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Bachelor of Language Studies (English) (Honours)
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Choosing the first courses to get started
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Programme description

This programme starts by constructing a solid foundation of language proficiency and understanding upon which to build progressively more demanding studies of different aspects of the English language. The aim of the programme is to develop in all students an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the language. Through their studies in the programme, students will gain communicative skills for work and study; a good understanding of the structure and use of the language; a critical ability to analyse language and literature in context; understanding of language and society and the place of English in the world and a commitment to personal development through lifelong learning.

The programme provides a recognised qualification which is highly valued by employers in areas where language proficiency and the ability to analyse language are important. It will open up career pathways in general administrative and executive work, for example, in the civil service, in non-government organizations as well as in commerce and the business sector. The programme also provides an excellent preparation for language teaching and is listed by the Education Bureau as a Recognized Language Major degree. If a graduate of this programme goes on to complete a postgraduate teaching qualification in English, they will get full exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement for English teachers and become a fully qualified English teacher.

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Programme requirements

There are three pathways for students pursuing this programme. Pathways 2 and 3 are specifically designed for Associate Degree holders.

BLSEH1 --Pathway 1

Students pursuing BLSEH1 through Pathway 1 must successfully complete 160 credits, as follows:
(a)
 60 credits of compulsory courses:
Course code
(Click the course
code for details)		 Course title Credits Level
ENGL E100 English for Effective Communication I 10 Foundation
IT E150 Information Technology for Learning 5 Foundation
ENGL A202 The Structure of Modern English 10 Middle
ENGL E200 English for Effective Communication II: Reading and Writing 5 Middle
ENGL E205 Preparing for IELTS 5 Middle
ENGL E210 English for Effective Communication II: Listening and Speaking 5 Middle
ENGL E371 The English Language: Past, Present and
Future 		20 Higher
(b) 60 credits from the following courses:
Course code
(Click the course
code for details)		 Course title Credits Level
ENGL E300 The Art of English 20 Higher
ENGL E320 English Grammar in Context 10 Higher
LANG A330 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics 10 Higher
LANG A331 Language and Society in Hong Kong 10 Higher
LANG A332 Stylistics and Discourse Analysis 10 Higher
(c) 40 additional credits from any Foundation, Middle or Higher level courses offered by the University, of which no more than 25 credits are at Foundation level.1

Advanced standing/Credit exemption

Students with recognized tertiary qualifications may apply for advanced standing/credit exemption.

BLSEH2 -- Pathway 2

Programme-specific entry requirements for BLSEH2:

A recognized Associate Degree, or equivalent, in English studies or a related area.


Students pursuing BLSEH2 through Pathway 2 must successfully complete 80 credits as follows:
(a)
 45 credits of compulsory courses:
Course code
(Click the course
code for details)		 Course title Credits Level
ENGL A202 The Structure of Modern English 10 Middle
ENGL E205 Preparing for IELTS 5 Middle
ENGL E320 English Grammar in Context 10 Higher
ENGL E371 The English Language: Past, Present and Future 20 Higher
(b) 5 credits from:
Course code
(Click the course
code for details)		 Course title Credits Level
ENGL E200 English for Effective Communication II: Reading and Writing 5 Middle
ENGL E210 English for Effective Communication II: Listening and Speaking 5 Middle
(c) 30 credits from the following courses:
Course code
(Click the course
code for details)		 Course title Credits Level
ENGL E300 The Art of English 20 Higher
LANG A330 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics 10 Higher
LANG A331 Language and Society in Hong Kong 10 Higher
LANG A332 Stylistics and Discourse Analysis 10 Higher

BLSEH3 -- Pathway 3

Programme-specific entry requirements for BLSEH3:

A recognized Associate Degree, or equivalent, in an area not related to English studies.


Students pursuing BLSEH3 through Pathway 3 must successfully complete 100 credits as follows:
(a)
 95 credits of compulsory courses:
Course code
(Click the course
code for details)		 Course title Credits Level
ENGL A202 The Structure of Modern English 10 Middle
ENGL E205 Preparing for IELTS 5 Middle
ENGL E300 The Art of English 20 Higher
ENGL E320 English Grammar in Context 10 Higher
ENGL E371 The English Language: Past, Present and Future 20 Higher
LANG A330 Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics 10 Higher
LANG A331 Language and Society in Hong Kong 10 Higher
LANG A332 Stylistics and Discourse Analysis 10 Higher
(b) 5 credits from courses:
Course code
(Click the course
code for details)		 Course title Credits Level
ENGL E200 English for Effective Communication II: Reading and Writing 5 Middle
ENGL E210 English for Effective Communication II: Listening and Speaking 5 Middle

Recognized language major degree programmes

The BLSEH is included in the Education Bureau's list of 'Recognized Language Major Degree Programmes'.

In combination with a relevant teacher qualification, graduates are eligible for exemption from the Language Proficiency Requirement for English Language Teachers.

Notes：
1

Where a programme allows students to select additional courses from outside the programme, students must check their selected courses against the Excluded Combinations list. Only one of the courses in an excluded combination can count towards an OUHK award.

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Choosing the first courses to get started

The programmes include courses in language proficiency, language studies and in the use of information technology for learning. If you are new to university study you should start your studies with foundation courses in English language and information technology for learning, as well as taking the middle level language studies course ENGL A202:

  • ENGL E100 English for Effective Communication I

  • IT E150 Information Technology for Learning

  • IT S123 Introduction to Internet Services and Applications

  • ENGL A202 The Structure of Modern English

Once you have developed your language and learning foundation, you can move on to middle level language proficiency as well as tackling the higher level language studies courses:

  • ENGL E200 English for Effective Communication II - Reading and Writing

  • ENGL E210 English for Effective Communication II - Listening and Speaking

Enquiries

For enquiries about the programmes, please contact:

Dr Peter Storey 司徒彼得博士
Tel: 2768 5812
Email: pstorey@ouhk.edu.hk

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