LANG 1409
Academic English for Science Studies
| Prerequisite(s) |
LANG1402 is a prerequisite.
OR For students exempt from LANG1402, one of the following are prerequisite: • HKDSE English Language Level 5 with all papers at or above Level 4 • IELTS Band 6.5 in overall or Band 6.0 or above in all parts of the test or equivalent |
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| Corequisite(s) |
N/A
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LANG 1409, Academic English for Science Studies, is a 3-credit, common-core course taken by all science students. Over one semester, you will attend three hours of class per week, complete a variety of out-of-class activities and prepare for assessed tasks.
This course puts a strong emphasis on the academic literacy skills essential for science studies. The course introduces students to the research skills for finding and evaluating sources for discipline-related writing and speaking tasks. Students are expected to be critical readers and writers, synthesizing ideas from different sources when developing a coherent argument. The course also aims to develop students' competence in communicating effectively in a wider community beyond the university, developing the ability to collaborate both as a member and leader of a group. Throughout the course, students are expected to transfer and adapt their knowledge, attitudes and habits for autonomous lifelong learning.