Minor in Literary and Cultural Studies:
Programme Aims
The Minor in Literary and Cultural Studies aims to:
PA1 | to provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully analyse issues in literary and cultural texts |
PA2 | to meet the needs of students majoring in different disciplines who are seeking to acquire skills in literary and cultural studies relevant to their graduation goals |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Upon completion of the Minor in Literary and Cultural Studies, students should be able to:
PILO1 | Identify socio-cultural issues presented in literature and films; |
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PILO2 | Analyse genres of literary and cultural texts in terms of form and content; |
PILO3 | Interpret texts, both written and visual, through different lenses such as gender, race, sexuality and urban space. |
Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits with 2 compulsory and 3 elective courses.
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Pre-requisite(s) |
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Compulsory | |||
ENG120 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | NIL |
ENG104 | Critical Analysis of Literature | 3 | NIL |
Electives (3 courses out of 5) | |||
ENG184 | Women's Writing and Feminist Readings | 3 | ENG120 |
ENG273 | Children's Literature | 3 | ENG120 |
ENG389 | Travel Writing and Culture | 3 | ENG104 |
ENG479 | Science Fiction | 3 | ENG120 |
ENG324 | Signs and Symbols in Written and Visual Communication | 3 | ENG104 |
Minor in Linguistics and Translation Studies:
Programme Aims
The Minor in Linguistics and Translation Studies aims to:
PA1 |
to provide students with the knowledge and skills to successfully analyse issues in linguistics and/or translation |
PA2 |
to meet the needs of students majoring in different disciplines who are seeking to acquire skills in linguistics and translation studies in preparation for their career development |
Programme Intended Learning Outcomes (PILOs)
Upon completion of the Minor in Linguistics and Translation Studies, students should be able to:
PIL01 |
identify and analyze issues and topics in linguistics and translation studies through an interdisciplinary perspective; |
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PILO2 |
demonstrate the ability to connect linguistics and translation studies concepts and theories to any other disciplines; |
PILO3 | apply linguistics and translation studies concepts to effective communication in multi-cultural and international settings; |
PILO4 | demonstrate proficiency in using digital tools in linguistics and translation studies. |
Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 credits with 2 compulsory and 3 elective courses.
Course Code | Course Title | Credits | Pre-requisite(s) |
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Compulsory | |||
ENG140 | Comparative Studies of Language and Culture | 3 | NIL |
ENG160 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 | NIL |
Electives (3 courses out of 6) | |||
ENG214 | Exploring English Grammar | 3 | ENG160 |
ENG201 | Comparative Literature | 3 | ENG140 |
ENG270 | Discourse Analysis | 3 | ENG160 |
ENG213 | Commercial Translation | 3 | ENG103 |
ENG364 | Second Langauge Acquisition and Teaching | 3 | ENG160 |
ENG387 | Media Translation | 3 | ENG140 |