The salient features of the programme include examining current approaches and theories of the systems of English by looking at the cultural and sociological dimensions of language in terms of language use, language learning and teaching, the structure of contemporary spoken and written English, as well as the roles of English in Hong Kong. The programme will also examine theories of second language learning and teaching and consider current approaches and methods in second language teaching, together with their application to teaching English language in Hong Kong. The programme provides a series of subject knowledge courses in the first year, followed by more pedagogically-focused courses, or a project in the second year.