BA (Hons) English Language and Literatures

The BA (Hons) English Language and Literatures course at the University of Wolverhampton allows students to expand their literary knowledge and critical thinking abilities. By blending the study of traditional literatures, language skills and creative writing, this course offers varied modules that develop the skills needed for a range of careers.Course Content: The course focuses on the systematic and detailed analysis of English language and its usage in different contexts. It develops knowledge about the construction of identities, relationships, institutions and cultures through language. The literature component of the course will allow students to tackle 'traditional' literatures alongside popular genres, literature from different cultures, and the cultural implications of language. Key Modules: The key modules for this course include 'Introduction to Language and Society', 'Introduction to Linguistics', 'The Short Story: Genre and Craft', 'Working with Literature', 'Introduction to Language Semiotics: The Production and Interpretation of Meaning', and 'Writing Poetry and Prose'.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the University of Wolverhampton.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a wide range of career paths including teaching, journalism, marketing, human resource management, administration, public relations, media, advertising, charity work, librarianship, social work, local authority employment and government administration.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.