English Bachelor's Thesis - Linguistics
Building on skills acquired in English I and English II, the course gives students the opportunity for more in depth study of different aspects of English linguistics. The course comprises two optional modules and a Bachelor degree project module.
English Bachelor’s Thesis - Linguistics (30 credits) comprises two optional modules and a Bachelor’s degree project module.
Modules
Optional modules in English linguistics (7.5 credits each)
A selection of modules will be given each term and students are asked to submit their preferences. Students take one optional module in period AB and one optional module in period CD. The number of optional modules that will be given is subject to change, depending on the number of registered students.
Module descriptions with reading lists for the optional modules can be found under "Course literature" below.
Degree project in English linguistics (15 credits)
This module runs across the term. As well as a series of seminars, meetings with the assigned supervisor will be set up individually. The exact schedule (dates and times) for the defence seminars will depend on the number of participating students.
Teaching Format
The teaching comprises seminars, workshops and individual supervision for the degree project. Active participation is expected from students on all teaching in order to pass the examination. Students will often work with different tasks and assignments during the seminars in preparation for the examination. Apart from scheduled teaching, time will be spent reading course literature and completing mandatory assignments. Full-time students are expected to spend about 40 hours per week on their studies.
Assessment
Optional modules in English linguistics: Oral and written assignments. The final written assignment is due at the end of each module. Information about other assignments will be available on Athena.
Degree project in English linguistics: Degree Project, formulated together with supervisor and ventilated at the end of term.
For the spring term 2026, information to admitted students will be sent out in late December, asking for preferences of optional modules and topic for the degree project through an online form. The deadline for submitting preferences is 6 January. We will confirm optional module placements in conjunction with the start of term, as it will depend on the allocation of supervisors, number of registered students and on eligibility. You will then also get access to the sites on Athena for the modules you've been placed in. You will receive information on who your supervisor is at the first seminar for the degree project seminar series (see the schedule for details).
Below are the optional modules planned for the spring term 2026.
Optional modules in English linguistics - period AB:
Global Discourses and the Media
Optional modules in English linguistics - period CD:
History of the English Language
Phonetics
Coordinator, degree project: Kathrin Kaufhold
