Linguistics with Chinese
Bachelor's degree
In Coventry
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Coventry
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Duration
4 Years
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This course enables you to pursue your interest in language acquisition, sociolinguistics and intercultural communication, while developing your language skills and cultural understanding. You will spend 75% of your time on Linguistics and 25% of your time studying your modern language.
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About this course
Within the Centre for Applied Linguistics, you’ll learn how language is structured (syntax), how we use it to construct meaning (semantics), how context contributes to meaning (pragmatics) and the part that sounds and sound patterns play (phonetics and phonology). You’ll also have the chance to explore examples from different cultural, historical and linguistic contexts and to develop practical analytical skills. Modules taken in the School of Modern Languages and Cultures will develop your language skills and allow you to learn more about the culture, history and society of your chosen country/language.
Applied Linguistics is relevant to a range of exciting careers including international business, management and consulting, public relations and human resources, diplomatic service, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and aid agencies, education – teaching and research, healthcare and medical companies, manufacturing industries, editing and publishing, public sector organisations and university international offices.
A level: AAB
An A level (or equivalent) in your chosen language is not a requirement, however some evidence of language learning ability (e.g. a language at GCSE) is desirable.
IB: 36 points
Degree of Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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Subjects
- Society
- Communication Training
- Relationship
- Media
- Politics
- Education
- Language
- Culture
- Cultural
- Linguistics
- Chinese
Course programme
In your first year, a core module on Language in Society gives you an insight into the relationship between language, culture and identity. You’ll also study issues related to language and media, politics and education.
Second-year modules will further develop your skills and knowledge of language, and the tools which enable you to collect data about language use. You’ll also explore topics including the social contexts of language, how we acquire language, cultural differences, and intercultural communication in international professional contexts. In your final year you can pursue a research project and you’ll have the opportunity to choose some module options that match your own academic interests.
How will I learn?
You will typically study four to six modules per year and you will have at least 3 hours’ contact time per week for each module. This will take the form of lectures, seminars of about 15 students in which you will discuss the lecture topic with the module tutor, and both written and spoken language classes. You will spend independent study time preparing for classes, reading primary texts, writing essays and working on a foreign language of your choice. Additional online materials are available and there will be various events and activities to further enhance your learning. Your own personal tutor will provide additional learning and pastoral support throughout your degree.
How will I be assessed?Assessment will take the form of both coursework and examination. Coursework will include essays, reports, data analysis, oral presentations, mini-projects and a final-year dissertation based on your own research.
Linguistics with Chinese