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To be or not to be a Professional Doctorate
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- Date & time
- 23Aug 2025 (Sat)14:00 - 15:00 Free
- Type of Event
- In-person Attendance
- Venue
- Room 304, 3/F., Admiralty Centre
Dr Amos Yung
Dr Amos Yung, Programme Leader, Professional Doctorate of Education - a non-local doctorate degree programme in collaboration with the University of Plymouth, United Kingdom. Dr Yung specialises in applied linguistics, professional communication, and language education. He holds a Doctorate in Applied Language Sciences from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, along with an MA in English Language Studies, an MBA from the University of Hong Kong, and a BSocSc in East Asian Studies. Dr. Yung’s research interests include interprofessional communication, clinical handover, and corpus linguistics, with a particular focus on how language functions in professional and institutional contexts. He also explores the use of natural language processing (NLP) tools to support language analysis and communication research.
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- 2975 5741 (shawn.mui@hkuspace.hku.hk)
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Considering a Professional Doctorate in Education? Join the 60-minute talk "To be or not to be a Professional Doctorate" to learn about the benefits, challenges, and realities of pursuing this advanced degree. The session will cover key aspects of the HKU SPACE and University of Plymouth, UK collaborative programme, providing valuable information to help you make an informed decision about your academic and professional goals. If you are interested in studying for a Professional Doctorare degree, please come for information and insights.
Language: English
