语言学致力于自然语言的科学研究，并关注语言的发展，结构以及它们的共同点。它还研究如何获取和使用语言。我们的计划使您能够掌握理论和应用观点的丰富知识，并侧重英语，并在适当时提供其他语言的示例。本课程的核心内容将教您有关句子结构（语法），含义（语义和语用学），法证语言学以及语音和语音学的知识。您还将了解不同社会背景，媒体和跨文化环境中语言的使用和变化。<br> <br>向其他语言使用者讲英语（TESOL）是应用语言学的实践分支，它将帮助您理解语言的学习和教学方法，以及英语本身。您将对不同类型的交流和其他文化有
Linguistics is devoted to the scientific study of natural language and concerned with how languages evolve, are structured and what they have in common. It also studies how languages are acquired and used. Our programme enables you to develop a sound knowledge of both theoretical and applied perspectives and places emphasis on English, with examples from other languages where appropriate. The core elements of the course teach you about sentence structure (Syntax), meaning (Semantics and Pragmatics), Forensic Linguistics and Phonetics and Phonology. You will also learn about language use and variation in different social contexts, the media, and intercultural settings. <br><br>Proficiency in linguistics can give you the competitive edge in the global jobs market. If you are interested in the way in which we communicate and how it can influence people, studying linguistics will help you unravel how language is inextricably linked to who we are.<br><br>Linguistics is devoted to the scientific study of natural language and concerned with how languages evolve, are structured and what they have in common. It also studies how languages are acquired and used.<br><br>Our programme enables you to develop a sound knowledge of both theoretical and applied perspectives and places emphasis on English, with examples from other languages where appropriate. The core elements of the course teach you about sentence structure (Syntax), meaning (Semantics and Pragmatics), Forensic Linguistics and Phonetics and Phonology. You will also learn about language use and variation in different social contexts, the media, and intercultural settings.<br><br>Communicating effectively, critical thinking and developing rigorous analytical skills are valuable assets in the job market and are transferable to various professions.<br><br>Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a practical branch of applied linguistics and it will help you understand language learning and teaching approaches, as well as the English language itself. You will develop a new understanding of different types of communication and other cultures.<br><br>This course will prepare you for the job market here and abroad. You will gain experience of how to help learners of all abilities to become fluent English speakers and you will be taught by highly qualified and experienced practitioners who have taught across the world.<br><br>All of these skills will give you a head start if you decide to take a further qualification such as CELTA (Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or Trinity Certificate TESOL.<br><br>This course has a Foundation Year available.<br><br>###COVID Alert Message from University – 9th November 2020 is the latest possible arrival date. Deadline for attending sessions on campus if required to quarantine is 23rd November 2020 for 14 day quarantine and 16th October for 7 day quarantine. A Student staying in University accommodation will only be charged from arrival date and will not be charged for the quarantine period if required to quarantine on arrival. All late arriving students required to start online from 14th September.