Undergraduate Studies
BA (Hons) English for Professionals
Mission
The School of Languages, Literacies and Translation is committed in its mission to encourage excellent practice of various languages for sustainable career and individual development.
Vission
Developing excellent language practice for a sustainable future.
Introduction
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English for Professionals is designed to help undergraduates acquire and develop theoretical principles and practical knowledge necessary for understanding the structure and use of the English language. As an undergraduate, you take courses that promote and support independent and intellectual enquiry and creativity. Attention is also given to interpersonal skills, critical thinking skills and problem-solving abilities to enable you to participate meaningfully in a fast changing international environment.
The range of courses integrate both theoretical content and practical language skills to develop an understanding of the relationship between reading, writing, listening, speaking, text and audience. You will also learn a broad range of professional registers in English that enable you to communicate effectively in a wide range of social and professional contexts.
The all-encompassing nature of Bachelor of Arts (Hons) English for Professionals programme enables you to gain relevant knowledge in language studies and develop language skills for the real world.
BACHELOR OF ARTS (HONS.) PROGRAMME EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES (PEO)
PEO1
To produce graduates who are able to critically apply theory to practice.
PEO2
To produce graduates who employ effective and professional oral and written communication skills in various settings.
PEO3
To produce graduates who are creative, innovative, critical and entrepreneurial with teamwork and leadership qualities at the local and international levels.
PEO4
To produce graduates who can work independently as well as in a team with ethics and professionalism.
PEO5
To produce graduates who can adapt themselves to various professional demands.
Career Opportunities
The B.A. (Hons) English for Professionals programme is designed to meet the needs of different careers, including:
- Advertising and marketing
- Broadcasting and journalism
- Consultancy
- Copywriter
- Editing and publishing
- English language teaching and learning
- Freelance (proofreading, translation, emcee)
- Multimedia
- Postgraduate study
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Tourism and hospitality
Duration of Programme
3 years / 6 semesters
Major Courses Offered
Code |
Title |
Unit |
LET 101 |
Introduction to World Languages and Multilingualism |
4 |
LET 102 |
The History and Structure of English |
4 |
LET 103 |
Introduction to Linguistics and Linguistic Meaning |
4 |
LET 104 |
The Study of English Grammar |
4 |
LET 105 |
The Study of English Literature |
4 |
LET 106 |
Professional Reading |
4 |
LET 107 |
Writing for Professional Communication |
4 |
LEM 200 |
Industrial Training Orientation Programme |
4 |
LEM 211 |
English Discourse |
4 |
LEM 212 |
Phonetics and Lexis of English |
4 |
LEM 213 |
Interlanguage Study |
4 |
LEM 214 |
English in Society |
4 |
LEM 215 |
Psychology of Language |
4 |
LEM 300 |
Industrial Training |
4 |
LEM 310 |
English Discourse in the Professions |
4 |
LEM 311 |
English for Administration |
4 |
LEM 312 |
English for Public Relations and Marketing |
4 |
LEM 313 |
English for Scientific, Technical & Web-based Writing |
4 |
LEM 314 |
English for the Media |
4 |
LEM 315 |
English for Law |
4 |
LEM 316 |
Oral Communication for Social and Occupational Purposes |
4 |
Total |
84 |
Programme Structure: Starts Year 1, Semester 1
Programme Structure: Starts Year 1, Semester 2