主题: Inviting applications for Doctor of Applied Language Sciences (DALS) programme for 2015/16

The following message is sending on behalf of Dean(FH), Professor HAUNG Chu-ren. Please encourage potential candidates to apply to DALS by the application deadline of 27 February 2015, thank you.

Dear prospective applicants,

The first in Hong Kong and Asia, Doctor of Applied Language Sciences (DALS) programme is a professional doctorate programme offered by the Faculty of Humanities (FH) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. It is now inviting applications for its fourth intake in September 2015.

Combining interdisciplinary experts from CBS, ENGL, ELC from the Faculty of Humanities and COMP of the Faculty of Engineering, the programme aims to help nurture and develop a critical mass of future leaders in language-related professions. Unlike traditional PhD programmes, DALS combines not only theoretical components, but also advanced studies and research in areas of professional significance and relevance in the following strands:

1) Second Language Education;

2) Intercultural and Professional Communication;

3) Translating and Interpreting; and

4) Language and Information Technology.

We also offer scholarships exclusively to outstanding students with excellent academic and professional merits, and teaching assistantship to qualified candidates.

To learn more about the programme, please visit our DALS website at www.polyu.edu.hk/FH/DALS. Applications can be made from 28 November 2014 to 27 February 2015 at Study@PolyU website www.polyu.edu.hk/study.