職業英語 (閱讀及寫作) III 證書 (兼讀制)
教學方法
Lecture and discussion
時數
60 hours
上課地點
上水課程目的
This course aims at further developing reading and writing skills of English learners of intermediate level to handle written correspondence in the workplace.
課程對象
Trainees who wish to enhance their competitiveness and employment sustainability through training on foundation skills in English Communication
訓練內容
Module | Content | Training Hours |
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(A)Skills Training (58 hours) | ||
I. Skills of understanding and responding to written correspondence | 1. Identify the writer’s viewpoints or purposes, and analyse how they are conveyed in the context, and shape the content and style of correspondence 2. Identify the main ideas and specific details, and analyse how they distinguish from that of others, and respond to conflicting evidence or viewpoints 3. Understand and use appropriate organisation and structure of written correspondences, including time order, list, compare and contrast, cause and effect, and facts and opinions 4. Organise information, ideas and supporting evidences logically, by developing the lines of reasoning, contrasting with different viewpoints and avoiding common logical flaws in writing (such as false comparison, digressive writing, oversimplification, circle reasoning, etc) 5. Use appropriate format, tone, expressions of goodwill and language, and analyse the impact of specific word and phrase choices on meaning and tone, how the language evokes a sense of attitude; how it sets a formal or informal tone 6. Shorten sentences and paragraphs, and avoid clichés and jargon in writing for clarity |
28 |
II. Handle written correspondence for different communicative functions | 1. Requests and replies - Emails and letters for responding to the request of businesspartners and customers 2. Invitation and thanks - Invitations for conferences and functions - Thank you letters for invitations 3. Suggestions and offers - Sales and marketing letters for promotion 4. Complaints, explanation and apologies - Customer service letters for replying complaints on goods and services 5. Argument and evaluation - Letters for evaluation and remedial actions of problems and faults 6. Description and narrative - Emails for announcement of work-related procedures 7. Expressions of goodwill - Formulaic expression of goodwill (e.g. health, previous/anticipated contact) |
30 |
(B) Course Assessment (2 hours) | ||
III. Course assessment | Final written examination | 2 |
Total Course Hours | 60 | |
Assessment: Continuous assessment (40%) and final examination (60%) 1. Continuous Assessment (40%): Class assignments 2. Final Examination (60%): Written examination Remarks: 1. Training materials are provided in English only. [The content of this course outline would be updated in accordance with the comments received from HKCAAVQ, amendments made in relevant legislation, license or industry certification requirements. The latest version of the course outline published by Employees Retraining Board shall prevail. ] |
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上課地點 | 上課日期 | 狀態 | 報名 |
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上水 | 待定 | 待定 | 立即報名 |
入讀資格
- Form Six;or Form Five with at least two years’ working experience;and pass entry test;or
- Holder of “Foundation Certificate in Workplace English (Reading & Writing) II (Part-time)” of ERB, or equivalent
畢業要求
Trainees will be awarded the certificate if they have fulfilled the following course requirements:
(i) Attain an attendance of 80% or above; and
(ii) Pass the overall assessment; and
(iii) Pass the final examination