English Language BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Bangor
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Bangor (Wales)
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
English is an important language socially, politically and economically. It is a World language, with an estimated 1,500 million speakers worldwide. English is also the best described language in the world. The introductory modules for this course look at issues such as how our language changes according to the context in which it is being used, how men's and women's language use differs, how we acquire language and and how and why it continues to evolve.
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About this course
The course aims to enable understudies to: Students will demonstrate familiarity with the core areas of linguistics
Students will develop knowledge of basic terminology and techniques for the analysis of natural language.
Students will achieve a basic understanding of a wide range of topics in the study of natural language.
Students will develop a basic ability to analyse natural language data, and to carry out phonetic transcription.
Students will develop the ability to plan and write an academic essay, plan and prepare an oral presentation,and to prepare appropriately and effectively for examinations.
A degree from the School of Linguistics and English Language equips you with knowledge and skills which will open many doors for you when choosing a career.
Our courses in Child Language Acquisition, Speech and Language Disorders offer a good foundation for those who wish to pursue postgraduate training in speech and language therapy in order to qualify as a speech and language therapist.
Our courses on English Grammar and Child Language Acquisition offer a good foundation for those who wish to pursue a PGCE (teacher training qualification).
Courses in Teaching English as a foreign Language are invaluable for those who wish to teach English Overseas.
300 260 points or equivalent, no specific subjects required
We consider mature students and Access students with non standard qualifications.
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Subjects
- English Language
- Welsh
- English
- Dissertation
- Natural language data
Course programme
English Language BA (Hons)