Dear all,
In any helping profession, it is often essential to have a certain knowledge of a client's language in order to better understand and respond to them. A basic grasp of a dialect would also help in simple engagement and assessment too. The Society of Social Work Students (SSWS) recognises these needs, and would like to provide a workshop for our fellow social work students, as well as those in the various different service and helping professions too.
The workshop offers participants a choice of two dialects: Hokkien and Cantonese.
The workshop will focus on a very basic understanding of the dialect. Interested individuals without any knowledge of the respective dialects are encouraged to attend. Below is a rough guideline of what we will be learning:
Day 1 - Greetings - Self-introduction - Respectful terms of address - Pronouns - Numbers
*syllabus subject to changes
| Day 2 - Family members - Emotional well-being - Body parts - Medical terms
|
WORKSHOP INFORMATION
The respective classes and timeslots are as follows:
1. HOKKIEN
Date: 15th & 16th August (Wed & Thur)
Time: 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Venue: NUS @AS4, B1-09
Tutor: Mr. Quah of Ann Kway Association
2. CANTONESE
Date: 13th & 17th August (Mon & Fri)
Time: 7.00pm - 10.00pm
Venue: NUS @AS4, B1-09
Tutor: Mr. Paul
Workshop fees for each dialect are priced at
just $8 for society members and $10 for non-members.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Interested participants can register with us simply by e-mailing us these following details to ssws.nus@gmail.com :
1. NAME (as written in NRIC):
2. MATRIC NO.:
3. CONTACT NO.:
4. E-MAIL ADDRESS:
5. MAJOR(S) / INTENDED MAJOR(S):
5. SSWS MEMBER: *Yes / No
6. WORKSHOP(S) OF CHOICE (participants are free to attend both):
* delete where applicable
The closing date for registration is
this Sat, 11th August 2007 @2359hrs.
Places are limited for a conducive class size so do sign up early!
Note:
- This workshop is open to all NUS undergraduates alike, including those who have just graduated this year. Registration will be on a first-come-first-serve basis, with priority given to members of SSWS.
- You can sign up for one or both the Hokkien and Cantonese classes.
- Each class will consist of two 3hour sessions (Total= 6hrs).
If you have any queries or need further clarification, please do not hesitate to drop us an e-mail at ssws.nus@gmail.com .
Thank you very much! :)