BA (Hons) Chinese and Linguistics Bachelor's degree at Westminster

This module provides a core introduction to the field of Linguistics on this degree and focuses on language as a formal system, and language as behaviour. In terms of form, the module provides a foundation in the cross-linguistic structure of words (morphology), sentences (syntax), sounds (phonetics), and meaning (semantics), while considering different types of languages around the world (typology). With respect to language as behaviour, the module introduces the study of language in society (s

The module introduces the core theoretical knowledge, methodologies and fundamental skills required for the study of language and culture. This includes developing a sound understanding of key terms and concepts in addition to the skills needed to produce clear and competent written English in a range of registers and styles appropriate for undergraduate academic study. The module lectures emphasise the interconnectedness of the study of language and culture and introduce you to a variety of met

Beginners and false beginners of Chinese will learn a range of language skills, cultural competencies and critical abilities to enable them to function with a limited degree of linguistic and cultural autonomy in Chinese-speaking countries and the learning environment. Language and culture are taught in an integrated way through task-based and enquiry-based approaches to learning. You'll achieve levels 1-2 (beginners and false beginners) or 2-3 (intermediates) on the HSK; cultural elements focus

This module develops the practical and conceptual foundations of the translation process. In addition to language-specific translation seminars that focus on real-world texts of a gradually more complex but mostly factual and explicit nature, in the translation workshops, you'll be introduced to a range of translation-specific skills, including IT skills as well as basic theoretical concepts as a means of identifying, understanding and resolving translation issues in a practical manner.

This module introduces the study of contemporary and ancient material culture and examines its meaning in social, political and historical perspectives. You'll acquire skills of object analysis and visit London galleries and museums to apply them. You'll examine the social and cultural lives of objects, and how their meaning changes depending on their context and use, by assessing their production, the impact of trade, war and migration on their circulation, and their provenance and politics of

This module examines English around the world as an international, intra-national, native, second, and foreign language. It considers the distinctive features of these varieties and the social and cultural implications of English as a global language. British varieties of English may be referred to as examples in the introductory part of the module but are not the main content or part of the assessment.

You will learn a range of language skills, cultural competencies and critical abilities to enable them to function with an intermediate level of linguistic and cultural autonomy in Chinese-speaking environments. Language and culture are taught through task-based and enquiry-based approaches with special emphasis on the promotion of intercultural understanding. you'll achieve levels 2-3 (post-beginners) or 3-4 (post-intermediates) on the HSK; cultural elements focus on key events and ideas that h

This module examines the underlying similarities and differences between languages, within specific parameters. The focus is on phonetics and phonology, which describe and investigate the sound systems of language, as well as syntax, the study of sentence structure. The module is fundamentally cross-linguistic, examining data from multiple languages across various language families. The description and explanations of linguistic phenomena are informed by generative theory.

This module examines meaning in language, focusing on the core areas of semantics and pragmatics. Semantics explores the meaning of words, phrases and sentences; pragmatics examines how we convey more meaning in conversation than is explicitly said. The description and explanations of linguistic phenomena are informed by current theoretical ideas within each area that develop students' ability to summarise, employ and evaluate theory in the analysis of language data.

This module examines the development of different aspects of language in the early years. Within the module, you will focus on the development of (1) phonological abilities (how children perceive and produce words), (2) syntactic abilities (how children combine words to form phrases and sentences), (3) lexical and semantic abilities (how children build their vocabulary and map words and meanings), and (4) morphological abilities (how children acquire inflections). It also discusses theories whic

In this module you will examine how those in positions of power use language to create narratives, values and beliefs held by different groups of people in the world. You will explore how language found in the public space reflects values and conventions and how this can change across different societies. The module focuses on the role and purpose of different kinds of social institutions and analyses the means through which they maintain their identity in the international public space and the

This blended module – which combines lectures, workshops, and online student-to-student collaboration – introduces professional language transposition skills relevant to the communication of current affairs in an increasingly globalised and digitised world. You take ownership of learning, choosing the topics studied and how to manage the synchronous online sessions. International collaborations develop interpersonal and organisational skills, as well as interlingual, intermodal, and intercultura

This module focuses on key cultural developments that have impacted the Chinese world (according to students' language of study) through the analysis of pertinent cultural artefacts. It considers the development of each cultural and linguistic area over time up to and including the present day. To do so, the module will identify and focus on cultural artefacts that include text, objects, and audiovisual media such as – but not exclusively – literature, film, individual testimonies, political mat

The Final Year Project offers you a choice of three pathways to complete an independent project. (1) The Professional Transcreation Project pathway provides the opportunity to work on a professional brief, creating materials for an organisation's expansion into new markets, with a focus on localisation and transcreation processes. (2) The Translation Project pathway prepares you for translation in a professional context through the completion of an extended translation as well as a critical comm

This module is designed for your final year. You'll learn a range of language-specific structures and skills, cultural competencies and critical abilities appropriate to this level, which will enable you to function with linguistic and cultural autonomy in a Chinese-speaking environment. Language and culture are taught through task-based and enquiry-based approaches with special focus on intercultural understanding, competence in academic register and academic writing skills. You'll achieve leve

This module explores various forms of cultural and political representation from the Chinese worlds, according to your chosen language. In particular, it examines core themes and issues, such as identity, belonging, and social movements, that are pertinent to the culture of study, considering how local, national, and transnational landscapes have influenced these issues. The module will develop your knowledge of key concepts and theories relevant to the culture of study and encourage the analysi