BA (Hons) English Language & Literature
University of Central Lancashire-Cyprus
1. Linguistics
2. Literature
The English Language & Literature degree offers linguistic and literary perspectives on the study of English. You will be working with a range of materials, including classic literary texts as well as popular media texts such as advertisements, descriptions, analysis and interpretation of data, thus developing great skills for the workplace. You will cover a range of topics on how language works both structurally and persuasively and also how language is used in its various literary, social and cultural contexts for effect. We offer a mix of traditional and innovative subject choices and consider new ways of thinking about English Language & Literature. You will be taught the processes of language through grammar and syntax, and you will also have the opportunity to study modules in stylistics. In addition to “literary greats” such as Shakespeare and Dickens, you will learn about contemporary fairy tales and film.
Year 1
Compulsory
- Studies in Language & Linguistics
- Introduction to Literature
- The Use of Language in Literature
- English Language I
- English Language II
- Academic Writing
Year 2
Compulsory
- Introduction to English Syntax & Phonology
- From Sound to Meaning
- Reading Texts: Literary Theory
- Introduction to Renaissance Literature
- Analysing Texts
Optional
- Beginners’ Foreign Language & Culture
- University Elective
Year 3
Linguistics Pathway
Compulsory
- English Structure
- Sociolinguistics
- Semantics & Pragmatics
- Child Language Acquisition
- Inside English Words
Optional
- A World of Difference: Literature & Globalisation
- From Romantics to Decadents: Literary Culture 1789-1900
- Shakespeare
- The Fairytale
- Student Initiated Module
- Intermediate or Advanced Foreign Language
- University Elective
Literature Pathway Compulsory
- A World of Difference: Literature & Globalisation
- From Romantics to Decadents: Literary Culture 1789-1900
- Shakespeare
- The Fairytale
Optional
- English Structure
- Sociolinguistics
- Semantics & Pragmatics
- Child Language Acquisition
- Inside English Words
- University Elective
- Intermediate or Advanced Foreign Language
- Student Initiated Module
Year 4
Linguistics Pathway Compulsory
- English Language-Linguistics Dissertation (Core)
- Contrastive Linguistics
- Clinical Linguistics and Language Pathology
Optional
- The Shock of the New: Modern and Contemporary Literature
- Literature and Film
- University Elective
- L6 Foreign Language
Literature Pathway Compulsory
- English Literature Dissertation (Core)
- The Shock of the New: Modern & Contemporary Literature
- Literature and Film
Optional
- Contrastive Linguistics
- Clinical Linguistics and Language Pathology
- University Elective
- Foreign Language
This course is intended for students wishing to pursue a career in professional writing in a range of industries such as publishing, travel and tourism, advertising, public relations and the public service.
It helps them to improve their literacy, develop profound knowledge, gain research and analysis abilities/experience and enhance their oral and written communication skills. Our graduates can go into a wide range of occupations/careers such as law, teaching, journalism, publishing, arts administration, theatre, advertising, manufacturing and finance.