Minor Programmes
Literary and Cultural Studies Minor Programme:
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| ENG120 | Introduction to Literature | 3 | NIL |
| ENG153 | Introduction to Cultural Studies | 3 | NIL |
| Electives (3 courses out of 6) | |||
| ENG184 | Women's Writing and Feminist Readings | 3 | ENG120 |
| ENG273 | Children's Literature | 3 | ENG120 |
| ENG335 | Popular Culture | 3 | ENG153 |
| ENG389 | Travel and Culture | 3 | ENG153 |
| ENG479 | Science Fiction in Literature and Films | 3 | ENG120 |
| ENG489 | Visual Culture Studies | 3 | ENG153 |
Linguistics and Translation Minor Programme:
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::
| PILO1 | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compulsory | |||
| ENG140 | Introduction to Translation | 3 | NIL |
| ENG160 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 | NIL |
| Electives (3 courses out of 6) | |||
| ENG213 | Commercial Translation1 | 3 | ENG140 |
| ENG214 | Exploring English Grammar2 | 3 | ENG160 |
| ENG240 | Literary Translation | 3 | ENG140 |
| ENG270 | Discourse Analysis | 3 | ENG160 |
| ENG364 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 | ENG160 |
| ENG387 | Media Translation | 3 | ENG140 |
Notes: 1 For Year 1 cohorts from 2016/17 to 2022/23 and Year 2 cohorts from 2017/18 to 2022/23, ENG340 Interpreting I is offered instead of ENG213 Commercial Translation.
2 For Year 1 cohorts from 2016/17 to 2022/23 and Year 2 cohorts from 2017/18 to 2022/23, ENG250 Sociolinguistics is offered instead of ENG214 Exploring English Grammar.