School of English
The University of Hong Kong
We are a group of fifteen final-year students majoring in English Studies from the University of Hong Kong. This website is part of the assignment in our capstone course: Talk at work (Course code: ENGL3041), under the supervision of Dr. Olga Zayts, the School of English, the University of Hong Kong.
Group Members
OUR GROUP
Sidney Tsui
Karen Wan
Angela Wong
Nicole Wong
Jasper Wu
Adelaide Chan
Ken Chan
Yvette Chan
Molly Hui
Sophia Hui
Nicole Lam
Fleurette Lui
Jimmy Mak
Billy Poon
Angela Shum
Workplace and professional communication is a flourishing field of research. In the last few decades a lot of research has been done on various issues related to language and communication in workplace and professional contexts, with numerous case studies providing empirical evidence for the importance of language and communication in these contexts. This field of research has also been actively developing in non-English dominant contexts such as Hong Kong. This website focuses on the workplace and professional communication in Hong Kong and provides the introduction to the main theories, research methodologies and approaches in the field, and examples of some case studies from a range of workplaces in Hong Kong. We hope that the website will provide insights on the importance of workplace communication to everyone, especially to undergraduate students taking courses related to professional and workplace communication, fresh graduates who are getting ready to join the workforce soon, or professionals in Hong Kong and other countries who are interested in language and communication issues in a workplace context.
All participating individuals and companies have been given pseudonyms.
The website is designed as a course product and is intended for academic use only.
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About the field of study of ‘Workplace and Professional Communication’
Why is it important to study workplace and professional communication?
Language and communication are part of virtually every job and profession. From doing small every day task (e.g. sending and responding to e-mails, participating in meetings, etc.) to networking with colleagues all work-related tasks and goals are achieved through different types of talk. Effective communication is at the core of success of both individuals at work or of an organization as a whole. Studying the ways in which people communicate effectively is, therefore, of paramount importance.
About this website
What exactly will you be able to learn about workplace communication?
This website will guide you through the theoretical foundations of workplace and professional communication research by introducing you to the work of some of the leading scholars in the field. You will learn about some main theories, research methodologies and approaches and practical application of linguistic research. The website covers several important topics on workplace communication, such as the interplay of gender and language at workplaces, the construction of identity and leadership, as well as workplace cultures.
On this website you will also find real-life examples that illustrate the abovementioned theories and major concepts from a range of workplaces in Hong Kong, including a district counsel, a hospital, a healthcare clinic, a law firm, a finance company and a fashion trading company.
INTRODUCTION
