English is a global language. It is used as a first, second and foreign language by close to one billion people around the world. Its global reach has made it one of the most successful means of international communication in history. Global English has also created a rich tapestry of literatures in English and given rise to many different varieties of English, from pidgin to creole. BA English is a new and exciting addition to SOAS's undergraduate degree programmes. The degree explores many facets of English as a world language and places English language and literature firmly in their historical and global contexts. You will –– study the history of English and its spread around the world analyse how English has been shaped and adapted by different cultures learn how Shakespeare's plays have influenced the world study literatures in English from around the globe You will also reap all the benefits you would expect from a high-quality BA English degree taught with a global dimension in a university at the forefront of international and multicultural studies.

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