English Language for Teaching Concentration
This concentration is intended for practising/prospective teachers and related professionals who want to acquire the subject knowledge required of a qualified professional English language teacher in primary and secondary schools. English language proficiency requirements must be met to enrol in this concentration.
Aims
- To develop an in-depth understanding of the subject knowledge required for English language education;
- To promote awareness of how English subject knowledge can inform language education;
- To encourage critical reflection on pertinent theories and issues pertaining to English language subject knowledge and their implications for English language education in Hong Kong; and
- To foster competence in research related to education and English language teaching.
Requirements
Concentration Required Courses | ||
EDUC7660 Phonetics and Phonology | 3 units | |
EDUC7670 Lexis, Morphology and Semantics | 3 units | |
EDUC7680 Grammar for Teaching | 3 units | |
EDUC7690 Written and Spoken Discourse | 3 units | |
12 units |