English Language

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Qualifications

Overview

This subject explores the history of the English language. You will learn about the sound and grammatical systems of English, how English changes over time, geographical variations, and the social and cultural meaning behind our use of words and ways we learn to communicate.

Contact us

Department of Linguistics and English Language

Phone +64 3 369 3377
Email linguistics@canterbury.ac.nz

Location
Level 2, Elsie Locke building – see campus maps

Postal address
Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand

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