Minor in English Communication

Minor in English Communication (for Science and Engineering Disciplines) (71427-YEC)

Systematically develop PolyU science and engineering students’ English language and communicative competence for the multilingual and multicultural workplace of the 21st century.

Aims

To systematically develop PolyU science and engineering students’ English language and communicative competence for the multilingual and multicultural workplace of the 21^st century;
To provide an opportunity for students to focus on a variety of written, spoken and multimodal business and professional discourse types and genres in English;
To provide students with optimal access to the globally expanding world of media and modern communication practices in the science and engineering fields;
To offer a blend of academic study and work-related learning experience; and
To equip students with sufficient knowledge and skills in and strategies for evaluating the role of language in professional workplace communication.

No. of credits

18 (3 core + 3 elective subjects)

Subject list

Core (compulsory)

Subject code	Subject title	Level	Credits
ENGL2000	English for Effective Communication	2	3
ENGL2A12	Confidence in Speaking English	2	3
ENGL4005	English for Science and Technology	4	3

Electives

Subject code	Subject title	Level	Credits
ENGL2004	Analysis of English Pronunciation	2	3
ENGL2005	English Lexis and Semantics	2	3
ENGL2006	Analysis of English Grammar	2	3
ENGL2B02/ENGL2BN02	New Media: New Meanings	2	3
ENGL2B03/ENGL2BN03	Exploring Language in Social Life	2	3
ENGL2016	Language in Social Contexts	2	3
ENGL2A10	Communicating Effectively in the Workplace	2	3
ENGL3012	Creative Writing in New Media	3	3
ENGL3031	Language and Intercultural Communication for the Professions	3	3
ENGL4001	English for Management	4	3
ENGL4004	Effective Communication for Public Relations	4	3
ENGL4009	Meaning in Professional Interaction	4	3

Enquiries

Dr Tobias Lee

Programme leader of the Minor in English Communication (for Science and Engineering Disciplines)

AG418
+852 2766 5602
tobias-c.lee@polyu.edu.hk