Undergraduate Courses 2023-24

a) Under a policy approved by the Senate, exceptions to the general University policy stating that English is the medium of instruction will be permitted when the courses are related to the area of Chinese studies and are approved by the School of Humanities and Social Science. Courses approved to be taught in Chinese carry a [PU] or [CA] notation in the course description, which indicates the spoken language used in teaching: [PU] stands for Putonghua; and [CA] for Cantonese.

b) Courses marked with a [C] in the course description are not taught in Chinese but may require students to read materials in Chinese. Students who have difficulty reading materials in Chinese should consult the instructor concerned prior to enrolling in these courses. For undergraduate courses, alternative English reading materials may be provided.

c) Some courses may use different medium of instruction/materials, either in Chinese or English, for different sections. They will be denoted by a combination of [CA], [PU], [C] and [EN]. Students will need to check the medium of instruction/materials to be used before course enrollment.

d) Undergraduate courses marked with [BLD] or [SPO] may be offered in the mode of blended learning or self-paced online delivery respectively, subject to different offerings. Students should check the delivery mode of the class section before registration.

• LANG 1005

  Expressive Clarity

  4 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  Grade B+ or above in LANG 1003 (prior to 2022-23) OR Level 5 or above in HKDSE English Language

  Description

  This course aims to develop students' English communication skills beyond basic language accuracy (e.g. grammar and pronunciation) through the adoption of an online active learning platform. In order to better equip students for their academic and professional careers, this course will focus on communication competencies related to critical thinking, oral presentations, reading and writing, medium and style. Students will develop an understanding of why style and rhetoric matter and learn how to use effective word choice, phrasing, sentence structure, and tone across a variety of mediums.
• LANG 1006

  The Art of Public Speaking

  3 Credit(s)
  Medium of Instruction

  [EN] Taught in Eng/Chin subject to diff. offerings
  [PU] Putonghua
  [CA] Cantonese

  Mode of Delivery

  [BLD] Blended learning

  Description

  This introductory course in public speaking is delivered in two complementary stages. The first, presented in a blended learning environment, will help students to understand some basic terms, concepts and theories applicable to the art of public speaking. The second part of the course consists of small-class face to face tutorials and will have a practical focus. In this part of the course, students will be guided from the theoretical introduction to the practical work of composing and delivering two public speeches. The first speech will be of a knowledge sharing character and the second, longer, speech will be a persuasive public speech. The medium of instruction of the first part of the course will be English, and for the second part of the course, Cantonese, English or Putonghua will be used, depending on the target language chosen by students. Graded P or F.
• LANG 1117

  Advanced Chinese Communication

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  Level 4 or above in HKDSE Chinese

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1416, LANG 1423, LANG 1120 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1121 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1122 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1123 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1124 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1125 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1126 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1127 (prior to 2022-23)

  Description

  This course seeks to advance the Putonghua speaking and Chinese writing abilities of local Hong Kong students who have attained a reasonably high standard in Chinese language on leaving secondary schools. The course materials and learning tasks help students to engage in rigorous intellectual analysis of academic and socio-economic issues and formulate coherent arguments for Putonghua speaking and Chinese writing in demanding situations such as participation in public fora and writing critical essays for publication in the media.
• LANG 1130

  Cantonese for Non-Chinese Language Background Students I

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  This course is restricted to students with non-Chinese language backgrounds who are beginners in the learning of Cantonese. It equips students with Cantonese communicative competence necessary for living and net-working in Hong Kong, thus facilitating their smooth integration into the local community. The learning activities involve developing students' listening and speaking skills in an attempt to build learners' confidence and fluency in using Cantonese for daily communication.
• LANG 1133

  Cantonese for Chinese Language Background Students I

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  This course is restricted to students with Chinese language backgrounds who are beginners in the learning of Cantonese. It equips students with Cantonese communicative competence necessary for living and net-working in Hong Kong, thus facilitating their smooth integration into the local community. The learning activities involve developing students' listening and speaking skills in an attempt to build learners' confidence and fluency in using Cantonese for daily communication.
• LANG 1210

  Japanese Language and Related Culture

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  This is a course for learners with no previous knowledge of Japanese. It aims to offer students a foundation in Japanese language and related Japanese culture with an emphasis on practical oral communication. By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate appropriately in Japanese on a variety of everyday topics.
• LANG 1310

  French: World Language and Culture

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  This is a course for learners with no previous knowledge of French. It aims to promote an international perspective by helping them acquire the basics of French. By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate appropriately in French on a variety of everyday topics, and have an overview of certain themes in French and Francophone culture which will enhance their knowledge of Europe and the world.
• LANG 1330

  Spanish and the Other America

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  This is a course for learners with no previous knowledge of Spanish. It aims to offer students a foundation in Spanish language and related culture, with an emphasis on practical oral communication. It presents aspects of essential Spanish and Latin American cultures, the flamenco to the salsa, from the temples of the Incas to the architecture of Gaudi. By the end of the course, students will be able to communicate appropriately in Spanish on a variety of everyday topics.
• LANG 1401

  Intensive English Language for University Studies

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1401

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1002, LANG 1003, Level 3 or above in HKDSE English Language

  Description

  This is an intensive English language course for students in their first year of study who need language enhancement and proficiency training to build a strong foundation in English. Students will develop the language skills necessary to communicate effectively and complete academic tasks in an English-medium university. They will also build skills and habits for self-directed learning at university. The content of this course focuses on developing students’ language foundation, and tasks and activities are designed so that they can receive enhanced teacher support and feedback.
• LANG 1402

  English Language for University Studies

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1402

  Prerequisite(s)

  (Level 3 in HKDSE English Language with all papers at or above level 3) OR (Level 4 in HKDSE English Language) OR (Level 5 in HKDSE English Language with some papers but not all at or above level 4) OR (Overall bandscore of 6.0 in IELTS) OR (Overall bandscore of 6.5 in IELTS with some but not all subscores at or above 6.0) OR equivalence of the above

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1002, LANG 1003

  Description

  This course aims for students in their first year of study and will develop students’ spoken and written language proficiency. The course also introduces academic literacy skills common to all disciplines. Students will learn to evaluate others’ opinions, develop strong arguments and communicate those arguments effectively in written and spoken English. In addition to traditional academic writing, the course includes elements of academic communication that go beyond the text level to incorporate academic communication that includes text and audio. They will also build skills and habits for self-directed learning at university.
• LANG 1403

  Academic English for University Studies

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1403

  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 1401 OR LANG 1402 OR Level 5 in HKDSE English Language with all papers at or above level 4 OR Overall bandscore of 6.5 in IELTS with all subscores at or above 6.0 OR equivalence of the above

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1003

  Description

  This course emphasises the development of academic literacy skills, in addition to developing students’ language proficiency.Students will learn how to find and evaluate sources for academic tasks and will further develop their abilities to be critical in reading and writing, to synthesise ideas and to develop coherent arguments. Collaboration and leadership skills will also be emphasised to further develop skills and habits for autonomous lifelong learning.
• LANG 1404

  Advanced Academic English for University Studies

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1404

  Prerequisite(s)

  Level 5* or above in HKDSE English Language OR Overall bandscore of 7.0 or above in IELTS OR equivalence of the above

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1002, LANG 1003

  Description

  This course puts a strong emphasis on developing university-level academic literacy and communication competence in writing, speaking, and multimodal contexts. The course introduces students to research skills using university library resources for finding and evaluating sources for academic writing and speaking tasks. It expects students to be critical readers and writers, synthesizing ideas when developing a coherent argument. The course also aims to develop students’ competence in communicating effectively in an academic community, developing the ability to collaborate both as a member of a group and assuming responsibility as a discussion facilitator in the context of student-led seminars. Throughout the course, students are expected to transfer and adapt their knowledge, attitudes and habits for autonomous lifelong learning.
• LANG 1405

  Mediated Me: An Introduction to Digital Literacy

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1405, LANG 1004

  Prerequisite(s)

  a passing letter grade in LANG 1401 OR LANG 1402 OR LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1002 (prior to 2022-23)

  Mode of Delivery

  [BLD] Blended learning

  Description

  This introductory course will help students explore the impact of digital media texts (such as podcasts, memes, and social media like YouTube) on academic, professional and social communication practices. The course will enable students to be: critical of current digital communication practices; reflective of their communication and participation through digital media; aware of how digital communication can impact language delivery; and reflective of their English language development. To achieve this, the course guides students in developing basic knowledge of digital literacy theories and practices and to produce their own digital media texts for English communicative purposes. Students will undertake authentic tasks related to their academic and future careers that enables them to achieve the necessary communication skills in a digital world.
• LANG 1411

  Elementary Putonghua for Non-Chinese Language Background Students

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1411

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1412, LANG 1413, LANG 1415, LANG 1416, LANG 1421, LANG 1422, LANG 1423, LANG 1117, LANG 1120 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1121 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1122 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1123 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1124 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1125 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1126 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1127 (prior to 2022-23)

  Reading Material

  [C] Require Chinese reading

  Description

  The course is designed for non-Chinese language background students who have learned Chinese for less than 50 tuition hours. It aims to equip the students with listening and speaking skills for communicating in Putonghua for daily and social purposes through a range of learning activities. After successfully completing the course, students will have developed basic pronunciation ability in Putonghua, and fundamental listening and speaking skills necessary for daily communication.
• LANG 1412

  Intermediate Putonghua for Non-Chinese Language Background Students

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1412

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1413, LANG 1416, LANG 1421, LANG 1422, LANG 1423, LANG 1117, LANG 1123 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1124 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1125 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1126 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1127 (prior to 2022-23)

  Reading Material

  [C] Require Chinese reading

  Description

  The course is designed for non-Chinese language background students who have learned Chinese for up to 150 tuition hours. It prepares students for an intermediate-level understanding of spoken Chinese and equip them with a strong communicative competence in using Chinese in social and professional situations. After successfully completing the course, students’ listening and speaking skills will be enhanced, and they will be able to participate in complete, coherent and appropriate conversations on topics relating to daily life, study and work.
• LANG 1413

  Advanced Putonghua for Non-Chinese Language Background Students

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1413

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1416, LANG 1421, LANG 1422, LANG 1423, LANG 1117, LANG 1125 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1126 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1127 (prior to 2022-23)

  Reading Material

  [C] Require Chinese reading

  Description

  The course is designed for non-Chinese language background students who have learned Chinese for up to 300 tuition hours. It prepares students for an advanced-level understanding of spoken Chinese and to equip them with a strong communicative competence in using Chinese in social and professional situations. After successfully completing the course, their listening and speaking skills will be enhanced, and they will be able to handle a wide range of discourse with nearly full linguistic control and communicate effectively on complex topics relating to life, study and work.
• LANG 1414

  Elementary Reading and Writing for Non-Chinese Language Background Students

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1414

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1412, LANG 1413, LANG 1415, LANG 1416, LANG 1421, LANG 1422, LANG 1423, LANG 1117, LANG 1121 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1122 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1123 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1124 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1125 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1126 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1127 (prior to 2022-23)

  Reading Material

  [C] Require Chinese reading

  Description

  The course is designed for non-Chinese language background students who have learned Chinese for less than 50 tuition hours.It aims to equip students with Chinese reading and writing skills for daily and social purposes through a range of familiar topics. After successfully completing the course, students will have acquired a basic knowledge of Chinese characters, be able to identify information from simple passages,and write basic sentences to introduce themselves and describe their daily lives.
• LANG 1415

  Intermediate Reading and Writing for Non-Chinese Language Background Students

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1415

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1412, LANG 1413, LANG 1416, LANG 1421, LANG 1422, LANG 1423, LANG 1117, LANG 1123 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1124 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1125 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1126 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1127 (prior to 2022-23)

  Reading Material

  [C] Require Chinese reading

  Description

  The course is designed for students with non-Chinese language background who have learned Chinese for less than 100 tuition hours. It aims to enhance students’ ability to recognize and write Chinese characters, and to help develop their understanding of written Chinese and writing competence in using Chinese in daily life and social situations. After successfully completing the course, they will be able to recognize and write commonly used Chinese characters, understand narrative, expository and basic argumentative texts, and write short passages for daily life and social purposes.
• LANG 1416

  Effective Chinese Communication

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1416, LANG 1113

  Prerequisite(s)

  Level 3 in HKDSE Chinese

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1421, LANG 1422, LANG 1423, LANG 1424

  Medium of Instruction

  [CA] Cantonese
  [PU] Putonghua

  Description

  This course seeks to enhance the market competitiveness of HKUST graduates by making them effective users of spoken Putonghua and Standard Written Chinese in meeting communicative needs in academic, social and professional contexts. The course materials and activities help students acquire fluency and accuracy in the use of Chinese by engaging them in authentic communication tasks based on real-life situations and needs. Students’ mastery of Putonghua phonology and Chinese syntax and lexis will also be enhanced through in-class teaching and outside class practice.
• LANG 1421

  Chinese Communication in the Digital Era

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1421

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1411, LANG 1412, LANG 1413, LANG 1414, LANG 1415, LANG 1120 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1121 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1122 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1123 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1124 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1125 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1126 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1127 (prior to 2022-23)

  Medium of Instruction

  [PU] Putonghua

  Description

  This course targets all students who have a background in Chinese, and with a strong interest in the use of Chinese in digital media. The focus of this course is to lead students to explore the characteristics of using Chinese in digital media for social, professional and academic communication purposes, and to develop their Putonghua speaking and Standard Chinese writing abilities through digital media platforms. The emphasis is on using Chinese to talk about digital media. Students can also have a deeper understanding of the current situation and developmental direction of Chinese digital media in the digital age, and be able to discuss topics in this field in Chinese.
• LANG 1422

  Chinese for Workplace Applications

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1422

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1411, LANG 1412, LANG 1413, LANG 1414, LANG 1415, LANG 1120 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1121 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1122 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1123 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1124 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1125 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1126 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1127 (prior to 2022-23)

  Medium of Instruction

  [PU] Putonghua

  Description

  This course is for students who have a background in Chinese. It aims to enhance their Chinese communication skills in workplace contexts. It also helps students to understand how language plays a crucial role in various workplace situations including self-branding, internal and external communication. Students will explore how to choose and use communicative strategies appropriate to the professional purposes, audiences, and contexts. The course will highlight the differences between the use of English and Chinese in workplace contexts, different Chinese language styles in various working regions and the culture behind the language. Students will acquire communication skills through interactive tasks, case analyses, simulated practices.
• LANG 1423

  Chinese Communication in Global Context

  3 Credit(s)
  Previous Course Code(s)

  CORE 1423, LANG 1118

  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1411, LANG 1412, LANG 1413, LANG 1414, LANG 1415, LANG 1120 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1121 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1122 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1123 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1124 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1125 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1126 (prior to 2022-23), LANG 1127 (prior to 2022-23)

  Medium of Instruction

  [PU] Putonghua

  Reading Material

  [C] Require Chinese reading

  Description

  The course seeks to enhance the Putonghua speaking and Chinese writing abilities of students who have typically undergone schooling in a Chinese language community. Learning tasks and activities on this course further challenges students to aim at very high levels in terms of precision of expression in writing and expressiveness and persuasiveness in speaking. The learning experience will also sharpen the students’ awareness of style and tone and context of situation.
• LANG 1424

  Chinese Writing in Cultural Contexts

  3 Credit(s)
  Exclusion(s)

  LANG 1411, LANG 1412, LANG 1413, LANG 1414, LANG 1415, LANG 1120 - 1127

  Medium of Instruction

  [CA] Cantonese
  [PU] Putonghua

  Description

  This course targets all students who have a background in Chinese, and with a strong interest in the study of Chinese writing and cultural issues. It aims to cultivate students’ logical expression skills in Chinese in the context of investigative study of culture. Students will learn how to describe cultural phenomena, summarize literature, and evaluate claims from a critical perspective. Students will also learn to construct arguments and support claims effectively in an academic style. The course integrates the three elements of communication skills, academic literacy, and culture with a focus on Chinese writing training. The emphasis is on using Chinese to examine and discuss various cultural issues such as language culture. Students can have a deeper understanding of selected cultural issues and be able to discuss relevant topics in Chinese writing.
• LANG 2010

  English for Science I

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (prior to 2022-23)

  Description

  An English course for students of the School of Science. The course introduces students to the language and discourse of science and develops their competence in speaking and writing about scientific topics.
• LANG 2030

  Technical Communication I

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (prior to 2022-23)

  Description

  The course provides students with a broad introduction to English within the discipline of engineering. A central aim of the course is to encourage students to analyze critically the wider social implications of engineering products and processes, through the careful examination of texts (and other media) beyond their own specific engineering field and to communicate effectively by delivering oral presentations and writing reports on topics relevant to all engineers.
• LANG 2061

  Professional Writing for the Workplace

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404

  Exclusion(s)

  ECON 3700, LABU 2040, LABU 2060

  Description

  This course offers students the language and communication skills and strategies to adapt their writing to any professional contexts. It increases student awareness of how writing creates change and convinces one to take action, and how audiences, contexts and genre call for different choices in language, organization, format and style. As students explore and analyze business genres, they learn how to shape and adapt their language skills, strategies and communication practices to meet the needs of various internal and external audiences including co-workers, supervisors, management and customers. The course also develops in students the ability to communicate in digital contexts by analyzing and producing texts including on email and social media. Students will develop a repertoire of language and communication skills and strategies and will write for various workplace needs. For all SBM programs, BIBU, MAEC, T&M-DDP, SGFN & QSA students.
• LANG 2062

  Professional Speaking for the Workplace

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404

  Exclusion(s)

  LABU 2040, LABU 2060

  Description

  This course equips students with the language and communication skills and strategies to speak and present professionally in internal and external business settings. It increases student awareness of how speaking and presenting creates change and convinces one to take action. As students explore and analyze spoken genres using language and communication theories, they learn how to shape and adapt their language skills, strategies and communication practices to influence various internal and external audiences including customers, co-workers and supervisors. Students will also develop ways to express themselves in multimodal settings. The course develops in students particularly with soft skills to handle sensitive business situations and incidents including a crisis, and how to communicate interculturally in diverse settings. Students will develop a repertoire of language and communication skills and strategies to meet various workplace needs. For all SBM programs, BIBU, MAEC, T&M-DDP, SGFN & QSA students.
• LANG 2070

  English Communication for Humanities and Social Science Studies I

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (prior to 2022-23)

  Description

  Restricted to students in programs offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science. The course is an integrated skills course with a special emphasis on critical reading and thinking. It develops students' ability to understand the nuances of English vocabulary and to assimilate information from different sources for analysis and commentary. The course also hones students' skills in giving effective academic presentations.
• LANG 2082

  Communication for Environmental Management and Technology I

  2 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (prior to 2022-23)

  Description

  This course aims to develop students’ competence in discipline-related English, specifically communicating topics in the field of Environmental Management and Technology to the general public. Throughout the course, environmental issues will be examined, and students will learn the necessary skills to be applied in weekly communicative tasks and individual spoken and written assessments. For EVMT students only.
• LANG 2083

  Communication for Environmental Management and Technology II

  2 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 2082

  Description

  This course aims to develop students’ competence in discipline-related English, specifically communicating topics in the field of Environmental Management and Technology to a business audience. Throughout the course, the importance of communication and persuasion will be examined, and students will learn the necessary skills to be applied in weekly communicative tasks, and individual and group assessments. For EVMT students only.
• LANG 2170

  Chinese Communication Skills for Humanities & Social Science Studies

  3 Credit(s)
  Description

  Restricted to students on the Global China Studies program. The course enables students to achieve thorough comprehension of texts written in Chinese, and prepares them for writing academic papers such as project reports and dissertations, with special attention paid to the demands on students from various Humanities and Social Science disciplines. Students must be able to read and write Chinese.
• LANG 3021

  Science Communication in English (Mathematics)

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  (For DSCT only) LANG 2010 OR LANG 2030 ; (For all others) LANG 2010

  Description

  The course focuses on developing students' ability to communicate mathematical knowledge to the general public through effective writing and speaking skills. In writing, students learn the specific skills to produce genres of both expository and persuasive nature, and reflect on how to explain mathematics concepts in an accessible manner without losing the scientific complexity. In speaking, students learn how to communicate mathematics notions and implications to nonexpert audiences using short videos and oral presentations with appropriate rhetorical and stylistic devices. For MATH and DSCT students only.
• LANG 3022

  Science Communication in English (Chemistry)

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 2010

  Description

  The course focuses on developing students' ability to communicate chemistry knowledge to the general public through effective writing and speaking skills. In writing, students learn the specific skills to write genres of both expository and persuasive nature, and reflect on how to explain chemistry concepts in an accessible manner without losing the scientific complexity. In speaking, students learn how to communicate chemistry notions and implications to nonexpert audiences using short videos and oral presentations with appropriate rhetorical and stylistic devices. For CHEM students only.
• LANG 3023

  Science Communication in English (Physics)

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 2010

  Description

  The course focuses on developing students' ability to communicate physics knowledge to the general public through effective writing and speaking skills. In writing, students learn the specific skills to produce genres of both expository and persuasive nature, and reflect on how to explain physics concepts in an accessible manner without losing the scientific complexity. In speaking, students learn how to communicate physics notions and implications to nonexpert audiences using short videos and oral presentations with appropriate rhetorical and stylistic devices. For PHYS students only.
• LANG 3024

  Science Communication in English (Life Science)

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  (For DDP only) LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (prior to 2022-23); (For all others) LANG 2010

  Description

  The course focuses on developing students' ability to communicate life science knowledge to the general public through effective writing and speaking skills. In writing, students learn the specific skills to produce genres of both expository and persuasive nature, and reflect on how to explain life science concepts in an accessible manner without losing the scientific complexity. In speaking, students learn how to communicate life science notions and implications to nonexpert audiences using short videos and oral presentations with appropriate rhetorical and stylistic devices. For BCB, BISC and BIOT students only.
• LANG 3025

  Science Communication in English (Environmental Science)

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 2010

  Description

  The course focuses on developing students' ability to communicate environmental science knowledge to the general public through effective writing and speaking skills. In writing, students learn the specific skills to produce genres of both expository and persuasive nature, and reflect on how to explain environmental science concepts in an accessible manner without losing the scientific complexity. In speaking, students learn how to communicate environmental science notions and implications to nonexpert audiences using short videos and oral presentations with appropriate rhetorical and stylistic devices. For students on programs offered by the Department of Ocean Science.
• LANG 3027

  Science Communication in English for Research Students

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 2010

  Description

  This course offers undergraduate students the opportunity to improve their skills in writing research articles, abstracts, review articles, and other related genres. The course teaches academic writing features and research writing, referencing and editing skills, to help Science students write up their research project reports professionally. Input on how to write different sections of a scientific research paper will be provided, with illustrations from authentic texts. Students will be guided to complete their individual reports by exploring the research writing conventions of their individual disciplines and will receive feedback on their own writing. Instructor's approval is required for enrolment in the course. For IRE students and students doing research projects in the School of Science only.
• LANG 3060

  Advanced Academic Writing

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404

  Exclusion(s)

  ECON 3700, LABU 2040, LABU 2060

  Description

  This course offers students advanced strategies and practice in writing texts in their academic disciplines. It increases student awareness of how disciplinary conventions, genre and rhetorical situations call for different choices in language, organization, format, citation and style. As students explore and analyze academic disciplinary genres and their research and writing process they learn how to use advanced language skills and strategies including developing stances, defining, explaining, reporting, analyzing, synthesizing and organizing and how to repurpose academic content to communicate ideas effectively. The course also develops in students the view of writing as a social process as they work with a community of writers who share ideas, give feedback and support. It creates writers who are engaged to demonstrate their writing in various ways including a small-scale research project. The course threads competencies in communication, problem-solving and personal development including lifelong learning and awareness to help students develop transferable skills to become effective writers in their academic disciplines. For all SBM programs, BIBU, MAEC, T&M-DDP, SGFN & QSA students.
• LANG 3070

  English Communication for Humanities and Social Science Studies II

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 2070

  Description

  Restricted to students on programs offered by the School of Humanities and Social Science. The course builds on the critical reading and thinking skills students have developed, and prepares them for writing up long documents such as project reports and dissertations, with special attention paid to the demands on students from various Humanities and Social Science disciplines.
• LANG 3081

  Communication for Environmental Management and Technology III

  2 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  LANG 2083

  Description

  The course aims to develop students' ability to use effective and appropriate organizational structures, vocabulary, language and style in Capstone Project proposals, reports and presentations. For EVMT students only.
• LANG 4030

  Technical Communication II for CSE, CPEG & DSCT

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  (For DDP only) LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (prior to 2022-23); (For DSCT only) LANG 2010 OR LANG 2030; (For all others) LANG 2030

  Corequisite(s)

  (For COMP and DSCT) COMP 4910 OR COMP 4981 OR COMP 4981H ; (For CPEG) CPEG 4901 OR CPEG 4902 OR CPEG 4910; (For COSC) Nil

  Description

  A one-term, major-specific language course for CSE students, and for CPEG and DSCT students undertaking a CSE Final Year Project or Final Year Thesis. The course focuses on report writing and presentations, and communication in professional contexts relevant to the disciplines.
• LANG 4031

  Technical Communication II for ECE & CPEG

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  (For DDP only) LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (Prior to 2022-23); (For all others) LANG 2030

  Corequisite(s)

  ELEC 4900 OR ELEC 4901 OR ELEC 4910 OR CPEG 4910 OR CPEG 4911 OR CPEG 4912

  Description

  A one-term, major-specific language course for all ECE students and for all CPEG students undertaking an ECE Final Year Project. The course focuses on Final Year Project report writing and presentations and communication in professional contexts relevant to ECE and CPEG.
• LANG 4032

  Technical Communication II for IEDA and ISDN

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  (For DDP only) LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (prior to 2022-23); (For all others) LANG 2030

  Description

  A one-term, major-specific language course for students in IEDA and ISDN. The course focuses on Final Year Project report writing and presentations and appropriate communication strategies and language use in professional contexts relevant to the disciplines. For IEDA and ISDN students in their third or fourth year of study only.
• LANG 4033

  Technical Communication II for Civil and Environmental Engineering

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  (For DDP only) LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (Prior to 2022-23); (For all others) LANG 2030

  Description

  A one-term, major-specific language course for all students of the CIVL Department undertaking the Final Year Project and Capstone Project. The course focuses on Final Year Project report writing and presentations, and communication in professional contexts relevant to the CIVL Capstone Project. For CIVL and CIEV students in their third or fourth year of study only.
• LANG 4034

  Technical Communication II for Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  (For DDP only) LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (Prior to 2022-23); (For all others) LANG 2030

  Corequisite(s)

  MECH 3690 OR MECH 3830

  Description

  A one-term, major-specific course for all Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students. The course focuses on academic speaking and writing skills for laboratory report writing and the Final Year Design Project. For MAE students only.
• LANG 4035

  Technical Communication II for Chemical and Biological Engineering

  3 Credit(s)
  Prerequisite(s)

  (For DDP only) LANG 1403 OR LANG 1404 OR LANG 1003 (Prior to 2022-23); (For all others) LANG 2030

  Description

  A one-term, major-specific course for all students in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering. The course focuses on Final Year Project report writing and presentations, and communication in professional contexts relevant to chemical and biological engineering. For CBE students in their third or fourth year of study only.
• LANG 4070

  Academic Writing in Context - Global China Studies

  1 Credit(s)
  Corequisite(s)

  SHSS 4991 OR SHSS 4992

  Description

  This is a course with a special delivery mode -- a combination of input sessions plus highly individualized assistance provided for students to address their specific writing needs, dictated by students' choices of topics in particular areas of Global China Studies. For GCS students only.