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;
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)
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;
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)
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