Developing and Applying Knowledge of the English Language

Aims To update your knowledge of the systems and uses of English and how these relate to your work To give you the chance to learn new concepts in English language studies and apply these to your work Benefits Mixed Mode Learning : Part of the programme is delivered through e-Learning - a flexible study mode for busy working people Convenient Timing : Most classes take place on Saturday afternoons Flexibility : You can exit at PgC, PgD or MA level Professional Recognition : the PgD meets EMB!|s subject knowledge requirement for teachers (SKR) and the MA meets both the SKR and the Language Proficiency Requirement (LPR)

Entrance Requirements

First degree or equivalent.

Programme Structure

Normal programme duration is 2 years; that is, 4 semesters and part of the PolyU summer term of the first year. Teaching will normally be on Saturdays. The six compulsory subjects taught in the first year constitute a foundation of essential subject knowledge. Every subject bears 3 credits and this yields a total of 18 credits for foundation-related studies:

Year 1

Year 2
In the second year, students will need to obtain 12 further credits and 2 options will be offered to achieve this.

Option 1

The first option consists of a research methods subject (3 credits) and a project (9 credits).

Option 2

The second option will be chosen by students who prefer a more structured approach to learning. Students pursuing this option will study four subjects each bearing 3 credits by selecting from the three categories of elective subjects below.

Subject Syllabuses

Enquiries

For further information about the programme, please contact Dr. Chris Green at egchrisg@inet.polyu.edu.hk or Ms Plosa Kwan at egplosa@inet.polyu.edu.hk of the Department of English.