现代语言语言学文学士学位（荣誉学位）

探索我们使用的语言的理论方面，并获得说另一种语言的实践能力。对语言的任何理解都会增强我们的自我意识，激发我们去解决有关人类沟通的基本问题。语言学是一门越来越重要的学科，它影响着心理学，哲学，教育和人工智能领域。它在诸如人权，计算机辅助语言学习以及在医患互动，访调员与被访者对话以及法庭交流等环境中研究机构语言等各种领域中都有实际应用。
Explore both the theoretical aspects of the language we use, and acquire the practical ability to speak another language. Any understanding of language enhances our self-awareness, inspiring us to address fundamental questions about our communication as human beings.Linguistics is an increasingly important subject, impacting on areas in psychology, philosophy, education and artificial intelligence. It has real-world applications in such diverse fields as human rights, computer-assisted language learning, and the study of institutional language in settings like doctor-patient interactions, interviewer-interviewee dialogues, and courtroom exchanges.You explore a wide range of core topics in linguistics, mastering key concepts in phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics, and also investigate specialist areas including:Multilingualism and language impairmentLanguage, identity and genderMetaphor, irony and styleLanguage and the mindAmerican languagesYou also study up to two of the languages offered at Essex: French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, completing at least one language to Mastery level. Each of these languages is widely used in the business world, and can take you to a level of near-fluency, and so many of our graduates go on to develop successful global careers with international firms looking for language specialists.We also offer a month-long summer course with fees paid for by us if you start a language from scratch via the intensive route.We are 1st in UK for research impact in modern languages and linguistics (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework 2021). Top 25 in the UK for linguistics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in a world-class department, welcome to Essex.Study abroadOur course offers two possibilities for your year abroad. The first allows you to study at one of the prestigious universities with which we have exchange links. You continue to study modules relevant to your course, learning your chosen languages within a country that speaks them.The second option allows you to work as a language assistant, thereby acquiring valuable professional experience in an international context in addition to earning money.Whichever option you choose, your year abroad allows you to experience other cultures and languages, to broaden your degree socially and academically, and to demonstrate to employers that you are mature, adaptable, and organised.If you spend a full year abroad you'll only pay 15% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year. You won't pay any tuition fees to your host universityPlacement yearYou can also undertake a placement year abroad in which you will gain real world experience of living and working in another country, fully immersed in its language and culture. You will be responsible for finding your placement, but with support and guidance provided by both your department and our Employability and Careers Centre.