LANG5030 English Communication for Postgraduate Engineering Studies

LANG5030 English Communication for Postgraduate Engineering Studies (Fall 2024)

An English course offered by the Center for Language Education of HKUST

LANG 5030 is a one-credit English for Academic Purposes course specially designed to assist postgraduate students in addressing linguistic challenges while pursuing a Master of Science (MSc) program in engineering. It aims to enhance students’ academic presentation, discussion and writing skills. The intended learning outcomes are as follows:

  • Students can participate actively and express their ideas effectively in discussions
  • Students can convey their ideas clearly in presentations and writing
  • Students can recognize the concept of plagiarism
  • Students can demonstrate understanding of academic referencing skills in their writing

Who should apply?

  • Students who attended a non English-medium university for their undergraduate studies 
  • Students who would like to learn how to write an academic paper in English 
  • Students who would like to improve their skills in giving English presentations on an academic topic 
  • Students who would like to learn or maintain their discussion skills in English 
  • Students who would like to practice spoken English through class activities 
  • Students who would like to learn how to make use of resources provided by the University to enhance various English language skills

Course details

Please refer to the website of the Center for Language Education. 

Course schedule and fee

Date: September 2 – November 27, 2024 (every Monday and Wednesday, except public holidays)

Time: 12noon - 1:20pm

Course fee: HK$3,000

Application

Please refer to the email sent by the Program Office.

Successful candidates will be notified of the payment procedure in a separate email around mid-August 2024.