ELLS Course List
ENG3093 Contemporary Poetry
当代诗歌鉴赏
This course introduces students to the new styles, courses, and poetic imperatives that emerged in the twentieth century. The course considers poets individually and as participants in poetic schools and movements. Selections may include English language poetry written anywhere in the world as well as some poetry in translation.
Check DetailsENG3183 Creative Writing for Performance
创意写作与表演
This course will develop creative writing skills and creative aptitude by allowing students to explore and experiment with different genres of writing, within the larger context of performance. The course will cover several types of performance-oriented writing, such as spoken-word and slam poetry, script-writing for stage and radio, and screenwriting. These various modes will offer students the chance to practice composition styles both individually and collaboratively, as well as develop genre-specific knowledges regarding their technical features and conventions. In addition to in-class critiques and peer-review, students will be given the chance to practice and perform for an audience on a regular basis, from which their speech and presentation skills will also be improved.
Check DetailsENG2153 Creative Writing for Publication
创意写作与出版
This course will deepen creative writing skills and creative aptitude through the exploration by students of different genres of fiction and non-fiction writing. Apart from gaining experience and confidence in writing, students will develop an appreciation for the ways in which language, identity, and personal growth are inter-connected. Above all, students will come to understand that writing is a process which comprises revision and careful editing. By presenting their work to the class on a regular basis, speech and presentations skills will be improved. Further, students will learn how to format their work for submission to an agent, editor and/ or publisher.
Check DetailsENG3223 Cross-cultural Studies of Literature
文学的跨文化研习
This course is intended to guide students to read and interpret literature from a cross-cultural perspective. Students will be expected to read works from both Chinese and Western literary traditions. Readings will be organized around either thematic topics such as literary journeys, death, and romantic love or literary genres such as lyric poetry, Bildungsroman, and ghost stories. Chinese texts will be read in English translations and problems of translation will be addressed when necessary. Students’ performance will be measured through class discussions, group presentations, writing assignments, and a final exam.
Check DetailsTESL3033 Curriculum Development and Materials Design
课程编制发展与材料分析
This course aims to (1) help students understand the concepts of development, process, change and evaluation in curriculum and materials design, with particular reference to ELT; (2) help them explore the factors affecting curriculum development and their impact on materials design; and (3) help them explore the role of the teacher in curriculum development.
Check DetailsENG2083 Discourse and Grammar
话语与语法
This course aims to develop: an insight into how grammar of English works and how meaning can be shaped by context; an awareness of the grammatical and discoursal features of various types of discourse; the skills in analysing texts at the sentence and discourse level; and the skills in applying grammatical understanding to assess the quality of spoken and written texts.
Check DetailsENG3163 Dramatic Words: Theatre and Performance
戏剧语言：剧场与表演
This course will require students to read, analyse, and perform dramatic works in English. The course will build on students’ previous knowledge of dramatic form and performance techniques, to advance knowledge by analysing major genres and generic conventions within the discipline, such as comedy, tragedy, realism, theatre of the absurd, etc., in order to further enhance and strengthen students’ drama education and understanding. The course will examine significant classical and contemporary works from key Western dramatists, comparatively read via a particular generic frame. It will explore theories and styles of drama and place the specific readings in their social, political, and theoretical contexts. At the same time, it will develop understanding of creative processes and performance techniques associated with the production of plays.
Check DetailsENG4123 Editing and Publishing Practicum I
编辑与出版实习 I
The course is devoted to the content-related aspects of the publication process so as to prepare students to take Editing and Publishing Practicum II, which focuses on the production-related aspects of the publication process. Herein, the students will seek out and assess critically works for publications with the objective of designing a publication in Editing and Publishing Practicum II. The students will be asked in the process to produce original literary and/or non-literary works with the aim of understanding the writing and submission processes from the writer, editor, and publisher’s perspectives. Further, the students will demonstrate through a research project their knowledge of the publishing industry, including developments in critical and editorial assessment tools and in publishing standards.
Check DetailsENG4153 Editing and Publishing Practicum II
编辑与出版实习 II
The course will be devoted to the production-related aspects of the publication process. Herein, the students will work on the production phase of the publication, including the design, layout, and production of a professional quality publication. The students will be asked to conduct smaller-sized projects, using technology in order to diversify their knowledge of production-related print and online technology related to the publishing industry. Further, students will demonstrate through a research project their knowledge of the publishing industry, including developments in print and online technology and in publishing standards.
Check DetailsPSY2053 Educational Psychology and Classroom Practice
教育心理学与课堂实践
This course aims to develop understanding of key concepts and theories in educational psychology and their application to the classroom teaching and learning; use key psychological constructs such as learning, motivation, cognitive processes and social construction as the basis for explaining current educational practice; identify and suggest efficient teaching methods, and evaluate the effectiveness of current educational practice.
Check DetailsGCLA1903 English I
大学英文 I
The course involves instruction of English as both an academic subject and a foreign/second language. The course focuses on fundamental language skills that are related to reading, writing, listening, and speaking. It is also designed to enable students to study their major courses more effectively by focusing on the basic language and thinking skills of academic reading and writing.
Check DetailsGCLA1913 English II
大学英文 II
Course objectives are aimed at further developing and improving the four language skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening to a level appropriate for university study. This course builds on the skills taught in English I by taking the sentence writing skills from that course and developing them into academic style paragraphs using different patterns of organisation. The course will broaden student awareness of reading for academic purpose by instructing how to interpret different textual styles.
Check DetailsGCLA1923 English III
大学英文 III
The course involves a careful instruction of English as both an academic subject and a second language. Students will be able to respond to and convey ideas in areas of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Speaking will focus on articulation and target language. Patterns of organization will be stressed in speaking and writing. Specific grammar and vocabulary will be addressed within essays. Reading and listening material will be accessed primarily from electronic resources and the library in order to facilitate comprehension of academic sources.
Check DetailsGCLA1933 English IV
大学英文 IV
This course prepares students for communicating in an academic environment. Major topics of this course include research activities which will enable students to find appropriate academic sources about the topics being studied and use references to support their writing. Public speaking skills will be introduced to enhance their spoken language. Reading and listening material will be accessed primarily from electronic resources and the library in order to further academic research skills and avoid plagiarism.
Check DetailsENG2183 English Phonetics and Phonology
英语语音学与音系学
This course aims to introduce students to basic concepts in phonetics and phonology, and the sounds and sound system of English; develop students’ recognition and production of the sounds of various English dialects; and develop their ability to analyse phonological phenomena and phonological structure.
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