BA (Hons) English Language, Linguistics and TESOL at York St John University

Explore language, how people learn English and its use around the world. Everyone uses language, but not everyone understands how we use it. Explore how we learn and use language, how it is structured and how it conveys meaning. Alongside this, we will teach you theories and methods for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). This combination of knowledge and skills will prepare you for teaching English in a multilingual world.

Faculty: School of Education, Language and Psychology  |  Duration: 3 year full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to Linguistics and Multilingualism; Semantics and Pragmatics; Key Concepts for TESOL; Descriptive Grammar of English; The Sounds of Language; Introduction to British Sign Language; Second Language Acquisition and TESOL; Language at Work. Optional modules include Phonetics and Phonology; World Englishes; Language, Gender and Sexuality; Analysing Media Discourse; Forensic Linguistics; Children's Literacy Development.

Career pathways

On this course you will build skills which are perfect for a career travelling the world with TESOL. You will leave with skills in communication, research, critical reasoning, analysis and more. Example roles include Academic librarian; Dictionary editor; Journalist; Librarian; Speech and language therapist.

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