B.A. English Language

University of Portsmouth

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    Bachelor's degree

Are you interested in analysing and using the English language in the real world? The English Language course from University of Portsmouth explores English in a broad range of real-life environments, giving you the ability to understand the ways in which the language works on listeners or readers, and skills in producing your own texts. Plus, if you are interested in becoming a teacher of English as a foreign language, you can choose to follow a special strand which will lead to the award of the Trinity Certificate in TESOL.

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English Language Requirements IELTS Take IELTS test 6 CAE score 193(Grade B) IMPORTANT NOTE: The UK government confirmed new requirements for secure English language testing for visa and immigration purposes. Learn more

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Subjects

  • English
  • English Language
  • Communication Training
  • Teaching
  • Works
  • University

Course programme

Course Content Year one

In the first year you will be introduced to the fundamentals of linguistic analysis and how to 'do things' with language. You will also learn the methods for carrying out language-based projects and how to properly report their findings. Emphasis is also placed on making sure that you become familiar with the conventions of academic writing in the area of English and linguistics. The first year consists mainly of core courses to ensure that you have a firm foundation for further study.

  • Language, Society and Mind
  • Working with Texts
  • How Language Works
  • Language and Language Teaching 1
  • Studying at University (English Language)
  • Starting Language Research
Year two

You will refine the knowledge that you acquired in year one and become familiar with the subtle links between language structure and meaning. You will be working with a wide range of texts in order to understand and appreciate how language is used and manipulated in different contexts and for different purposes in the media, advertising, literature and so on.

  • Meaning in English
  • Style in English
  • Structure of English
  • Language of Literature

Options including:

  • Language and Language Teaching 2
  • ESOL Teaching Practice
  • Analysing Discourse
  • Forensic Linguistics
  • Managing Across Cultures
  • Language
  • LiFE – Learning from Experience
Year three*

Year three focuses on communication theory and practice, as well as the way in which language is used in professional contexts. You will also be able to study the historical evolution of English, how it has become a global language and the varieties that have emerged as a result of its spread. You will also research your own topic for the dissertation with the help of a supervisor. This will form a substantial part of your work.

Core units include:

  • Dissertation
  • Professional Communication 1
  • Professional Communication 2

Options including:

  • Using Technology in ELT
  • English Words and Phrases
  • English in a Historical Perspective
  • Creative Activities in the Language Classroom
  • Mass Communication
  • English in the World

*This course is also available as a 4-year sandwich (work placement)

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