Languages
BA (Hons) Linguistics BA (Hons) Linguistics (with a foreign language pathway) BA (Hons) Linguistics (with TESOL pathway)
What’s it about?
Why don’t we always say what we mean, or mean what we say? Why do grandchildren speak differently from grandparents? Why does damage to some parts of the brain cause language disorders while damage to other parts doesn’t? This programme aims to develop your understanding of linguistics, which attempts to answer questions such as these, and gives you the option to study a modern foreign language and/or teaching methodology and application.
What will I learn?
Linguistics only pathway This 3 year programme provides you with an understanding of the structure of language, its use in communication, the social factors governing language variation and use, and the way language is acquired, processed and perceived.
Year 1 modules introduce you to the techniques for analyzing the structure and sound system of language and to questions about how language communicates meaning, how language is acquired and why language use varies in different social contexts. You will also be introduced to the different methodologies and analytical techniques used in linguistics. In the second and final years you will focus on more specialized areas of linguistics such as sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, syntax, phonology, and the study of meaning.
You may also complete a dissertation, choosing a topic from one of the specialist areas you have studied
Linguistics with a Foreign Language pathway In this programme you combine linguistics modules with the study of a foreign language to degree level. In your first-year linguistics modules you will learn how to analyse the structure and sound system of language. These modules provide a foundation for the more specialised linguistics options in the second and final year.
Language modules are designed to enable you develop high-level oral and written communication skills alongside knowledge of contemporary society in which the language is spoken. Wherever practical, teaching takes place in the foreign language. Languages available are English as a Foreign Language (for non-native speakers of English); post-A level: French, German, Italian, Spanish and ab initio (beginners): Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese.
This pathway is a four-year programme, and the International Placement Year takes place in your third year, lasting for one academic year. All EU exchanges are supported by an Erasmus grant.
Linguistics with TESOL pathway This programme combines the study of linguistics and a critical understanding of the methodology of teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). Your first-year linguistics modules introduce you to the techniques for analysing the structure and sound system of language and to question how language communicates meaning, how language is acquired and why language use varies in different social contexts. You will also be introduced to the different methodologies and analytical techniques. These modules provide a foundation for the TESOL modules and more specialised linguistics modules in the second and final year.
TESOL modules in the second and third years cover theory and teaching methodology and application, which will provide essential knowledge and skills for teaching English to speakers of other languages. You will learn to critically evaluate English language learning approaches, materials and techniques and to apply this to planning English language lessons.
First year modules include: • Structure of English • Sounds of Language • Introduction to Morphology and Syntax • Language and Meaning • Language, Mind and Society
Specialist linguistics modules include: • Language Awareness for ELT • TESOL • Semantics • First Language Acquisition • Second Language Acquisition • Sociolinguistics • Corpus linguistics
How will I learn?
Linguistics modules involve a variety of teaching and learning approaches. Lectures are supplemented by weekly seminar or workshop sessions, where students meet with tutors to work on practical tasks. Some linguistics modules also involve a combination of pedagogical practices, such as online and face-to-face seminars.
Teaching in the foreign language includes a range of components such as grammar, reading and writing, oral and listening, and translation into and out of English. Language classes are taught in seminar groups for oral, written language and translation, and larger traditional group lectures for content-based teaching such as history and contemporary society.
Where can I get a job?
With in-depth knowledge of language structure and development, and employer- friendly transferable skills such as independent working, time management and analytical skills, you will be able to pursue a broad range of careers. Specific career paths, often after further study, include teaching (and TESOL), speech therapy, automated speech recognition and analysis, and telecommunications. Personal tutors can offer advice, encouragement and references.
A number of recent graduates have opted for postgraduate study. Others have gained employment with a variety of well established companies and schools of English.
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