语言学和英语文学士（荣誉）

通过本课程，您可以将语言学研究与英语模块相结合。这两个主题是相辅相成的，使您可以全面了解语言能力的发展方式以及在使用英语方面的知识和能力。在本课程的入门模块中，您将研究以下问题，例如我们的语言如何根据使用环境而变化以及男女语言使用方式如何不同。我们倾向于将自己的语言表达能力和理解能力视为理所当然直到我们尝试学习另一种语言，观察孩子如何学习第一语言或见证语言障碍的影响为止。语言学是对语言能力，如何获得，如何使用以及如何受损的研究。因为言语对于我们的生存至关重要，因此它是一门有趣而又有意义的研究课题。本课程是
On this Linguistics and the English Language degree you will learn about, understand and interpret many aspects of human language. Our introductory and advanced modules will give you a strong foundational background and important scientific insight into the nature, structure and use of language, as well as into the history of English and sociolinguistics (the relationship between language and society). You will also be introduced to the tools and methods that will allow you to undertake your own investigations into English as well as other languages spoken around the world. <br>The English language component of this degree will give you the opportunity to learn about the grammatical structure of English (e.g., how words and sentences are formed), how meaning is made, interpreted and extended across whole discourses, how sounds are formed, produced, and understood, and how language use varies across speakers and groups and how it changes over time. You will also explore the history of English, the development and emergence English dialects and World Englishes, how English is used in society (e.g., how socio-cultural variables shape the use of English) and the role of English in society, in education and as a global lingua franca.<br>The linguistic elements of this degree will enable you to learn about, understand and interpret many aspects of human language. You will study the 'science behind language, including possible sounds used in speech and their combination (phonetics, phonology), how words are built up morphology), what distinguishes sentences from just strings of words (syntax), meaning (semantics and pragmatics), the effect that society, culture and norms have upon language use (sociolinguistics) and how languages change over time.<br>Combining these two, complementary, subjects enable you to explore of the way in which language abilities develop, while also acquiring knowledge and capabilities in the use of English language. <br>Placement Year and International Experience Year Available<br><br>Careers<br>A degree in Linguistics and English Language provides subject knowledge and expertise. You will also develop important transferrable skills valued by a range of employers. These include critical reading and evaluation, research and analytical skills, project management skills, proficiency in diverse modes of presentation (written, electronic and spoken), problem solving skills, experience working independently, time management and team-work experience, information technology skills, and the chance to develop effective interpersonal communication.<br>Linguistics and English Language graduates gain a broad range of skills applicable in a variety of occupations, such as media, education, advertising, management, government, research, health, translation, interpreting, publishing, civil service, speech therapy, community work (e.g., related to language policy and engagement), etc. In some cases, you will need further training and qualifications beyond what this course provides. A career in research is also an option, as is postgraduate study.