Overview:

English Language and Linguistics BA (Hons) examines how the English language is structured, used and understood. The course brings together the study of language with linguistic analysis, helping students explore English from both practical and theoretical perspectives.

What You'll Learn:

• The structure and organisation of the English language

• Key concepts and approaches in linguistics

• How sounds, words, sentences and meaning operate within language

• The ways English varies across different contexts and forms of use

• Methods for analysing and investigating language

• Connections between linguistic theory and the study of English

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of the course, students will have developed a systematic understanding of English and the principles that underpin its use. They will be able to apply linguistic concepts to examine language in a structured and informed way, identify and discuss patterns in English, and interpret language-related evidence using appropriate analytical approaches. Students will also be able to evaluate different perspectives on language and communicate their findings clearly using relevant terminology.