English Language Teaching

The aim of this programme is to strengthen the professional competence of practising English language teachers in Hong Kong. Whilst the programme is designed for English language teachers who want to enhance their professional knowledge of second language teaching, it is also suitable for teachers who do not have a subject knowledge background in English language.

The salient features of the programme include an examination of current approaches to and theories of the systems of English through investigation of the cultural and sociological dimensions of the language in terms of language use, language learning and teaching, the structure of contemporary spoken and written English, as well as the roles of English in Hong Kong. The programme also examines theories of second language learning and teaching, and considers current approaches and methods in second language teaching together with their application to teaching English language in Hong Kong. The programme provides a series of subject knowledge courses in the first year, followed by more pedagogically-focused courses, or a project in the second year.

• The English Language Curriculum
• Phonetics and Phonology for English Language Teaching
• Morphology and Syntax for English Language Teaching
• Spoken and Written Discourse for English Language Teaching
• Psychological and Social Perspectives on Language
• Literature in English
• Special Topics in English Language
• Language Testing and Assessment
• Contemporary English Language Teaching Issues
• Reading and Writing – Teaching and Learning
• Listening and Speaking – Teaching and Learning
• Information and Communication Technology in English Language Teaching
• Professional Development in English Language Teaching
• Project in English Language and Teaching

Requirements

• Graduated from a recognised university and obtained a Bachelor’s degree, normally with honours not lower than Second Class; or
• Graduated from an honours programme of a recognised university with a Bachelor’s degree, normally achieving an average grade of not lower than “B”; or
• Completed a course of study in a tertiary educational institution and obtained professional or similar qualifications equivalent to an honours degree.
• Pass an entrance examination or interview conducted by the Graduate Division of Education;
• TOEFL (normally not lower than 550 Paper-based; 213 computer-based; and 79 internet-based);
• IELTS (Academic) (normally not lower than Band 6.5);
• GMAT (Verbal, normally not lower than 21);
• Submit Online Application Form
• Receipt of Application Fee (not necessary for credit card payment through online application)
• Official Transcripts from the University attended by the applicants
• Copies of Certificates of professional qualifications
• Confidential Recommendations from two referees respectively
• Field Of Study: Applicants should state the group (Already Subject-Knowledge Qualified [ASKQ] or Not Yet Subject-Knowledge Qualified [NYSKQ]
• Copies of Identity card or Passport
• A Paper on "Objectives and Outline of Study" in English with the following contents:

1. The applicant's reasons for choosing this programme;
2. Demonstration of a basic understanding of area of study;
3. A description of how the proposed academic pursuits will enhance the applicant’s professional capacity; and
4. Future career plans.

Scholarships

• Full-time students may receive teaching assistantships or postgraduate studentships.