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Code Module Credits Duration Prerequisite(s)
YEAR 2

--- Complete 2 subjects from the elective 4 60 hrs ---
group B

--- Complete 2 subjects from the elective 4 60 hrs ---
group C
CHIN2101 Chinese Writing 3 45 hrs ---
This course introduces students to the basic writing strategies in Chinese. Balanced
between theoretical discussions and practical work, this course aims at training students'
skills in different genres of narrative and expositive writing and an appreciation of
literary style.
CHIN2102 Chinese Practical Writing 3 45 hrs ---

This course covers everyday correspondence, business writing, promotional material,
legal documentation, protocol communications, and thesis writing. Through systematical
learning, students will become aware of the social requirements of Chinese practical
writing and the personal importance of the subject. Through actual practice, students
will have better mastery and improvement of writing theory and techniques.
ENGL2101 English III 4 60 hrs ---
This course aims to develop students’ reading and writing skills in English. It is built
around the idea that writers learn by reading. Works, descriptive in nature, extracted
from various sources are employed to enhance cultural sensitivity, illustrate various
reading skills and descriptive writing techniques. Apart from the receptive and
productive skills, the course aims to further develop students’ size of vocabulary and
language accuracy.
ENGL2102 English IV 4 60 hrs ---
The course aims to further develop students’ reading and writing skills in English. It is

built around the idea that writers learn by reading. A selection of narrative texts is
employed to further illustrate various reading skills, narrative writing techniques and
structure. Apart from the receptive and productive skills, the course aims to further
develop students’ size of vocabulary, language accuracy and cultural sensitivity.
ENGL2103 Introduction to Literary Studies 2 30 hrs ---
This course aims to help students develop basic skills for understanding major literary

genres. Students will be exposed to a basic critical vocabulary to close readings of a wide
range of literature in English including poetry, fiction, and drama.
ENGL2104 English Practical Writing 2 30 hrs ---
This course is designed for students who wish to improve their writing skills for business
and professional purposes. Emphasis will be upon developing students’ ability to write in
English, and then to analyze, criticize and improve each piece of writing according to
common standards of business and professional writing. Students will have the
opportunity to practice writing applications, personal statement, proposals, reports,
minutes, and memorandums.

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