Academic Grammar
HKU
Enrollment in this course is by invitation only
Enrollment requirements
All HKU students
About This Module
Solid knowledge of academic grammar is the cornerstone of good university-level academic writing. This course aims at helping you develop command of language features which are commonly found in university-level academic writing, including:
- Nominalization
- Using Active and Passive Voice
- Pronoun Referencing
- Tense Choice
- Hedging, Boosting and Balancing Your Argument
- Using Linking Words
You will find this course helpful if you wish to:
- make your writing more formal and precise
- make your writing more coherent
- use tenses effectively to express your stance
- use the right tone to express your arguments
Steps to Register the Course
- Go to https://learning.hku.hk/courses/course-v1:HKU+AcademicGrammar+202425T1/about
- Click “Enroll in Academic Grammar”
- Log in the system with your HKU PORTAL account
- Click “Enroll in Academic Grammar”
- Check if the message “You are enrolled in this course” appears
- Click "View Courseware" to access the course materials
Contact Us
- Technical Issues - TALIC
- Email: enquiry@talic.hku.hk
- Website: http://talic.hku.hk/
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- Content Issues - Centre for Applied English Studies