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D. THE HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
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Compulsory Courses:
Supplementary English Programme is compulsory for those students who are identified by their English class teacher as in need of additional help with their English (783 students in 1995/96). The Supplementary English Programme and the Regular "Service English" programmes require students to reach a pass standard of Grade D or above in the University's common grading scheme.
Chinese Enhancement Programme is compulsory for 59 degree course entrants who have not scored Grade E or above in the AS Level subject Chinese Language & Culture. It is a 42 contact hour course specially designed for remedial purpose. There will be formal assessment and the results will be reported to the respective host departments for their consideration. The programme will prioritise the Chinese enhancement needs of students who have no Chinese component in their own curriculum.
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English Summer Programme
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Independent Learning Scheme
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Centre for Independent Language Learning
THE HONG KONG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
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Compulsory Courses for First-year Students:
English for Academic Purposes is conducted for all first-year students admitted with a grade below "C" in the Use of English in the AS Level examination. Business Communication Programme All Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) programmes require students to acquire the enhanced English proficiency provided by Business Communications course.
Technical Communications. All Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) programmes (except those in Civil & Structural Engineering and Mechanical Engineer), and Bachelor of Science (BSc) programmes in Biochemistry and Chemistry require students to acquire the enhanced English proficiency provided by Technical Communications course.
Elective Courses:
Advanced English Reading and Writing and Advanced English Reading and Speaking courses are offered as elective courses to provide advanced communication skills for business students.