HKU-CAES-Annual-Report_2021-22

The courses aim to improve learners’ skills in academic English literacy, dissertation writing, use of specialised terminology, and professional presentations. The following discipline-specific academic English courses with tailor- made instruction and support were offered in the 2021-2022 academic year: Since 2008, CAES has collaborated with HKU Human Resources Office to offer English training in specialised contexts for identified groups’ language and communication needs. In the 2021-2022 academic year, a range of English courses were offered to 127 non-academic HKU staff. This was a significant increase of 28% from the 2020-2021 enrolment into workplace English courses. The following courses covering various aspects of English workplace communication were offered in the 2021-2022 academic year: English Communication Skills for HKU Graduate Management Trainees Grammar Essentials at Work Professional English Basics Workplace Meetings Workplace Speaking Workplace Writing SFEC curricula and lessons are extremely well-received by staff, faculties, and students. All courses and workshops obtained positive feedback on course relevance and teaching quality, with high satisfaction ratings for interactive delivery, materials’ relevance, and student engagement. Medical/Dental Terminology Workshop Academic Literacy Skills for Bachelor of Science in Applied Child Development Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Education UNDERGRADUATE LEVEL Academic Essay Writing Workshop for Master of Arts in English Studies Academic Writing Plenary (Plagiarism Avoidance and Critical Referencing Skills) for Master in English Studies and Master of Arts in Art History Dissertation Writing for Master of Dental Surgery and Master of Science – An Induction Course Academic Writing Course for Master of Education Academic Writing Workshop for MA(TESOL) Advanced Academic Literacy Workshop I: Planning and writing an academic essay Advanced Academic Literacy Workshop II: Presenting stance and arguments in critical writing Advanced Academic Literacy Workshop III: Writing a literature review Thesis Writing Workshop for Doctor of Education Dissertation Writing for Master of Science in Computer Science Dissertation Writing for Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Presentation Skills for Master of Science in Computer Science Dissertation Writing for Medical Sciences – An Induction Course Faculty of Arts Academic Writing Workshop for Master of Social Sciences in Behavioral Health and MSocSc in Expressive Arts Therapy Academic Writing Workshop for Master of Social Sciences in Nonprofit Management Faculty of Social Sciences Faculty of Dentistry Faculty of Education Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Medicine POSTGRADUATE LEVEL Academic English Courses for UG and TPG Students Workplace English for Non-academic Staff CAES WORK ANNUAL REPORT Centre for Applied English Studies 22 21