English Language, Linguistics & TESOL BA (Hons)

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

You’ll 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, you 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 you progress throughout the programme you 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 you 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 student you 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).

Program Available At (Campus) - York campus