English Language and Linguistics MA

Conduct an in-depth study of the grammar of English. Learn about dialectal and social variation, language change and the pragmatics of language use, and study varieties of English used around the world.<br/><br/>If you wish to focus specifically on the linguistics of the English language then our MA English Language and Linguistics should interest you. “Grammar” is the body of knowledge that enables a speaker to produce and understand the language(s) they speak. We study that knowledge, taking a practical approach to our research through analysis of English corpora, recordings and texts.<br/><br/>Our course allows you to cover a wide range of topics related to English, including:<br/><br/><br/>- Varieties of English<br/><br/><br/>- Syntactic Theory<br/><br/><br/>- Semantics<br/><br/><br/>- Communicating across languages and cultures<br/><br/><br/>- Theory and practice in English language teaching<br/><br/><br/>You also have the choice of a range of optional topics to complete your studies.<br/><br/>If you want a global outlook, are interested in human communication, and want to study for a degree with real-world practical value in an established department, welcome to Essex.