ELLS Course List
ENG3153 English Through Media
媒体中的英语
The course aims to : (1) help students improve their English proficiency through media; (2) expose students to different methods of language learning using different types of media; (3) teach students to think critically about various forms of media in English; and (4) teach students to think critically about how media represents language and culture.
Check DetailsENG3053 English as a World Language
英语作为世界语言
The course aims to (1) help students acquire a new perspective on English in its totality, not as the language of a few traditional English-speaking countries but as a de facto ‘world language’, with many ‘old’ and ‘new’ varieties which exhibit their own linguistic features and functions; (2) enable students to analyse the linguistic as well as social, political, cultural issues arising from the emergence of English as a world language; and (3) enhance global communicative skills and be able to recognise and distinguish common dialects, accents, and other linguistic variations of English.
Check DetailsTESL4013 English for Specific Purposes
英语作为特别用途
This course introduces the principles, considerations and practices. It aims to help students understand the characteristics and variations of language use in professional settings; help them master the skills of identifying the learners’ special needs; familiarise them with the use of computer concordances in language analysis and materials development for ESP.
Check DetailsTESL3093 Error Analysis and Feedback on Student Writing
学生写作的错误分析与反馈
This course aims to develop: an understanding of the types of errors and level of errors that Chinese EFL learners produce; an awareness of some common lexico-grammatical errors produced by Chinese EFL learners; and the skills for identifying and correcting common lexico-grammatical errors produced by Chinese EFL learners.
Check DetailsENG4163 Experiential Writing
体验式写作
The course is intended to engage students with the principles and practices of writing about an experience of leadership development (or other relevant experiences) that has been gained through community fieldwork (such as voluntary teaching, voluntary performance, etc.) over an extended period.
Check DetailsENG4103 Final Year Project I (ELLS)
毕业论文 I
The Final Year Project (FYP) is a capstone that brings together academic and professional skills acquired in the programme. Under the guidance of a supervisor, the student will identify a suitable research or portfolio topic; find research materials; narrow the topic; read, evaluate, and interpret materials; write, edit, and polish, and, finally, document and present the work.
Check DetailsENG4143 Final Year Project II (ELLS)
毕业论文 II
Students will complete the project that they started in ENG4103 Final Year Project (FYP) I. This project (FYP II) is geared for the students who have shown the capacity for strong academic or professional work. Students will meet their supervisor during the semester in order to discuss progress. During the meetings, the students should bring in evidence, documenting progress. At the end of the semester all FYP II students will sit for an oral defense, which will involve a presentation and question-and-answer period with at least two faculty members.
Check DetailsTESL2003 First and Second Language Acquisition
母语与第二语言的习得
This course aims to introduce students to central issues in language acquisition; help them to understand the processes of language acquisition and foster their ability to conduct a meaningful project which relates to language acquisition.
Check DetailsTESL3073 Genre and Multiliteracies
语类与多元读写能力
This course aims to: (1) introduce a functional linguistics approach to the analysis of a range of written and multimodal texts; (2) develop the knowledge and ability to construct effective academic texts; (3) explore the principles and practice of the genre-based approach to writing instruction; and (4) develop purposeful scaffolding techniques using a range of linguistic and multimodal resources.
Check DetailsGCIT1003 IT for Success in Everyday Life and Work
日常生活和工作中的信息技术
This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts of Information Technology (IT), and develops students’ confidence in using computers and computer applications. Useful and practical course contents are selected for learning how to be a competitive person in this information era. Students are introduced to the background of Computer Science, and the modern IT sector. Some of the major IT organisations are introduced, and current IT issues and questions are discussed. The basic architecture and design of a computer is explained. Software applications useful for students of all majors are introduced.
Check DetailsENG2123 Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
语料库语言学导论
This course aims: (1) for students to become familiar with and be able to use the different kinds of corpora currently available; (2) for students to create their own corpora using available software; (3) for students to analyse data using corpus and come up with their own hypotheses from their analysis; and (4) for students to apply the use of corpus in their professional contexts.
Check DetailsENG3023 Introduction to Psycholinguistics
心理语言学导论
This course aims to: (1) introduce the major concepts and theories in the area of Psycholinguistics; (2) demonstrate the importance of these concepts and theories in developing an understanding of language comprehension, language production, and language acquisition; (3) help students develop an understanding of the relationship between language and the processes of the brain and mind.
Check DetailsENG2203 Introduction to Western Drama
西方戏剧导论
This course will require students to read, analyse, and perform dramatic works in English. The course will provide an overview of the history of Western drama by examining significant works from the Ancient Greeks via the Renaissance and Victorian eras, up to the contemporary period. 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 introduce basic creative processes associated with the production and performance of plays.
Check DetailsENG1013 Introduction to the Study of Language
语言学习导论
This is a general introductory course to raise students’ awareness of language via the study of various aspects of human language, including: sound patterns, word structure, sentence patterns, historical changes of language, dialects, language families, society and language, language acquisition, writing systems; introduce students to the concept of language structure, and the social and cultural functions of language; prepare students for further, detailed research and study (and presentation) in language or linguistics.
Check DetailsENG1003 Introduction to the Study of Literature
文学学习导论
The primary aim of this course is provide students with critical skills for reading and interpreting literature in English. While providing basic knowledge of literary texts, authors, and traditions, the course also trains students to be better readers and more competent writers. Finally, by gaining perspectives on various literary traditions, students will develop global perspectives on English speaking cultures.
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