Timetables

First Semester Course Offerings

Introductory Courses

Prerequisite:
A minimum Level 5 in English Language HKDSE exam, or an equivalent score in another recognized English proficiency test. For details please refer to our English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses webpage.

For students who did not sit the HKDSE examination, please submit a copy of your equivalent qualification(s), such as the IB Diploma, GCE-A Levels, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, etc., to the School Office (via this form: English Proficiency Test Submission) for consideration at least two weeks before the course selection period.
List A: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
Course Code Course Name Stream
ENGL1022 Introduction to Poetry
Professor Tara Lee		 Lit.
ENGL1022 Introduction to Poetry
Professor Tara Lee		 Lit.
ENGL1022 Introduction to Poetry
Professor Tara Lee		 Lit.
Major in English Studies (78 credits)
Students intending to declare a major or minor in English Studies in the second year must pass at least one introductory ENGL course from List A “Historical and Theoretical Foundations” (6 credits) in the first year. Admission to all introductory courses is on the basis of academic record including a minimum Level 5 in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination, or an equivalent score in another recognized English proficiency test. For students who did not sit the HKDSE examination, please submit a copy of your equivalent qualification(s), such as the IB Diploma, GCE-A Levels, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, etc., to the School Office (via this form: English Proficiency Test Submission) for consideration two weeks before the course selection period. 

For more information about the English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses, please visit: English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses
Minor in English Studies (36 credits)
Students intending to declare a major or minor in English Studies in the second year must pass at least one introductory ENGL course from List A “Historical and Theoretical Foundations” (6 credits) in the first year. Admission to all introductory courses is on the basis of academic record including a minimum Level 5 in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination, or an equivalent score in another recognized English proficiency test. For students who did not sit the HKDSE examination, please submit a copy of your equivalent qualification(s), such as the IB Diploma, GCE-A Levels, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, etc., to the School Office (via this form: English Proficiency Test Submission) for consideration two weeks before the course selection period. 

For more information about the English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses, please visit: English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses

Second Semester Course Offerings

Introductory Courses

Prerequisite:
A minimum Level 5 in English Language HKDSE exam, or an equivalent score in another recognized English proficiency test. For details please refer to our English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses webpage.

For students who did not sit the HKDSE examination, please submit a copy of your equivalent qualification(s), such as the IB Diploma, GCE-A Levels, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, etc., to the School Office (via this form: English Proficiency Test Submission) for consideration at least two weeks before the course selection period.
List A: Historical and Theoretical Foundations
Course Code Course Name Stream
ENGL1022 Introduction to Poetry
Professor Tara Lee		 Lit.
ENGL1022 Introduction to Poetry
Professor Tara Lee		 Lit.
ENGL1022 Introduction to Poetry
Professor Tara Lee		 Lit.
Major in English Studies (78 credits)
Students intending to declare a major or minor in English Studies in the second year must pass at least one introductory ENGL course from List A “Historical and Theoretical Foundations” (6 credits) in the first year. Admission to all introductory courses is on the basis of academic record including a minimum Level 5 in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination, or an equivalent score in another recognized English proficiency test. For students who did not sit the HKDSE examination, please submit a copy of your equivalent qualification(s), such as the IB Diploma, GCE-A Levels, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, etc., to the School Office (via this form: English Proficiency Test Submission) for consideration two weeks before the course selection period. 

For more information about the English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses, please visit: English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses
Minor in English Studies (36 credits)
Students intending to declare a major or minor in English Studies in the second year must pass at least one introductory ENGL course from List A “Historical and Theoretical Foundations” (6 credits) in the first year. Admission to all introductory courses is on the basis of academic record including a minimum Level 5 in English Language in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) examination, or an equivalent score in another recognized English proficiency test. For students who did not sit the HKDSE examination, please submit a copy of your equivalent qualification(s), such as the IB Diploma, GCE-A Levels, SAT, IELTS, TOEFL, etc., to the School Office (via this form: English Proficiency Test Submission) for consideration two weeks before the course selection period. 

For more information about the English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses, please visit: English Proficiency Pre-requisite for ENGL Courses

Specialization Streams

Applicable to UG English Studies major students admitted in 2021-22 and thereafter:

Major students who have successfully passed at least seven courses (three introductory courses and four advanced courses) with a literature OR language and communication focus, respectively, will be given a School of English certification, upon request, which attests to this specialization in the “Literature Stream” or “Language and Communication Stream.” If applicable, a dual recognition in both the “Literature Stream” and “Language and Communication Stream” is possible.

Please note that the declaration and certification of specialization stream(s) is optional and students can graduate with a major in English Studies without declaring any specialization stream(s).

You can only apply for a specialization certificate after you have completed your studies, for which please fill out our online form via the link below: Declaration of Specialization in English Studies Major
Notes
  1. Courses affiliated to specialization streams are listed on the School’s website.
  2. Neither the transcript nor the graduation certificate will show the specialization stream(s). If applicable, students may approach the School for certification of their specialization stream(s).
Specialization Streams:
  1. Stream: Literature (Lit.); or
  2. Stream: Language and Communication (L&C); or
  3. Stream: L&C or Lit.