ObjectivesThis programme is distinctive in combining the study of linguistic theories with an interdisciplinary and applied perspective, relating to the English and German languages. Its main focus is the detailed study of English in its social contexts, situated against the context of other languages in the contemporary world. The close study of another major European language and its culture provides an important comparative dimension to the course.The German elements of the degree are taught by staff in the Department of German Studies, which has staff of international status, including German native speakers.The degree is in the format major-minor, and offered in full-time and part-time (daytime) modes.
Entry requirementsThere are different entry qualifications for each programme. Some programmes require you to have a certain amount of knowledge in a subject before you begin the degree programme – this is called a ‘subject requirement’. Other programmes do not have any specific subject requirements. All programmes will, however, expect you to have reached a certain standard in your education and will ask you to achieve certain grades in your examinations. Most programmes have a standard offer so that you know in advance what you are likely to need. Please note that even if you have the minimum entry qualifications, you are not necessarily guaranteed a place on the degree programme.
Academic titleBA Applied English Language Studies with German
Course descriptionYear 1
-Sounds, Grammar and Meaning
-English Language and Society
-German Language
-Icons of Modern Germany
-English Language in Use (optional)
Year 2
-Issues in Language and Society
-Approaches to Discourse
-Research Methods
-English Grammar
-English Phonology
-German Language
-German for Business Purposes
Final Year
-Semiotics and Stylistics
-Literacy: Social, Educational and Cognitive Perspectives
-Dissertation
-German Structure and Composition
-Translation into German and English
-German for Business and Management
-Trends in Modern German Language