Dr Gavin Bui, Associate Professor of the Department of English, recently co-edited a book called The Role of the Learner in Task-Based Language Teaching: Theory and Research Methods (1st ed.). Book description This comprehensive, forward-looking text is the first holistic research overview and practical methods guide for researching the role that affective and conative factors play in second language learners’ task performance and language…

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Professor Kwok-kan Tam, Chair Professor of the Department of English, recently published a book called Performance Arts: Research in the Age of Digital Revolution. The book offers fresh insights into the digital revolution in performance arts, critically examines the power of digital databases for theatre research, and reexamines the relations between digital technologies and stage performance.

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The Department of English at the School of Humanities and Social Science is pleased to announce that the 8th Hong Kong Association for Applied Linguistics Conference will be held at Hang Seng University of Hong Kong on July 15, 2023 (Saturday). The department will co-organise and sponsor the event. The HAAL 2023 conference welcomes proposals in all areas of…

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Dr Anna Tso, Associate Professor of the Department of English, recently published a book called The Post-pandemic Landscape of Education and Beyond: Innovation and Transformation with Steven Kwan Keung NG, Locky LAW and Tiffany Shurui BAI. The book aims to discuss how deep learning can be reached through innovative uses of technology, share experiences and strategies to cope with…

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The first issue of HSUHK Undergraduate Journal is now available! This anthology features our students’ works from artistic reviews to research articles on a wide range of topics, such as the functions of memes in society, neurotechnology, and social media’s effect on mental health. You can view the Journal here. Congratulations to student authors who have had their works published, which…

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The School of Humanities and Social Science held an Award Presentation Ceremony on 17 November 2022. We are very proud of our 8 BA-ENG students who have been placed on the Dean’s List. CHAN Cheuk Yan BA (Hons) in English Year 4  KAUR Arminder BA (Hons) in English Year 1  LAI Ka Wing BA (Hons) in English Year 4  LI Hoi…

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The 7th Undergraduate Conference on Language, Linguistics and Literature was held on 23 May 2022 by the Department of English. During the conference, 8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Year 4 students presented their senior projects on various literary and linguistic topics. Both the teaching staff and students enjoyed this valuable experience of exchanging academic knowledge.

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Anna Tso, Associate Professor of the Department of English, recently published a book called Digital Communication and Learning: Changes and Challenges with Alex Chi-keung Chan, Wendy Wing Lam Chan, Peter Edward Sidorko, Will W. K. Ma. The book aims to examine challenges and possibilities of using social media and educational technology, and to investigate the changing environment and pedagogical…

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Apply now – on HSUHK Undergraduate Application System or E-APP (HKDSE candidates only)! Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Programme is designed to help students build a sound knowledge base in English literature and linguistics as well as develop strong language and cultural awareness essential for an increasingly globalised world and economy.  Admission for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in…

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Admissions for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in English Programme (Semester 2, 2021/22) is now open. Semester 2 intake of 2021/22 is only applicable to local applicants who have completed the public examination and fulfilled the minimum entry requirement(s) of the University. Admittees of Semester 2 intake shall settle the full-year tuition fee of 2021/22 upon admission and should…

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