The main aim of this programme is to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of the English language and their ability to apply this for enhancing learners’ English language standards. Students in the programme will be introduced to major topics and conceptual notions in theoretical English linguistics, applied English linguistics and literature in English, which enables students to conduct linguistic and literary analyses on the one hand and to reflect on their own English language learning and teaching on the other. Upon completing the programme, students should be able to:
1 analyse the sound and meaning systems and the syntactic structures of the English language;
2 analyse written and spoken discourse in relation to its context of use, and evaluate the choice of textual components for fulfilling discourse functions;
3account for and evaluate the relationships between language, culture and society, and examine the place of English in the world and in Hong Kong;
4 relate their understanding of English as a system to English language learning and teaching; and
5 critically review and evaluate knowledge and perspectives in the English language system based on theories and research findings in the literature.
Programme Structure
The programme requires 18 credit-units of courses for completion. Students are required to complete three courses (6 credit-units each) which are composed of seven topical issues as laid down by the Education Bureau. Students can choose to complete the programme either in one year (full-time mode) or in two years (part-time mode).
The three courses covering the seven topical issues are shown in the following table:
Course
Topics covered
Credit-units
ENGL8810EEF
English Studies for Language Teaching
· Phonetics and phonology for English language teaching
· Lexis, morphology and semantics for English language teaching
· Pedagogical grammar
6
ENGL8815EEF
Investigating English in Context
· Written and spoken discourse for English language teaching
· Literature and language arts in English
6
ENGL8818EEF
Interdisciplinary Studies for English Language Learning and Teaching
· Sociolinguistics and English as an international language
· Psycholinguistics and second language acquisition
6
Teaching and Learning
The three courses in the programme add up to 240 hours of face-to-face lectures and tutorials in total. Students are required to attend evening lectures on weekdays and afternoon tutorials on Sundays.
Entrance Requirements
Students admitted to the programme are required to have obtained:
a recognized Bachelor’s degree (or its equivalent); and
normally, a recognized teacher qualification and/or at least two years of teaching or training experience.
If applicable, applicants have to attend and pass an interview for admission.
Recognition upon graduation
The Postgraduate Diploma in English Studies for Language Teaching (PGDESLT) programme is recognized by the Education Bureau (EDB) as an ‘Approved Postgraduate Programme in Subject Knowledge for English Language Teachers’.
In combination with a relevant teacher qualification, graduates of the programme are eligible to apply for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement for English language teachers.
Enquiries
Admissions & Enrolment Team (Taught Postgraduate), Registry
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