Comparative Literature and English Language and Linguistics

Description

Taking Comparative Literature and English Language and Linguistics in combination gives you a broad overview into international culture, understanding the mechanics of the language behind the literature.

A Comparative Literature degree differs from an English Literature programme in that it transcends national and cultural boundaries, offering you a global view of world literature. In Comparative Literature, you have the opportunity to study texts ranging from Classical Antiquity to the present day in English translation, including works by such famous authors as Homer, Ovid, Dante, Goethe, Dostoevsky, Balzac, Flaubert, Proust and Kafka, as well as British classics such as Shakespeare, Dickens, Joyce and Woolf. You gain a broad international perspective on literary history, literary movements and literary genres, comparing themes and figures across different cultural backgrounds. You also compare the works of English and American authors against those of European writers.

English Language and Linguistics is an ideal complement to many subjects, particularly those where an understanding of how language works is important. Language plays a central role in everything we as human beings do, and this programme explores its many facets, allowing you to tailor your studies to suit your individual interests and possible career paths. While the focus will be on English, you will also explore the meaning of language more generally, and discover what language systems have in common.

Independent rankings

Comparative Literature at Kent was ranked 1st in the most recent National Student Survey (2014), with 98% student satisfaction and English Language and Linguistics ranked 9th, with 93% student satisfaction.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline January 15 Tuition fee

• GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
• GBP 12450 Year (Non-EEA)

Start date September 2015 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Duration full-time 36 months Languages Take an IELTS test

• English

Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Part-time, Full-time Intensity Flexible Part-time variant Flexible More information Go To The Course Website

Course Content

The course structure below gives a flavour of the modules that will be available to you and provides details of the content of this programme. This listing is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation. Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules, you may also have the option to take ‘wild’ modules from other programmes offered by the University in order that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas of interest to you or that may further enhance your employability.

Stage 1

Possible modules may include:

CP311 - The Tale

LL307 - Tackling Text: Explaining Style

LL310 - Foundations of Language 1: Sounds and Words

LL311 - Foundations of Language 2: Structure and Meaning

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Stage 2

Possible modules may include:

LL518 - Stylistics: Language in Literature

CP656 - Shakespeare's Afterlives

CP658 - Nordic Literature and Film

CP510 - The Text: Approaches to Comparative Literature

CP527 - Medieval Literature and Culture

CP530 - Marriage, Adultery and Divorce in 19th Century Fiction

CP609 - Modernism and the European Avant-Garde

CP611 - Postmodernism

CP624 - The Shoah in Literature, Film and Culture

CP627 - Science Fiction: History and Innovation

CP629 - Second Thoughts: Women Novelists from Bronte to Jelinek

CP636 - European Realism

CP642 - The Epic: From Homer to Walcott

CP644 - Creatures of the Night: Vampires in Literature and Film

CP646 - Prize Winners

CP650 - Decadence in Fin-de-Siecle Europe

CP652 - Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia

LL512 - Language Processing

LL513 - Language Variation and Change

LL519 - Syntax 1

LL521 - Research Skills - ELL

LL522 - Morphology

LL524 - History of British English

LL525 - The Study of Speech

LL530 - Writing In The Media: A Practical Approach

LL531 - Atypical Language

LL532 - Learning and Teaching Languages

LL533 - Topics in Pragmatics

LL534 - Semantics and Pragmatics

PL602 - Philosophy of Language

LL540 - An Introduction to English Language Teaching 2

LL536 - English Language in the Media

LL537 - English Language in the Media 2

LL538 - First Language Acquisition

LL539 - An Introduction to English Language Teaching 1

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

Year abroad

The University of Kent has Erasmus agreements with several universities in Europe and the rest of the world.

Stage 3

Possible modules may include:

CP652 - Postcolonial Images of Africa and South Asia

CP653 - Comparative Literature and English & Linguistics in the Classroom

CP650 - Decadence in Fin-de-Siecle Europe

CP647 - Prize Winners

CP644 - Creatures of the Night: Vampires in Literature and Film

CP642 - The Epic: From Homer to Walcott

CP636 - European Realism

CP641 - SWIPE Undergraduate Conference

CP629 - Second Thoughts: Women Novelists from Bronte to Jelinek

CP627 - Science Fiction: History and Innovation

CP624 - The Shoah in Literature, Film and Culture

CP611 - Postmodernism

CP609 - Modernism and the European Avant-Garde

CP530 - Marriage, Adultery and Divorce in 19th Century Fiction

CP527 - Medieval Literature and Culture

CP518 - The Book and the Film: Adaptation and Interpretation

CP658 - Nordic Literature and Film

CP656 - Shakespeare's Afterlives

LL518 - Stylistics: Language in Literature

LL513 - Language Variation and Change

LL521 - Research Skills - ELL

LL519 - Syntax 1

LL512 - Language Processing

LL534 - Semantics and Pragmatics

LL533 - Topics in Pragmatics

LL532 - Learning and Teaching Languages

LL531 - Atypical Language

LL530 - Writing In The Media: A Practical Approach

LL525 - The Study of Speech

LL524 - History of British English

LL522 - Morphology

LL539 - An Introduction to English Language Teaching 1

LL538 - First Language Acquisition

LL537 - English Language in the Media 2

LL536 - English Language in the Media

LL540 - An Introduction to English Language Teaching 2

LL599 - Dissertation

PL576 - Philosophy of Language

You have the opportunity to select wild modules in this stage

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test.

Requirements

Home/EU students

The University will consider applications from students offering a wide range of qualifications, typical requirements are listed below, students offering alternative qualifications should contact the Admissions Office for further advice. It is not possible to offer places to all students who meet this typical offer/minimum requirement.

Qualification Typical offer/minimum requirement

• A level:ABB including English Literature or English Language and Literature grade B
• Access to HE Diploma:The University of Kent will not necessarily make conditional offers to all access candidates but will continue to assess them on an individual basis. If an offer is made candidates will be required to obtain/pass the overall Access to Higher Education Diploma and may also be required to obtain a proportion of the total level 3 credits and/or credits in particular subjects at merit grade or above.
• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (formerly BTEC National Diploma):The university will consider applicants holding BTEC National Diploma and Extended National Diploma Qualifications (QCF; NQF;OCR) on a case by case basis please contact us via the enquiries tab for further advice on your individual circumstances.
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points overall or 16 points at HL

International students

The University receives applications from over 140 different nationalities and consequently will consider applications from prospective students offering a wide range of international qualifications. Our International Development Office will be happy to advise prospective students on entry requirements.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

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Funding

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. Our 2015 financial support package includes a £6,000 cash bursary spread over the duration of your course. For Ts&Cs and to find out more, visit our funding page.

General scholarships

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The Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence

At Kent we recognise, encourage and reward excellence. We have created the Kent Scholarship for Academic Excellence, which will be awarded to any applicant who achieves a minimum of AAA over three A levels, or the equivalent qualifications as specified on our funding pages. Please note that details of the scholarship for 2015 entry have not yet been finalised and are subject to change.