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English Language and Linguistics

The English Language and Linguistics major is built around the premise that access to knowledge through language literacy, is access to power and future success. The ELL major not only addresses immediate written and spoken literacy needs, but also develops linguistic analytical skills, thus enhancing language awareness and enabling students to gain a greater level of sophistication in their use of English. The English Language and Linguistics (ELL) major provides two orientations: a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages) orientation, which can lead to a professional qualification in TESOL if further study is undertaken in the Faculty of Education, and an English for Professional Purposes orientation.

At 100-level, students are introduced to the functional structure and linguistic features of academic writing and also the context in which this occurs - the Western Academic tradition (ELL152/161). ELL171 introduces further functional linguistic tools but within the context of a variety of text types. The functional linguistic approach is continued in ELL271 and ELL371, providing students with a comprehensive “toolbox” for linguistic analysis. The focus is on academic writing, though other text types are considered in order to highlight the particular features of the former. These grammatically oriented core subjects are complemented by LING210 and ELL310, which contextualise the focus language (English), within the global arena.

Major Study

A major in English Language and Linguistics for Non-English Speaking Background students (NESB) consists of 58 credit points and must include 18 credit points at 100-level, 16 credit points at 200-level and 24 credit points at 300-level. A major in English Language and Linguistics for English Speaking Background students (ESB) consists of a minimum of 52 credit points, and must include 12 credit points at 100-level, 16 credit points at 200-level and 24 credit points at 300-level. Students who are uncertain whether they should be in the NESB or the ESB stream must consult the ELL co-ordinator.

Note: LING210 is counted towards majors in French, Italian, Japanese, and English Language and Linguistics.

Minor Study

A minor in English Language and Linguistics for English Speaking Background students (ESB) will consist of ELL161, ELL171, ELL 271, and LING210 (28 credit points). For non- English Speaking Background students (NESB), the minor will consist of ELL151, ELL152, ELL171, ELL271, and LING210 (34 credit points). Students may not cross-count any subjects from the minor in any other minor or major study.

Honours

See Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Study Program