English Language with Media Communication (Including Placement Year) - BA (Hons)

University of Essex

Does language in the media affect people's opinions and actions? How is language used in social and traditional media for politics, art, and business communication? What does the language used in the media tell us about English-speaking societies?This course explores the structure and use of the English language as well as how Media is used to communicate, from the perspectives of both businesses and politicians and also in every day society.During your studies you explore topics such as:Propaganda in film and literatureHow language is used in conversationHow the pronunciation of speech variesThe role of new media in shaping mass cultureHow questioning in broadcast interviews has changed over timeHow politicians use rhetorical devices to generate applause from audiencesHow the media is used for marketing purposesHow people use language on social media to construct identities for themselvesThis unique combination of studying English language and Media communication provides an interesting curriculum and the broad range of areas covered opens many doors, giving you an edge in the global job market.This course is taught within our Department of Language and Linguistics. We are Top 25 in the UK for linguistics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.The collaborating departments on this course stand out for their excellence in their respective fields. Essex Business School is an international community of researchers, students and entrepreneurs. You learn from world-leading academics and practitioners, solving real-world business challenges.The Department of Literature, Film and Theatre Studies is an interdisciplinary department with expertise in English literature, drama, creative writing, journalism, film and screen media. It has an international reputation for research quality and teaching, with excellent scores for student satisfaction and graduate prospects.The Department of Government is a world leader in political sciences and ranked top 10 in the UK for politics and international studies in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2024.