English Linguistics (with optional sandwich year) BSc (Hons)
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In Winchester
Description
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Postgraduate
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Location
Winchester
The course allows students to engage in the practical application of linguistics concepts, theories and practices, while studying the general aspects of the English language. There is a strong focus on phonetics, syntax, semantics, morphology and the psychology and cognition of language.In Year 1, students are introduced to many of the key concepts and skills that are required throughout their degree. In particular, the three Understanding Language modules provide students with the analytic building blocks for language study.In Year 2, students continue with the English language topics they are interested in, while delving into the practical work of applied linguistics. Students are expected to consider psycholinguistics topics in more detail. In Year 3, students continue to specialise and may undertake more experimental research in their dissertations. The optional sandwich year allows the student to explore a possible career, gain first experience, and come back to study with a clearer understanding of how to shape their final year in pursuit of the career of their choice. Each student will have support before, throughout, and after the placement, from selection and application to the reintegration into a new final year cohort after their return. There is a lot of flexibility in placement choice, and the responsibility of being accepted onto a placement lies with the student. Options to explore include: British Council (language teaching abroad), International and National Language Schools, Houses of Parliament, Stroke Association or similar charities, Council work, Schools, NHS, Marketing and PR, Courts.
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Our aim is to shape 'confident learners' by enabling you to develop the skills needed to excel in your studies here and as well as onto further studies or the employment market. You are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.In addition to the formally scheduled contact time such as lectures and seminars etc.), you are encouraged to access academic support from staff within the course team, your personal tutor and the wide range of services available to you within the University.Independent learningOver the duration of your course, you will be expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving and analysis with the support of staff. You take responsibility for your own learning and are encouraged to make use of the wide range of available learning resources available.Overall workloadYour overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity.While your actual contact hours may depend on the optional modules you select, the following information gives an indication of how much time you will need to allocate to different activities at each level of the course .Year 1 (Level 4): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours Independent learning: 948 hoursYear 2 (Level 5): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 252 hours Independent learning: 924 hours Placement: 24 hoursYear 3 (Level 6): Timetabled teaching and learning activity* Teaching, learning and assessment: 264...
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Subjects
- English Language
- English
- Phonetics
- Semantics
- Syntax
- Morphology
Course programme
Core modules:
- Approaches to Language Study
- Understanding Language 1: Syntax and Morphology
- Understanding Language 2: Phonetics and Phonology
- Understanding Language 3: Semantics and Pragmatics
- History of the English Language (2 semesters)
- Language CSI
Optional modules:
- Current Affairs
- History of Forensic Science
- Introduction to Forensic Evidence
Core modules:
- Research Methods
- Introduction to Corpus Linguistics
Optional modules:
- Applied Phonetics
- Old English
- Old Norse
- Discourse Analysis
- Language and the Mind
- Cognitive Linguistics
- Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- Language Acquisition
- Language of Sport
- Forensic Linguistics
- Middle English: Texts in Context
- Language and Identity
- Volunteering
Core modules:
- Placement
or - Dissertation in English Linguistics
Optional modules:
- Syntax and Augmentation: The Syntax-Semantics Interface
- Onomastics
- Evolution of Language
- Speech and Language Disorders
- Language Crimes
- Old English 2: From Manuscript to Annotated Edition
- Crafted Text
- Cognitive Stylistics
- Language Death, Revival and Change
- English and the World
- History of Linguistics
- Ethnography
- Text(ure)
- Keywords
Those students electing to do a placement year in Year 3, will complete the modules listed above in Year 4. This includes the dissertation module.
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing, for full-time students entering the programme in Year 1. Optional modules are listed where applicable. Please note the University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. For further information please refer to the terms and conditions at /termsandconditions. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed above.
English Linguistics (with optional sandwich year) BSc (Hons)