(2022-24 Cohort; 2024 HKDSE) (S5 in 2022/23 s.y.)

Introduction to English-related Applied Learning Courses (2022-24 Cohort; 2024 HKDSE) (S5 in 2022/23 s.y.)

20 JANUARY 2022

Rundown

Time Session

2:00 – 2:20 pm Registration

2:20 – 2:40 pm Introduction to the Applied Learning (Vocational English)

2:40 – 3:40 pm

Course Introduction – ApL(VocE) English Communication – VTC

English for Business Services – HKCT

English for Service Professionals – HKU (SPACE)

3:40 – 3:50 pm Break

3:50 – 4:10 pm Experience Sharing by SKH Holy Carpenter Secondary School 4:10 – 4:20 pm Introduction to the Applied Learning (Translation Studies)

4:20 – 4:40 pm Course Introduction – Translation Studies Practical Translation (CHI-ENG) – LIFE 4:40 – 5:00 pm Question and Answer Session

Optimising the Four Senior Secondary Core Subjects, including

English Language

Providing English-related ApL to widen students’ subject choice

Vocational

English Translation

Studies

Providing a wider range of ApL courses to cater for learner diversity Task Force on Review of

School Curriculum

Applied Learning (Vocational English)

Curriculum Aims

ApL(VocE) aims to:

•

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

•

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

•

enable students to lay a good English foundation for further studies or career

pursuits

Applied Learning (Vocational English)

180 hours

Elective (Cat. B Subject)

English for general vocational contexts Module 1

Listening &

Speaking QF Lv 2

Module 2 Reading &

Writing QF Lv 2

English for specific fields or work sectors

Module 3 Listening &

Speaking QF Lv 3

Module 4 Reading &

Writing QF Lv 3

Curriculum Structure & Features

Field trips

Site visits

Role- plays

Case studies

Self- directed

project work

Workplace -related socialising

activities

Recognition

HKDSE Elective Subject^*

Unattained

(will not be shown on the diploma)

Attained Attained with distinction (I) Attained with

distinction (II) Terminal Exit

QF Lv 3 certificate upon satisfactory completion of the whole course

Intermediate Exit Module certificates upon satisfactory completion of

individual modules Qualifications Framework

or

Applied Learning (Vocational English)

*The result in ApL(VocE) is not equivalent to any level in the HKDSE English Language Examination, nor can it be used as an alternative qualification for English Language.

Recognition of Applied Learning Courses

Civil Service Bureau

Applied Learning (Vocational

English)

Accepts results of up to TWO ApL subjects in HKDSE

Post-secondary programmes Individual tertiary programmes

• Accept ApL subjects as elective subjects in application

• Award bonus marks and/or consider the results

supplementary information

Cat. A subject

Accept results of up to TWO ApL subjects in HKDSE for application for Associate Degree or Higher Diploma programmes

ApL(VocE) – Courses & Course Providers

Applied Learning (Vocational English)

English for Business Services

(HKCT)

English for Service Professionals (HKU SPACE)

Link to ApL(VocE): www.edb.gov.hk/ApL/ApL_Eng Video on Leaflet on

English

Communication

(VTC)

Applied Learning (Vocational English) –

Speaker: Ms Carrie LEE

Course Leader of ApL(VocE)

English Communication

Applied Learning (Vocational English) –

Speaker: Ms Jasmine LAI Lecturer

English for

Business Services

Applied Learning (Vocational English) –

English for

Service Professionals

Speaker: Ms Yuanna HUI

Programme Coordinator,

Applied Learning (Vocational English) –

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

Course Design & Recognition

MOI: English and Chinese

Upon successful completion of

the course

HKDSE Qualification

QF Level 3 certificate issued by the institution

Recognition

Translation Studies – Course & Course Provider

Translation Studies

Practical Translation (CHI-ENG)

實用翻譯（漢英）

(LIFE)

嶺南大學持續進修學院

Link to ApL – Translation Studies

Applied Learning – Translation Studies

Speaker: Mr Honcin CHOW

Subject Leader (ApL)

Practical Translation (CHI-ENG)

實用翻譯（漢英）

(LIFE)

嶺南大學持續進修學院

Application

Virtual Exhibition

Taster Programme For current

S4

For current S4