Description

This BA (Hons) course in English Language, Linguistics & TESOL gives students the skills they need to teach English around the world. The programme is designed to give students both a deep understanding of theories and methods for teaching English in a multilingual world and broad expertise in language structure and use - equipping them for the practical challenge of teaching English as a world language. Students will learn how we convey meaning, how language varies according to speaker and situation and investigate the social, political and ideological issues in language education.

Students will learn how we convey meaning, how language varies according to speaker and situation and investigate the social, political and ideological issues in language education. Begin by considering a range of linguistic concepts and skills, alongside an introduction to language learning and teaching. Using this as a foundation, they will study core modules which explore varieties of English around the world and linguistic diversity in teaching and learning contexts as well as choosing from a range of linguistics modules which may include Child Language Acquisition, English Accents and Dialects, Psycholinguistics and Language, Gender and Sexuality. As students progress throughout the programme they will study TESOL Theories and Methods and how speakers’ sound systems and grammars are affected by their first languages.

As a student of the School of Languages & Linguistics students will have the opportunity to become involved in exciting research projects and benefit from a dynamic programme of linguistics and TESOL-related events, including guest speakers, trips, conferences and social activities. As an English Language, Linguistics & TESOL students will also be eligible to apply for the internationally-recognised teaching qualification, CELTA, at no further cost (subject to a successful interview and acceptance on the programme).

Fully-qualified TESOL teachers are highly sought after worldwide. Having a degree in Linguistics alongside TESOL (and CELTA) qualifications will undoubtedly enhance job opportunities.