English BA (Hons) English Language and Linguistics
What’s it about?
This programme is made up of an equal number of English Language and Linguistics modules. English language modules are taught in the School of ESPaCH (English, Sociology, Politics & Contemporary History). Linguistics modules are taught in the School of Languages. This programme combines the expertise of staff in these schools with their different perspectives on language study.
English Language is focused firmly on English, while Linguistics explores the nature of language in general and considers other languages in addition to English. You can also study other languages to complement your knowledge of English and your understanding of the ways in which languages work.
You will acquire knowledge and understanding of how English and other languages are structured, acquired and used, and how they change over time. You will also understand how language relates to other areas of human activity such as work and leisure.
What will I learn?
Year 1 introduces the study of English Language and Linguistics at university level and develops key skills related to language study. You will look at different levels of and approaches to linguistic analysis.
Year 2 modules encourage you to improve your critical ability and independent thinking while exploring your own interests. They focus on the relevance of theoretical debates and on wider issues relating to language change, language learning and language use.
Year 3 helps you to develop an independent critical engagement with linguistic hypotheses, and to collect and analyse data within particular theoretical frameworks. You will be encouraged to demonstrate a high level of analytical skills, to research independently, to show an awareness of the possibilities and limitations of your own arguments, and to present your work professionally.
Modules include: • Structure of English • History of English • Language and Meaning • Sounds of Language • Language, Mind and Society • Dialects and Dialectology • Psycholinguistics • World Englishes
How will I learn?
This programme is taught by a small group of experienced and committed staff, all research-active in their fields of expertise. Teaching is delivered in lectures and tutorials. Computer resources can be accessed on or off campus.
There are optional extra-curricular talks, masterclasses and workshops available to all students.
There is also the option to study overseas in Australia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland and the Netherlands for either a full semester or a full academic year. Teaching is in English and all EU exchanges are supported by an Erasmus grant.
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English Language and Linguistics is valued by employers who recognise that graduates acquire valuable transferable skills relevant to a range of career paths. The programme can provide a pathway into education, English as a Foreign Language teaching, the media, advertising, publishing, speech therapy, or into any career where communicative skills and advanced awareness of language are valued.
3 good reasons to study this programme at Salford
• Study diverse aspects of language, from sounds and structure to psychology and social history
• Highly ranked in the last Research Assessment Exercise
• Successful review of subject group by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)
Typical entry requirements 280 UCAS points
Specific requirements: Preferably with grade B in A-level English Language, English Literature or English Language/ Literature or a foreign language – desirable but not essential
We encourage applications from students with equivalent qualifications and recognise experience of adult learners see page 27 for further details
www.salford.ac.uk/course-finder has a full list of entry requirements
Programme details
Duration: Three years full-time Up to six years part-time
Average teaching contact time: 8-10 hours per week
Assessment: Combination of exams and coursework such as essays and presentations. Most modules incorporate some form of diagnostic assessment in order to allow you to identify your strengths and weaknesses prior to undertaking your final exam or essay
Programme code/s: QQ31 QQ31I with IFY
Employment and/or further study
84% of English, Sociology, Politics and Contemporary History graduates go on to employment and/or further study within six months of graduating
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