Overview:

The Linguistics BA Foundation pathway introduces students to the systematic study of human language and its role in communication and society. It develops a broad understanding of language while preparing students for further academic study in linguistics at Lancaster University.

What You'll Learn:

• Core concepts and approaches used to investigate human language

• The structure and organisation of language, including its major components

• How language is used to communicate meaning in different contexts

• Relationships between language, society, and human behaviour

• Methods for examining and analysing linguistic data

• Academic skills relevant to the study of linguistics and the social sciences

• Critical approaches to linguistic ideas, evidence, and competing perspectives

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will be able to explain key principles in linguistics and recognise how different areas of language study contribute to an understanding of human communication. They will be able to examine language systematically, identify relevant linguistic patterns, and use appropriate concepts to interpret evidence. Students will also develop the ability to evaluate ideas and arguments in linguistics, communicate their findings clearly, and apply academic research and analytical skills to questions concerning language and its wider social context.