The Language of Business Cases

Project Overview

Project Title

The Language of Business Cases

Project Leader

Elsie Christopher

School / Dept

LANG

Project Duration

Jan 2004 - Jun 2005

Project Description

This new course project adopted elements of problem-based learning such that tasks and activities were designed to build upon each other as the learner progresses. It also followed a systematic approach to case analysis closely related to specific language learning objectives. Overall, the course was designed to integrate both analytical and communication skills. The face-to-face classroom sessions were used mainly for oral skills development and practice; whereas the reading and writing tasks were reserved for homework accessible via a course website. The website was only contain essential reading and writing tasks for classroom use, but also relevant and timely reference materials, visual learning cues to reinforce skills and an online portfolio where students collected their work. Each major unit was concluded with a formal assessment. These assessments were designed as a combination of individual and group tasks which covered all four language development skills.

Project Outcome

  • New Student Book – Classroom Teaching

  • New Teacher Book – Classroom Teaching & Relevant Resources

  • New Course Website – LC Computer Lab, by HKUST Internet Access

Status

Completed

Project Documents
(Only accessible by HKUST users)

Adaptation

Full Project