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SCHOOL OF ARTS, LANGUAGES AND CULTURESUndergraduate courses 2018

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There’s a reason why ourgraduates are among themost targeted by the UK’stop graduate recruiters. Weoffer you the opportunityfor true personal andprofessional changeand growth.

Stellify yourselfParticipate in some of our mosttransformative academic and extracurricularactivities. Truly stand out to graduateemployers and work towards the ManchesterLeadership Award.

Learn without boundaries – try an unparalleledrange of interdisciplinary courses, placementsand options for study abroad. The only limit tolearning at Manchester is your own curiosity.

Understand the issues that matter – take partin our Ethical Grand Challenges programme,confronting some of the most profoundethical challenges of the 21st century.

Make a difference – take advantage of a hugerange of volunteering and social justiceopportunities. Discover what you’re capableof contributing to the world.

Step up to leadership – challenge yourself. Tryyour hand at student representation,entrepreneurship, project management,public speaking – you might be surprised bywhat you can achieve.

Look to your future – grasp some of theUK’s best student career developmentopportunities, illuminating your path tonew adventures.

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Linguistics and English Language are ideal subjects for analytical minds. You will delve into the science of language - an everyday phenomenon which impacts our lives on an individual and a global scale. English Language covers the history of the English language and the variation between English dialects in the UK and further afield while Linguistics explores the sounds and structure of languages across the globe.

Linguistics and English Language students study topics such as the ways in which English varies across space, how Old English developed into Modern English, the ways in which children acquire their first language, differences between the speech of men and women, how the sound systems and grammars of different types of language are organised, what happens when speakers of different languages come into contact and much else besides.

With its diverse local communities, Manchester is an ideal site for carrying out research on linguistic variation and multilingualism. We conduct empirical and theoretical research and particularly a combination of the two. You’ll have the opportunity to access cutting-edge resources, including one of the largest holdings of linguistics texts in the UK, and to conduct research using English manuscripts held in our prestigious Special Collections.

We have two laboratories, where you’ll have the opportunity to use ultrasound imaging, laryngography and eye tracking technology. You will also be able to use quantitative methods in the study of large language corpora. This is a skill which you’ll then be able to apply to other fields throughout your life.

Linguistics and English Language at The University of Manchester is unrivalled in its exceptional breadth of subject areas and theoretical approaches. Our particular strengths include phonetics and phonology, morphology, syntax (lexical-functional grammar, role and reference grammar, construction grammar, and minimalism), (formal) semantics and pragmatics, historical linguistics, the linguistics of English, typology, language contact and sociolinguistics, historical linguistics, endangered languages, field linguistics, language documentation, and quantitative corpus-based approaches.

Our students are encouraged to take an active role in funded teaching-enhancement projects, whose outputs benefit them individually and collectively. For example, some of our students have developed an online atlas of dialect variation in the UK.

Linguistics and English Language at Manchester has been designed to give you the widest range of study options. Our degree programmes include:

The following Linguistics degrees are 4-year BA (Hons) unless otherwise indicated:Chinese and LinguisticsEnglish Language and English Literature (3 years) French and LinguisticsGerman and LinguisticsItalian and LinguisticsLinguistics (3 years)Linguistics and ArabicLinguistics and JapaneseLinguistics and PortugueseLinguistics and RussianLinguistics and Film Studies (3 years)Linguistics and Social Anthropology (3 years)Linguistics and Sociology (3 years)Linguistics and Spanish

The following English Language degrees are 4-year BA (Hons) unless otherwise indicated:English Language (3 years)English Language and ArabicEnglish Language and ChineseEnglish Language and FrenchEnglish Language and GermanEnglish Language and ItalianEnglish Language and JapaneseEnglish Language and PortugueseEnglish Language and RussianEnglish Language and Film Studies (3 years)English Language and Spanish

LINGUISTICS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGEAT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER

How to apply:www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/applications

Please note that the course units listed in this brochure only represent a sample of the full breadth of available units for each course. Units are reviewed on an annual basis and as such may vary slightly to those advertised.

For up-to-date course information, including unit detail and entry requirements in full, visit our course finder:www.manchester.ac.uk/undergraduate

OURCOURSESYour options:

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A Level: Grades ABB.IB: 33 points overall (core points accepted) with 6,5,5 in higher level subjects.

A Level: AAB which can include General Studies.IB: 33 points overall (core points accepted), including 6,6,5 in Higher Level subjects.

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UCAS code Q100 (3 years) UCAS code Q1Q3 (3 years)

Gain a solid grounding in linguistics, taking core course units which include phonetics and phonology, sociolinguistics, semantics and (English) grammar, introductions to the principles of linguistics and to the relation between language, the mind and the brain. You’ll begin to tailor your degree to suit your interests. While studying a small number of compulsory units in subjects like phonology, syntax, or semantics, you choose from a wide range of optional units tapping into academic expertise in a number of specialist fields – from typology to experimental phonetics. Have complete freedom of choice among a wealth of different course options, spanning subjects as diverse as forensic linguistics, sociolinguistics, and formal semantics and syntax.

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Study the unique human faculty of language and investigate world languages.Explore how languages arise, change and die, how children acquire their first language, differences between the speech of men and women, how we communicate as individuals and within groups, and what happens when speakers of different languages come into contact.Develop transferable skills in quantitative methods.

You will study the foundations of English grammar and will be introduced to the history of English and the variation of English in the UK and further afield. Tailor your degree to suit your interests. Choose from a wide range of optional units, from the history of English to variation in contemporary English, from semantics and pragmatics (the study of meaning in and out of context) to psycholinguistics. Have complete freedom of choice among a wealth of different course options spanning subjects as diverse as the history of English, sociolinguistics, and formal semantics and syntax.

Investigate the sounds, words and grammar of the English languageDiscover the origin of English, its development and variation across the UK and further afield, and how it is used in different situations

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English Word and Sentence Structure

Old and Middle English

Modern English Language

Histories and Varieties of English

Variation and change in English

English Phonology Past and Present

Stylistics of English

Societal Multi-lingualism

Attitudes to Language in the English-Speaking World

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Language, Mind and Brain

Theory of Grammar

Speech Community

The Languages of the World

Psycholinguistics

Forensic Linguistics

The Sounds of Language

Pragmatics: Meaning, Context, and Interaction

Language and Mediality

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The academics and language tutors are all incredibly knowledgeable and their passion, both for their subjects and for teaching, is obvious and admirable.

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How you’ll learnYou’ll be taught through a mixture of:

• Formal lectures • Tutorials • One-to-one supervision

You’lll spend approximately 12 hours each week in formal study sessions and further time in independent study. In your independent study time, you may be reading, producing written work, revising for examinations or working as part of a team of students. You’ll also have the opportunity to study a modern language.

In your final year, you’ll have the option to write a 12,000 word dissertation. You’ll undertake research on a topic of your own choice under the supervision of a member of staff in English Language or Linguistics.

How you’ll be assessed Our courses are assessed in various ways, for example: written examinations, oral presentations and different types of coursework.

Coursework may include library research, linguistic fieldwork and data collection, orweb-based research.

TEACHING AND LEARNING

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A degree from The University of Manchester will open doors to a wide range of careers

ProfessionsYou’ll find our graduates in a broad range of occupations. Your excellent understanding of language will open up numerous paths with an international dimension and you will have developed excellent all-round communication skills making you a strong contender for openings in:

• Media, PR, advertising, marketing and communications sectors

• Business and Finance • Speech and language therapy • Lexicography (dictionary work) • Translation • Forensic linguistics • Teaching English as a first or foreign language

Our graduates have pursued successful careers at The Guardian, PwC, L’Oreal, Universal Music Group, and Vodafone.

Study Linguistics and English Language with us and you’ll develop analytical and problem- solving skills. Often dealing with granular and complex data, your combination of humanities and scientific understanding will allow you to make connections across multiple fields of employment. You’ll acquire key transferable skills in:

• Data capture and analysis • Interpretation • Critical thinking • Attention to form and detail

Careers Service Our award-winning careers service provides a wealth of tools, advice, development opportunities, and industry links specific to your subject. You’ll have access to dedicated support throughout your studies and up to two years after graduation.

Find out more:www.manchester.ac.uk/careers

Postgraduate StudyA popular route for our graduates is to pursue postgraduate study. Some of our most recent graduates are currently pursuing further study in Film Studies, Creative Writing and Screenwriting. We also offer a wide range of specialist master’s programmes within the School of Arts, Languages and Cultures, to suit all undergraduate pathways.

Find out more:www.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate

WHERE CAN YOUR DEGREE TAKE YOU?

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The University of Manchester’s Students’ Union is run by students, for students. The biggest students’ union in the UK, it’s home to a free, confidential, professional advice service, and Manchester Academy - one of the UK’s most iconic music venues, as well as more than 300 societies, including:

The Linguistics Society encourages the exchange of language knowledge between students of different cultures, races and nationalities. To make language learning free, accessible and fun to all students who have their own language to share.

Within the school, the Linguistics and English Language (LEL) society is a student-run organisation which organises a range of social events for LEL students from all years. The society organises regular informal events across the year and also an annual end of year ball. The society plays a vital role in fostering a strong sense of community within the LEL programmes.

For more information about these and other societies visit: www.manchesterstudentsunion.com

SOCIETIES

It took me a while to get involved with societies at the University, but I’m glad I did as they’ve allowed me to meet some of my best friends.

Alyx AdamsUndergraduate studentSchool of Arts, Languages and Cultures

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Study abroad is an excellent opportunity for you to see the world, experience new cultures and study at one of our partner institutions overseas.

Linguistics and English Language students have the opportunity to spend a semester studying at a foreign university, with destinations including Auckland, the University of Massachusetts, McGill, Melbourne, Paderborn, and many others.

Studying abroad has a wide range of benefits, enabling you to :

• Enjoy the opportunity of a lifetime • Broaden your horizons • Grow as a person • Boost your prospects in the job market • Improve your language skills and

cultural awareness • Gain a new perspective on your subject area

and on higher education

Find out more:

Find out more about what it’s like to study abroad through our social channels, including our blog, Manchester on the Road, written by Manchester students currently studying abroad.www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/studyabroad

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STUDY ABROAD

My course has brought me many benefits, including confidence and a knowledge of our world and different cultures thanks to my time abroad.

Jessica GilbertUndergraduate studentSchool of Arts, Languages and Cultures

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Our Flexible Honours scheme may offer you the opportunity to study an additional arts, languages or cultures subject, allowing you to create a unique blend of knowledge, experience and transferable skills to suit your needs.

Taking a Minor in your first year will allow you to explore another subject area, but it will still allowyou to complete your original Single Honours degree.

At the end of your first year you’ll have the opportunity to reflect on your study experience so far. You can choose to continue with your current Minor subject at years two and three andyou can even have the subject featured in your degree title should you wish.

Alternatively, if you feel that your Minor subject isn’t right for you, you can simply drop it and revert back to your original Single Honours subject.

If you decide to drop your Minor subject, you can still make use of your 40 free choice credits at Levels 2 and 3.

For Flexible Honours compatible Single Honours degrees please visit www.manchester.ac.uk/flexiblehonours

A new way to study subject combinations across a host of arts, languages and cultures disciplines.

Please note that all Flexible Honours subject combinations are subject to academic approval, availability and timetabling constraints.

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As a Linguistics and English Language student you will have access to cutting-edge resources, including our psycholinguistics and phonetics laboratories, with facilities for signal analysis, speech synthesis, laryngography and electropalatography, computing facilities for speech analysis and one of the largest collections of linguistics texts in the UK.

The University of Manchester Library One of only five National Research Libraries, The University of Manchester Library holds extensive, internationally renowned collections.

The Alan Gilbert Learning CommonsOur new £24 million Alan Gilbert Learning Commons offers students a stimulating 24/7 environment for study, combining inspiring decor with flexible spaces and the latest in learning technology.

Culture on CampusThe University is also home to internationally renowned cultural assets such as:

• The award-winning Whitworth Art Gallery, reopened in 2015 following a £15m redevelopment

• The John Rylands Library, home to one of the world’s finest collections of medieval illuminated manuscripts and rare books

• Manchester Museum, which houses important prehistoric, classical and ethnographic collections

Find out more about our unique study facilities:www.manchester.ac.uk/university

FACILITIES AND RESOURCES

We’ll provide individual learning support to help you take control of your learning and develop your confidence.

Peer support schemeOur peer support scheme is one of the largest in Europe. Peer mentors are higher-year students on the same degree programme as you, who will help you find your feet when you arrive here and adjust to student life. As they’ll have already been a student at Manchester for at least a year, they should be able to help you with anything you might be worried or unsure about.

PASS (Peer Assisted Study Sessions)Led by volunteer students, PASS sessions will often be based around a specific area of study. You’ll have the opportunity to consolidate and build on your existing knowledge through discussion with other students in an informal and supportive environment, where you can compare notes, analyse, ask questions and talk through ideas.

Academic advisersStudy with us and you’ll be assigned an academic adviser who is there to give advice about any academic issues throughout the duration of your course. Your adviser will be able to help you with the transition from school / college to university – and can help you get to grips with studying and learning more independently. They’ll also be able to help you develop your skills in academic writing or research, or any other skills that are specific to your degree programme.

Disability supportIf you have additional needs arising from a medical condition, physical or sensory disability, specific learning disability such as dyslexia, or a mental health difficulty that affects your study, we can provide support. Contact or visit our Disability Advisory and Support Office before you apply, to discuss your needs and support available.www.manchester.ac.uk/dass

LEARNING SUPPORT

Find out more about the personal and academic support available to you throughout your studies:www.manchester.ac.uk/study/experience/student-life/university/student-support

LEARNING SUPPORT

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I’ve always been fascinated by languages and I wanted to look at them from a more scientific and empirical approach. Manchester has a multitude of different linguistics modules, so it’s very easy to specialise in areas that you find most interesting.

Jessica SpeedBA (Hons) Linguistics and Japanese

FIND OUT MORE ONLINE

AccommodationDiscover your new home:www.manchester.ac.uk/accommodation

Admissions and ApplicationsEverything you need to apply:www.manchester.ac.uk/ug/howtoapply

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DisclaimerThis brochure was printed in June 2017 for the purposes of the 2018 intake. It has therefore been printed in advance of course starting dates. For this reason, information contained within the brochure, for example, about campus life, may be amended prior to you applying for a place on a course of study. Course entry requirements are listed for the purposes of the 2018 intake only. Prospective students are therefore reminded that they are responsible for ensuring, prior to applying to study on a course of study at the University of Manchester, that they review up-to-date course information including checking entry requirements, which is available by visiting www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/ and searching for the relevant course. Further information describing the teaching, examination, assessment and other educational services, offered by the University of Manchester is available from www.manchester.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/

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