BA (Hons) in English

The Programme will enable students to:

1. learn independently and to think critically;
   
   
2. gain solid knowledge in the concepts, theories and applications of English studies (literature and linguistics), supplemented with fundamental knowledge in business studies;
   
   
3. face challenges using critical thinking, creativity, analytical skills and problem-solving abilities acquired from their training in language, linguistics and literature;
   
   
4. use knowledge of language and literature to develop an understanding of local and global issues, developments and cultures;
   
   
5. communicate effectively in English and Chinese (Cantonese and Putonghua) in biliterate and trilingual environments, including academic and business-related contexts;
   
   
6. put knowledge and theories of linguistics, literature and language studies into practice, including business-related purposes and contexts;
   
   
7. develop and broaden their understanding and appreciation of the world and its diverse communities and cultures;
   
   
8. work independently or in a team with effective social and interpersonal skills from the learning process.

On completion of the Progamme, students should have acquired the following standards:

1. knowledge of genres, themes and movements in English literary studies, as well as knowledge of form, function, meaning and usage in linguistic studies;
   
   
2. knowledge of the historical and cultural contexts in which English literature has been written and shaped, and theories of modern linguistics have developed and evolved;
   
   
3. skills of critical inquiry, appreciation, interpretation and evaluation, argument, and written expression;
   
   
4. research skills to critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise information, ideas and concepts from literary, non-
   literary texts and linguistic data;
   
   
5. cultural and global awareness through literary and linguistics studies;
   
   
6. capacity for adaptability and for appreciating diversity in the workplace;
   
   
7. effective communicative skills in English and Chinese in biliterate and trilingual environments, including academic and business-related contexts;
   
   
8. knowledge and skills to undertake further study within the discipline or to pursue a career in business-related settings.

COMMON CORE MODULES

• 1 GE Cluster Core Module
• 1 GE Cluster Elective Module

ENGLISH CORE MODULES

• ENG3110 – Shakespeare and his Universal Themes
• ENG3200 – Meaning and Language

ENGLISH ELECTIVE MODULES

• 4 English Elective Modules

• AMS1001 Introduction to Linear Algebra and Calculus
• AMS1303 Probability and Statistics
• AMS1360 Excel in Daily Money Management
• AMS2001 Quantitative Methods for Business Management

• COM2001 Information Systems in Business
• COM2005 Introduction to Computer Programming
• COM2006 Database Management Systems

• Any modules with module code ACY, BUS, ECO, FIN, HRM, MGT or SCM.

• ENG3114 Modernism
• ENG3121 Women in Literature
• ENG3225 Language and the Mind
• ENG3226 Teaching English As A Second Language
• ENG3326 Ethics, Popular Cultures and American Literature
• ENG3327 English-Chinese Contrastive Analysis
• ENG4235 Structure and Meaning
• ENG4322 From Literary Studies to Cultural Studies
• ENG4421 Senior Project (Literature)*
• ENG4422 Senior Project (Linguistics)*
  *For students enrolled in the module in Semester 1 only

The table below illustrates the number of core and elective modules in each Study Area.