LANG 1402

English for University Studies

Course Description

This is an English for Academic Purpose (EAP) course with a primary focus on language development and proficiency. The course also helps students develop academic literacy skills. 

Highlights

  • Developing effective language skills and language learning habits and practices
  • Evaluating useful and appropriate resources and learning strategies for university education
  • Exploring multiple perspectives in academic discussions

Assessments

  • Speaking Task 1: Give a spoken monologue and engage in academic group discussion
  • Speaking Task 2: Deliver a short academic speech
  • Writing Task: Write a short academic essay
  • Self-Directed Learning (SDL) Tasks and Activities: 3 required tasks which help students achieve their language learning goals and a reflective writing task

Target Students

  • Required course for first year Pathway 1 students.
  • Students are pre-registered into different streams based on their English language proficiency upon admission to HKUST.

Learning Experience

Student testimonials

  • “The course makes me more confident on speaking English."
  • “Feedback is very useful."

Course outcomes

  • develop logical arguments in academic writing and speaking
  • select appropriate content and language for the audience, context and purpose; for spoken and written contexts