English Language & Communication

A language and communications degree that includes how to describe, analyse and research language; English as communication; the relationship between language, society and culture; teaching and learning; languages in multicultural communities; psychology, processing and disabilities.
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• The department has an international reputation for research in important areas of applied linguistics, eg English as an international language, sociolinguistics, second language acquisition
• Friendly and supportive learning environment with approachable teaching staff
• Central location gives easy access to major libraries and many leading educational institutions in the London area
• Excellent library and IT facilities for students
• Offers an excellent platform for those who wish to pursue a career in language research, teaching, the mass media and communications industries, and language therapy.

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTIONThe programme is for those with an interest in the English language and linguistics, including some or all of the following:

• How to describe, analyse and research language
• The study of English as a medium of communication in the contemporary world, eg the English used in social networking sites, texting and instant messaging
• The relationship between language, society and culture
• The teaching and learning of English as a foreign and/or second language
• The use of English and other languages in multicultural communities
• The psychology of language, language processing and language disabilities.

Assessment in the final year includes a dissertation based on an investigative study on a topic of the student's choice.

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CAREERS BA English Language & Communication can lead to a career in language research, in the mass media and communications industries, in working with people with language disabilities, in teaching, or to professional roles within multilingual communities. A detailed understanding of how language operates in and shapes the modern world will open the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Recent graduates have found employment as • Assistant Accounts Executive, Lexis PR • Broadcast Journalist, ITN • British Heart Foundation, Communications Intern • Freelance Editor • Freelance Journalist • Graduate Teacher Training Programme, a secondary school • Cognita Ltd, Online Journalist • Teacher (FE English), FE college.

The BSc Science Engagement and Communication offers an excellent platform for those who wish to pursue a career working in museums, science centres, zoos or science festivals; as well as science policy, science journalism or academia.

Students taking the Foundation Degree /BA in Education Studies will gain a deeper understanding of their work in school. Students formalise and build on existing skills while gaining a qualification that will enhance their employment opportunities. The Foundation Degree/BA in Education Studies can also be the first step to a Postgraduate Certificate of Education and to Qualified Teacher Status. TEACHING STYLE Teaching methods include lectures, small group discussions and problem solving, as well as personal dissertation supervision. Many modules are informed by the research specialisms of the staff who make a strong contribution to international research.. The majority of teaching will be face-to-face but this is supplmented by use of the King’s virtual learning environment.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT BA English Language & Communication students follow a common first-year programme which provides the foundation for a wider choice in the second and third years. Students then tend to focus on two of three key themes:
1. language and linguistics
2. psycholinguistics and education
3. sociolinguistics

Assessment is by both examination (about one third), and by coursework (two thirds). Types of coursework include essays, reports, data analysis, oral presentations, mini-projects and a third year dissertation based on the student’s own research.

BSc Science Engagement and Communication students follow a common 3 year programme, but are required to take two specialist option modules from other departments; one in each of the first two years. They also complete a 4 week placement in the second year of study at one of the UK’s best known science engagement institutions. Assessment is by a range of different coursework assignments.
Education Studies Foundation Degree / BA students follow a common two-year programme for the award of the foundation degree, with eight modules in the first year and six in the second year. There is the option of a further year to achieve the award of a BA, which includes the completion of an extended piece of writing for the dissertation. Assessment is by a range of different coursework assignments. There are no examinations. LOCATION The department is based in the Franklin-Wilkins Building, Waterloo Bridge Wing with all the facilities offered by the College easily available and the cultural attractions of the South Bank on its doorstep. The on-site library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House.

ABOUT THE Department of Education and Professional Studies
CAREERS BA English Language & Communication can lead to a career in language research, in the mass media and communications industries, in working with people with language disabilities, in teaching, or to professional roles within multilingual communities. A detailed understanding of how language operates in and shapes the modern world will open the door to a wide range of career opportunities. Recent graduates have found employment as • Assistant Accounts Executive, Lexis PR • Broadcast Journalist, ITN • British Heart Foundation, Communications Intern • Freelance Editor • Freelance Journalist • Graduate Teacher Training Programme, a secondary school • Cognita Ltd, Online Journalist • Teacher (FE English), FE college.

The BSc Science Engagement and Communication offers an excellent platform for those who wish to pursue a career working in museums, science centres, zoos or science festivals; as well as science policy, science journalism or academia.

Students taking the Foundation Degree /BA in Education Studies will gain a deeper understanding of their work in school. Students formalise and build on existing skills while gaining a qualification that will enhance their employment opportunities. The Foundation Degree/BA in Education Studies can also be the first step to a Postgraduate Certificate of Education and to Qualified Teacher Status. TEACHING STYLE Teaching methods include lectures, small group discussions and problem solving, as well as personal dissertation supervision. Many modules are informed by the research specialisms of the staff who make a strong contribution to international research.. The majority of teaching will be face-to-face but this is supplmented by use of the King’s virtual learning environment.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT BA English Language & Communication students follow a common first-year programme which provides the foundation for a wider choice in the second and third years. Students then tend to focus on two of three key themes:
1. language and linguistics
2. psycholinguistics and education
3. sociolinguistics

Assessment is by both examination (about one third), and by coursework (two thirds). Types of coursework include essays, reports, data analysis, oral presentations, mini-projects and a third year dissertation based on the student’s own research.

BSc Science Engagement and Communication students follow a common 3 year programme, but are required to take two specialist option modules from other departments; one in each of the first two years. They also complete a 4 week placement in the second year of study at one of the UK’s best known science engagement institutions. Assessment is by a range of different coursework assignments.
Education Studies Foundation Degree / BA students follow a common two-year programme for the award of the foundation degree, with eight modules in the first year and six in the second year. There is the option of a further year to achieve the award of a BA, which includes the completion of an extended piece of writing for the dissertation. Assessment is by a range of different coursework assignments. There are no examinations.
LOCATION The department is based in the Franklin-Wilkins Building, Waterloo Bridge Wing with all the facilities offered by the College easily available and the cultural attractions of the South Bank on its doorstep. The on-site library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House.