English Literature with English Language Teaching BA Hons
School of Humanities
Institution Code H36
UCAS Code
Q3XC
Course Code HEHMSEG
Start date
September
More about the course
English Literature
English literature students study an exciting spread of modules ranging from literary 'classics' by canonical writers like Jane Austen, Charles Dickens and John Milton to the contemporary and the popular including work by Ian Fleming, Pat Barker and Carol Ann Duffy. In the first year you study two core foundation modules. These are 'Reading Prose Narrative', a study of the ways in which novelists construct narratives and different techniques they employ, and 'Ways of Reading', which looks at new critical and theoretical approaches to literary texts and films. You may also choose to take other literature modules focusing on drama and poetry.
English Language Teaching
English Language Teaching gives grounding in understanding how languages are learned and taught. While it doesn't give a teaching qualification, it gives you the essential theoretical background to take one successfully.
Work placement
You can choose to study for a year in North America, Europe, Australia or Singapore through the SOCRATES-ERASMUS exchange programme during the second or third year of the degree. In some cases, you may be able to graduate with a degree from your partner university as well as from Hertfordshire. You may be eligible for a grant if you meet certain conditions.Careers
Our graduates have an excellent record of gaining employment in media, publishing, teaching and information management where their skills in analysis, communication and evaluation are highly valued. Many of our graduates go on to higher levels of study engaging in research in their chosen fields. Whatever your future career plans, what is important to your potential employers is the range of intellectual, transferable, personal skills and experience you have gained and can demonstrate. We ensure our programmes are relevant to the world of work through active links with regional employers across a range of industries and professions.Teaching methods
The precise method of teaching varies according to each module. Most are taught via weekly lectures and weekly seminars. You may be asked to work with fellow students and produce some group work together. Sometimes you will have to present the findings of your research to your fellow students in the seminars. You will be expected to contribute to on-line discussions and to download and read lecture notes from StudyNet, our virtual learning environment.Course structure
Detailed information about the structure of the course and the modules you will study.