English Language with Film Studies BA (Hons)

What will you study on this course? Year 1 You will take four 20 credit modules in English Language and two in Film Studies. Compulsory 20 credit modules for English Language: Introduction to Language: how to be a linguist; the different subfields of linguistics; introduce basic linguistic terminology; academic skills. Introduction to Syntax & Morphology: the structure of words and sentences and how it is analysed in different theories English and Society or Language and Culture: how language varies according to dialect and social aspects; the relationship between language and cultural aspects such as language policy and bilingualism. You will also have the option of taking Welsh medium modules on core aspects of linguistics. Years 2 and 3 Over the two years you will take eight 20 credit modules in English Language and 4 in Film Studies, and then any listed under English Language including the requirements for the dissertation. Compulsory modules for English Language: Compulsory 2nd year modules will include such topics as phonology, syntax, semantics, and the history of English. In year 3 you will get a choice from a wide range of English Language and Film Studies modules. For more details see the listing for English Language, including the requirement for a dissertation.