英语（就读年份）文学学士学位

您将以我们的核心英语语言模块开始您的学位课程。这个广泛的模块将向您介绍英语，如何描述它，它如何变化以及它在各种情况下的功能。您不仅将学习英语的传统语言领域（例如，词汇，语法，语音），而且还将学习经常被忽视的领域（例如，字母，拼写）和最近才崭露头角的领域，例如语用学或会话分析。您还将选择另外两个主题。在第二年，您将继续学习核心主题，例如英语声音和结构。在兰开斯特大学，我们为您提供第二年和第三年学位课程的一系列令人兴奋的选择，例如话语分析，文体学，法医语言学，工作场所的语言，英语语言研究的当代方法。您将有机会
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.