Academy of Language and Culture

https://fass.hkbu.edu.hk/en/academies/language-and-culture.html

The Academy of Language and Culture (LAC), launched on 1st July, 2024, is a dynamic institution, initially comprising three departments: English Language and Literature (ENG), Humanities and Creative Writing (HMW), and Translation, Interpreting, and Intercultural Studies (TIIS). Our vision is to be a leading centre of excellence fostering linguistic diversity, creative expression, and intercultural communication. We empower students and scholars to bridge cultural divides and innovate in literary, linguistic and translation arts, contributing to a globally interconnected world. The Academy offers multidisciplinary programmes, including the long-standing BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature, BA (Hons) in Humanities and BA (Hons) in Translation (since 1990), along with a range of postgraduate offerings. Our faculty boasts international expertise, reflecting our commitment to a globally connected academic environment. Recognised for excellence, TIIS received top rankings in the 2020 Research Assessment Exercise for both research environment and impact. HMW also achieved the highest marks for research environment, while ENG demonstrated outstanding performance. Our commitment to creativity-inspiring education is reflected in our bilingual, interdisciplinary curricula which combines courses offered across all Academy disciplines.