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ENG 160 Introduction to Linguistics
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of linguistics and the major areas of
linguistics, including Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax, Semantics and Pragmatics.
It introduces students to the techniques of linguistic analysis and equips them with knowledge
and skills for future linguistic research and studies.

ENG 181 Oral English I
1 Term; 1 Credit
Oral English I is a course designed for first year university students for whom English is
not a first language. The course focuses on building conversation, pronunciation, and oral
comprehension skills through class discussions and speaking activities. The course
encourages students to ask questions and express their opinions. It will explore current events,
professional situations, and foreign cultures.

ENG 182 Oral English II
1 Term; 1 Credit
Oral English II is a course designed for first year university students for whom English is
not a first language. The course focuses on building conversation, pronunciation, and oral
comprehension skills through class discussions and various communicative activities. The
course topics focus on both formal and informal conversation on a number of topics ranging
from current events, to interview preparation and professional development. The class will also
work on building presentation and performance skills. Term two focuses much more on
professional development.

ENG 183 Modern Asian Fiction
1 Term; 3 Credits
Through critical reading of a selection of modern Asian fictions, this course explores
modern Asian society, culture, and history as reflected in literary texts. This course will examine
how fiction works as a genre for writers to address social, cultural and political concerns
including tradition and modernity, colonialism and postcolonialism, diaspora, globalization,
race, class, gender and sexuality. Basic critical theories will also be introduced to enrich
students’ understanding of key issues.

ENG 184 Women’s Writing and Feminist Readings
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course aims to introduce students to the various ways of engaging with literary texts
from feminist perspectives. Taking literary texts as a major site of political contestation,
feminists have developed a tradition of readings and writings that contributes to multiple
interpretations of modern culture. Topics of the course will include introduction to feminist
theories, representation of women in various cultural texts, and the traditions of women’s
writings as evolved over time.

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