Employability and Enterprise in Linguistics and English Language

BA (Hons) Linguistics and Sociology Introduction to Language Language In Use History of Linguistic Thought Language and Social Identity Language Development Approaches to Language Acquisition Language in Context Applied Linguistics Syntax Bilingualism Language and Gender Linguistics Project Methods in Linguistics Advanced Text Linguistics

BA (Hons) Linguistics and Sociology Introduction to Language Language In Use History of Linguistic Thought Language and Social Identity Language Development Approaches to Language Acquisition Language in Context Applied Linguistics Syntax Bilingualism Language and Gender Linguistics Project Methods in Linguistics Advanced Text Linguistics

You've got a first class degree, so what? August 2001 – Customer Services Advisor, Norwich Union Insurance Linguistics knowledge used – almost none! Other skills gained during degree used - Oral communication skills Strong work ethic Punctuality/reliability

April 2002 – Clerical Officer, Avon & Somerset Constabulary (SCU) Linguistics knowledge used – almost none! Other skills gained during degree used - Literacy skills Team working skills

July 2004 – Office/Events Administrator, Bristol Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (based at Bristol University) Linguistics knowledge used – high level of literacy required Other skills gained during degree used - All of the skills mentioned so far!

September 2005 – PGCE at UWE 50% of degree must be relevant to the subject you wish to teach (therefore linguistics relevant to teaching English)

September 2006 – present – Teacher of English at the Grange School and Sports College, Warmley, South Glos Opportunities to which my linguistics background has led: Helped to set up and deliver A Level English Language in my second year of teaching Became 'Literacy Co-ordinator in my 3 rd year of teaching Part of the interview panel for Bath Spa PGCE course Mentored PGCE students for 2 successive years Mentored 2 NQTs