English Courses

LANG 1407 equips future engineers with the communication abilities that technical expertise alone cannot provide. Through authentic engineering contexts, you will learn to explain complex ideas to an audience, propose and defend innovative designs, collaborate effectively in teams, and navigate the ethical responsibilities at the heart of the profession. The course bridges the gap between engineering knowledge and real-world impact, preparing you not just to solve problems, but to communicate, justify, and lead.

Learn through real-world engineering cases – Work with genuine published research, HKUST innovations, Kickstarter projects, and actual engineering disasters to ground language learning in professional practice.

Develop an original proposal – Mirror the engineering design process by creating an innovation for competitions like the SmartStart Engineering Challenge, progressing through all stages of a professional report, from introduction to feasibility analysis.

Master GenAI tools with purpose – Gain skills to integrate AI wisely, using chatbots and reflective activities to leverage its potential while preserving your voice and academic integrity.

• Assessment 1: Enhancing ability to communicate with clarity and precision in engineering contexts through a creative project.
• Assessment 2: Building communication and critical thinking skills by analysing real-world problems with peers and integrating feedback into your learning process.
• Other tasks: in-class checkpoints and end-of-course language test

Required course for all engineering students

Student testimonials

• "This course provides me with the genuine language skills required in the university study. I really learnt a lot and my speaking and writing abilities were enhanced a lot."
• "The tasks of making a design proposal makes me have a better understanding on how to create a project in terms of literature review, critical thinking, and innovative ideas. I believe it could help me to develop more creative projects in my future career."
• "I really liked how the course provided students with practical, useful information for pursuing an engineering career."
• "This class is a very good class for students who are starting to learn engineering, there are many useful things such as presentation skills and writing skills that we may use in the future."