language, linguistics and
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O U R p r o g r a m m ep r e p a r e s s t u d e n t s f o ra w i d e r a n g e o fc a r e e r s , i n c l u d i n g t h em e d i a , c o r p o r a t ec o m m u n i c a t i o n s , a n d e d u c a t i o n .
DEPARTMENT OFENGLISHB A ( H o n o u r s ) i n C o n t e m p o r a r y E n g l i s h S t u d i e s
critical, creative, adaptable,& intercultural.
(including, but not limited to)
Courses offered
LifewritingProse FictionDrama & PoetryLanguage as PlayLiterary Analysis I, IILiterature and AdaptationThe Graphic NovelCross-Cultural Studies of LiteratureTwentieth-Century American LiteratureAsian Voices in English (Fiction & Film)Tragic Drama across Time and SpaceIntroduction to Children's Literature in EnglishContemporary Poetry as Text and ExperienceTheoretical Positions and Interpretive PracticesBeing Someone: Writing Identity in ContemporaryCultureEuropean and Chinese Essay Forms: Attempts atPersuasion
PsycholinguisticsCritical LiteraciesEnglish PhonologyLanguage as PlayPractical PhoneticsDiscourse AnalysisIntroduction to LanguageAnalysing English GrammarIntercultural CommunicationOrganisational CommunicationProfessional CommunicationFoundations of SociolinguisticsEnglish as a Global LanguageLanguage, Gender and SexualityWords: Their Form and MeaningNew Literacies in the Digital AgeLanguaging: English and Creativity in EverydayLife
Literature and Creative writing
Language, Linguistics andCommunication
OUR APPROACHThe BA (Hons) Programme in
Contemporary English Studies (BACES) isan innovative degree programme that
combines literature and languagestudies to develop students’ critical and
cultural awareness, analyticalability, and English proficiency.
We aim to provide an all-round Englisheducation within Lingnan’s liberal arts
environment, characterised by closeattention to teaching, small class sizes,
and multicultural learning environments.
EXPERIENCE
We host Writer-in-Residence workshopsregularly. The Writer-in-Residence offers
elective courses in his or her areas ofinterest and develops students’ creativewriting abilities by enabling them to see
their work in print via an in-house literaryjournal. We also invite internationally
recognised writers to give writing coursesand workshops.
INNOVATION
We have a strong focus on critical,creative and performance skills and aim to
prepare students for a widerange of careers and life opportunities. We
also encourage every BACES student toparticipate in a study-abroad
programme, developing both language skills and intercultural awareness.
OPPORTUNITIES
JASON HUNG (graduated in 2019)
"The BACES programme hasequipped me with in-depth,discipline-specific knowledgeof the English language andliterature and the analyticalskills required for pursuing myMA and MPhil degrees ingeneral and applied linguistics.With LU's Department ofEnglish, I have met wonderfullifelong teachers and friends. Ihave also gained opportunitiesto study abroad and conductmy final year independentresearch project. If you arepassionate aboutstudying literature andlinguistics, come join us andbegin your own journey as anEnglish major!"
PATRIZIA YEUNG, TRILINGUALHOST & ETIQUETTE SPECIALIST
(graduated in 2010)"After graduating from Lingnan in
2010, I worked full time for twoyears before taking a Masters of
Arts in Translation at anotheruniversity in Hong Kong. I am
currently working in thecommunications and
entertainment industry. Mylanguage ability has definitely
allowed me to get moreopportunities and offer
professional support at work."
ALUMNI SHARING
WE SEE ENGLISH ASFAR MORE THAN JUST A
LANGUAGE.
e n g d e p t @ l n . e d u . h kwww.LN.edu.hk/eng/home
C E S L U H K
For enquiries:
POLLY SIT, PLAYWRIGHT(graduated in 2015)"The program was very
comprehensive and equippedme with the skills of a well-
rounded person. I enjoyed theliterature and language
courses; they helped cultivatemy interest in creative writingand prepared me to pursue my
dream of becoming aplaywright. The professorswere very kind, supportive,
and influential."