Minors

English Language and Literature

Minor	English Language and Literature
Offering Academic Unit	Department of English
Exclusive Majors (Students who study the following majors are not allowed to choose this minor)	English Studies; English

Note: The following curriculum information is subject to periodic review and changes.

Aims of Minor

Assist students in developing their English proficiency though a systematic study of the English language and exposure to English literary texts and enable them to develop their critical and creative use of English.
Acquaint students with basic concepts of linguistic analysis and literary interpretation in English.
Equip students with the analytical tools and skills to a) analyze English texts and utterances, b) understand and improve their own English language competencies, c) discuss and appreciate the historical and cultural significance of literary works written in English.
Promote the interest in and appreciation of Anglophone cultures in line with the University’s mission to ‛create a culturally diverse learning ambiance’ and ‛enhance students’ acquisition of communicative skills and analytical abilities.

Intended Learning Outcomes of Minor (MINILOs)

Upon successful completion of this minor, students should be able to:

Identify and explain key concepts in English language and literary studies.
Analyze a range of written and spoken texts in terms of their cultural, historical, or linguistic contexts.
Explain and analyze the relationship between English language and social life including the role of English as a global language.
Identify key figures and works in literature written in English as well as major conventions, literary forms and critical terms.
Create unique personal, analytical, and creative responses that demonstrate a critical awareness of English in the world today.

Minor Requirements (15 credit units)Catalogue Term : Semester A 2024/25

1. Core Courses (6 credit units)

Choose any 2 courses from the following:

2. Electives (9 credit units)

Choose any 3 courses from the following:

Course Code	Course Title	Credit Units
EN2131	Asian Literature in English	3
EN2319	Introduction to English Poetry	3
EN2320	Fantasy in Literature	3
EN2321	Modern and Contemporary Fiction	3
EN2322	Creative Writing	3
EN2721	The Art of Life Narrative	3
EN2801	Popular Culture and Social Life	3
EN2808	Introduction to English Film Studies	3
EN2832	Literature and Music	3
EN2848	Language and Digital Media	3
EN3327	Drama Workshop	3
EN3571	Advanced English Phonetics and Phonology	3
EN3572	Fiction Writing	3
EN3578	Travel Writing	3
EN3579	World Literature in English	3
EN3581	Literature and the City	3
EN3587	Critical Discourse Analysis	3
EN3589	Modern Drama: Text and Performance	3
EN3590	Crime Fiction	3
EN3591	Hong Kong Language and Society	3
EN3594	English as a World Language	3
EN3595	English in Society	3
EN3596	English Summer Programme	3
EN4577	Critical Approaches to Literature	3
EN4578	Shakespeare: Film, Text, Performance	3

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