Centre for Learning Enhancement And Research, The Chinese University of Hong Kong

The workshop is organised by the UGC-funded inter-institution project Professional Development in Enhancing English Across the Curriculum,with speakers from CUHK, CityU and PolyU.

Part 1: Writing effective exam/essay questions and titles

Speaker:Dr Damian Fitzpatrick (CUHK)

Abstract:This workshop is for academic staff members who would like to learn more about the language used to prepare essay questions and titles. The session will explore some of the challenges involved in constructing these types of questions and will look at aspects such as effectively communicating purpose,aim and scope.

Bio: Dr Damian Fitzpatrick is a lecturer with the English Language Teaching Unit (ELTU)at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Part 2: Assessing language in oral presentations

Speaker:Dr Tracey Costley (CityU)

Abstract:This workshop looks at ways of assessing oral presentations for students' use of English language as well as for their content and delivery. We will look at criteria used in a number of different international contexts and consider possible adaptations for the context of Hong Kong.

Bio: Dr Tracey Costley is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of English at City University of Hong Kong

Part 3: Encouraging students to pay more attention to English use in discipline assignments

Speaker:Dr Julia Chen (PolyU, ELC)

Abstract:This section of the workshop explores concrete measures to get students to write/speak English better in their content/discipline subject assignments,thereby reducing the time academic staff need to spend 'deciphering' what students are trying to express in their term papers or presentations.

Bio: Dr Julia Chen is Associate Director of the English Language Centre in PolyU, and the Principal Investigator of the UGC-funded inter-institution project Professional Development in Enhancing English Across the Curriculum.