英语是社会，政治和经济上的重要语言。这是一种世界语言，全球估计有15亿人使用。英语也是世界上描述最多的语言。本课程的入门模块着眼于以下问题，例如我们的语言如何根据使用背景而变化，男女语言使用方式如何不同，我们如何获取语言以及语言如何以及为何继续发展。本课程的英语文学方面为您提供了学习来自广泛的英语，英国和美国文学的文本和作者的机会。在您的学位课程中，将以多种方式研究这些作品，其中一些重点是（例如）文本产生的社会或政治背景，而另一些则是采用更为语言或文体的方法进行研究。该课程旨在提高您阅读文学的技能，并向您
This English Language and English Literature course gives you the opportunity to study two important aspects of the best-described language in the world. You will examine how English works, why and how it is used, and where it has come from. The English Language component of this degree will give you the opportunity to learn about the grammatical structure of English (e.g., how words and sentences are formed), how meaning is made, interpreted and extended across whole discourses, how sounds are formed, produced, and understood, and how language use varies across speakers and groups and how it changes over time. You will also explore the history of English, the development and emergence English dialects and World Englishes, how English is used in society (e.g., how socio-cultural variables shape the use of English) and the role of English in society, in education and as a global lingua franca.<br>In studying English Literature, you will read and learn to critically analyse a range of English literature in different genres and forms and from across the span of English history, from Anglo-Saxon times to today. You will also develop critical techniques, skills in reading literature and study texts and authors from a wide range of English, British and American literature. Literary works will be studied in different of ways - looking at social or political contexts or taking a more linguistic or stylistic approach.<br>Placement Year and International Experience Year Available<br><br>Careers<br>A degree in English Language and English Literature provides subject knowledge and expertise. You will also develop important transferrable skills valued by a range of employers. These include critical reading and evaluation, research and analytical skills, project management skills, proficiency in diverse modes of presentation (written, electronic and spoken), problem solving skills, experience working independently, time management and team-work experience, information technology skills, and the chance to develop effective interpersonal communication.<br>English Language and English Literature graduates gain a broad range of skills applicable in a variety of occupations, such as media, education, advertising, management, publishing, civil service, community work (e.g., related to language policy and engagement), etc. In some cases, you will need further training and qualifications beyond what this course provides. A career in research is also an option, as is postgraduate study.