Accents, attitudes and identity
An insightful look into how our visions of ourselves and others interact, and the chance to engage with one of the largest centres for the study of sociolinguistics in the UK.
| Length | Start date | Led by | In partnership with |
| Four weeks | Available as a self-guided course. | Language and Linguistic Science |
FutureLearn |
This course is for anyone interested in finding out more about sociolinguistics. Topics include:
- attitudes to accents in the UK
- how sociolinguists measure accents and attitudes
- the relationship between accents and identity
- why accents matter in the real world
The course is particularly useful for sixth form students looking to study English language or linguistics at university. It could be used as supporting evidence in your UCAS personal statement.
Assessments (and subsequent certificates) are optional and carry a fee, with the exception of people with a York username for whom they are free.
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Alternative offer
We make alternative offers for some of our undergraduate degrees, including the completion of a MOOC for eligible applicants. This includes this MOOC.
You can join and access this course for free. You're also able to upgrade your FutureLearn account to a paid version for additional benefits (futurelearn.com).