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Shue Yan University Prospectus 2018-19

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES (BA DEGREE PROGRAMME)

ENG 101 English Skills I
1 Term; 4 Credits
This course aims to enhance students’ proficiency in all aspects of English usage. Stu-
dents will have ample opportunity to critically read and analyse a variety of English texts, and
hone their oral skills through class discussions and presentations. Particular emphasis,
however, will be placed on the writing process, from summarizing and paraphrasing to the
production of short compositions and academic essays. As this course is designed for English
majors, the assignments will include some texts about literature, language, or culture.

ENG 102 English Skills II
1 Term; 4 Credits
Building on ENG 101, this course presents students with an opportunity to engage some
challenging readings in English through class discussion, oral presentations and writing tasks,
including a substantial term essay. Special emphasis is on various techniques of textual
analysis and response, both verbal and written. The workshop approach adopted in the
course includes regular in-class exercises, analyses of relevant examples, and peer editing.
As this course is designed for English majors, assignments will also incorporate some texts
about literature, language, or culture.

ENG 120 Introduction to Literature
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to introduce students to various genres of literature (short story, poetry,
drama, fiction) as well as to critical reading methods. It also aims to enhance students’
appreciation and understanding of major types of literature and equip them with the ability to
develop critical approaches to thinking, reading and writing about literary works.

ENG 140 Introduction to Translation
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course lays the foundation for the translation programme and for all elective
courses in the translation stream offered by the English Department. It aims at equipping
students with the necessary skills and techniques which they need to produce quality
translations. Emphasis is placed on studying the similarities and differences between Chinese
and English on lexical, syntactical and textual levels and their influences on translation. In this
course, some mainstream translation theories that are of immediate importance to E/C and
C/E translations will also be covered by relating to authentic examples taken from real-world
settings. After studying this course, students are expected to understand and grasp the basic
translation principles for analysing the source text and produce proper target text.

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