Second Language Writing

LANG 8205AEF

Course Guide

SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING

LANG 8205AEF

Course Guide

SECOND LANGUAGE WRITING

Course Start Date

Spr 2026

Course Level

Postgraduate

Length in Terms

1 term

Credits

3

Language

English

Fees ($) (including lab fees)

Details

Future Terms

Quota and Schedule

Course Start Date	Course Level	Length in Terms	Credits	Language	Fees ($) (including lab fees)	Future Terms
Spr 2026	Postgraduate	1 term	3	English	Details

Quota and Schedule

Course Coordinator:

Dennis Chau, BA, MPhil (CUHK)

Aims

This course aims to introduce students to the study of second language writing, with a focus on writing produced by ESL/EFL users in Hong Kong. It is designed to provide students with an overview of the key issues and principles related to second language writing in today's digital world.

Contents

The course covers primarily the following topics:

Second language writing principles
Second language writers
Course design and lesson planning
Writing tasks
Technology in writing
Feedback on students' writing

Learning Support

Two-hour lectures will be conducted face-to-face.

Assessment

There are three components: quiz (30%), assignment (30%) and final examination (40%).

Online requirement

Students are required to submit assignments via the Online Learning Environment (OLE).