CLE1256

Bridge English

Course Synopsis

Combining a metalinguistic awareness-raising approach with a subject-specific approach, this course aims to develop students’ English proficiency and language skills that they need to succeed in higher education. This course is specifically catered for students who have met the academic requirements for their academic programme but may have narrowly missed the English Language requirements. To enhance students’ English proficiency, this course trains students to write, speak and read more effectively by revisiting and consolidating ways of improving pronunciation, grammar and vocabulary.

Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs) 

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: 

CILO1	demonstrate metalinguistic awareness to reflect on language and use language structures in writing and speaking.
CILO2	apply effective speaking skills and a range of language functions in subject-specific contexts.
CILO3	demonstrate the ability to write effectively in academic contexts
CILO4	act independently to use relevant English language materials and resources for self-directed learning.