular career

field such as coaching instrumental/vocal classes and ensembles, studio teaching,

and the professional practices of the music industry, enterprises and management

organizations related to music. Students are expected to reflect on and apply the

knowledge and skills gained in the BME curriculum and to deepen their

understanding of effective studio teaching/coaching of music activities in schools

as well as music enterprises and industry practices.

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4. COURSE LIST (2011-2014 COHORT)

Course

Code Course Title cp Dept Yr-Sem

Pre-requisite

Course(s)

Core Music Studies (Total 18 cps)

MUS1212 Music in Western Civilization 3 CCA 1/3-1

MUS1159 Classical and Romantic Music 3 CCA 1/2/3-2

MUS1160 Materials and Techniques of Music I 3 CCA 1-2

MUS2162 Materials and Techniques of Music II 3 CCA 2-1 MUS1160

MUS1156 Introduction to Chinese Music 3 CCA 1/2/3-2

MUS2171 Music Analysis 3 CCA 3-1 MUS1160 &

MUS2162

Major Study in Contemporary Music (Total 21 cps)

MUS1210 Popular Music in Hong Kong and Nearby

Regions 3 CCA 1-1

MUS1207 Popular Music Practices 3 CCA 1-2

MUS2215 Technology in the Popular Music Industry 3 CCA 2-1 MUS1207

MUS2217 Popular Song and Lyric Writing 3 CCA 2-2 MUS1207

MUS2220 Popular Music Arrangement 3 CCA 2-2 MUS1207 &

MUS2215

MUS1213 Jazz Study: An Introduction 3 CCA 1/3-2

MUS2222 Western Music Development in the Recent 100

Years 3 CCA 1/2/3-2

Major Study in Performance Pedagogy (Total 21 cps)

MUS1158 Musical Performance Skills 3 CCA 1-1

MUS1206 Studio Pedagogy I 3 CCA 1-2

MUS1208 Ensemble / Small Group Teaching I 3 CCA 2-1

MUS1168 Teaching Through Arts Infusion 3 CCA 2-2

MUS2216 Studio Pedagogy II 3 CCA 2-2 MUS1206

MUS2218 Ensemble / Small Group Teaching II 3 CCA 3-1 MUS1208

MUS3211 Performance and Technology 3 CCA 3-1

General Education Studies (Total 12 cps)

IBS1157 Business Communication 3 CCA 1/2-1

IBS1158 Principles of Management 3 CCA 1/2-1

ART2161/

GEC1013

Art and Culture /

The Rule of Law and Hong Kong Legal System 3

CCA/

EPL 3-1

GEA1007/

GEC1015

Visiting Life Experiences through Films /

Perspectives on Becoming a Critical Citizen 3

CCA/

SSC 3-2

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Course

Code Course Title cp Dept Yr-Sem

Pre-requisite

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Language Studies (Total 9 cps)

CLE1168 English for General Academic Purposes 3 CLE 1-1

CLE1169 Subject-specific English Enhancement 3 CLE 1-2

CLE2174 Chinese Professional Communication

中文專業傳意 3 CLE 2-1

Honours Project (Total 3 cps)

MUS3214 Honours Project 3# CCA 3-1&2

Internship (Total 6 cps)

MUS1209 Internship I 3 CCA 2-2

MUS1219 Internship II 3# CCA 3-1&2

# cps to be counted in Semester 2 Total cps 90

Notes CCA Department of Cultural and Creative Arts CLE Centre for Language in Education EPL Department of Educational Policy and Leadership SSC Department of Social Sciences

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5. COURSE SYNOPSIS

I. Core Music Studies

Course Code ：MUS1212 Course Title ：Music in Western Civilization

Department ：CCA Credit Points ：3

Year-Semester(s) ：1/3-1 Pre-requisite ：-----

Synopsis：This course gives first a panoramic view of the development of art music in the

Western civilization from Antiquity to the present time, and second an appreciation of the

music of the Baroque Era. Students will be required to critically appreciate representative

musical examples for the understanding of the development of various musical styles with

reference to the historical, political, social, cultural and musical factors and related art forms

in European history.

Course Code ：MUS1159 Course Title ：Classical and Romantic Music


Year-Semester(s) ：1/2/3-2 Pre-requisite ：-----

Synopsis：This course provides students with knowledge of Western music of the Classical

and Romantic traditions. Students will be required to analyze selected musical examples and

investigate the development of various musical styles and forms. The lectures relate music

to the social, political and religious events, and related art forms in the relevant periods of

European history.

Course Code ：MUS1160 Course Title ：Materials and Techniques of Music I


Year-Semester(s) ：1-2 Pre-requisite ：-----

Synopsis：A foundation course in the study of materials and techniques of music. Aspects of

study include diatonic harmony, melody writing, and basic musical forms, as well as

training in aural skills.

Course Code ：MUS2162 Course Title ：Materials and Techniques of Music II


Year-Semester(s) ：2-1 Pre-requisite ：MUS1160

Synopsis ： This course extends understandings and skills covered in Materials and

Techniques of Music I with an emphasis on non-diatonic and chromatic harmony. Other

aspects include training in two-part writing, keyboard writing and aural/keyboard skills.

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Course Code ：MUS1156 Course Title ：Introduction to Chinese Music



Synopsis：This course provides an overview of prominent aspects of Chinese music with

illustration on their relationship with philosophical, historical, and aesthetic contexts. An

emphasis is put upon the understanding on the characteristics of different genres of Chinese

instrumental and vocal music.

Course Code ：MUS2171 Course Title ：Music Analysis


Year-Semester(s) ：3-1 Pre-requisite ：MUS1160 & MUS2162

Synopsis：To develop analytical skills to examine works of different styles in Chinese and

western repertoire. The course covers the essential techniques and structures used in

Chinese and western music.

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II. Major Study in Contemporary Music

Course Code ：MUS1210 Course Title ：Popular Music in Hong Kong and Nearby

Regions



Synopsis：This course provides an overview of the development of popular songs in Hong

Kong and the nearby regions. Students will be able to gain insight into how the

socio-cultural, economic and technological influences shape the changing styles of popular

songs in addition to critically appreciate a range of songs by prominent singers.

Course Code ：MUS1207 Course Title ：Popular Music Practices



Synopsis：This course introduces the study of the essentials of popular music practices such

as popular music theory, keyboard techniques in various popular styles (e.g. rock, blues,

popular etc.) and aural training. Ample opportunities are given to students for acquiring

hands-on learning experiences leading to the application of these essentials that facilitate

further ventures into writing and arranging music in popular styles.

Course Code ：MUS2215 Course Title ：Technology in the Popular Music Industry



Synopsis：This course exposes students to music technology for creating, producing and

performing music. Students will acquire hands-on experiences to gain profound foundation

of the tools and techniques of recent music technology that is most commonly employed in

popular music.

Course Code ：MUS2217 Course Title ：Popular Song and Lyric Writing



Synopsis：This course introduces the skills of writing songs in popular styles. Building on

the understanding of music theory and the acquisition of musicianship for popular music,

students will be guided to experience the process of writing lyrics and songs in popular

styles.

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Course Code ：MUS2220 Course Title ：Popular Music Arrangement


Year-Semester(s) ：2-2 Pre-requisite ：MUS1207 & MUS2215

Synopsis：This course provides opportunities for students to be equipped students with

appropriate knowledge and arrange music in popular music styles for a variety of

instruments and instrumentation.

Course Code ：MUS1213 Course Title ：Jazz Study: An Introduction



Synopsis：This course provides a survey of Jazz music originated in the United States in

New Orleans ca 1900, tracing the stylistic trends of development from the 19th

century

African and European influences to the modern forms of today. Students will gain an

understanding of the characteristic features of jazz through listening to recorded examples

of the various styles of jazz as well as reviewing the relevant literature. The influence of

jazz to popular music will also be discussed.

Course Code ：MUS2222 Course Title ： Western Music Development in the

Recent 100 Years



Synopsis：This course provides opportunities for students to be familiar with the main

innovations and development in contemporary Western music in the recent 100 years,

including the various musical styles and forms after the First World War. The lectures deal

with the relationship between Western music and social, economic, political and religious

events, technological advances, and other art forms.

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III. Major Study in Performance Pedagogy

Course Code ：MUS1158 Course Title ：Musical Performance Skills



Synopsis：This course develops the musical communication skills of students through

strengthening their vocal and recorder playing techniques. Through participation in a choral

ensemble and vocal/instrumental performance, the musical sensitivity and musicianship

skills of students will be enhanced.

Course Code ：MUS1206 Course Title ：Studio Pedagogy I



Synopsis：This course introduces the basics of instrumental/vocal music pedagogical

strategies for beginners in studio teaching situation. Students will acquire the knowledge

and pedagogical skills in the learning teaching of music and music practices and rehearsals

through reading and discussing a variety of materials as well as reflecting on their own

instrumental learning courses, both individually and in ensemble, in the dual roles as a

learner and a potential instructor.

Course Code ：MUS1208 Course Title ：Ensemble/Small Group Teaching I



Synopsis：This course introduces the basics of instrumental/vocal music teaching and

learning as well as performance strategies for beginning learners in ensemble/small group

settings. Students will acquire the knowledge and pedagogical skills relevant for coaching

beginning learners in instrumental performance through reading, analyzing and discussing a

variety of literature as well as hands-on experiences and reflections gained from their own

instrumental learning in tuition, ensemble playing/singing, workshops, master classes etc. in

the dual roles as learner and potential instructor.

Course Code ：MUS1168 Course Title ：Teaching through Arts Infusion



Synopsis：This course provides students of different Major Subject Studies the opportunities

to share expertise with artists from various arts disciplines and experience the creative

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processes through seminars and workshops. It enables students to enhance the teaching of

their own Major Subject Studies through infusion of various art forms.

Course Code ：MUS2216 Course Title ：Studio Pedagogy II



Synopsis：This course provides further study in instrumental/vocal music pedagogical

strategies for studio teaching. Students will acquire the knowledge and pedagogical skills in

managing the learning and teaching of music, and problem-solving skills on issues relating

to practices, rehearsals and performances through reading and discussing a variety of

materials, as well as reflecting on their own experiences in instrumental/vocal learning

courses and performances, both individually and in ensemble, in the roles as a learner, a

performer and an emerging instructor.

Course Code ：MUS2218 Course Title ：Ensemble/Small Group Teaching II



Synopsis：This course includes the knowledge and practices of coaching instrumental/vocal

music ensemble and strategies on managing and coaching/conducting performance for

school choirs, bands and orchestras. Students will acquire the knowledge and pedagogical

skills relevant for coaching instrumental/choral performance through reading, analyzing and

discussing a variety of literature as well as the hands on learning experiences and reflections

gained on their own instrument or voice in tuition, ensemble playing, workshops, master

classes etc. in the roles as a learner, a performer and an emerging instrumental instructor.

Course Code ：MUS3211 Course Title ：Performance and Technology



Synopsis：This course features the students‟ achievement in the study of a major instrument

culminating in a concert displaying their ability to perform as a soloist and in ensemble

situations. In addition, technology is used to either enhance the performance or as an

integral part of performance.

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IV. General Education Studies

Course Code ：IBS1157 Course Title ：Business Communication



Synopsis：This course provides students to explore communication concepts and theories,

issues and practices. Students will be equipped with the knowledge to identify the needs of

consumers and the necessary skills in communication and promotion with special reference

to the music industry. Students will have opportunities to apply communication concepts

and theories to evaluate the positioning of an organization or small business and select

suitable promotion strategies for a targeted market.

Course Code ：IBS1158 Course Title ：Principles of Management



Synopsis：This course provides opportunities for students to examine the importance of

management in modern organizations and explore the essential management principles. Key

management functions including planning organizing, leading, and controlling with specific

reference to the music industry will be examined. Their applications to various functional

areas in organizations and the music industry will be discussed. Students will be provided

varied learning experiences like discussion, case studies, field visits and sharing by

practising owners/managers.

Course Code ：ART2161 Course Title ：Art and Culture



Synopsis：This course provides students with the opportunity to examine the issue of

identity in cultural diversity in the historical and contemporary context. The relationship of

art and culture will be analysed in various social and cultural perspectives.

Course Code ：GEC1013 Course Title ：The Rule of Law and Hong Kong Legal

System

Department ：EPL Credit Points ：3


Synopsis：This course provides a platform through which students can explore conceptions

of the rule of law and its relationship with human rights. Basic knowledge of Hong Kong

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legal system, and how the rule of law can be maintained in the legal system will also be

studied. Legal issues on education will be discussed on the rule of law. Students are required

to explore the rule of law issues relating to education. Since the students are practicing in

the educational field or may probably become a teacher, more emphasis on the rule of law

and education enables them to apply the knowledge into their daily lives, in particular in

school settings.

Course Code ：GEA1007 Course Title ：Visiting Life Experiences through Films



Synopsis：This course explores meanings of various human lived experiences through films,

one of the most influential visual arts forms of this century. The course provides students

with opportunities to think critically about a wide range of meanings concerning the

existence of human beings through moving images. A philosophical notion of interpretation

will be taken to examine how the meanings are constructed and transmitted to viewers

through various visual narrative forms and symbols. It also encourages students to

appreciate the form of cinematic aesthetics from the interdisciplinary perspectives.

Course Code ：GEC1015 Course Title ：Perspectives on Becoming a Critical

Citizen

Department ：SSC Credit Points ：3


Synopsis：The concept of citizenship is often taken for granted, especially in non-Western

contexts. In the process of critically examining citizenship issues, this course will introduce

students to multiple definitions of citizenship and the characteristics of “good” citizenship

that each of these definitions emphasize. It will bring students‟ attention to the multiple

identities that individuals hold and how these relate to different types of citizenship,

addressing in particular the question of tensions among different identities/citizenships in

the Hong Kong context. In discussing how citizenship itself can be critical, the course will

address the question of how citizenship develops in individuals, and in particular, students

will explore the influence of external socialization agents and the ways these influences are

assimilated, interpreted, adjusted, or rejected by individuals in light of their own

characteristics and critical thinking dispositions and skills. Constant comparisons and

references to the Hong Kong context will be maintained throughout the course.

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V. Language Studies

Course Code ：CLE1168 Course Title ：English for General Academic Purposes

Department ：CLE Credit Points ：3


Synopsis：This is an academic English preparation course that provides first-year students

with an opportunity to improve their English for study purposes at a tertiary level. The

course is based on a learner-centred, process-based language learning approach. It enables

students to develop academic, language and critical thinking skills necessary for the

acquisition of knowledge in courses presented in English at HKIEd. In addition, this course

will enhance students' preparation for language skills assessment (i.e. IELTS).

Language skills necessary for study purposes are incorporated into this course through a

small-group, integrated skills project leading to a written essay and an oral discussion. A

further benefit of this experiential learning activity will be practice with conventions related

to academic honesty. This project constitutes the core learning experience and is sustained

throughout the duration of the course.

Acting primarily in the role as facilitator, CLE Instructors provide a wide range of

individual and collaborative learning activities aimed at exposing learners to discourse,

sentence and word level language structures, which they will then use in the performance of

authentic tasks.

Through the Independent Learning component of this course, learners will explore English

language resources to actively engage in learning outside the classroom.

Course Code ：CLE1169 Course Title ：Subject-specific English Enhancement



Synopsis：Subject-Specific English Enhancement (SSEE) builds on the repertoire of

Language and academic skills introduced in the prerequisite English for General Academic

Purposes (EGAP) course. Incorporating materials provided by faculty members teaching

subject EMI content courses, this course provides students with an opportunity to immerses

themselves in academic content and language structures specific to their chosen area of

study.

Utilizing a Content Based Instruction (CBI) approach, this course requires students to

summarize and discuss facts, trends, figures, graphic data and processes found in specific

subject area reports and research texts during a sustained project. A written academic report

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and an oral presentation of that report's findings are the demonstrable outcomes of this

authentic learning experience.

Acting primarily in the role as facilitator, CLE Instructors provide a wide range of

individual and collaborative learning activities aimed at exposing learners to academic

language use and conventions related to acknowledging source materials.

Through the Independent Learning component of this course, learners will explore English

language resources to actively engage in learning outside the classroom.

Course Code ：CLE2174 Course Title ：Chinese Professional Communication

中文專業傳意



Synopsis：本科目透過講授、觀摩、練習等，使學員掌握廣州話語音系統的基本知識，

提高學員對中國古典詩歌的欣賞能力、粵語歌詞的專業口語表達、口語溝通能力，並

培養學員的自學反思能力。

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VI. Honours Project

Course Code ：MUS3214 Course Title ：Honours Project


Year-Semester(s) ：3-1&2 Pre-requisite ：-----

Synopsis：This course exposes students to the music research process and develops their

skills in systematic research in music and/or music pedagogy, their interest as reflective,

inquiring practitioner and contributes to their interest in enquiry into the integration of

theory and practice. Students are expected to select their own investigation based on issues

or topics encountered earlier in the CMS, MSI and/or MSII domains in the programme. The

processes and results of such investigation will form the basis for a formal report.

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VII. Internship

Course Code ：MUS1209 Course Title ：Internship I



Synopsis：Internship I aims to expose the students to different types of music enterprises and

industry practices. Students will put theory into practice on site in an authentic workplace

context, examine and try out knowledge and skills gained in the BME curriculum to deepen

their understanding of the music enterprises and industry practices. The experience may

contribute to the design of their Honours project.

Course Code ：MUS1219 Course Title ：Internship II


Year-Semester(s) ：3-1&2 Pre-requisite ：-----

Synopsis：Internship II emphasizes the students‟ competence in studio teaching or coaching

of music activities. Students will put theory into practice on site, examine and try out

knowledge and methods learnt in the BME curriculum for effective studio

teaching/coaching of music activities. This experience gained may also contribute to the

design of their Honours Project.

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Last updated: 25 August 2011

Week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun DAY EVENT

1 2 3 4 5/9 Commencement of Semester 1, 2010-11

1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 7/9 pm First Assembly for Year 1 Students &

2 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Internship I Briefing & Intership II Debriefing for Year 3 Students

3 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 13/9 The day following Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival

4 26 27 28 29 30 21/9

1 2 1/10 National Day

5 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3/10 Year 3 Internship Starts

6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 5/10 Chung Yeung Festival

7 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 8-9/10 Information Days

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1 2 3 4 5 3/2 Athletic Meet

5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 (suspension of classes held between 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.)

6 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 15/2 Board of Examiners Meeting (Semester 1, 2010-11)

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13 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 4/4 Ching Ming Festival

14 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 11/4 See Company Head for Year 2 Internship I

15 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 (suspension of classes for the whole day)

16 30 28/4 The Buddha‟s Birthday

1 2 3 4 5 6 1/5 Labour Day

17 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 7/5 Year 2 Internship Starts

18 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 18/5 Aquatic Meet

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23 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 15/6 Board of Examiners Meeting (Semester 2, 2010-11)

24 25 26 27 28 29 30 23/6 Tuen Ng Festival

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7. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

General Academic Regulations for undergraduate, diploma and certificate programmes

will be implemented from 2011/12 onwards. (extracted from the General Academic

Regulations printed in the Essential Information for New Students 2011/12)

1. Admission

2. Registration

3. Fees

4. Course Enrolment

5. Change of Programme/Major/Minor or Mode of Study

6. Double Registration

7. Study Load

8. Period of Study

9. Course Assessments and Grades

9.1 Grading System

9.2 Review of Course Grade

9.3 Advanced Standing

9.4 Credit Transfer

9.5 Course Exemption

9.6 Late Submission of Assignment

9.7 Repeating Courses

9.8 Academic Warning

9.9 Academic Probation

9.10 Field Experience

10. Graduation Requirements

11. Award Classification

12. Discontinuation of Studies

13. Leave of Absence

14. Deferment and Withdrawal

15. Suspension of Student Activities

16. Review of Board of Examiners‟ Decisions on Discontinuation

17. Dismissal

18. Academic Honesty

(with a glossary of terms)

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1. Admission

1.1 Applicants for admission to a programme of the Institute are required to meet

the stipulated entrance requirements of the programme. A waiver may be given

to mature applicants with specific talents or achievements and a wealth of

experience as defined in the general entrance requirements. The Institute does

not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, nationality, religion, ethnic

origin or disability upon admission. Students with disabilities are encouraged

to inform the Institute of their needs so that timely assistance may be provided.

2. Registration

2.1 After being accepted by the Institute for admission to a programme, applicants

must pay the requisite fees and complete the registration procedures as

prescribed by the Institute. Current students will be re-registered automatically

each semester throughout the period of study if fees have been paid up to date.

2.2 Major

2.2.1 All undergraduate students at the Institute are required to declare a

major within their programme of study upon admission; to complete all

the specific course requirements of the declared major; and

2.2.2 Students are required to take the stipulated credit points of the declared

major.

2.3 Double Major

2.3.1 Students may be permitted to enroll in a second major in addition to

their declared major; and

2.3.2 Students are required to fulfill the course requirements of both majors.

2.4 Each student is issued with a Student Identity Card. The Card enables a student

to gain access to the Institute‟s facilities such as the Library, sports centre, and

student halls.

2.5 Classes for all programmes are normally scheduled from Monday to Saturday.

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3. Fees

3.1 Once admitted to the Institute, students (except those studying for Professional

Development Programmes) are normally required to pay the following fees:

Admission

Acceptance Fee

Payable by a stipulated due date upon offer of

admission

Tuition Fee Payable in two installments, one in each semester by a

stipulated due date

Caution Money A deposit to make good any outstanding debts to the

Institute incurred in, for example, damage to the

property of the Institute. Unused caution money is

converted to graduation fees.

Continuation Fee A fee required for students who are allowed to retain

their student status without having to attend any

courses in the programme, e.g. cases of deferment of

studies and cases pending for graduation.

Students‟ Union

Membership Fee

An annual fee chargeable to full-time students

Graduation Fee A lump sum to cover the cost of congregation,

including the loan of a graduation gown and the cost

of an award certificate; the lump sum can be covered

by caution money subject to no outstanding claims

Other Fees Information available on the websites of related units

3.2 Students who fail to settle overdue institutional fees without prior approval will

be treated as having unofficially withdrawn from the programme. An

administration fee will be charged to these students for them to reinstate their

student status in addition to the full settlement of overdue fees. Unofficially

withdrawn students with prolonged overdue fees will be required to re-apply

for admission to their programmes.

4. Course Enrolment

4.1 Students must ensure the completion of course registration before the course

starts. Students who have not registered for any course in a semester (excluding

the summer session) will be considered to have withdrawn from their

programme at the Institute unless deferment of studies has been approved by

the relevant Programme Leader/Coordinator.

4.2 Registration in some courses is restricted to students having the necessary

prerequisites.

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4.3 Students can add or drop a course during the add-drop period, normally the

first two weeks in a regular semester. Students are permitted to drop a course

after the add-drop period but before the examination period only for strong

personal reasons, such as serious illnesses; the grade W (Withdrawn) will be

recorded on the students‟ transcript.

4.4 Failure to attend a course does not automatically result in the course being

dropped. Students who are reported for prolonged absence in a course without

permission will be accorded a grade F (Fail) for the course (as stipulated in

13.2).

4.5 Students may audit a course without charge, subject to the permission of the

course lecturer. They will not earn credit points for their audited courses.

4.6 A visiting student is not enrolled in any particular programme, but may take

courses. Students who have completed their programme but wish to take

further courses will be considered visiting students.

4.7 Classification of full-time undergraduate students by class standing is based on

the number of credit points earned, including those granted through credit

transfer. A student who has obtained 30 credit points, 60 credit points, 90 credit

points, 120 credit points or above will be classified respectively as a Year 2,

Year 3, Year 4 or Year 5 student in the following semester.

5. Change of Programme/Major/Minor or Mode of Study

5.1 New students will normally not be considered to transfer to another

programme if the programmes are offered in the same mode of study and

programmes of the same academic level, in particular the UGC-funded

undergraduate programmes, during their first semester of registration.

5.2 A current student, who wishes for special reasons to change from one

programme/major/minor or mode of study to another during the course of

study should meet the stipulated requirements and consult the relevant

Programme Leaders/Coordinators for advice and approval on the change and

acceptance of programmes/majors/minors. The change, once approved,

normally takes effect from the following semester/academic year.

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6. Double Registration

6.1 Students who are enrolled in any full-time award-bearing programmes (lasting

for one year or longer) of the Institute are not permitted to simultaneously

register for another qualification at this Institute or a post-secondary

qualification at any institutions except with prior approval by the Registrar

before the commencement of the semester. Violation of this regulation will

lead to discontinuation of studies from the Institute. In case of doubt, students

should seek advice from the Registry.

7. Study Load

7.1 Courses are the basic units of study into which students are registered and for

which grades are assigned. Each course is assigned a number of credit points.

Related courses are grouped under a learning domain.

7.2 The number of credit points assigned to a course is indicative of the number of

hours of student effort, which include both contact hours and study time. In

terms of contact hours, one credit point should normally be equivalent to one

hour of teaching per week each for 13 teaching weeks in a semester. In terms

of study time, students are normally expected to engage in no less than 2 hours

of independent learning for each contact hour.

7.3 Students have to earn before graduation the number of credit points as required

by the programmes of study. The minimum and maximum number of credit

points is normally within the range of 12 (except summer semester) to 18 for

taught courses in a semester for full-time programmes, whereas not more than

11 in a semester for part-time programmes. Students are not allowed to take

zero credit points unless with prior approval.

8. Period of Study

8.1 The length of a programme is stipulated in the curriculum. To complete the

curriculum, students are required to complete satisfactorily all the specified

course requirements including coursework, school attachment, block practice,

internship or similar activities, as applicable.

8.2 Normally, there are two semesters in each academic year for academic

activities, such as coursework, field experience, overseas immersion, internship

and summer institute.

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8.3 The maximum period of study for a programme will be determined as follows:

Length of Programme Maximum Period of Study

1 year 2 years

2 years 3 years

3 years 5 years

4 years 6 years

5 years 7 years

8.4 Students are expected to graduate within the stipulated period of study. Any

approved long leave of absence, including deferment of study, will be counted

towards the period of study. Students who fail to complete a programme within

the maximum period of study will normally be required to discontinue their

studies at the Institute (as stipulated in 12.1(iv)).

8.5 Students who wish to extend their period of study beyond the maximum

programme duration are required to apply in writing to obtain prior approval

from the Programme Leader/Coordinator. Likewise, students who wish to

pursue a fast track to complete a programme below its normal period of study

should obtain prior approval accordingly.

9. Course Assessments and Grades

9.1 Grading System

9.1.1 Students‟ performance in each course is expressed in terms of the

following system:

Course Grade Interpretation Grade Point Equivalent

A+*

A

A-

Distinction

4.33

4.00

3.67

B+

B

B-

Good

3.33

3.00

2.67

C+

C Satisfactory

2.33

2.00

C-

D**

1.67

1.00

F Fail 0.00

* Grade A+ is only given for outstanding performance in the course.

** Grade D is the minimum level required for course progression.

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9.1.2 (applicable to students admitted in 2010/11 or before) Students‟

performance in the programme as a whole is described in a Programme

Grade Point Average (GPA), which can be calculated by:

(i) multiplying the Grade Point Equivalent# (GPE

#) for each course by

the number of credit points (CPs) of the course (GPE x No. of CPs

of the course); then

(ii) adding the corresponding figures for all the courses in the

programme; then

(iii) dividing that total by the total number of CPs in the programme

(excluding Field Experience) as a whole, as indicated below:

Programme GPA =

Sum of (GPE x No. of Course CPs)

for all courses in the programme

Total no. of CPs in the programme

(excluding Field Experience)

# Grade Point Equivalent - as given in the table in 9.1.1 above.

9.1.2.1 For the purpose of GPA calculation, the GPEs (Grade Point

Equivalents) of any repeated courses and the corresponding

credit points attempted will supersede those of the failed core

courses.

9.1.3 (applicable to students admitted in 2011/12 or after) Students‟

performance in a programme within a prescribed period of time,

excluding courses without grade point equivalent, is described in a

Programme GPA (Grade Point Average), which is calculated by the sum

of the product of GPE (Grade Point Equivalent) earned for each course

attempted (including failed courses) and its credit points within a

programme, divided by the total number of credits attempted within a

programme:

Programme GPA =

Sum of (GPE x Course CP) within a

programme

Total no. of CPs within a programme

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9.1.3.1 Students‟ performance in their course of study within a

prescribed period of time, excluding courses without grade

point equivalent, is described in a Cumulative GPA (Grade

Point Average), which is calculated by the sum of the product

of GPE (Grade Point Equivalent) earned for each course

attempted (including failed courses) and its credit points,

divided by the total number of credits attempted:

Cumulative GPA = Sum of (GPE x Course CP)

Total no. of CPs

9.1.4 When a student has taken more Elective courses than what is prescribed

in the graduation requirement, the Elective courses with better grades

will be counted towards the Programme GPA (for the award

classification).

9.2 Review of Course Grade

9.2.1 Resolving grade disagreements with the lecturers concerned

A student who disagrees with a course grade should approach the course

lecturer or Field Experience Supervisor concerned immediately after the

announcement of the assessment results approved by

departments/centres/offices. The course lecturer or Field Experience

Supervisor may recommend a grade adjustment if he/she finds any

technical errors (such as wrong score entries, or calculation errors when

totaling mar333ks) or after hearing the student‟s representation.

Recommendations for grade adjustments should reach the Head of

department/centre/office or Field Experience Coordinator concerned

with justifications for approval. The student will be informed of the

result as soon as possible.

9.2.2 Formal procedures on grade reviews

If the student remains dissatisfied with the outcome after contacting the

course lecturer or Field Experience Supervisor according to the

procedures in paragraph 9.2.1, he/she may request for a formal review

of his/her course grade(s), for one or more of the following reasons:

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(i) the assessment result has been caused by a material error or

irregularity in marking;

(ii) the assessment was not conducted in accordance with the General

Academic Regulations and the assessment scheme for the

programme concerned; and

(iii) there are special circumstances which the student has not been able

to present to the relevant department/centre/office prior to the

decision being made.

9.2.3 The formal request for a grade review should be made by the student to

the respective Faculty Dean in writing within 14 working days after the

announcement of the assessment results approved by departments/

centres/offices.

9.2.4 Upon receipt of the request, the Faculty Dean will pass it to the

department/centre/office concerned. In light of the

department/centre/office‟s response, the Faculty Dean will decide

whether there are prima facie grounds for review. If so, the Faculty

Dean will inform the Chairperson of the respective Board of Examiners

for follow-up action.

9.2.5 The Chairperson of the Board of Examiners will either re-convene the

Board of Examiners meeting or form a Review Panel to hear the case.

The Review Panel should involve at least the Faculty Dean or a senior

academic staff nominated by the Faculty Dean as Chairperson. The

student concerned will be invited to attend the hearing with the right to

be accompanied by one other current student or staff of the Institute. In

the case of internal disagreements or other exceptional circumstances,

an external view may be sought.

9.2.6 The Board of Examiners after consideration of the case will inform the

student of the result normally within one month of the student‟s request

for review. Grades after review may be upgraded, downgraded or left

unchanged. The decision of the Board of Examiners is final.

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9.3 Advanced Standing

9.3.1 Advanced standing (also known as „Block Credit Transfer‟) will be

granted to applicants who have completed a recognized programme at

the Institute or other institutions before admission to the Institute‟s

programme. Upon approval for advanced standing, the credits obtained

from the recognized courses will be transferred to the programme of

study and the minimum programme requirements in credits will be

reduced. Students are allowed to complete the programme within a

shorter period of time. Students who are admitted with advanced

standing will not be eligible for credit transfer or course exemption at a

later stage on the basis of their entry qualifications.

9.4 Credit Transfer

9.4.1 Credit Transfer may be granted for courses completed successfully at

the Institute previously or another accredited tertiary institution.

9.4.1.1 The transferred courses will appear on the student‟s transcript.

The credit points transferred will be counted towards the

graduation requirements but will be excluded from the

calculation of the student‟s GPA. Students may apply for credit

transfer within the first two weeks of each semester in each

academic year. For courses on offer in the summer semester,

applications should be submitted one week before the

commencement of the semester.

9.4.1.2 The total number of credit points transferred will not exceed

50% of the total credit points of the programme.

9.5 Course Exemption

9.5.1 Course Exemption may be granted for courses completed in other

institutions for recognized qualifications. Students who are so exempted

must replace the exempted course with a course of the same credit value.

The exempted courses will not appear on the student‟s transcript and

will be excluded from the calculations of GPAs.

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9.6 Late Submission of Assignment

9.6.1 Students who wish to submit an assignment later than the due date

should obtain permission in advance from the course lecturer; otherwise,

this will be treated as failure to submit the assignment as required.

9.6.2 The grade of all assignments submitted late with the approval of course

lecturers may be lowered, on a case-by-case basis, by up to one full

grade.

9.6.3 Students who fail to obtain prior approval will be given a “fail” grade

(grade F) for late submission or non-submission of assignments.

9.7 Repeating Courses

9.7.1 Students may be required by the Board of Examiners to repeat the failed

courses or courses with a low grade (i.e. C- or D) to fulfill programme

graduation requirements.

9.7.2 Normally, students are not allowed to retake a course completed and

passed in a previous semester, unless it is required by the Board of

Examiners. They may be asked to take other courses to improve their

Grade Point Average (GPA).

9.7.3 Students who repeat a failed course are required to retake the full range

of course activities, including attendance at lectures and all stipulated

assessment tasks.

9.8 Academic Warning*

9.8.1 An Academic Warning* will be issued to any student whose Major

Subject GPA is below 2.00. Students who receive an Academic Warning

are required to take the minimum credit points in the following semester

or academic year. Those who wish to take more credit points than what

is stipulated in the programme should seek prior approval from their

Programme Leader/Coordinator.

*applicable to students of degree programmes with a major subject study

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9.9 Academic Probation

9.9.1 Students will be put on academic probation in the following semester

when their Programme GPA is below 2.00. They will be required to take

the minimum credit points in the probation semester. Those who wish to

take more credit points than what is stipulated in the programme should

seek prior approval from their Programme Leader/Coordinator.

9.9.2 The academic probation status will be lifted, when a student obtains a

Programme GPA of 2.00 or above at the end of the probation semester.

Otherwise, his/her study will normally be discontinued by the Institute

(as stipulated in 12.1(i)).

9.10 Field Experience

9.10.1 Field Experience is a salient component of teacher education

programmes. Students should respect and observe the regulations of the

schools where they take their block practice, and display appropriate

professional knowledge and attitude. Any misconduct, upon verification,

will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate

dismissal from the Institute.

9.10.2 Students‟ performance in Field Experience will be graded as follows:

Students‟ overall performance in Field Experience will be based on the

grade in the final Block Practice/Field Experience/Practicum or the

overall grade in the Block Practice/Field Experience/Practicum

(whichever applicable) adopting a grading system of

distinction/credit/pass/fail.

10. Graduation Requirements

10.1 Students are responsible for the completion of all the graduation requirements

of the programme in which they are officially enrolled. To graduate, students

must:

(i) achieve the minimum number of credit points required by the

programme and satisfy all other stipulated programme requirements

including Field Experience, language exit requirements stipulated by the

Government or the Institute as well as the Information Technology

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Competence/Information Technology Competence in Education test

required by the Institute;

(ii) obtain a Programme GPA of 2.00 or above;

(iii) complete at least half of the total required programme credit points at

the Institute and at least half of the required credit points in their major(s)

at the Institute;

(iv) complete the requirements of at least one major for Bachelor‟s degree

programmes;

(v) complete the requirements as prescribed by the programme; and

(vi) obtain a Major Subject GPA of 2.00 or above (for students of degree

programmes with a major subject study).

11. Award Classification

11.1 The Board of Examiners recommends classifications of award in accordance

with the following guidelines:

Undergraduate Degree

Programmes AND

Performance in

Field Experience

(if applicable)

Diploma and Certificate

Programmes

Honours

Classification

Minimum

Programme

GPA

Minimum

Programme

GPA

Award

Classification

First 3.40 Credit or above 3.40 Distinction

Second

(Division I) 3.00 Credit or above 2.70 Credit

Second

(Division II) 2.50 Pass or above 2.00 Pass

Third 2.20 Pass or above

Pass 2.00 Pass or above

12. Discontinuation of Studies

12.1 A student will normally be required to discontinue his/her studies at the

Institute if he/she:

(i) fails to have his/her academic probation lifted at the end of the probation

semester; or

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(ii) fails Field Experience in programmes leading to Qualified Teacher

Status ; or

(iii) has received warning(s) but has failed to improve to meet the

expectations of the Institute with respect to professional and personal

behaviour; or

(iv) has exceeded the maximum period of study without prior approval as

stipulated in 8.4.

12.2 Normally, students who are required to discontinue their studies at the Institute

will not be considered for re-admission to the same programme in the

following three academic years.

13. Leave of Absence

13.1 Where special circumstances require students to take a leave of absence

exceeding 7 days but less than one semester, students must seek approval from

the Programme Leader/Coordinator by submitting a leave application form.

13.2 Students who are absent for a prolonged period in a course without prior

permission (as stipulated in 13.1) will be given a grade F (Fail) by their course

lecturers. The grade F will be recorded on the students‟ transcript.

14. Deferment and Withdrawal

14.1 Students can apply for deferment of study if there is a genuine need. The

minimum period of deferment in each application is one semester and the

maximum duration for approved deferment within a programme is normally up

to two academic years. The deferment period is included in the maximum

period of study (as stipulated in 8.4). A continuation fee per semester is

required upon approval of the application.

14.2 The President of the Students‟ Union may apply in writing to the relevant

Programme Leader/Coordinator for deferment of study for one year on grounds

of heavy commitment in the Students‟ Union. Such an application should

normally be made within four weeks after the announcement of the election

results and is subject to the payment of a continuation fee.

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14.3 Students who fail to return to the Institute to resume studies at the end of the

approved period of deferment will be considered to have withdrawn from the

programme, effective on the day following the deferment period.

15. Suspension of Student Activities

15.1 Field Experience Coordinators will report to the relevant Associate Dean to

seek his/her approval in consultation with the Director of School Partnership

and Field Experience to suspend any student immediately from Field

Experience/practicum placed by the Institute, should they and/or school

personnel have major concerns about the behaviour of the student on block

practice or on other Field Experience/practicum activities. Students of teacher

education programmes who demonstrate that they are unsuitable to enter the

profession will be prevented from joining Field Experience/practicum or

suspended from continuing such activities.

15.2 The relevant Associate Dean has the authority to prevent or suspend a student

from other activities such as overseas immersion, internship, summer institute

and academic exchange if the student, on the report of the Programme

Leader/Coordinator, is found to be unsuitable.

15.3 Conversely, if an Field Experience Coordinator has strong grounds for concern

that a student is experiencing serious bodily or emotional harm on account of

the Field Experience/practicum placement, he/she will report this to the

relevant Associate Dean for his/her approval to remove the student

immediately from the placement school.

15.4 The decision of suspension will be relayed in confidence to the relevant

programme personnel. If the student is dissatisfied with the decision, he/she

can appeal to the relevant Faculty Dean.

16. Review of Board of Examiners’ Decisions on Discontinuation

16.1 A student who is required to discontinue his/her studies by the Board of

Examiners under the General Academic Regulations will be notified by the

Secretary of the Board of Examiners immediately after the decision for

discontinuation is made, and be advised to

(i) send new/additional information he/she might have to the Chairperson

of the Board of Examiners for consideration; and/or

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(ii) ask for an opportunity to present his/her case before the Board of

Examiners by the stipulated deadline, if he/she so wishes.

16.2 The Chairperson of the Board of Examiners, after consideration of the

student‟s submission, will decide if there are grounds for the case to be

re-considered by the Board of Examiners. If the student asks for a hearing

before the Board of Examiners, the Chairperson will decide whether to invite

the student to appear before the full Board of Examiners, or to form a separate

panel to hear the case, if deemed appropriate. The Panel should involve at least

the Chairperson of the Board of Examiners or a senior academic staff member

nominated by the Faculty Dean as Chairperson, the Programme

Leader/Coordinator, and the relevant teaching staff from the subject

department(s).

16.3 The Panel, after hearing of the case, will convey its recommendation to the

Board of Examiners for the final decision. Depending on the recommendation,

the Board of Examiners may make decisions through one of the following

ways:

(i) decision by circulation; or

(ii) a full Board of Examiners meeting to be convened.

16.4 The decision of the Board of Examiners will then be conveyed to the student

accordingly.

16.5 If the student feels that there is perceived injustice in the above procedures

governing the review of the decision of the Board of Examiners on

discontinuation, he/she can make an appeal to the Students‟ Appeal Committee

following the prevailing procedures stipulated in the Student Handbook. The

decision of the Students‟ Appeal Committee will be final.

17. Dismissal

17.1 Students who, upon verification, are found to have committed serious

violations of the Institute's regulations or Laws of Hong Kong, will be subject

to dismissal by the Institute immediately after the findings have been

substantiated.

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18. Academic Honesty

18.1 Students are required to carry out all academic activities honestly and in good

faith. Any act that contravenes standards of academic honesty such as

plagiarism, impersonation, cheating in examinations and collusion is strictly

prohibited by the Institute.

18.2 Any alleged cases of academic misconduct will be handled by the Head of the

academic department concerned, who will then conduct a thorough

investigation. An investigation report should be sent to the relevant Associate

Dean who will consider whether there are prima facie grounds for referring

the case to the Student Disciplinary Committee for further consideration,

decision and action. Any proven act of academic misconduct may result in

postponement of graduation, dismissal from the Institute or other forms of

penalties.

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Glossary

Academic Board The major academic forum of the Institute for the oversight and development of all academic matters of the Institute.

Academic Year/ Semester

An academic year consists of two semesters. Normally, Semester 1 commences in early September and ends in mid December while Semester 2 starts in early January and ends in June3. The last numbered week in each semester is reserved for assessment purposes. For some programmes, a Summer Semester of 4-5 weeks may be added. In addition, some programmes may arrange Semester 2 into Semester 2A and Semester 2B.

Advanced Standing

Also known as „Block Credit Transfer‟, it may be granted to applicants who have completed a recognized programme at the Institute or other institutions before admission to a post-secondary programme.

Assessment The student's academic performance will be assessed in summative and formative processes, which may include written assignments, portfolios, artifacts, class tests, performance tasks and examinations. Its precise nature will be specified in the course description.

Auditor Students are allowed to attend the course without charge with permission of the course lecturer. They are not allowed to submit assignments nor sit for examination. They will not earn credit points for the course; and the audited courses will not appear on the students‟ transcript.

Board of Examiners

The Institute's board recommends award classifications, determine the remedial work for problem/failure cases and cases of special circumstances that need special consideration, and decide cases for the discontinuation of studies.

Course A course is a unit of study with a particular lecturer or teaching team. Most courses are assigned three credit points.

Core Course The course that must be completed by the students to meet the curriculum requirements.

Course Code The code given to a course.

Course Exemption Course Exemption may be granted for courses completed in other institutions for recognized qualifications. The exempted courses will not appear on the student‟s transcript and will be excluded from the calculation of GPAs.

Course Lecturer Staff delivering the course.

Course Registration

The enrolment of a student in a course.

Credit Transfer Credit Transfer may be granted for courses completed successfully at the Institute previously or another accredited tertiary institution. The credit points transferred will be counted towards the graduation requirements but will be excluded from the calculations of GPAs.

Credit Point/Credit All programmes of study adopt a credit point system. Credit points show how much the successful completion of a course will contribute to the qualification of which it is a part. The number of credit points assigned to a course is indicative of the hours of study it requires. One credit point should normally be equivalent to one hour of teaching per week for 13 teaching weeks in a semester. Each contact hour should require no less than 2 hours of independent learning.

Elective Course Any of the courses other than core courses in a programme.

Field Experience Field Experience is observation of teaching in schools and subsequently teaching practice in schools or other institutions

Grade Point Average (GPA)

GPA Students‟ performance in the programme as a whole or within a prescribed period of time, excluding courses without grade point equivalent, will be set out in a Programme GPA. Students‟ performance in their course of study within a prescribed period of time, excluding courses without grade point equivalent, will be described in a Cumulative GPA. For details, please refer to Sections 9.2.3-9.2.5 of General Academic Regulations.

Semester GPA (SGPA) A student's GPA obtained in a semester

Year GPA (YGPA) A student‟s GPA obtained in an academic year

Programme GPA (PGPA) A student‟s GPA obtained within a programme.

Cumulative GPA (CGPA) A student's latest overall GPA

Major Subject GPA A student's GPA for his/her major subject of study

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Mature Applicant An applicant who does not possess the minimum programme entrance requirements but is at least 25 years of age on 31 August in the admission year and can demonstrate to the Institute‟s satisfaction his/her suitability for and capability to pursue his/her chosen programme, then he/she may be exempted from some entrance requirements and admitted as a mature student.

Major A major field of study in a programme.

Operational Grade A course grade assigned for administrative purposes to assist in the management of student records. Operational grades do not count in the calculation of students‟ GPAs. Definitions are explained as follows: IP (In Progress): An IP grade is shown where students will register in subsequent

Semesters to complete the assessment of the course. YC (Complete): Successful completion of a designated course. YI (Incomplete): A temporary grade to be granted due to special circumstances that have

prevented a student from completing required work, or attending the examination for reasons acceptable to both the course lecturer and the Board of Examiners. Where a “YI” grade is assigned, the course lecturer or the Board of Examiners will approve a schedule for the completion of work. A “YI” grade will be converted into an “F” grade four weeks after the “YI” grade is first reported, unless an alternative grade has been assigned. Grade “YI” is not included in the calculation of Programme GPA.

W (Withdrawn): Assigned when a student has registered for the course in a semester and

subsequently submitted a notification of withdrawal from the Course. X (Exempted): The exempted courses will appear on the student's transcript but no

grade will be given. The credit points exempted will be counted towards the graduation programme requirements but discounted in the calculation of the Programme GPA. (applicable to students who were granted credit exemption before 2011/12)

Institute / HKIEd The Hong Kong Institute of Education

Mode of Study The full-time, part-time or mixed-mode pattern of study. For the last type, a summer semester is normally required.

MyIEd The Institute‟s portal for staff and students

Programme The structured combination of courses which leads to a specified award.

Registration The enrolment of a student in a programme

Statement of Results

The official letter certifying a student's completion of a programme, programme mode and duration and impending graduation.

Testimonial The official document certifying a student's enrolment in a programme, year of enrolment, programme mode and duration.

Transcript The official academic record of a student's full updated list of course grades attained in a programme.

Visiting Student Students who have completed their programme but wish to take further courses will be considered visiting students. Visiting students may not register in any particular programmes, but may take courses. Those who have successfully completed the course assessment will receive a transcript.

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8. SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES

8.1 Entrance Scholarship

Entrance scholarship equivalent to half- or whole-year annual tuition fee will

be awarded to programme applicants possessing outstanding academic merit

and musical performance.

The scholarship will be paid to the recipient(s) in three equal installments

spreading over the study of the BME programme, and is renewable annually,

up to a maximum of 3 academic years, subject to the recipients‟ fulfillment

of the following conditions:

(i) satisfactory academic performance in subsequent years of recipients‟

studies in the Institute with Year GPA of 3.0 or above;

(ii) proven track record of good performance and active pursuit in the area of

music as recommended by the Department; and

(iii) approval by the Committee on Scholarships and Prizes.

8.2 Academic Prizes

With a view to recognize students‟ effort in pursuing academic achievement

and to encourage students to actively participate in music activities, the

following academic prizes are established:

8.2.1 Semester Prize

The prize will be awarded to the student who obtains the highest

SEMESTER GPA* among the cohort students in each semester, upon

approval by the Committee on Scholarships and Prizes.

8.2.2 Year Prize

The prize will be awarded to the student who obtains the highest YEAR

GPA* among the cohort students in each programme year, upon approval by

the Committee on Scholarships and Prizes.

8.2.3 Graduation Prize

The prize will be awarded to the student who obtains the highest

CUMULATIVE GPA* among the cohort students at the time of graduation,

upon approval by the Committee on Scholarships and Prizes.

* the minimum GPA required for academic prizes is 3.0 or above

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9. PROGRAMME TEAM 2011-12 Name Office Phone No. Email Address

(@ied.edu.hk)

Prof. LEONG Samuel

梁信慕教授

Programme Leader

B1-1/F-30 2948 8762 sleong

Mr. YUEN Tze Leung Raymond

袁子良先生

Deputy Programme Leader (Semester 1) &

Internship Coordinator (Year 3)

B1-1/F-06A

2948 7076

tlyuen

Dr. CHEN Chi Wai Jason

陳智偉博士

Deputy Programme Leader (Semester 2)

B1-1/F-05

2948 7547

cwchen

Dr. SO Ming Chuen Allison

蘇明村博士

Programme Coordinator, Year 1&2

B1-1/F-17 2948 7065 also

Mr. LEE Man Kei Barry

李萬基先生

Programme Coordinator (Year 3) &

Seminar & Instrumental Scheme Coordinator

B1-1/F-16 2948 8543 bmklee

Ms. WONG Wai Ching Zerlina

黃慧晶女士

Internship Coordinator (Year 2)

B1-1/F-09 2948 8085 zwcwong

Prof. TSANG Yip Fat Richard

曾葉發教授

Ensemble Coordinator

B1-1/F-27 2948 8941 rttsang

BME Programme Information and Enquiries

Name Office Phone No. Email Address

(@ied.edu.hk)

BME Email Enquiry bme

Ms. Cathy CHUNG B1-1/F-22 2948 7739 sychung

Ms. Phebe LAM B1-1/F-13 2948 8624 pwylam

Mr. HUI Ho Kiu B1-1/F-13 2948 8797 hkhui

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APPENDIX I

Grade Conversion and Descriptors (Music Courses) Criteria For Assessing Written Assignments in Music Criteria For Assessing Practical Work in Music

Grade Description Grade Description

A+ 96 – 100

A 88 – 95

A- 81 – 87

Distinction

- Outstanding and highly creative work.

- Demonstration of a high level of critical thinking and extensive reading.

- Evidence of thorough analysis and mastery of the subject matter.

- Well organized materials, correctly documented with effective presentation.

A+ 96 – 100

A 88 – 95

A- 81 – 87

Distinction

- Outstanding performance and communicating skills.

- Demonstration of outstanding techniques, interpretation and musicianship.

- There is evidence of highly effective and substantial practice undertaken.

B+ 76 – 80

B 71 – 75

B- 66 – 70

Good

- Good original work of substantial standard of achievement.

- Demonstration of sound but uncritical understanding of the topic with broad reading.

- Rational analysis and application of the subject matter.

- Well organized materials and mainly correctly documented subject matter with fluent presentation.

B+ 76 – 80

B 71 – 75

B- 66 – 70

Good

- Good performance and communicating skills.

- Demonstration of accurate and fluent techniques with good musicianship.

- There is evidence of effective and sufficient practice undertaken.

C+ 59 – 65

C 51 – 58

Satisfactory

- Satisfactory work with average standard of achievement.

- Demonstration of adequate grasp of the subject matter and sufficient reading but with superficial understanding and depth.

- Little attempt at analysis and application of the subject matter.

- Some errors in the documentation.

C+ 59 – 65

C 51 – 58

Satisfactory

- Average performance and communicating skills.

- Demonstration of fairly accurate standard in techniques and musicianship.

- There is evidence of practice undertaken but with some weaknesses and irregularities shown.

C- 46 – 50

D* 41 – 45

- Poor quality work of unsatisfactory standard.

- Demonstration of partial understanding, little critical thinking of the topic and insufficient reading.

- Unsatisfactory analysis and application of the subject matter.

- Weak organization of materials and written expression.

C- 46 – 50

D* 41 – 45

- Weak and inaccurate performance.

- Ineffective communicating skills. - Insufficient techniques and low

standard of musicianship shown. - There is little or no evidence of

practice undertaken.

F 0 – 40

Fail

- Very poor quality work of unacceptable standard.

- Demonstration of little understanding of the topic, no evidence of critical thinking or reading.

- Poor analysis and application of the subject the matter.

- Poor organization with frequent mistakes.

F 0 – 40

Fail

- Very weak performance and very poor communicating skills, inaccuracy throughout.

- Unacceptable standard of techniques and poor musicianship shown.

- There is very little or no evidence of practice undertaken.

- No performance offered.

* Grade D is the minimum level required for course progression.

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APPENDIX II

Leave Application Form

(Also available at BME website http://www.ied.edu.hk/bme/)

http://www.ied.edu.hk/bme/

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APPENDIX III

Application Form for Late Submission of Assignment

(Also available at BME website http://www.ied.edu.hk/bme/)

http://www.ied.edu.hk/bme/

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APPENDIX IV

Campus Map

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