5. The letter Dear my fellow CTL students, Student exchange is for me to spend time away from my home country and experience life different from mine. I joined the institutional-level exchange programme in Sem A of 2002 at Lancaster University (UK). I must say that this exchange is such a precious opportunity for me to learn more about Linguistics, the British culture and even myself! Living in a completely English-speaking environment, writing my first academic essay, talking with people in English all the time, seeing loads of sheeps and rabbits, making many

6. The letter (cont’d) English friends, raising money for a local charity…... what I have never done before!!! There is no way to express all my experiences and feelings in words actually because you have to “experience” it! The next person who gains a lot in the exchange programme may be…YOU!!! Grasp your opportunity! Finally, I want to express my gratitude to Dr.Webster, Rachel, Richard, Candy, all of my teachers in CityU and Lancaster, my family, my exchange mates, Sue, Carmen, Eleanor, Franco and Venny. Thank you for giving me all the support on my way!

7. The letter (cont’d) Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the exchange programme! Best wishes, Ho Siu Yee (BALIS Year-3)

8. Contact Information  Email: siu.yee@student.cityu.edu.hk  Telephone: 27113907  ICQ: 177441001

9. Student Exchange Programmes There are two exchange programmes for the students: 1. Institutional-level Exchange Programme under the sponsorship of the Student Exchange Fund (SEF). Please consult the programme leader on the suitability of the proposed exchange study. Departmental Coordinator: Dr. Richard Sheung BACH programme leader : Dr. Wong Pui Kwong BATI programme leader : Dr. Sin King Kui BALIS programme leader : Dr. Jonathan Webster Deadline for application: 15 February 2003 For more information, visit: www.cityu.edu.hk/aeo/student.html

10. Student Exchange Programmes 2. Hong Kong Bank Foundation Overseas Scholarship Scheme 1 year exchange programme For BALIS and BATI Year 1 students only Please visit this website for further information: www.cityu.edu.hk/sds/sch/Ext-Award2.htm or the CTL notice board outside the department Deadline for application: 15 February 2003 *Students can apply for both schemes at the same time.

11. Lancaster Town Ashton Memorial

12. Lancaster University  Northern England  Department of Linguistics and Modern English Language (LAMEL)

13. Grizedale College My college

14. Course 1 LING207 Language and Identities: gender, ethnicity and class  Politics of Linguistic Identities  Language as a social phenomenon  Language, dialect & standard  Bilingualism & bilingual communities  Language and Gender, Ethnicity & Class  Classroom language

15. Course 2 LING208 Language Acquisition and Language Origins  Interdiscipline: Linguistics, Biology, Palaeontology and Psychology  Human Evolution & Language Origin  Human Language VS Animal Communication  First language acquisition in infants  Second language acquisition in adults

16. Course 3 LING209 Language and Education  Language and literacy in educational practice  The acquisition of language  National Literacy Strategy  Literacy Hour

17. Course 3 The Christ Church Primary School

18. Study Environment “Reading for a degree!” Lecture: 1 Hour Seminar: 1 Hour

19. Obstacles “How can I survive in this jail?”

20. Obstacles “A completely English- speaking Environment!” “What are they talking about?” Culture shock! Home Sick! “What can I do???” Overcome the problems and enjoy my life!

21. English Environment Practice makes Perfect!

22. English Environment Morecambe’s Rotary Club

23. English Environment Home Visit

24. Local Culture Sunday Lunch “The pig is flying!”

25. Local Culture Christmas

26. Extra Curricular Activities RAG (Raise and Give Society)

27. Extra Curricular Activities The Great Student Poppy Chase 2002, The Royal British Legion

28. HOST Program (UK)  The international students who study in UK visit the host families in holidays.

29. HOST Program (UK) Sheep Scanning

31. Due date for application 15 Feb 2003!!!