BA English Language with Media Communication
Colchester, United Kingdom
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LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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On-Campus
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Introduction
BA English Language with Media Communication
Does language in the media affect people’s opinions and actions? How is language used in social and traditional media for politics, art, and business communication? What does the language used in the media tell us about English-speaking societies?
This course explores the structure and use of the English language as well as how Media is used to communicate, from the perspectives of both businesses and politicians and also in every day society.
During your studies you explore topics such as:
- propaganda in film and literature
- how language is used in conversation
- how the pronunciation of speech varies
- the role of new media in shaping mass culture
- how the media is used for marketing purposes
- how people use language on social media to construct identities for themselves
This unique combination of studying English language and Media communication provides an interesting curriculum and the broad range of areas covered opens many doors, giving you an edge in the global job market.
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Curriculum
Year 1
- Sounds
- Words and Sentences
- Understanding Data in Linguistics
- Foundations of Sociolinguistics
- Media, Culture and Society
- Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics
Year 2
- Sociolinguistics
- English Language in the media
- Research methods for language and linguistics
- Digital Society
- Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics
Final Year
- Project: Linguistics
- Conversation and Social Interaction
- Mass Media and Modern Life
- Careers and Employability Skills for Languages and Linguistics
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Career Opportunities
An English Language degree opens the door to a career in a variety of areas, including education, IT, HR, and writing. The media aspect of this course will specifically prepare you for a career in the media industry. By combining these two subject areas you add an edge to your CV and ensure you gain knowledge and experience in both areas simultaneously.
Program delivery
BA English Language with Media Communication: 3 years
BA English Language with Media Communication (Including Year Abroad): 4 years
BA English Language with Media Communication (Including Placement Year): 4 years