ENGLISH CENTRE

Researcher : Bruce NJ



List of Research Outputs

 

Bruce N.J., “English in the major” at HKU: a second turn of the academic literacy wheel. Colloquium on Collaboration between English for Academic Purposes and the disciplines, International conference on Language Issues in English-medium Universities: A Global Concern, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2008.

 

Bruce N.J., Communicative Dynamism (CD) & Academic Literacy: Reader-oriented scientific writing, English Centre Seminar series. 2008.

 

Bruce N.J., Explicit policy articulation at a(nother) University in Hong Kong. Colloquium on Language Policy in the Tertiary Context: Challenges and Creative Responses, International conference on Language Issues in English-medium Universities: A Global Concern, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2008.

 

Bruce N.J., Hermit crab or multi-literate equal: the future of academic literacy development in English-medium universities. Round table on Language issues in higher education., International conference on Language Issues in English-medium Universities: A Global Concern, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. June 18-20, 2008.. 2008.

 

Researcher : Chan CSC



List of Research Outputs

 

Chan C.S.C., Adapting and supplementing business English textbooks, The 42nd Annual TESOL Convention. New York, USA, 2008.

 

Chan C.S.C., BESIG Award for the Development of Business English Teaching Materials, IATEFL (International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language), UK. 2007.

 

Chan C.S.C., Li Po Chun Postgraduate Scholarship (Renewal), Li Po Chun Postgraduate Scholarship. 2008.

 

Chan C.S.C., Review of the book Written communication across cultures: A sociocognitive perspective on business genres, Journal of Pragmatics. Elsevier, 2007, 39: 1329-1332.

 

Chan C.S.C., Task-based learning in business communication courses: Insights from a sociocultural perspective, Paper presented at the International Conference on “Responding to Change – Flexibility in the Delivery of Language Programmes”. Hong Kong, 2008.

 

Chan C.S.C., Teaching business meeting skills to advanced learners, The 42nd Annual TESOL Convention. New York, USA, 2008.

 

Chan C.S.C., Towards a holistic framework for task difficulty, Postgraduate Research Conference, Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2007.

 

Researcher : Cheung LML



List of Research Outputs

 

Cheung L.M.L., A review of the operation of a Web Bulletin Board in constructing a knowledge building platform, The Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics. Hong Kong, English Centre, The University of Hong Kong, 2008, 11(1): 27-44.

 

Cheung L.M.L., Book Review Editor, Birmingham Journal of Literature and Language. 2007.

 

Cheung L.M.L., Book review of Peter Swirski's "All Roads Lead to the American City”, In: Kathy Merlock Jackson , Journal of American Culture. USA, Blackwell Publishing, 2008, 31 (1): 104-105.

 

Cheung L.M.L., Book review of Peter Swirski's "From Lowbrow to Nobrow", In: Laura Hilton Joshua McEvilla, Birmingham Journal of Literature and Language.. Birmingham, England, The University of Birmingham, 2008, 11 (1): 68.

 

Cheung L.M.L., Book review of Peter Swirski's "From Lowbrow to Nobrow", In: Felicia Campbell, Popular Culture Review. USA, University of Nevada, 2008, 103-104.

 

Cheung L.M.L., Paraphrasing: A new approach to the study of knowledge building, 4th Corpus Linguistics Conference, 27th -30th July, 2007, Birmingham, United Kingdom. 2007.

 

Cheung L.M.L., Using a Web Bulletin Board to develop knowledge building communities: A case study, CITE Research Symposium, 5th – 7th June, 2008, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2008.

 

Fong N.S.N., Phillips L. and Cheung L.M.L., Being flexible with MOODLE: Choices and challenges, An International Conference of Responding to Change: Flexibility in the Delivery of Language Programs. The University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong and Thailand, January 7 to 11. 2008.

 

Researcher : Chow WH



List of Research Outputs

 

Martyn E.R. and Chow W.H., Web-folios for learning and display, Centre for Language in Education, Hong Kong Institute of Education. 2008.

 

Researcher : Desloge PD



Project Title:

Creating a digital media resource to support a networked teaching and learning environment

Investigator(s):

Desloge PD, Wong LLC

Department:

English Centre

Source(s) of Funding:

Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants

Start Date:

01/2002

 

Abstract:

To generate a bank of digital meida to support innovation in a networked teaching environment and assist language teachers to exploit the University's IT infrastructure.

 

 

Researcher : Fong NSN



List of Research Outputs

 

Fong N.S.N., Phillips L. and Cheung L.M.L., Being flexible with MOODLE: Choices and challenges, An International Conference of Responding to Change: Flexibility in the Delivery of Language Programs. The University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong and Thailand, January 7 to 11. 2008.

 

Fong N.S.N., Empowering teaching practice in collaborative writing with computers: A case study of primary school English lessons, A paper to be presented in the CITE Research Symposium 2008, Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE), Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, June 5 to 7. 2008.

 

Researcher : Gao X



List of Research Outputs

 

Gao X., Has Language Learning Strategy Research Come to an End? A response to Tseng et al. (2006), Applied Linguistics . Oxford, UK, Oxford University Press, 2007, 28: 615-620.

 

Gao X., Language Learning Experiences and Learning Strategy Research: Voices of a Mainland Chinese Student in Hong Kong , Innovation in Language Learning and Teaching. Clevedon, UK, Multilingual Matters, 2007, 1: 193-207.

 

Researcher : Gardner DP



List of Research Outputs

 

Gardner D.P., Understanding Autonomous Learning: Students’ Perceptions, 3rd International Conference of the Independent Learning Association. 2007.

 

Lai C.M.W. and Gardner D.P., The Influence of Learner Motivation on Developing Autonomous Learning, 3rd International Conference of the Independent Learning Association, Tokyo, Japan. 2007.

 

Researcher : Hill MM



Project Title:

English vocabulary enhancement of non-native speaking tertiary students (EVENTS)

Investigator(s):

Hill MM

Department:

English Centre

Source(s) of Funding:

Teaching Development Grants

Start Date:

06/2000

 

Abstract:

To develop a web-based vocabulary building course which will enable incoming students to increase their knowledge and use of discipline related words. Modules containing words and exercises from economics, business, and social sciences texts will be developed first, with additional modules to follow.

 

 

Researcher : Hogue TA



List of Research Outputs

 

Clarke M.A., Lo M.M. and Hogue T.A., Critical language awareness: Multiple skills, texts, and contexts, 9th International Conference of the Association for Language Awareness, Hong Kong, 26-29 June. 2008.

 

Researcher : Huang J



List of Research Outputs

 

Huang J., Out-of-class learning: The dynamics of agendas, agency and autonomy , Paper presented at The Independent Learning Association 2007 Japan Conference, Kanda University of International Studies, Chiba, Japan, 5th-8th October . 2007.

 

Huang J., Research on teacher and learner autonomy in the context of English curriculum standards (published in Chinese: 基于课程标准的教师和学习者自主性研究) , Curriculum, Teaching material and Method (《课程.教材.教法》) . Beijing, China, People's Education Press & Curriculum and Teaching Materials, 2007, 27: 77-81.

 

Huang J. and Benson P., Teacher autonomy in second language education (published in Chinese: 二语教育的教师自主性研究) , Foreign Languages and Their Teaching (《外语与外语教学》) . Dalian, China, Dalian Foreign Languages University (大连外国语学院), 2007, Serial No. 225: 33-37.

 

Researcher : Hui-Bon-Hoa ML



List of Research Outputs

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Adjudication of poetry recital, Hong Kong Speech Festival . 2007.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Approaches to teaching literature, Invited presentation. Department of English. Yunyang Teachers' College. Hubei, China. 2008.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Approaches to teaching literature, Invited presentations. Department of English. Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Beijing, China. 2007.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Assessment in Literature (ALLIE), Workshops for Hong Kong secondary school teachers of English. In collaboration with the Hong Kong Education Bureau. 2007.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Exploring film, In the new senior secondary literature in English learning and teaching series. In collaboration with the Hong Kong Education Bureau. 2008.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Teaching Language Arts, Invited teacher training session. Queen's College Old Boys' Association School. Hong Kong, 2007.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Teaching language arts, Invited teacher training session. Ju Ching Chu Secondary School (Yuen Long). Hong Kong, 2007.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Teaching stories in the English language classroom, Invited teacher training session. Ming Yin College. Hong Kong, 2008.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., The language arts modules in the new senior secondary English language curriculum, Invited teacher-training session. St Stephen's College (Stanley). Hong Kong, 2008.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Understanding & interpreting the new senior secondary school Literature in English curriculum (ULIE), Workshops for Hong Kong secondary school teachers of English. In collaboration with the Hong Kong Education Bureau. . 2007.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Using drama in the English language classroom, Invited teacher training session. (With Law Yuen Fun). Holy Trinity College. Hong Kong, 2008.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Using poetry in the English language classroom, Invited presentation. Regional/NET teacher-training series. 2008.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Using stories in the English language classroom, Invited presentation. Witman ELT seminar. Macau. 2008.

 

Hui-Bon-Hoa M.L., Using stories in the English language classroom, Invited teacher training session. Lok Sin Tong Leung Chik Wai Memorial School. Hong Kong, 2008.

 

Researcher : Lai CMW



List of Research Outputs

 

Lai C.M.W., The Influence of Learner Motivation on Developing Autonomous Learning in an ESP Course , English Centre Seminar. 2007.

 

Lai C.M.W., The Influence of Learner Motivation on Developing Autonomous Learning in an ESP Course , Hong Kong Association for Self-Access Learning and Development (HASALD). 2007.

 

Lai C.M.W., The Influence of Learner Motivation on Developing Autonomous Learning in an ESP Course , The Independent Learning Association 2007 Japan Conference. 2007.

 

Lai C.M.W., The Influence of Learner Motivation on Developing Autonomous Learning in an ESP Course, ACLA Conference, UBC, Vancouver, Canada. 2008.

 

Lai C.M.W. and Gardner D.P., The Influence of Learner Motivation on Developing Autonomous Learning, 3rd International Conference of the Independent Learning Association, Tokyo, Japan. 2007.

 

Researcher : Lam ASL



List of Research Outputs

 

Lam A.S.L., April moon , Asiatic: IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature. 2008, 2(1): 119-120.

 

Lam A.S.L., April moon, Poetry reading at Rewor(l)dings: The 12the Biennial Symposium on the Literatures and Cultures of the Asia Pacific Region . The Philippines, 2007.

 

Lam A.S.L., I grew mushrooms , In: Xu Xi , Fifty-fifty: New Hong Kong writing. Hong Kong, China, Haven Books, 2008, 281-283.

 

Lam A.S.L., Language education policy in Greater China , In: S. May & N. H. Hornberger , Encyclopedia on Language Education . New York, U.S.A., Springer Science & Business Media LLC, 2008, 1: 1-13.

 

Lam A.S.L., Moths, In: Xu Xi , Fifty-fifty: New Hong Kong writing . Hong Kong, China, Haven Books, 2008, 94-95.

 

Lam A.S.L., My city, In: Xu Xi , Fifty-fifty: New Hong Kong writing . Hong Kong, China, Haven Books, 2008, 17-19.

 

Lam A.S.L., Once upon the Lamma Hills , In: Xu Xi , Fifty-fifty: New Hong Kong writing. Hong Kong, China, Haven Books, 2008, 252-253.

 

Lam A.S.L., Poems and paintings by Joseph Lee: The next ten years back to nature . Hong Kong, China, Galerie Klee, 2007, 129 pp.

 

Lam A.S.L., Rendezvous with glow worms, Asiatic: IIUM Journal of English Language and Literature. 2008, 2(1): 121-122.

 

Lam A.S.L., Spring in Hong Kong, In: Xu Xi , Fifty-fifty: New Hong Kong writing. Hong Kong, China, Haven Books, 2008, 89-91.

 

Lam A.S.L., The cosmopolitan learner and falling in love, Language Learning Journal. 2008, 36(1): 109-110.

 

Lam A.S.L. and Malby M.E., The development of poetic identities: Chinese voices in English from Hong Kong , Rewordings: 12th Biennial Symposium on the Literatures and Cultures of the Asia Pacific Region . 2007, 32 pp.

 

Lam A.S.L., Three photos on your travels, Cha: An Asian Literary Journal. 2008, 3: 1 pp.

 

Lam A.S.L., Writing book reviews , Seminar paper presented for the research group on 'The mental lives of teachers and learners', Faculty of Education, University of Hong Kong. Hong Kong, 2008.

 

Lam A.S.L., Writing from a Chinese centre: From a learner to a poet , In: E. Thumboo & A. I. Sayson , Writing Asia: The literatures in Englishes . Singapore, Ethos Books, 2007, 352-364.

 

Malby M.E. and Lam A.S.L., Of light unending , A photographic and poetic presentation for a General Education course at the Chinese University of Hong Kong . 2007, 30 pp.

 

Researcher : Lau KK



List of Research Outputs

 

Lau K.K., Identities and roles in placement writings , 6th Language for Specific Purposes International Seminar. 2008.

 

Lau K.K., Who am I? Identities and Roles in Placement Writing , English Centre Seminar, University of Hong Kong . 2008.

 

Researcher : Legg MG



List of Research Outputs

 

Legg M.G., A Report on an English in the Major Project in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong , Language issues in English-medium universities: A global concern . 2008.

 

Legg M.G., From question to answer: The genre of the problem-based learning tutorial at the University of Hong Kong , English for Specific Purposes . 2007, 26(3): 344-367.

 

Legg M.G., The Genre of the Problem-based Learning Tutorial: From Question to Answer, Applied Linguistics Association of Australia Congress . 2007.

 

Tse L.K., Legg M.G. and Smyth P.D., Communication skills for English-medium medical education and clinical training, Joint Seminar on English for Medical Purposes (EMP). Department of Applied Linguistics, Capital Medical University & English Centre, The University of Hong Kong. 2 August. 2007.

 

Researcher : Lewkowicz JA



Project Title:

Writing a thesis in a second language: helping students understand and meet expectations

Investigator(s):

Lewkowicz JA

Department:

English Centre

Source(s) of Funding:

Leung Kau Kui Research and Teaching Endowment Fund - Teaching Grants

Start Date:

01/2002

 

Abstract:

To identify any mismatch between research students' interpretation of thesis writing and supervisor expectations in order to help students bridge gaps that may exist and to improve research training for MPhil and PhD students.

 

 

Researcher : Loong YCW



List of Research Outputs

 

Loong Y.C.W., Authorship as understood by postgraduate students in a university in Hong Kong: An exploratory study, 3rd International Conference on Plagiarism, Northrumbia University, Newcastle, UK. 2008.

 

Researcher : Malby ME



List of Research Outputs

 

Lam A.S.L. and Malby M.E., The development of poetic identities: Chinese voices in English from Hong Kong , Rewordings: 12th Biennial Symposium on the Literatures and Cultures of the Asia Pacific Region . 2007, 32 pp.

 

Malby M.E. and Lam A.S.L., Of light unending , A photographic and poetic presentation for a General Education course at the Chinese University of Hong Kong . 2007, 30 pp.

 

Researcher : Martyn ER



List of Research Outputs

 

Bridges S.M., Lau H.Y.K., Martyn E.R. and Pomfret D.M., Issues and dilemmas: The role of ICT@HKU. Plenary Panel, Transforming learning through technology @HKU, Centre for Information Technology in Education (CITE) Symposium, The University of Hong Kong.. Hong Kong, 2008.

 

Martyn E.R. and Chow W.H., Web-folios for learning and display, Centre for Language in Education, Hong Kong Institute of Education. 2008.

 

Wong L.L.C. and Martyn E.R., ePortfolios – a tool for transforming learning, Paper, Centre for Information Technology in Education Research Symposium (CITERS 2008), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2008.

 

Researcher : Phillips L



List of Research Outputs

 

Fong N.S.N., Phillips L. and Cheung L.M.L., Being flexible with MOODLE: Choices and challenges, An International Conference of Responding to Change: Flexibility in the Delivery of Language Programs. The University of Science & Technology, Hong Kong and Thailand, January 7 to 11. 2008.

 

Phillips L., Engaging Emotion: Anxiety And Speaking, The 9th International Conference: Association For Language Awareness. Engaging With Language. The University of Hong Kong, 26-29 June. 2008.

 

Phillips L., The instructor, learner, MOODLE triangle , Ed- Media 2008. World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia & Telecommunications, 30 June - 4th July . Vienna, Austria, 2008.

 

Researcher : Smyth PD



List of Research Outputs

 

Tse L.K., Legg M.G. and Smyth P.D., Communication skills for English-medium medical education and clinical training, Joint Seminar on English for Medical Purposes (EMP). Department of Applied Linguistics, Capital Medical University & English Centre, The University of Hong Kong. 2 August. 2007.

 

Researcher : Tsang WL



List of Research Outputs

 

Tsang W.L., The Hong Kong Journal of Applied Linguistics. Hong Kong, English Centre, The University of Hong Kong, 2008, 11: 111.

 

Tsang W.L., The L3 Acquisition of Reflexives in Cantonese Chinese - A Pilot Study, EC Seminar. 2008.

 

Tsang W.L., What kind of formal language knowledge do non-native speaker teachers need?, The 9th International Conference of the Association for Language Awareness. 2008.

 

Researcher : Tse LK



List of Research Outputs

 

Tse L.K., Communication skills for English-medium medical education and clinical training: Dissertation writing for medical sciences, Joint Seminar on English for Medical Purposes (EMP). Department of Applied Linguistics, Capital Medical University & English Centre, The University of Hong Kong. 2 August. 2007.

 

Tse L.K., Communication skills for English-medium medical education and clinical training: The role of the English Centre in English Language Provision at HKU, Joint Seminar on English for Medical Purposes (EMP). Department of Applied Linguistics, Capital Medical University & English Centre, The University of Hong Kong. 2 August. 2007.

 

Tse L.K., Legg M.G. and Smyth P.D., Communication skills for English-medium medical education and clinical training, Joint Seminar on English for Medical Purposes (EMP). Department of Applied Linguistics, Capital Medical University & English Centre, The University of Hong Kong. 2 August. 2007.

 

Tse L.K., EMP options and research obligations, Invited talk. School of Foreign Language Studies, Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, 4 January. 2008.

 

Tse L.K., Head Adjudicator’s Speech, Zhongshan English Play Contest 2007. Zhongshan Education Bureau, Zhongshan, Guangdong, 18-19 December. 2007.

 

Tse L.K., Pedagogy of text engagement in reading and writing, Invited Paper. Zhongshan ETRA Conference on Reading and Writing - The 1st Biannual Conference of the Sixth Term of Zhongshan English Teaching and Research Association. Zhongshan, Guangdong, 19 April. 2008.

 

Researcher : Wang W



List of Research Outputs

 

Wang W., Zhang L., Cao R. .P. and Wu Y., A case study of a short-term theme-based teacher training program in China (in Chinese) , EFL Teacher Development in China: Theory and Practice (in Chinese) . Beijing: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2007, 225-258.

 

Wang W., Zhou Y. and Cao R. .P., A study of the conditions for and process of EFL Teacher development in China: Teaching and interactions (in Chinese) , EFL Teacher Development in China: Theory and Practice (in Chinese) . Beijing: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2007, 206-224.

 

Wang W. and Wu Y., A study of the developmental process of effective university EFL teachers in China (in Chinese) , EFL Teacher Development in China: Theory and Practice (in Chinese) . Beijing: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2007, 105-120.

 

Wang W., Book review: Changing Pedagogy: Analysing ELT Teachers in China, Journal of Asian Pacific Communication . 2008, 1: 128-131.

 

Wang W., Curriculum implementation in China: A study of the contributing factors , The 1st International Conference on English, Intercultural Communication and Discourse, Macao . 2007, 18 pp.

 

Wang W. and Gao X. .S., Developing a bibliography of research on English language education in China: Some post-reflections , Constituent Theme Seminar Series, The University of Hong Kong . 2007, 15 pp.

 

Wang W., Research on English language education in China: Some discussion , Invited Seminar at School of English and International Studies, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Beijing . 2008, 22 pp.

 

Wang W., Teacher beliefs, practices and curriculum implementation in China: A case, Research Studies in Education . 2007, 5: 43-54.

 

Wang W., Teacher beliefs, practices and the implemented curriculum: Case studies of four secondary school teachers in China , English Centre PhD Roundtable Meeting, The University of Hong Kong . 2008, 25 pp.

 

Wang W. and Wu Y., Toward a profile of effective university EFL teachers in China (in Chinese) , EFL Teacher Development in China: Theory and Practice (in Chinese) . Beijing: Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, 2007, 86-104.

 

Researcher : Wong CWW



List of Research Outputs

 

Wong C.W.W., Learning Chinese characters and the difficulties CFL learners encounter, 20th North America Conference on Chinese Linguistics, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, United States of America. 2008.

 

Researcher : Wong LLC



List of Research Outputs

 

Wong L.L.C., Building Bridges to the World: Information Technology and Teacher Professional Development, Paper, The Fourth CamTESOL Conference on English Language Teaching, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Phnom Penh, Cambodia, 2008.

 

Wong L.L.C., In-service teacher professional development with information technology, Paper, The 42nd Annual International TESOL Convention, New York, USA, . New York, USA, 2008.

 

Wong L.L.C. and Martyn E.R., ePortfolios – a tool for transforming learning, Paper, Centre for Information Technology in Education Research Symposium (CITERS 2008), University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong. 2008.



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