Language Enhancement Programme
Reading Club
Introduction
The Reading Club aims to enhance students’ interest in reading. Students will be introduced to a wide array of novels and books that they might otherwise not consider. The Reading Club also provides students with an opportunity to share their views on their favourite books and authors with new friends they make. Participants are invited to join a reading discussion session once a week and participate in reading-related activities and discussions under the guidance of a lecturer.
Objectives
- To encourage students to read sufficiently challenging yet enjoyable books;
- To help students with selecting books according to their interests and language ability;
- To strengthen students’ speaking skills through different interactive activities, such as discussions, role-play and reading stories aloud;
- To provide students with an opportunity to meet students from different departments; and
- To cultivate an enjoyment of reading.
Meeting Sessions
| Date and Time | Option #1: Thursdays, 13 February—13 March 2025, 2:30pm-3:30pm |
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
Quota
15 students per session (First-come, first-served)Highlights
1. Certificate of Achievement
Each participant who has attended at least four out of five sessions and has also submitted a reflection in any form (e.g. video, painting, written reflection, poetry—though non-written mediums should be accompanied with a written description) on their reading experience will earn:
- a Certificate of Achievement
- a chance to have your work published in a student publication titled Student BUzz and/or posted on our social media platforms.
2. Prize
The creator of the work with the most “likes” on the Language Centre Instagram will receive a prize.
3. Book
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
4. Book Reflection
Upon finishing the book, participants are tasked with reflecting upon the novel that they have just read through any medium (video, painting, written reflection, poetry—though non-written mediums should be accompanied with a written description). Selected entries will be published in the LC’s student publication titled Student Buzz, and/or published on the LC’s Instagram Page.
Eligibility
All HKBU UGC-funded undergraduate and postgraduate students are eligible to join.
Registration Deadline
10 February 2025 (First-come, first-served)
Registration Procedures
Please fill in the online form below:
| https://hkbu.questionpro.com/ReadingClub2425b |
Enquiries
Email: csacton@hkbu.edu.hk