英语语言荣誉学士

目前，我们是该国最大的语言学和英语语言系之一，这意味着在您的学位课程中，我们为您提供广泛的可选模块。语言的每一个领域都由我们世界领先的学者所涵盖，并且我们的学生将受益于其在讲座，研讨会，辅导和指导方面的专业知识。从第一天开始，他们就会在小班中教您语言，以挑战您的语言水平。您将探索诸如对话分析，公司沟通和语料库语言学等新兴领域。我们的第一部分系统允许您在第一年选择另外两个模块，从而增加了选择范围和灵活性。这可能是语言学，但也可能是大学另一部门提供的一门课程。这种灵活的系统意味着您还不必完全承诺三年制学位课程
English remains the most widely spoken language in the world. English is used every day at work, at home, in conversations with friends, in schools, hospitals and courtrooms, in the news, on social media and in reading great works of literature. Understanding where English came from, how it works, how it is used and how it is changing is key to understanding our society, its identities, institutions and practices, and its creative ideas.<br><br>In this fascinating subject, you will study fundamental issues including:<br><br>The history and development of English<br>The sounds and structures of English<br>The accents and dialects of English in the UK and beyond<br>Varieties of English connected to social variables like gender and ethnicity<br>Our extensive catalogue of optional modules also gives you the chance to look at the way English is used in a broad range of contexts, including advertising, politics, media, literature and the law. You will also learn how technology can be harnessed to study patterns in the structures and use of English across large databases.<br><br>English Langauge is not just a fascinating area of study, you will gain a skillset that opens doors to a range of exciting and rewarding careers. Transferrable skills include a capacity for critical thinking, an ability to gather, organise and analyse large quantities of data, and an aptitude for developing new and innovative ideas. You will have the chance to develop specialist skills including in the lexical and grammatical analysis of English, the use of technology to track trends in the way English is used, and crafting language for creative industries.