English Language and Linguistics Undergraduate Guide 2021/22

Undergraduate study

English Language and Linguistics 2021/22

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04 Applied English Language Studies BA(Hons) 05 English Language BA(Hons) 05 English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons) 06 English Language and Literature BA(Hons) 07 English Language and Politics BA(Hons) 08 English Language and Sociology BA(Hons) 09 English Language with a Modern Language BA(Hons) 10 English Language with Creative Writing BA(Hons) 11 Linguistics BA(Hons) 12 Linguistics and Criminology BA(Hons) 15 Apply to us

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Applied English Language Studies BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

A degree in Applied English Language Studies will enable you to learn more about the English language as well as improving your proficiency. This course is aimed at international students and those who do not have English as their native language. It brings together modules in Linguistics, Modern languages and TESOL and will appeal to students who wish to enter into professions using, studying or teaching the English language (following further study).

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

The course consists of several complementary and closely connected strands: 1. the majority of modules come from Linguistics (the scientific and applied study of language) which acquaints you with knowledge of the language, of theories and approaches to studying it and cutting edge research (such as the historical development of English and its range of varieties); 2. optional modules in Professional English that improve your proficiency in, and knowledge of, English (for those who would benefit from this); and 3. an intermediate level module in teaching English as a foreign language. There is also the possibility of studying another modern foreign language if desired.

Example modules • History of English • Translation in Practice

• Professional English as a Foreign Language: Comparative Studies • Introduction to TESOL – Lesson Planning and Teaching Approaches

Your future As a graduate of the study of the English language, you are valued for the advanced skills you have developed in communication, self-motivation, teamwork, analysis, creative problem solving and persuasiveness. These skills are relevant to most modern careers, but can be closely linked to a wide range of careers in which language is central, such as speech therapy, language teaching, forensic linguistics, speech analysis and audio description.

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Entry requirements: ABB inc. B in any form of English/ DDM/128 inc. B at A Level in any form of English If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification.

The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 90, an equivalent will be considered acceptable.

English Language / English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

An English Language degree will enable you to investigate language using some of the techniques and frameworks of modern linguistics and help you to understand how English functions in so many diverse ways and in different contexts. Your course will take a systematic look at language and how humans use it in everyday life.

English Language BA(Hons)

You’ll be introduced to different approaches to the study of the language, including its history and structure (e.g. grammar, phonetics, semantics); its function (e.g. in conversation, translation, persuasion and manipulation); its acquisition (e.g. child language acquisition, multilingualism, language teaching) and its impact or application in the world (e.g. language and power, forensic linguistics, subtitling, comedy). The course aims to equip you for the real world by educating you to understand, analyse and critique the communication going on around you. In your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to take a placement for five-weeks, as part of the ‘Language in the Workplace’ module and an optional year-long placement in Year 3.

Entry requirements: ABB/DDM/128

English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons) Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½-6yrs part-time Entry requirements: ABB/DDM/128

Example modules • Introduction to Stylistics • Field Linguistics

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr

• Cross-Cultural Communication • Language of Humour

Your future As an English Language or English Language and Linguistics graduate, you are valued for the advanced skills you have developed in communication, self-motivation, teamwork, analysis, creative problem solving and persuasiveness. These skills are relevant to most modern careers, but can be closely linked to a wide range of careers in which language is central, such as speech therapy, language teaching, forensic linguistics, speech analysis and audio description.

“Undertaking this course was one of the best decisions I’ve made. It gave me the opportunity and means to acquire knowledge on various aspects and uses of language and I enjoyed every bit of it. The modules are great, the tutors are passionate and supportive, and you make friends really quickly.”

Gamolova graduated from English Language and Linguistics in 2018 and is now an English Language Teacher at AVO Language and Examination Centre in Bulgaria.

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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English Language and Literature BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

On this course we’ll look at some of the classic texts from the English Renaissance of the 16th-century right up to the present day. So whether you want to immerse yourself in Jacobean tragedy or Romantic poetry, you’ll have the chance to explore some of your favourite genres – and discover new ones too. We’ll also look at a wide range of theoretical perspectives, so you can engage with literary theory and think critically about the link between literature, society and the environment.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½-6yrs part-time

For the language element of your course, we’ll assess how language shapes the world we live in, and how principles like humour, power and cross cultural relations are all dependent on the formation of language. The course is equally split between literature and linguistics, and studying both subjects together can help give you a truly rounded understanding of both disciplines.

Example modules • Literary Genres • Critical Concepts

• Language and Power • Relations Across Culture

Your future As an English Language and Literature graduate, you are valued for the skills you have developed in communication, self-motivation, teamwork, analysis, creative problem solving and persuasiveness. Our graduates have gone on to careers within publishing, broadcasting, teaching, writing, advertising, management and local government. Others have opted for PGCE study and have become teachers, or continued their studies at postgraduate level.* *LinkedIn

“As well as the fantastic choice of modules, one of my favourite parts of the course is the Linguistic Research Seminars where you can attend seminars hosted by visiting linguists.”

Elizabeth Brooke,English Language and Literature BA(Hons) 6

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: ABB/DDM/128

English Language and Politics BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Language is central to the way all aspects of society are conducted, including politics and political systems and debates around the world. This course enables you to investigate language using some of the techniques and frameworks of modern linguistics and help you to understand how English functions in so many diverse ways and in different contexts. You will also develop a thorough understanding of the major political and historical perspectives which underlie current debates on the nature, structure and content of politics and in various contexts. You will learn how language is central to politics and political systems at home and abroad.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½-6yrs part-time Entry requirements: ABB/DDM/128

The third year module ‘The Language of Power’ brings together both fields to investigate the way political ideologies are created and communicated.

The course aims to equip you for the real world by educating you to understand, analyse and critique the communication going on around you and to understand how it contributes to the political system.

Example modules • Issues in Justice; Ethics and Citizenship • Communication Across Cultures

• Terrorism and Conflict Resolution • Face and Politeness

Your future Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers within broadcasting, teaching, management, politics and local government. A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include BBC, the Department for Work and Pensions, Leeds City Council, Microsoft, Lloyds Banking Group, Ministry of Justice UK, Decathlon UK and Health Education UK.* *LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs)

“Language is essential to the political system and society. On this course we study the relationship between language (including its structure and contexts) and the political system – including citizenship, ethnicity, democracy, nationalism and ethics. Options allow for investigation of fascinating topics such as the U.S. and British political systems, film and cinema, terrorism and conflict resolution.”

Liz Holt, Head of English Language, Linguistics and Modern Languages For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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English Language and Sociology BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

This course enables you to investigate language using some of the techniques and frameworks of modern linguistics and help you to understand how English functions in so many diverse ways and in different contexts. You will also develop a thorough understanding of the major sociological perspectives which underlie debates about the structure and functioning of past and present society, and will examine the practical and analytic implications of sociological theory and research in a variety of contexts. The course aims to equip you for the real world by educating you to understand, analyse and critique the communication going on around you and to understand how it contributes to society as a whole. In your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to take a placement for five-weeks, as part of the ‘Language in the Workplace’ module and an optional year-long placement in Year 3.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½-6yrs part-time

Example modules • Society and Culture • Conversation Analysis

• Race; Ethnicity and Difference • Forensic Phonetics and Forensic Linguistics

Your future Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers within publishing, broadcasting, teaching, social services, community, politics and local government. A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include BBC, Crown House Publishing, NHS and West Yorkshire Probation. Others have opted for PGCE study and have become teachers, or continued their studies at postgraduate level.* *LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs)

“The course was varied and interesting. The tutors and lectures were always engaging and informative with great background material and lots of opportunities to delve deeper into subjects which interest you the most. Its a great three years of your life which will not only teach you valuable life skills but give you a great opportunity to explore your passions and develop as an individual.”

Sara Kehoe graduated from English Language and Linguistics BA(Hons) in 2018 and is now a Product Information Management Executive at Limitless Digital Group.

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: ABB/DDM/128

English Language with a Modern Language BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

On this course we’ll look at linguistics in depth and give you the chance to learn the descriptive terms so you can analyse language and assess how it works. We’ll look at the different concepts, theories and tools of different branches of linguistics.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½-6yrs part-time

Studying a foreign language alongside your linguistics studies will give you a unique perspective on the importance of language. You’ll study two language options from a variety of modern language modules depending on your prior knowledge and experience. Options include French, German and Spanish.

Studying a foreign language will give you the opportunity to look at the society and cultures of the countries where the language is spoken. It could prove invaluable when you come to look for a career, as many potential employers have overseas offices and do business around the world.

Entry requirements: ABB inc. B in your chosen language/DDM/128 inc B at A Level in your chosen language In addition, the standard entry level point for your modern language is an A Level in the chosen language (e.g. French, Spanish or German).

Example modules • Approaches to Language Study • Language in the Workplace

• Language Variation and Change • Translation in Practice

Your future Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers within publishing, broadcasting, teaching, writing, advertising, management, politics and local government. Others have opted for PGCE study and have become teachers, or continued their studies at postgraduate level.* *LinkedIn

For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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English Language with Creative Writing BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

On the course you’ll be taught by tutors who are actively involved in writing and getting their work published. They’re passionate about their subject, and will focus on giving you the opportunity to explore your own talents. You’ll be encouraged to develop your writing across a whole range of creative media, including theatre, film, television and radio as well as fiction and poetry.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½-6yrs part-time

Your learning will extend beyond the classroom, as we’ll also get you out in the field to visit key locations. You could visit the nearby Brontë Parsonage in Haworth, or go to the British Library. Every year students also have the chance to attend events at the Huddersfield Literature Festival. In your second year, you’ll also have the opportunity to take a placement for 5-weeks, as part of the ‘Language in the Workplace’ module. You’ll have the chance to see how the language skills you’ve learnt on the course can be applied in the working environment.

Example modules • Writing and Thinking Creatively • Writing Beyond the Page

• Child Language Acquisition • Language and Power

Your future Our graduates have gone on to a variety of careers within publishing, broadcasting, teaching, writing, management and local government.

A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates in recent years include BBC, Emerald Group Publishing, Roma Publications and Crown House Publishing. Others have opted for PGCE study and have become teachers, or continued their studies at postgraduate level.* *LinkedIn

“Whether you want to better hone your craft as a writer, for yourself or as the next bestseller, or you simply want to gain insight into the writing process and better understand the world of literature, we can cater for all your needs. Our students have gone on to be published by some of the biggest publishers in the industry, such as HarperCollins and Little, Brown Book Group. With our own publication house, Grist Books, and our strong links to the Huddersfield Literature Festival, we can offer our students unique opportunities to get published and gain career experience.”

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For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

Entry requirements: ABB/DDM/128

Linguistics BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

This course will help you to understand how human beings communicate in so many diverse ways and in different contexts. Our study of language will take a systematic look at language and how humans use it in everyday life. On this course language is studied as a human behaviour from a number of viewpoints including its structure (e.g. grammar, phonetics, semantics); its function (e.g. in conversation, translation, persuasion and manipulation); its acquisition (e.g. child language acquisition, multilingualism, language teaching) and its impact or application in the world (e.g. language and power, forensic linguistics, subtitling, comedy).

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½-6yrs part-time Entry requirements: ABB/DDM/128

The course aims to equip you for the real world by educating you to understand, analyse and critique the communication going on around you. In your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to take a placement for 5-weeks, as part of the ‘Language in the Workplace’ module.

Example modules • Introduction to Descriptive Linguistics • Syntax

• Audiovisual Translation • Translation in Practice

Your future The skills you acquire can be linked to a wide range of careers in which language is central, such as speech therapy, language teaching, forensic linguistics, speech analysis, and audio description.

A selection of companies that have employed Huddersfield graduates previously include Emerald Group Publishing, Roma Publications and Crown House Publishing. Others have opted for PGCE study and have become teachers, or continued their studies at postgraduate level.* *LinkedIn

“I did a 150-hour work placement at a local tutoring institution. Doing this confirmed my love of teaching. Since graduating, I have gained a place on a Schools Direct course where I will train to be an English teacher on the job whilst also gaining a PGCE.” Lucy Kynaston English Language and Literature BA(Hons) For more detailed course information visit courses.hud.ac.uk

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Linguistics and Criminology BA(Hons)

Your course

Course info

Language is central to the way all aspects of society are conducted, including crime and the criminal justice system. This course enables you to investigate language using some of the techniques and frameworks of modern linguistics and help you to understand how English functions in so many diverse ways and in different contexts. You will develop a thorough understanding of the major criminological concepts, theories and perspectives.

Course length: 3yrs full-time 4yrs inc. placement yr 4½-6yrs part-time

You will learn how language is central to both understanding the workings of the criminal justice system and crime. So, for example, the module in forensic linguistics brings together both fields to understand how analysing linguistic evidence (e.g. recordings of interactions) can be used in solving crime. The course aims to equip you for the real world by educating you to understand, analyse and critique the communication going on around you with particular relevance to the criminal justice system.

Example modules • Myths and Realities of Crime • Phonetics and Phonology

• Substance Misuse and Crime • Forensic Phonetics and Forensic Linguistics

Your future Careers that relate most closely to this course lie in the police and criminal justice system as well as in forensic linguistics and speech analysis. A selection of companies that have previously employed Huddersfield graduates include Securitas UK, West Yorkshire Police, the National Probation Service, Prison Advice and Care Trust, the NHS, and the UK Ministry of Defence.* *LinkedIn and Graduate Employment Market Statistics (GEMs)

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Entry requirements: ABB/DDM/128

Want to learn a new language?

Whether you’d like to brush up on your French skills or have always fancied having a go at Japanese, there are a range of language classes available to students at the University.

Choose from: • Arabic • British Sign Language • Chinese (Mandarin) • French • German • Italian • Japanese • Spanish • Professional English Beginner to advanced level classes are available in some languages, with a mix of daytime and evening classes. You can study a language alongside your degree, or some courses may allow you to take a language module for credits.

If you have any questions, get in touch with us at languages@hud.ac.uk

“The standard of teaching at the University is fantastic. Being taught by a native speaker is beneficial to not only learn the correct speech but also to understand the history and culture of the country. Learning a language opens up future employment opportunities and gives you confidence and more independence when traveling abroad.”

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The legal bit This brochure was prepared in the spring of 2020 for courses starting in September 2021 and is up to date as at the date of publication. Any subsequent changes to information will be published in the course information listings on our website courses. hud.ac.uk, and you should check this for the latest information before you apply.

Changes to a course you have applied for If we propose to make a major change to a course that you are holding an offer for, then we will tell you as soon as possible so that you can decide whether to withdraw your application prior to enrolment.

For example, it may be necessary to make a major change to reflect changes in the law or the requirements of the University’s regulators; to meet the latest requirements of a commissioning or accrediting body; to improve the quality of educational provision; in response to student, examiners’ or other course evaluators’ feedback; and/or to reflect academic or professional changes within subject areas. Major changes may also be necessary because of circumstances outside our reasonable control, such as a key member of staff leaving the University or being unable to teach, where they have a particular specialism that can’t be adequately covered by other members of staff ; or due to damage or interruption to buildings, facilities or equipment.

Where your course allows you to choose modules from a range of options, we will review these each year and change them to reflect the expertise of our staff, current trends in research and as a result of student feedback or demand for certain modules. We will always ensure that you have a range of options to choose from and we will let you know in good time the options available for you to choose for the following year.

Major changes would usually be made with effect from the next academic year, but this may not always be the case. We will notify you as soon as possible should we need to make a major change and will carry out suitable consultation with affected students. If you reasonably believe that the proposed change will cause you detriment or hardship we will, if appropriate, work with you to try to reduce the adverse effect on you or find an appropriate solution. Where an appropriate solution cannot be found and you contact us in writing before the change takes effect you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the University without liability to the University for future tuition fees. We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Major changes

Termination of course

We will only make major changes to the core curriculum of a course or to our services if it is necessary for us to do so and provided such changes are reasonable. A major change in this context is a change that materially changes the services available to you; or the outcomes, or a significant part, of your course, such as the nature of the award or a substantial change to module content, teaching days (part time provision), classes, type of delivery or assessment of the core curriculum.

In exceptional circumstances, we may, for reasons outside of our control, be forced to discontinue or suspend your course. Where this is the case, a formal exit strategy will be followed and we will notify you as soon as possible about what your options are, which may include transferring to a suitable replacement course for which you are qualified, being provided with individual teaching to complete the award for which you were registered, or claiming an interim award and exiting the University.

If you do not wish to take up any of the options that are made available to you, then you can cancel your registration and withdraw from the course without liability to the University for future tuition fees and you will be entitled to a refund of all course fees paid to date.

We will provide reasonable support to assist you with transferring to another university if you wish to do so.

Changes to your course after you enrol as a student We will always try to deliver your course and other services as described. However, sometimes we may have to make changes as set out below: Changes to option modules

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If you want to start your course in September 2021, you can apply to UCAS any time from 1 September 2020 onwards. Please make sure UCAS receives your application by 15 January 2021.

If you’re at a college or school right now, it’s probably already registered with UCAS. The best thing to do is ask your teacher or careers adviser to help with your application. Once you’ve applied we’ll keep in touch with you throughout the application process, so you’re up to speed with what’s going on.

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