Bachelor of Language Studies (English) with Honours and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary)

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Programme description

This double award programme is designed specifically for those people who have the career goal of becoming a secondary school English teacher in Hong Kong. Through the programme you will gain a solid foundation in language proficiency, English studies and learning skills as well as professional skills in English teaching.

The programme starts by constructing a solid foundation of language proficiency and understanding upon which to build progressively more demanding studies of different aspects of the English language. We aim to develop in all students an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the language. Integrated with your studies of language will be education courses developing you as a reflective teacher, knowledgeable about the curriculum, able to design effective learning experiences for students and to implement them effectively using a repertoire of teaching skills.

The programme provides complete preparation for language teaching and is listed by the Education Bureau as a Recognised Language Major Degree. Successful completion of the programme gives you full exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement for English Teachers and the status of a fully qualified English teacher in Hong Kong.

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Programme requirements

This programme leads to two qualifications: a Bachelor's Degree with Honours and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Secondary). There are three pathways for students pursuing this programme. Pathways 2 and 3 are specifically designed for holders of an Associate Degree or equivalent qualification. BLSHPGDES1 — Pathway 1

Programme-specific entry requirements: (a) Level 2 or Grade E or above in English Language and Chinese Language in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination, the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education, or equivalent; and satisfactory performance in a selection interview.

Students pursuing this programme through Pathway 1 must successfully complete 190 credits as follows:

(a)

165 credits of complusory courses: Course code (Click the course code for details) Course title Credits Level EDU E100 Learning and Teaching in the Hong Kong School Context 5 Foundation ENGL E110 English for Effective Communication I: Listening and Speaking 5 Foundation ENGL E120 English for Effective Communication I: Reading and Writing 5 Foundation IT E150 Information Technology for Learning 5 Foundation ENGL A202 The Structure of Modern English 10 Middle ENGL E200 English for Effective Communication II: Reading and Writing 5 Middle ENGL E205 Preparing for IELTS 5 Middle ENGL E210 English for Effective Communication II: Listening and Speaking 5 Middle EDU E363 Teaching English in Secondary Schools 10 Higher ENGL E300 The Art of English 20 Higher ENGL E320 English Grammar in Context 10 Higher ENGL E372 Worlds of English 20 Higher LANG A330 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics 10 Higher LANG A331 Language and Society in Hong Kong 10 Higher LANG A332 Stylistics and Discourse Analysis 10 Higher EDU E854C 學習者、學習與學校課程 10 Postgraduate EDU E865^ English Language Teaching: Professional Skills 10 Postgraduate EDU E872C^ 教學專業課題研究 10 Postgraduate ^ These courses include teaching practicums as an integral part of the assessment.

(b)

25 additional credits from any Foundation, Middle or Higher level course offered by the University, of which no more than 20 credits are at Foundation level.

Advanced standing/Credit exemption Students with recognized tertiary qualifications may apply for advanced standing/credit exemption. BLSHPGDES2 — Pathway 2 (for holders of an Associate Degree or equivalent qualification)</strong >

Programme-specific entry requirements: a recognized Associate Degree, or equivalent, in English studies or a related area; and satisfactory performance in a selection interview.

Students pursuing this programme through Pathway 2 must successfully complete 125 credits as follows:

(a)	90 credits of compulsory courses: Course code (Click the course code for details) Course title Credits Level EDU E100 Learning and Teaching in the Hong Kong School Context 5 Foundation ENGL A202 The Structure of Modern English 10 Middle ENGL E205 Preparing for IELTS 5 Middle EDU E363 Teaching English in Secondary Schools 10 Higher ENGL E320 English Grammar in Context 10 Higher ENGL E372 Worlds of English 20 Higher EDU E854C 學習者、學習與學校課程</span > 10 Postgraduate EDU E865^ English Language Teaching: Professional Skills 10 Postgraduate EDU E872C^ 教學專業課題研究 10 Postgraduate ^ These courses include teaching practicums as an integral part of the assessment.
(b)	5 credits from courses: Course code (Click the course code for details) Course title Credits Level ENGL E200 English for Effective Communication II: Reading and Writing 5 Middle ENGL E210 English for Effective Communication II: Listening and Speaking 5 Middle
(c)	30 credits from courses: Course code (Click the course code for details) Course title Credits Level ENGL E300 The Art of English 20 Higher LANG A330 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics 10 Higher LANG A331 Language and Society in Hong Kong 10 Higher LANG A332 Stylistics and Discourse Analysis 10 Higher

BLSHPGDES3 — Pathway 3 (for holders of an Associate Degree or equivalent qualification)

Programme-specific entry requirements: a recognized Associate Degree, or equivalent, in an area not related to English studies; and satisfactory performance in a selection interview.

Students pursuing this programme through Pathway 3 must successfully complete 155 credits as follows:

(a)	140 credits of compulsory courses: Course code (Click the course code for details) Course title Credits Level EDU E100 Learning and Teaching in the Hong Kong School Context 5 Foundation ENGL A202 The Structure of Modern English 10 Middle ENGL E205 Preparing for IELTS 5 Middle EDU E363 Teaching English in Secondary Schools 10 Higher ENGL E300 The Art of English 20 Higher ENGL E320 English Grammar in Context 10 Higher ENGL E372 Worlds of English 20 Higher LANG A330 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics 10 Higher LANG A331 Language and Society in Hong Kong 10 Higher LANG A332 Stylistics and Discourse Analysis 10 Higher EDU E854C 學習者、學習與學校課程</span > 10 Postgraduate EDU E865^ English Language Teaching: Professional Skills 10 Postgraduate EDU E872C^ 教學專業課題研究 10 Postgraduate ^ These courses include teaching practicums as an integral part of the assessment.
(b)	5 credits from courses:
	Course code (Click the course code for details) Course title Credits Level ENGL E200 English for Effective Communication II: Reading and Writing 5 Middle ENGL E210 English for Effective Communication II: Listening and Speaking 5 Middle
(c)	10 additional credits from any Middle or Higher level courses offered by the University.

Field experience and teaching practicum Students aiming to obtain the BLSHPGDES should note that they must: Complete teaching practice in assigned schools for six weeks as full-time student-teachers when they pursue each of two courses with teaching practicums (i.e. 12 weeks in total). In addition, they should be able to gain access to at least one school teacher and a few school students and conduct interviews with them (for EDU E100).

Recognition Graduates of this programme will hold an EDB recognized language major degree and teacher qualification. They will also have met the requirement for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement for English Language Teachers.