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Department of English
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Programme Structure
The courses of the programme are structured
into different types of requirements as follows:
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College-wide Required (CR) - providing
fundamental knowledge in languages, culture, history and physical
education.
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Departmental Required (DR) - emphasizing
fundamental concepts and advanced knowledge of language and literature
as well as practicing communication skills
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Electives (E) - enabling students
to strengthen and further their expertise within their chosen field
of study.
Classification of Courses
The courses of the programme are classified into five domains to develop
the generic skills of students by enhancing their knowledge and understanding
in the following subject areas:
- Language Systems
- Literature
- Communications Skills
- Liberal Arts
- General Education
Language Systems
The Language Systems courses form one of the key components of the programme,
by focusing on students' accuracy and language awareness, particularly
in writing and speaking, in order to strengthen students' competitiveness
in a commercial environment. Language Systems courses may be Department
Required (DR) or Elective (E).
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Course Title |
Credits
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Type
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Academic Writing & Study Skills A,B |
6
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DR
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Pronunciation |
3
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DR
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Grammar & Vocabulary |
3
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DR
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Introduction to Theoretical Linguistics |
3
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DR
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Short Story Translation |
3
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E
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Translation A,B |
6
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E
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Developing Grammar A,B |
6
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DR
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Introduction to Applied Linguistics |
3
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DR
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Applied Linguistics: Second Language Acquisition |
3
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E
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Commercial Translation |
3
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E
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Theoretical Linguistics: Syntax |
3
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E
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Applied Linguistics: Discourse Analysis |
3
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DR
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Vocabulary Building |
3
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E
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English Language Intensive |
3
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DR
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Theoretical Linguistics: Semantics |
3
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DR
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Literature
As stated in the aims and objectives of the programme, our graduates are
strongly encouraged to study literature to develop their communication-
and language skills, cultural awareness and critical and creative thinking.
The Literature courses may be Department Required (DR) or Elective (E).
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Course Title |
Credits
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Type
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Modern American Literature A,B |
6
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E
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Short Stories in English |
3
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DR
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Introduction to American Literature A,B |
6
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DR
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Modern Literature in English A,B |
6
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DR
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American Women Writers |
3
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DR
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English Literature A,B |
6
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DR
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American Literature A,B |
6
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DR
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Cultural Theory & Criticism |
3
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E
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English Literature: Shakespeare |
3
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DR
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Comparative Literature |
3
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E
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Poetry in English |
3
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E
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Communication Skills
Communication Skills form another key component of the programme by providing
opportunities for students to develop their fluency in practical ways,
while providing an element of choice to allow for students' interests.
The Communication Skills courses may be Department Required (DR) or Elective
(E).
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Course Title |
Credits
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Type
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Creative Writing |
3
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E
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Improving Listening |
3
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E
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Oral Fluency |
3
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E
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English Tutorial Year One |
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DR
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English in the Media |
3
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E
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Oral Presentation Skills |
3
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DR
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Written Communication Skills |
3
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DR
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English Tutorial Year Two |
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DR
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English Tutorial Year Three |
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DR
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Elementary French A,B |
6
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E
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Elementary Japanese A,B |
6
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E
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Elementary German A,B |
6
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E
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Argument and Debate |
3
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DR
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Modern Colloquial English |
3
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DR
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English Tutorial Year Four |
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DR
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Intermediate French A,B |
6
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E
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Intermediate German A,B |
6
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E
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Intermediate Japanese A,B |
6
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E
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Senior Thesis |
3
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DR
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Professional English Communication |
3
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DR
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Liberal Arts
The Liberal Arts courses on the programme use English in order to introduce
students to the study of wider topic areas as well as increasing their
communicative abilities, confidence and general knowledge. They provide
an element of choice to allow for students' interests, and thus are all
Elective (E).
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Course Title |
Credits
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Type
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The Discovery of Learning |
3
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E
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Introduction to Drama |
3
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E
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English in the Liberal Arts |
3
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E
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Creative and Critical Thinking |
3
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E
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Creative Drama |
3
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E
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Film Studies |
3
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E
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Gender Studies |
3
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E
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General Education
In line with the programme aims and objectives, General Education courses
are provided to enhance language proficiency, creativity, communication
and the sense of commitment to society. These courses are a College-wide
(CR) or Faculty-wide requirement (FR).
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Course Title |
Credits
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Type
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Freshman Chinese A,B |
6
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CR
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Freshman English A,B |
6
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CR
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Introduction to Social and Political Studies |
3
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CR
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Contemporary History of China |
2
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CR
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International Relations |
2
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CR
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Chinese Culture and Art |
3
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FR
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Music |
1
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CR
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Physical Education |
-
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CR
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English Speaking Workshop |
-
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CR
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An Example of Study Progression
| PROGRAMME CORE |
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ELECTIVES |
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| Level I (Year 1) |
Credit
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Level I (Year 1) |
Credit
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| Academic Writing & Study Skills A,B |
6
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Modern American Literature A,B |
6
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| Introduction to American Literature A,B |
6
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Improving Listening |
3
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| Short Stories in English |
3
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The Discovery of Learning |
3
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| Grammar & Lexis |
3
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Creative Writing |
3
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| Pronunciation |
3
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Oral Fluency |
3
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| Introduction to Theoretical Linguistics |
3
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Short Story Translation |
3
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| English Tutorial Year One |
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| (24 core credits) |
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| Level II (Year 2 or above) |
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Level II (Year 2 or above) |
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| Introduction to Applied Linguistics |
3
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Cultural Theory & Criticism |
3
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| Developing Grammar A,B |
6
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English in the Liberal Arts |
3
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| Modern Literature in English A,B |
6
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Introduction to Drama |
3
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| American Women Writers |
3
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English in the Media |
3
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| Oral Presentation Skills |
3
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Creative & Critical Thinking |
3
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| Written Communication Skills |
3
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Translation A,B |
6
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| English Tutorial Year Two |
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Applied Linguistics: 2nd Lang. Acquisition |
3
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| (24 core credits) |
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| Level III (Year 3 & 4) |
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Level III (Year 3 & 4) |
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| English Literature A,B |
6
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Comparative Literature |
3
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| Modern Colloquial English |
3
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Creative Drama |
3
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| American Literature A,B |
6
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Elementary French A,B |
6
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| Theoretical Linguistics: Syntax |
3
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Commercial Translation |
3
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| Applied Linguistics: Discourse Analysis |
3
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Elementary Japanese A,B |
6
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| Theoretical Linguistics: Semantics |
3
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Elementary German A,B |
6
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| Professional English Communication |
3
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Film Studies |
3
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| English Literature: Shakespeare |
3
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Advanced Communication Skills |
3
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| English Language Intensive |
3
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Gender Studies |
3
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| Senior Thesis |
3
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Argument and Debate |
3
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| English Tutorial Year Three |
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Intermediate French A,B |
6
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| English Tutorial Year Four |
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Intermediate Japanese A,B |
6
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| Poetry in English |
3
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Intermediate German A,B |
6
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| (39 core credits) |
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| Total 87 core credits |
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18 credits must be from this elective list:
9 from levels I & II and 9 from level III
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| Required General Education Courses
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| Freshman Chinese A,B |
6
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Introduction to Social & Political Studies |
3
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| Freshman English A,B |
6
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Chinese Culture and Art |
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| International Relations |
2
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Music |
1
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| Contemporary History of China |
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Physical Education |
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