BA English Language

Institution University of Huddersfield
Method At the institution
Location Huddersfield
Type Undergraduate
Course fee By request

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BA English Language

Objectives The degree in English Language builds on staff strengths in this area and allows you to specialise in language studies across a range of modules. No previous knowledge is assumed although those with an A or AS level in English Language may find the course particularly suitable.
Entry requirements Entry Requirements You should normally have two A levels, one of which should be in English Language, English Literature or Combined English Language and Literature, and a total of 260 points including B in English at A2.
Academic title BA English Language
Course description Course Structure

Foundation Level

Provides a descriptive and theoretical basis from which you can progress to higher level work. You will be introduced to description of English from sound to sentence. You will consider the history of the language and its development and will start to consider the use of English in different contexts.

Intermediate Level

Consists of advanced descriptive study of English phonology and grammar; investigations into English dialects and other variations in the language; and a range of topic-based modules currently including Conversation Analysis, Child Language Acquisition, Stylistics of Narrative, Poetry and Dramatic Texts.

Honours level

You will prepare a final year dissertation on a topic of your choice, and study further modules in English Language, currently including Metaphor, Language and Power, Language in Education, Pragmatics, Bilingualism.