B.A. Program for English of Science and Technology
The Program aims to foster all-round graduates with a high level of knowledge and ability in the English language. Graduates will be able to show a solid grounding in linguistic, literary and cultural aspects of contemporary English and to communicate effectively in English at a high level. They will have the ability to apply their knowledge of contemporary English, science and technology, business and trade, law, and computer application, to the English communication needs of various fields.
Besides the core courses in accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Education, including Intensive Reading; Extensive Reading; English Listening; Oral English; Advanced English; Pronunciation; Applied Writing Skills; Survey of English and American Literature and Selected Readings; Translation Theories and Techniques; Aspects of Western Civilization; Introduction to Linguistics; Film Appreciation; Chinese-English Oral Interpretation; Selected Journalistic Readings; International Trade & Business; Communications; Japanese; German; the program also offers fundamental courses in science and engineering, including Advanced Mathematics, Computer Applications, Statistics, Economics, Mechanics, etc., in order to add a touch of science and engineering to the language background of the graduates giving them an additional edge in the employment market.
The program prepares students for work in various fields, such as governmental organizations, state-run enterprises, renowned multi-national companies, enterprises with foreign investment, foreign trade and economic offices, institutions in higher education, libraries, science and technology information research bodies, banks and securities businesses, insurance companies, mass media organizations, press and publishing houses, etc.
