"Discover Chinese New Year: 2026 Spring Festival and Lantern Festival Cultural Experience" successfully held

In support of the Hong Kong Government’s global “Study in Hong Kong” campaign, the Chinese Language Centre and Confucius Institute of Hong Kong at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University co-hosted the “Discover Chinese New Year: 2026 Spring Festival and Lantern Festival Cultural Experience” on 26 February 2026. International students gathered at the Hong Kong Confucius Institute to immerse themselves in Chinese culture and traditions. Through a series of interactive activities—including Chinese calligraphy, paper-cutting art, Hanfu try-ons, language games, and festive refreshments—students explored the rich heritage of the Spring Festival and Lantern Festival. Ir Professor Mui Kwok Wai, Dean of Students at the Student Affairs Office; Dr. Gao Xiaoping, Director of the Chinese Language Centre; and Dr. Lu Qiaomei, Director of the Confucius Institute of Hong Kong, attended the celebration, engaging with international students and sharing in the joy of these traditional festivals.    

Join LEI1G01 AI as Tool for Language Learning!

Dear Students   AI is transforming the way we learn and communicate, both in higher education and beyond. Stay ahead of the curve—Join the new CAR course, LEI1G01: AI as a Tool for Language Learning! For more details, please click the QR code and links below. Subject Information Link to Enrolment We look forward to welcoming you to the course!  Best regards Chinese Language Centre & English Language Centre             

國際應用寫作學會第十八屆學術大會在長春成功舉辦 香港理工大學助力AI時代應用寫作創新

2025年7月18日至20日，由國際應用寫作學會和長春理工大學主辦，長春理工大學文學院與香港理工大學中國語文教學中心聯合承辦的第十八屆學術大會暨第三屆青年學者學術研討會在長春召開。本次大會以“人工智慧時代的應用寫作研究暨紀念《應用寫作》創刊四十周年”為主題，匯聚了來自美國、越南、中國內地及港澳地區等200余位元專家學者，共同探討AI技術驅動下的應用寫作理論重構與教學實踐創新。本次大會共評選出79篇優秀論文（含36篇學術大會優秀論文獎、43篇青年學者優秀論文獎）。   (1) 香港理工大學的學術領導力與核心貢獻  作為聯合承辦單位，香港理工大學在大會中展現了突出的學術影響力： 陳瑞端教授（學會會長）致開幕詞，聚焦 “學術誠信和真實性” 等關鍵問題，指出在人工智能興起的當下，共同探討人工智能如何成為寫作教學和研究的盟友，批判性地審視它的局限性以及它所引發的關於作者身份、原創性和評價的深刻問題，對於應用寫作邁上一個新高度具有重要意義。她還主持了 7 月 18 日的國際應用寫作學會第十八次理事會議，統籌學會事務決策，保障會議流程有序推進。 鄭紹基博士（中國語文教學中心首席講師）主持了7月20日上午第一場大會精選報告的發表與評議，有力推動了討論深度。 其他三位來自香港理工大學中國語文教學中心的學者分別做了關於“人機協同商務寫作”“AI+應用文教學”“應用文的實用性與專業性”等議題的學術報告，並分別獲得了優秀論文獎。   (2) 香港高校協同創新：多元化學術參與    除香港理工大學外，香港其他高校學者亦深度參與了學術研討： 香港大學：羅嘉怡教授主持了大會主題發言以及關於“AI+應用寫作教學”的分會場討論，從學術視角提出了回饋。 香港浸會大學：吳學忠博士做了關於香港新聞公報研究的報告，並擔任了分會場報告的學術觀察員及大會自由發言的主持人。 香港教育大學：共三位元學者在“超語視角下的應用寫作”、“AI+古詩詞應用寫作教學”等方面做了學術報告。  

CLC MOOC: Cantonese Language and Culture for Beginners

Good news! PolyU CLC has newly launched a MOOC course which teaches Cantonese language and culture for global learners.   Do you know any relatives or friends who are of Cantonese origin? Or, are you yourself a Cantonese descendent?  Do you want to go to places like Hong Kong, Macao, Guangdong one day? Or, are you already at one of these places? If any of your answers is yes, you may want to know some Cantonese language and culture so as to better communicate with people around.    Syllabus There will be 4 modules in the course: Module 1: Cantonese sounds & Common Expressions Module 2: Eating & drinking Module 3: Asking Module 4: Self-Introduction Apart from learning language and culture, you’ll have a taste of the university life at setting of PolyU HK, as well as the daily life as a person living in Hong Kong. You’ll have a wonderful learning experience. Come and join us! Course link in edX platform: https://www.edx.org/learn/language/the-hong-kong-polytechnic-university-cantonese-language-and-culture-for-beginners Course start date: 8 Jun., 2025 Course end date: 31 Aug.,2025 Self-paced MOOC Course You-tube link for Cantonese Language and Culture for Beginners promotional video： https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD71QjygHCA Enquiry clc.mooc@polyu.edu.hk

Exploring the Humanities: FH New Podcast Series

FH is thrilled the launch of a new podcast series, "Exploring the Humanities: Voices from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (理大人文)"! Welcome to tune in to explore FH Faculty members’ groundbreaking and innovative work, along with insights from distinguished speakers visiting the Faculty. Those episodes will explore humanities at the convergence of language, communication, history, culture, and technology.     Stay tuned for inspiring conversations that highlight the dynamic and diverse research happening right here at PolyU FH. Subscribe now and be part of our journey.    

Award-Winning News

Ms. Cao Ruiwen from the Cangwu Literary Society recently won the first runner-up in the student category of the 34th Chinese Poetry Writing Competition with her work Du Fu Jiang Ge in the form of Bu Suan Zi. The winning pieces are available on the Hong Kong Public Libraries website and will be displayed in major libraries starting February 2025. The public is welcome to enjoy these creations.   Since 2019, the Cangwu Literary Society has focused on honoring humanistic spirit, promoting literary ideals, and showcasing cultural vitality through various artistic activities, encouraging making friends through literature.

CLC MOOC: Cantonese Language and Culture for Beginners

Good news! PolyU CLC has newly launched a MOOC course which teaches Cantonese language and culture for global learners.   Do you know any relatives or friends who are of Cantonese origin? Or, are you yourself a Cantonese descendent?  Do you want to go to places like Hong Kong, Macao, Guangdong one day? Or, are you already at one of these places? If any of your answers is yes, you may want to know some Cantonese language and culture so as to better communicate with people around.    Syllabus There will be 4 modules in the course: Module 1: Cantonese sounds & Common Expressions Module 2: Eating & drinking Module 3: Asking Module 4: Self-Introduction Apart from learning language and culture, you’ll have a taste of the university life at setting of PolyU HK, as well as the daily life as a person living in Hong Kong. You’ll have a wonderful learning experience. Come and join us! Course link in edX platform: https://www.edx.org/learn/language/the-hong-kong-polytechnic-university-cantonese-language-and-culture-for-beginners Course start date: 20 Jan., 2025 Course end date:28 Feb.,2025 Self-paced MOOC Course You-tube link for Cantonese Language and Culture for Beginners promotional video： https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CD71QjygHCA Enquiry clc.mooc@polyu.edu.hk                

Congratulations

The Mandarin Debate Team of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU MDT) advanced to the finals of the 2024 Inter-collegiate Mandarin Debate Competition, organized by RTHK's Putonghua Channel, with an impressive record of three wins in three matches, ultimately being awarded the first runner-up. The Center congratulates the students and hopes that they will continue to strive for and shine in the debate arena.

PolyU Chinese Culture Festival “The Mainland-Hong Kong-Macau University Students’ Chinese Classics Recital Show 2024” successfully held

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is dedicated to promoting the rich traditions of Chinese culture. On 16 November 2024, PolyU successfully hosted “The Mainland-Hong Kong-Macau University Students” Chinese Classics Recital Show 2024” at the Chiang Chen Studio Theatre. Over 40 university students from Hong Kong, Macau and Mainland China participated in reciting classic works from various eras to showcase the diversity and charm of Chinese culture. The show aimed to enhance the younger generation’s appreciation of Chinese culture and promote the art of recitation in Chinese heritage. This Show, part of the year-long “PolyU Chinese Culture Festival”, was co-organised by PolyU, the Jiangsu Normal University, and the University of Macau, with The Tertiary Putonghua Recitation Society as a collaborator. It was also supported by the “Ten Thousand People’s Scheme” provided by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. The event was launched by Prof. Kwok-yin WONG, Vice President (Education) of PolyU; Prof. YANG Yiming, Chairperson of the Academic Committee of the Jiangsu Normal University and Chairperson of the State Language Promotion Institute; Prof. XU Jie, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities of the University of Macau; Prof. LI Ping, Dean of the Faculty of Humanities of PolyU; and other distinguished guests. In his welcoming address, Prof. Kwok-yin Wong said, “PolyU is committed to promoting the rich traditions of Chinese culture, bringing together outstanding scholars, and nurturing a diverse range of talents to contribute to Hong Kong and serve the Nation. Last year, PolyU established the Research Centre for Chinese History and Culture to facilitate promotion of Chinese history and cultural education on campus. Through this Recital Show, PolyU has collaborated with the Jiangsu Normal University, the University of Macau, and The Hong Kong Tertiary Putonghua Recitation Society to unite teachers, students, alumni and friends, providing everyone with the opportunity to immerse themselves in the exceptional Chinese arts and the profound history and culture of China.” PolyU also invited faculty and students from the Jiangsu Normal University to host the Language and Literary Arts Workshops, allowing participants to experience Chinese culture related to language and literary, including classic poetry, drama, sign language, Hanfu and calligraphy. For the latest information about PolyU Chinese Culture Festival, please visit: https://www.polyu.edu.hk/tc/cpeo/chinese-culture-festival/

Event Review: Evolving with the times, Elegant writing through distance: PolyU Chinese Language Centre 25th Anniversary Public Lecture Series (7) The Transforming Generational Experience: Discussing the Creative Trajectory of Hong Kong's Post-70s Generation

2024年10月16日，我們很榮幸邀請到香港恆生大學中文系副教授郭詩詠博士，社區文化工作者、文字耕作者李維怡女士蒞臨，主講「與時偕行‧言文行遠——香港理工大學中國語文教學中心成立25周年系列公開講座」第七場講座，以「轉變中的世代經驗——談香港七十後的創作軌跡」為題，分享她們最新著作《差異與連結——香港七十後作家對談》的編寫過程和方法論述，並有幸請到此書的「對談者」之一——張婉雯博士加入分享討論。是次講座共吸引了將近70位線上線下、校內校外人士參與。     郭詩詠博士在講座伊始，先說明了新書的編撰源起，以及帶領聽眾進入七十年代的香港記憶，介紹七十後香港作家共同經歷過的生活體驗和流行文化。繼而，郭博士邀請李維怡女士和張婉雯博士分享各自的生活和創作經驗，兩位講者也都大方分享了自己成長史、家族史和創作經驗。         如張婉雯女士分享了自己小時候在香港的生活經歷，也提到香港作家在「搵食」和「創作」之間的掙扎求存。李維怡女士則分享了自己的跨文化移民家庭背景，以及政策和社會運動對於市民和個人創作帶來的衝擊和啟發。兩位講者也都提到香港作家在創作上是比較單打獨鬥的，鮮少出現像臺灣一樣的作家社群，雖然少了凝聚力，但各人也就順着自己的個性喜好創作，因而各有特色。最後，郭詩詠博士還補充了有關於同時代人、同時代性的學術理論背景，希望有助於讀者理解《差異與連結——香港七十後作家對談》。