English is the world’s leading international language. In different countries around the globe, English is acquired as the mother tongue, in others it is used as a second language. Some nations use English as their official language, performing the function of administration; in others it is used as an international language for business, commerce and industry.
What factors and forces have led to the spread of English which, only 400 years ago, was limited to a small number of speakers in a tiny part of the world? Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel disadvantaged if they do not have competence in this language? What has been the effect of the spread of English on indigenous languages, cultures and communities?
How has English changed through 1,500 years? These are some of the questions that you investigate when you study English language.
You also examine the immense variability of English and come to understand how it is used as a symbol of both individual identity and social affiliation. You develop in-depth knowledge of the intricate structure of the language. Why do some non-native speakers of English claim that it is a difficult language to learn, while infants born into English-speaking communities acquire their language before they learn to tie their shoelaces?
At Sussex, you are introduced to the nature and grammar of English in all its aspects. This involves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing of words and the construction of meaning, as well as examination of the theories explaining these aspects of English usage. You are encouraged to develop your own individual responses to the practical and theoretical issues raised by studying how speakers and writers employ English for a wide variety of purposes.
Why English language at Sussex?
We were ranked 2nd in the top 20 linguistics programmes in The Independent’s Complete University Guide, 2008 and are among the top 10 in the Times league table of linguistics departments in British universities, 2009.
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 95 per cent of our research was rated as recognised internationally or higher, and over half rated as internationally excellent or higher.
Active and diverse research culture encompassing theoretical and applied aspects of English linguistics.
A close and caring student/staff community.
The opportunity to combine language and literature studies.
What factors and forces have led to the spread of English which, only 400 years ago, was limited to a small number of speakers in a tiny part of the world? Why is English now considered to be so prestigious that, across the globe, individuals and societies feel disadvantaged if they do not have competence in this language? What has been the effect of the spread of English on indigenous languages, cultures and communities?
How has English changed through 1,500 years? These are some of the questions that you investigate when you study English language.
You also examine the immense variability of English and come to understand how it is used as a symbol of both individual identity and social affiliation. You develop in-depth knowledge of the intricate structure of the language. Why do some non-native speakers of English claim that it is a difficult language to learn, while infants born into English-speaking communities acquire their language before they learn to tie their shoelaces?
At Sussex, you are introduced to the nature and grammar of English in all its aspects. This involves the study of sound structures, the formation of words, the sequencing of words and the construction of meaning, as well as examination of the theories explaining these aspects of English usage. You are encouraged to develop your own individual responses to the practical and theoretical issues raised by studying how speakers and writers employ English for a wide variety of purposes.
Why English language at Sussex?
We were ranked 2nd in the top 20 linguistics programmes in The Independent’s Complete University Guide, 2008 and are among the top 10 in the Times league table of linguistics departments in British universities, 2009.
In the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 95 per cent of our research was rated as recognised internationally or higher, and over half rated as internationally excellent or higher.
Active and diverse research culture encompassing theoretical and applied aspects of English linguistics.
A close and caring student/staff community.
The opportunity to combine language and literature studies.
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