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Putonghua Enhancement Service (various modules 14- 26 hours) Self-Access Language Learning Centre (open to all students).

Other Language Enhancement Activities Introduced in 1996-97 organized to promote the facilities provided in the Self-Access Language Learning Centre. For example, four clubs are organized to boost student motivation, and to promote the use and the learning of English in an informal setting: the Conversation Club, the Listening Club, the Extensive Reading Club and the Writing Club on the World Wide Web.

C. THE HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

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Mandatory Bridging Courses for Full-time First-year Students (44 hours) who score Grade E or below in the Use of English in the Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary (AS) Level examination. These students are required to take this bridging course before they start their programme of studies at the University. It is a graduation requirement for these students.

Optional Non-credit-bearing Enhancement (not remedial) Courses for all university students to supplement their regular language courses.

Supplementary English Course

Supplementary Putonghua Course (at Elementary, Intermediate, Higher and Advanced Levels)

3. Language Facilities Open to All Students:

English and Chinese Writing Enhancement Service (WES) helps students improve their writing skills in English by means of one-to-one tutorials; produces self-study materials; publishes a newsletter providing information on language enhancement, etc.; and conducts workshops. Some students are sent to the WES by their lecturers by referral.

Writing Laboratory (WL) is equipped with 586-based computers and some audio-visual equipment and tapes, CALL programmes, newspaper clippings and books on grammar and various language skills. Apart from improving their language skills through the use of these facilities, students can do their assignments using the computers and other facilities in the Laboratory and get on-the-spot help on language matters from the tutor on duty.