Applied Learning (Vocational English) ApL(VocE) & Translation Studies

Applied Learning (Vocational English) ApL(VocE)

&

Translation Studies

Background

• To optimise the learning and teaching of senior secondary English language, Applied Learning (Vocational English)[ApL(VocE)] and a wider range of English-related Applied Learning courses are offered to cater for students’

diverse learning needs and interests:

Applied Learning (Vocational English)

ApL(VocE)

ApL(VocE) – Curriculum Aims

ApL(VocE) aims to:

• develop students’ English proficiency and generic skills through practice in simulated or near authentic vocational contexts and application

• enhance students’ awareness of the role of English in authentic work environments

• develop students’ career-related competencies, foundation skills (notably communication skills), thinking skills and people skills as well as to nurture their positive values and attitudes as in ApL curriculum pillars through application and practice

• enable students to lay a good English foundation for

further studies or work

Field Trips

Site Visits

Role- plays

Case Studies

Self- directed

Project Work

Work- related Socialising

Activities 180 hours

English for General Vocational Contexts Module 1

Listening &

Speaking

Module 2 Reading &

Writing QF Level 2

English for Specific Fields or Work Sectors

Module 3 Listening &

Speaking

Module 4 Reading &

Writing

Elective (Cat. B Subject)

ApL(VocE) – Curriculum Structure and Features

Reading:

e.g. Vocab &

Grammar, Comprehension Examples:

Listening:

e.g. Listening to Business Conversations, Extracting gists,

Form-filling

Speaking:

e.g. Role-plays, Interviews, Discussions, Presentations

Writing:

Emails, Letters, Reports, Social

Media Posts

A Mini Project

ApL(VocE) – Assessments

HKDSE Elective Subject^*

Unattained

(will not be shown on the diploma)

Attained

Attained with

Terminal Exit

QF Level 3

certificate upon satisfactory

completion of the whole course

Intermediate Exit

Module

certificates upon satisfactory

completion of individual

modules

or

*The result in ApL(VocE) is

equivalent to any level in the HKDSE English Language Examination, nor can it be used as an alternative qualification for English Language.

ApL(VocE) – Recognition

ApL(VocE) – Course Providers & Courses

• Vocational Training Council (VTC)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) - English Communication

• School of Professional and Continuing Education, The University of Hong Kong (HKU SPACE)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) - English for Service Professionals

• Hong Kong College of Technology (HKCT)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) – English for Business Services*

* This course is not for S4 in the 2021/22 s.y.

Link to ApL(VocE): www.edb.gov.hk/apl/ApL(VocE)

Leaflet on ApL(VocE) Video on ApL(VocE)

Translation Studies

翻譯學

Course Aims:

to lay in students a foundation in the basic principles and practice of translation through applied learning context related to professional and vocational fields

to develop in students fundamental language and cultural awareness of a variety of texts in Chinese and English

to develop in students essential language knowledge and skills for further studies and a range of professions requiring bilingual competency

to develop students’ career-related competencies, foundation skills, thinking skills and people skills as well as nurture students’ generic skills, positive

values and attitudes in ApL curriculum pillars through application and practice

Translation Studies – Course Aims

Basic Concepts in Translation

翻譯基本概念

Comparison of the Chinese and

English Languages

中英文對比

Analysis of Source and Translated Texts Translation

Strategies and Practice Application of

Translation Tools and Technology

翻譯工具和 科技應用

180 Hours 小時

Course Design

English & Chinese

Translation Studies - Course Provider & Course

• Lingnan Institute of Further Education (LIFE)

Practical Translation (CHI – ENG)

實用翻譯（漢英）

* This course is not for S4 in the 2021/22 s.y.

From sentence-level translation progressing to translation at text level

Lectures Video Viewing

Class Discussions

Case Studies

Talk &

Visit

Learning

& Teaching Activities

Assessments

Reflection on Translation

Sentence Translation

Analysis of Translated

Texts (Individual

Project)

Real-life / Commercial

Translation (Group Project)

News Translation

Written Tests

Translation Studies – Learning & Teaching Activities

and Assessments

Further Studies e.g.

 Translation

 English

 Chinese

 Communication

Career Development e.g.

 Translation

 Advertising

 Media

 Journalism

 Publishing

 Editing

 Public Relations

 Tourism

 Marketing

 Teaching

Bilingual Competency

Translation Studies – Possible Further Education and Career

Pathways

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