Mr. Alexander Mark James is currently employed as a senior lecturer in the English Language Centre at BNU-HKBU United International College. In 2012, he was nominated for, and successfully completed, the UIC certified Joint UIC/MPCC Faculty Development Institute Course, which included twelve teacher-training modules (six in Zhuhai and six in the partner institute, Augsburg University, USA). Before joining UIC, he taught English for academic purposes and general English at a range of colleges, high schools and language schools. He is interested in lesson pacing, instructional language, and all areas of effective teaching and learning – particularly improvisational teaching and learning strategies. Teaching English for Academic Purposes III English I (Convener 2011-2018) English II (Convener 2011-2018) English III English IV Academic Reading and Writing Listen and Speak Up Professional Communication Project Presentation Awards Long Service Award (10 years), United International College (2020)

English language