Combining theoretical and practical elements, theÊEnglish Language and Linguistics and English and American Literature (Hons)Êprogramme fromÊUniversity of KentÊexplores both the structure of language and its relationship with culture, society, and the mind. A broad choice of theoretical topics encompasses such areas as syntax, phonetics and phonology, morphology, sociolinguistics, language acquisition, semantics, pragmatics, literary stylistics and critical and cultural theory, while modulesÊin language learning and teaching, creative and media writing, and language and media have a more vocational focus.
Within the English and AmericanÊLiterature element of your degree, you studyÊtraditional areas (such as Shakespeare or Dickens) and examine American works, for a broader perspective on English-language literature. You can also explore creative writing and recent developments in literary theory. These studies, combined withÊEnglish Language andÊLinguistics, giveÊyou a poweful insight into the workings of literature, the mechanics of language and its cultural impact.
Careers
The programme prepares you for a wide range of careers in areas including:
- advertising
- journalism and professional writing
- media
- the law
- public relations
- marketing and sales
- publishingÊ
- teaching at all levelsÊ
- bankingÊ
- marketing analysis
- project management
- company training
- broadcasting
- the civil or diplomatic services.
