BA English Language and Linguistics (Including Placement Year)

About this course

Explore the structure, use, and evolution of the English language BA English Language and Linguistics is a three-year degree, with an optional fourth year for a placement or study abroad, taught at our Colchester campus. This course explores the structure, use, and evolution of the English language. You'll investigate how sounds, words, sentences, and meanings work together to create communication, while examining how English varies across societies, cultures, and regions around the world. Language is central to every aspect of human life, from international diplomacy and professional communication to everyday conversations. By studying language, you'll gain a deeper understanding of how people interact, how societies function, and how communication shapes the world around us. This course provides a strong foundation in the analysis of language, combining theoretical knowledge with practical investigation of English. You'll explore how language is structured, how it varies between speakers and communities, and how it changes over time.

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