(BA) (4-year-programme) - The University of Hong Kong

61ENGL3037.Research seminar in language and society (6 credits)This course is designed for students who wish to pursue advanced work in the study of language andsociety. This course is open to third and fourth year students only. Students are normally expected tohave prior knowledge in the subject area and should consult individual seminar co-ordinators beforeregistering for the course. There will be no formal lectures. Students will meet regularly with theirtutor for guidance but they will also be required to work independently. They will be expected to takethe initiative in locating and evaluating primary and secondary sources research materials.Assessment: 100% coursework (written essay or project).ENGL3039.Research seminar in cross-cultural studies in English (6 credits)This course is designed for students majoring or minoring in Cross-Cultural Studies in English whowish to pursue advanced work. This course is open to third and fourth year students only, andstudents should consult the co-ordinator of the major before registering for the course. There will beno formal lectures. Students will meet regularly with their tutor for guidance but they will also berequired to work independently. They will be expected to take the initiative in locating and evaluatingprimary and secondary sources research materials.Assessment: 100% coursework (written essay or project).ENGL3040.Internship in English studies (6 credits)This course offers students a capstone learning experience by allowing them to take their classroomknowledge into the community. Students will have an opportunity for experiential learning, earncredits toward their degree, and engage in a rich experience while working in an organization thatdemonstrates a real impact on society. The internship experience draws on previous coursework toencourage students to apply their classroom knowledge to work in organizations that demonstrate theimpact of using English in the community. Students can choose to apply for an internship at one of theestablished organizations below or pursue another internship venue with an organization of theirchoice. Arrangements should be made, under the guidance of the course supervisor, with theorganization before the second semester of the students’ final year. The student must pass aninterview with the organization before being allowed to register for this course. The duration of theinternship will depend on the arrangement between the student and the organization, but shouldinvolve at least 40 contact hours of service for the organization. Assessment will be based on a writtenreport as well as feedback from the organization contact.Assessment: 100% coursework.ENGL3041.Senior colloquium in English studies (6 credits)This course is designed as a capstone course offering students an opportunity to integrate and reflectupon what they have learned in the major while focusing on current topics and critical debates inEnglish studies. Students are expected to be able to build on courses they have taken before andshould consult individual colloquium co-ordinators before registering for the course. There will be noformal lectures but weekly meetings for the discussion of texts and issues, led by students.Assessment will be based on contributions to colloquium discussions and a final essay.Assessment: 100% coursework.