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drama/theatre, and poetry, etc. and their translation onto the screen. Theories of print and
media culture respectively will be brought forth, in order for students to develop a firm grasp of
their (historically) different modes of operation, regimes of representation, as well as their
aesthetic conjunction under certain circumstances. Issues of adaptation will be highlighted in
the juxtaposition of literary ‘original’ with cinematic counterpart.

ENG 284 Modern Drama
1 Term; 3 Credits
The aim of this course is to familiarise students with modern drama and its characteristics.
The course will examine a few representative plays from the modern period and survey the
major aesthetic and cultural movements of the twentieth century.

ENG 285 Work Placement
1 Term; 3 Credits
This course offers students an experiential learning that broadens their social horizons
through direct engagement in the workplace. The major aims of the course are to:
1) weld theory with practice by offering students on-the-job training for English writing,
translation and communication;
2) provide students with challenging experiential learning through performing roles, tasks
and projects in real-world contexts;
3) hone students’ linguistic, interdisciplinary and transferable skills for a wide range of
careers; and
4) help students identify career goals as it relates to their academic studies and future
development.

ENG 305 Technoscience Culture
1 Term; 3 Credits
In face of the fast developments in technoscience in the modern world, it is important to
introduce to students the ways technoscience and mass media bear on our sense of identity
and subjectivity. The aim of this course is to introduce the critical issues and concepts of
technoscience culture and explore the elements that constitute technoscience culture. Through
reading a body of cultural texts, such as films, TV shows, and digital games, this course will
highlight the different ramifications of contemporary technoscience which have unprecedentedly
transformed our everyday life experiences.

ENG 320 Critical Analysis of Drama
1 Term; 3 Credits
Drama studies involve analysing the written script as well as examining the dynamic
relationships between the text, body movement, staging devices, cultural references, and so
on. It is essential to train students to be aware of the writing and how it goes beyond words and
generates multiple forms of performance. While drama is one of the earliest forms of literature,
its historical significances and cultural influences have impacted literary development for

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