LCH1058
Academic English
(Humanities and
Communication) I
Week 1
- Course Introduction
A brief introduction of myself
Ms Cherry Wu
E-mail address: ninwu@hkcc-
[Link]
Phone no. : 3746 0641
Room no. : S1357
Consultation hours: Wed: 10:30-11:30
Thu: 12:30-2:30
A brief introduction of myself
A brief introduction of myself
My belief
• Life is like a box of chocolates. You
never know what happens from one
minute to the next.
Ground rules (Examples)
• Ground rules about behaviour
e.g. Be on time (teachers and students)
• Ground rules about learning expectations
e.g. When you don’t understand, ask your
classmates, or your teacher.
e.g. Speak in English.
Ground Rules
Course policy: Penalty for Late
Submissions
• 20% of the marks will be deducted for
late submissions.
• Assignments will not be accepted if the
submission is late for more than 7
calendar days.
Course policy: Attendance
Requirement
• If you must miss class, please inform
your lecturer in advance by phone
(3746-0641) or e-mail (ninwu@hkcc-
[Link]).
In case classes are cancelled due to
bad weather or public holidays,
students will be informed of the
arrangement of
make-up classes in advance.
Expected Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing this subject,
you will be able to:
• deliver effective oral presentations for
academic purposes.
• summarise and paraphrase ideas.
• research for information, integrate ideas,
• and document sources
• properly for academic
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Expected Learning Outcomes
• apply comprehension skills to improve
understanding of academic materials.
• write short, structured academic essays.
• carry out self-directed English learning
activities for individual academic needs,
particularly in those foundation areas
identified as needing
reinforcement.
• - explain the importance of
upholding academic integrity.
Textbook
• College English. (2022). Hong Kong,
China: National Geographic Learning.
• Practical English Skills for College
Students. (2022). Hong Kong, China:
National Geographic Learning.
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Assessment Components 100%
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Tasks Weighting
Task 1) Research Essay 30% (I)
Task 2) Test 35% (I)
Task 3) Online Oral Presentation 25% (I=15%, G=10%)
Task 4) Self-directed Learning 10% (I)
Portfolio
Total 100%
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See you next lesson! : )