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English Language

Common Core Curriculum Office (CCCO) > English Language

The Common Core modules in English Language are designed to enhance students’ English language proficiency, academic literacy, and professional communication skills, and are benchmarked against the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).

Intended Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the common core modules of English Language, students should be able to:

  • Enhance their English language proficiency in the aspects of reading, writing, listening and speaking;
  • Develop academic literacy required for undergraduate learning, further studies and research;
  • Apply the requisite communicative skills and strategies to future careers;
  • Gain an insight into cultural literacy and cross-cultural awareness;
  • Engage in self-directed English language learning; and
  • Be responsible and ethical English users.

English Language Requirements

All Year 1 entrants admitted in AY 2021/22 or after, Year 2 entrants admitted in AY 2022/23 or after, and Year 3 entrants admitted in AY 2023/24 or after (except English language-related programmes) are required to take four approved English language modules:

  • ENG1001 University English I
  • ENG1002 University English II
  • ENG2001 English for Academic Purposes
  • ENG3002 English for Professional Communication

All Year 1 entrants admitted in AY 2020/21 or before, Year 2 entrants admitted in AY 2021/22 or before, and Year 3 entrants admitted in AY 2022/23 or before (except English language-related programmes) are required to take three approved English language modules:

  • ENG1010 English for Effective Communication
  • ENG2010 English for Academic Purposes
  • ENG1020 English for Public Speaking OR ENG2020 English for Business Communication

English Language Modules