BA English Language

Language is at the heart of human life. An ever-changing medium of communication, its study is crucial to our understanding of ourselves as members of society, as individuals, and as a species. At Reading we offer you the opportunity to study the first two aspects of this complex form of human behaviour in depth, with the additional option of being able to focus on the area of English Language Teaching (ELT), an internationally-acknowledged strength in our Department.

What will you study?

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Sounds, grammar & meaning

English language and society

Optional modules

The English language in use

Year 2

Compulsory modules

Sociolinguistics

English grammar

English phonology

Applying English language studies

Optional modules

3 Modules chosen from a list including:

Child language development

English in the world

From Saxons to Shakespeare

Approaches to spoken discourse

Language and the mind

Final year

Compulsory modules

Dissertation

Optional modules

4 Modules chosen from a list including:

Second language teaching & learning

Core issues in english language teaching

Introduction to speech and language pathology

Philosophy of language

Language and gender

 

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UCAS Code: Q310

Mode & Duration: 3 years full-time. Part-time study also available

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff: BBB/ABC from three A level subjects. Total points exclude Key Skills and General Studies. The total must include grade B at A Level English Language, English Literature or English Language and Literature.
International Baccalaureate: Pass Diploma and achieve 6,5,5 in three higher level subjects including English Language/Literature or combined

Deferred Entry available.

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