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Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English and Comparative Literature (BAHECLJ)
英文及比較文學榮譽文學士
JUPAS Code: JS9017
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Introduction
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This full-time programme is designed to give students broad and comprehensive training in the cultural formation of the English language and its literature in the modern and globalized era.
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Programme Feature
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This is a 4-year programme offered by the School of Arts and Social Sciences in the face-to-face teaching mode. The programme includes a wide range of courses on the various genres of literary texts and art forms in English from different historical and cultural backgrounds.
The programme intends to equip students in Hong Kong with the ability of critical thinking. It will introduce analytical frameworks through the study of literature, culture, film and mass media. The programme is organized in such a way that it will enhance students’ critical ability and cultural awareness, thus preparing them for complex jobs involving sophistication in cultural critique.
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EDB Recognition
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EDB has decided to include this programme in the SCOLAR list of recognized English language major degree programmes and the list of "Programmes Accepted for Grants under the Professional Development Incentive Grant Scheme for Language Teachers." This programme is also accepted as an English language major degree for meeting the Language Proficiency Requirement.
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Admission Requirements
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Year 1 Entry
Students should apply through JUPAS and should normally have attained in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination results of Level 3 or above in Chinese and English, as well as Level 2 or above in Mathematics, Liberal Studies and an elective subject, or the equivalent qualifications.
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General Structure
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Year 1 Autumn Term (20 credits)
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Year 1 Spring Term (20 credits)
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Course
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Credit
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Course
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Credit
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ENGL A102F
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Classic American Films
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5
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ENGL A108F
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English and Popular Song Lyrics
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5
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ENGL A131F
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Introduction to English Fiction
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5
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ENGL A132F
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Introduction to English Drama and Poetry
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5
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ENGL A205F
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Folktales and Children’s Literature in English
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5
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ENGL A206F
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Asian Writings in English
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5
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Electives in purpose-designed GE courses
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5
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Electives in “outside discipline” courses
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5
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Year 2 Autumn Term (20 credits)
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Year 2 Spring Term (20 credits)
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Course
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Credit
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Course
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Credit
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ENGL A204F
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Modern British and American Drama
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5
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ENGL A203F
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Hitchcock Films
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5
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ENGL A232F
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Socio-cultural Issues in English Literature I
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5
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ENGL A233F
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Socio-cultural Issues in English Literature II
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5
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ENGL A235F
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World Englishes and Globalization
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5
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ENGL A234F
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Practical Literary Criticism
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5
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Electives in “outside discipline” courses
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5
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Electives in purpose-designed GE courses
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5
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Year 3 Autumn Term (20 credits)
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Year 3 Spring Term (20 credits)
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Course
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Credit
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Course
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Credit
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ENGL A236F
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English-language Media and Pop Culture
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5
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ENGL A231F
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English Literature in the Modern World
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5
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ENGL A320F
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Special Topic(s) in British and American Short Stories
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5
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ENGL A321F
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Shakespeare
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5
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ENGL A324F
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Topic(s) in Chinese-Western Comparative Literature
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5
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ENGL A325F
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Topic(s) in Chinese-Western Literary Theory and Poetics
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5
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Electives in purpose-designed GE courses
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5
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Electives in “outside discipline” courses
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5
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Year 4 Autumn Term (20 credits)
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Year 4 Spring Term (20 credits)
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Course
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Credit
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Course
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Credit
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ENGL A322F
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Chinese Literature in English Translation
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5
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ENGL A323F
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European Literature in English Translation
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5
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ENGL A336F
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Major Authors in English Literature I
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5
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ENGL A338F
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Major Authors in English Literature II
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5
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ENGL A337F
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Critical Approaches to Literature I
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5
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ENGL A339F
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Critical Approaches to Literature II
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5
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Electives in “outside discipline” courses
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5
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Electives in purpose-designed GE courses
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5
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Outside Discipline Elective Courses (20 credits)
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Courses other than those with the course code of “ENGL” provided by the OUHK, such as
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CCA A201BF
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World Cinema
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5
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AMVE A205BF
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World Art
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5
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CAMD A300F
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New Media Culture
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5
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CAMD A306BF
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Museum Studies
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5
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CAMD A309BF
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Cultural Identities and Advertising
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5
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TRAN A369F
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Cultural Issues and Translation
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5
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TRAN A379F
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Literature and Translation
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5
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Career Prospects
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The programme is organized in such a way that it will enhance students' critical ability and cultural awareness, thus preparing them for complex jobs involving sophistication in cultural critique.
Career opportunities are available in the following fields:
(i) civil service
(ii) administration
(iii) teaching
(iv) academic research
(v) journalism and publishing
(vii) translation
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Further Studies
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Opportunities for postgraduate studies in language, literature, or related fields such as theatre studies and communication, are available in Hong Kong and abroad.
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Programme Team
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Programme Leader:
Dr. Garfield Lau
Members:
Dr. Kaby Kung
Dr. Charlie Ng
Mr. Chase Ma
Dr. Michael Cheuk
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Enquiries
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Tel: 2768 6703
Fax: 2391 3184
Email: as@ouhk.edu.hk
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Media Coverage
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Research
