英语语言文学士学位（荣誉学位）

对我们语言的理解增强了我们的自我意识，激发了我们解决有关人类沟通的基本问题，这在文学中得到了体现。我们的课程为现代英语的结构和使用提供了语言和社会语言方面的坚实基础，并为您提供了学习各种文学体裁和文学批评方法的机会。该学位为您提供了探索广泛主题的机会，包括：英语的结构和使用语言与社会之间的关系美国和加勒比海地区的文学作品15至17世纪英语（和欧洲）文学作品写作科学小说
How has English literature changed since the time of Shakespeare What are the differences between literature written in the UK and literature written in other English-speaking countries How has social and geographical mobility given rise to the formation of new accents and dialects of EnglishAn understanding of our language enhances our self-awareness, inspiring us to address fundamental questions about our communication as human beings; and this is epitomised in literature.Our course provides a sound foundation in linguistic and sociolinguistic aspects of the structure and use of modern English, and offers you the chance to study a range of literary genres and approaches to literary criticism. This degree offers you the opportunity to explore a wide range of topics including:The structure and use of English languageThe relationship between language and societyLiteratures of the United States and the CaribbeanEnglish (and European) literature of the 15th-17th centuriesWriting science fictionWe are 1st in UK for research impact in modern languages and linguistics (Grade Point Average, Research Excellence Framework 2021).Study abroadYour education extends beyond the university campus. We support you in expanding your education through offering the opportunity to spend a year or a term studying abroad at one of our partner universities. The four-year version of our degree allows you to spend the third year abroad or employed on a placement abroad, while otherwise remaining identical to the three-year course.Studying 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 yearOn a placement year you gain relevant work experience within an external business, giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market and providing you with key contacts within the industry.If you complete a placement year you'll only pay 20% of your usual tuition fee to Essex for that year.