Mission & Vision

To play a leading role in realizing the Institute’s vision to become a leading university in the Asia Pacific region, focusing on education and complementary disciplines by (a) enhancing the quality of English language education through teaching, research and community service, (b) producing international quality research that informs teaching and learning and has a wider impact on the community, and (c) sharing with students and the community knowledge of and professionalism in:

The English Department seeks to foster high levels of professionalism and multilingual competence in all areas of its work. By contributing to a better understanding of these areas, the Department seeks to develop professionalism and competence in the teaching of English and in the use of English as a medium of instruction in local schools.

The Institute's Vision of optimizing each child's potential through the shared joy of learning and teaching underpins all the activities of the Department. As such, it is developing as a centre of excellence for the effective learning and teaching of English. The Department provides a scholarly climate in which staff and students are encouraged, enabled and empowered to reach their full academic and pedagogical potential in a spirit of collegiality and co-operation.

To be recognized locally, regionally and internationally as a first-class English language department focusing on English language teacher education, linguistics and literature. To be acknowledged for excellence in teaching and curriculum and for the impact of research and scholarship in key areas of expertise and community involvement.