Main field of study: English
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Learning outcomes for the course
On completion of the course, students will be able to:- reflect on the use and functions of the English language with reference to basic linguistic concepts
- demonstrate an understanding of English as a formal system
- explain basic aspects of variation in the English language, by referring to social variables (such as age and socioeconomic status) and situational variables (such as formality and time pressure)
- identify and explain basic methods of analysis from core areas of linguistics
- analyze different types of English-language data and and reflect on differences and similarities between fundamental categories such as speech and writing
- describe key developments in the English language, including historical stages and present-day trends, as well as its place in its global linguistic landscape
- independently carry out a small-scale study in an area of English linguistics and present it orally and in writing
- demonstrate that they are proficient users of English by the appropriate use of vocabulary and grammar in the different ways of communicating within the course.