CCN1033 Tentative Teaching Plan

CCN1033 English for Academic Studies (Social Sciences) II

Semester 2, 2012-13

Hong Kong Community College
CCN1033 English for Academic Studies (Social Sciences) II
Tentative Teaching Plan
Semester Two 2012/13

Subject Leader
Ms Agnes PUI (Office: HHB-1640, Tel: [phone], email: [e-mail])
Subject Lecturers
Ms Natalie CHAN (Office: HHB-1641, Tel: [phone], email: [e-mail])
Ms Toby CHIU (Office: HHB-1643, Tel: [phone], email: [e-mail])
Dr Jessica DENG (Office: HHB-1638, Tel: [phone], email: [e-mail])
Ms Agnes LIN (Office: HHB-1644, Tel: [phone], email: [e-mail])
Ms Agnes PUI (Office: HHB-1640, Tel: [phone], email: [e-mail])
Mr Wayne WONG (Office: HHB-1657, Tel: [phone], email: [e-mail])
Mr Oscareale YEUNG (Office: HHB-1545, Tel: [phone], email: [e-mail])
Objective
This subject is a continuation of CCN1032 English for Academic Studies (Social Sciences) I. It aims to further enhance students’ English language abilities to function effectively in a post-secondary,
English-medium learning environment. Attention is given to reinforcing students’ confidence in pursuing further studies in social science subjects. Where possible and appropriate, social science-related teaching materials are to be used.
Expected Learning Outcomes
On successfully completing this subject, students will be able to:
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conduct effective seminar discussions for academic purposes write small-scale, fully fledged research essays to present arguments analyse social science issues conduct basic research to gather primary data and information for research essays

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CCN1033 English for Academic Studies (Social Sciences) II

Semester 2, 2012-13

Assessment Weighting
Coursework: 100%
Coursework
Task 1: Individual
Writing
Task 2A: Outline
Task 2B: Research
Essay

Task 2C: Seminar
Discussion
Task 3: Mid-term Test
Participation*

Percentage
15%

References: Madden, C. and Rohlck, T. (1997) Discussion and Interaction in the Academic Community, University of Michigan Press. Oshima, A. and Hogue, A. (2006) Writing Academic English, Addison Wesley Longman. Spencer, C. and Arbon, B. (1996) Foundations of Writing: Developing Research and Academic Writing Skills, National Textbook Company. Wolfson, Robert J. (1990) A Formal Lexicon for Social Sciences, Florida Atlantic University Press. 5