Academic English Studies and Linguistics
Language & Literature
A course by
University of Auckland
Develop your academic English literacy and linguistic skills to prepare for academic and professional settings.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
City Campus, Auckland
It will take a total of 3 years
Core skills this course teaches
Develop advanced academic English skills
Students will acquire strong English language skills for university assignments and professional workplace communication.
Understand principles of linguistics
Students will gain foundational knowledge in how languages work and interact with society, identity, and the mind.
Learn language teaching practices
Students will study key approaches and methodologies relevant for language teaching and learning.
What You're Signing Up For
If you speak English as a second language, this programme enables you to combine the study of academic English with linguistics. You'll improve your writing and overall English skills for academic use, develop an understanding of how languages function, and explore principles and practices of language teaching and learning. This major leads to broad career opportunities in education, language teaching, media, publishing, and more.
Course Content
- Academic English literacy development
- Writing skills for academic contexts
- Introduction to linguistics
- Language teaching principles and practices
- Language, mind, society, and identity
- English language skills for professional environments
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Education
Language Teaching
Media
Publishing
Public Relations
Tourism
Administration
