Modules for course Q100 | BA/LING
BA Linguistics
These were the modules for this course in the 2020–21 academic year.
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Year 1 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- QXL-1110: Introduction to Language (20) Core
60 credits from:
- QCL-1018: Disgrifio Iaith (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-1020: Intro to English Grammar (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- QXL-1115: Intro to Phonetics & Phonology (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- QXL-1116: Introduction to Meaning (20) (Semester 2)
Optional Modules
40 credits from:
- QXL-1112: Language, Literature & Culture (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-1113: Language and Society (20) (Semester 1) or
QCB-1113: Iaith a Chymdeithas (20) (Semester 1) - Any level 1 module(s)
- Non-native English speakers will be required to take at least 20 credits (max. 40 credits) with ELCOS, unless exempted by their Tutor. ELCOS modules can also be taken as non-credit modules. Students may wish to take 40 credits from another School - speak with your personal tutor if you wish to do so.
Year 2 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 2
- QXL-2235: Introduction to Bilingualism (20) Core
40 to 60 credits from:
- QXL-2201: Sounds and Sound Systems (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-2204: Morphosyntax (20) (Semester 1)
Optional Modules
40 to 60 credits from:
- CXC-2008: Ymarfer Ysgrifennu (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- QXL-2202: Meaning, Mind and Truth (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-2222: History of English (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-2250: Functions of Discourse (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-2253: English Teaching in Classroom (20) (Semester 1)
- QCL-2271: Amrywiaeth yn y Gymraeg (20) (Semester 2)
- Students can take up to 20 credits of year 2 modules from another School. One of the modules in this section must be selected as an elective module. If a module from another School is taken, this must be selected as the elective. Non-native English speakers will be required to take 20 credits with ELCOS as their elective module, unless exempted by their tutor.
Year 3 Modules
Compulsory Modules
Semester 1
- QXL-3341: Dissertation (40) Core or
QCB-3341: Traethawd Hir/Dissertation (40) Core
Semester 2
Optional Modules
80 credits from:
- QXL-3304: Language Contact & Bilinguals (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3313: EFL Theory (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-3317: Child Language Acquisition (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3320: SLA and Language Teaching (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3325: Speech Science (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-3329: Teaching EFL (20) (Semester 1 + 2)
- QXL-3343: Language and Communication (20) (Semester 1)
- QXL-3349: Psycholinguistics (20) (Semester 2)
- QCL-3370: Agweddau ar Ddwyieithrwydd (20) (Semester 2)
- QXL-3375: Historical Linguistics (20) (Semester 1)