The programme has been granted official accreditation by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education.
The BA (Hons) in English Language, Linguistics and Literature offers a solid foundation in the study of language, linguistics, literature, English language teaching, translation, media and film providing students with theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills, thus enhancing their employability profile. The curriculum includes modules such as Introduction to Linguistics, Practice in English Language Teaching, British Literature and Culture, Introduction to Translation, Introduction to Media Studies, Understanding Film, and Language, Gender and Identity. This innovative programme is ideal for anyone who is interested in becoming an English language teacher, a linguist, a literary scholar or wishes to pursue a successful career in translation, media and publishing.
Observed teaching practice
Students gain hands-on experience by teaching in real foreign language classrooms, working with actual students in an authentic learning environment.
Practical or Research-oriented Dissertation
Students have the opportunity to pursue a practical dissertation on English language teaching or translation, or conduct their own research project.
The programme is officialy accreditated by the Hellenic Authority for Higher Education. Official HAHE accreditation (PDF in Greek)

Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Linguistics I
Introduction to Poetry
Academic and Transferable Skills
Academic and Professional Communication
Introduction to Translation
Introduction to Linguistics II
Introduction to Drama
Artificial Intelligence Literacy
Digital Toolkit: IT Applications
Introduction to the Methodology of Language Teaching Ι
Introduction to Film Studies
American Poetry
History of the English Language
Methodology of Translation
Morphology
Introduction to the Methodology of Language Teaching II
Introduction to Media Studies
Contemporary Anglophone Theatre
Introduction to Fiction
Semantics
Syntax
ELT Classroom: Principles and Practices
English Phonetics and Phonology
American Literature and Culture
Understanding Film
Sociolinguistics
Pragmatics
Second Language Acquisition
Literary Translation
British Literature and Culture
Language Testing and Assessment
Evaluation and Design of Teaching Materials
Introduction to Research Practice
Literary Theory
Adaptation across Media
Language, Gender and Identity
The Victorian Novel
Dissertation
School Psychology
Practice in English Language Teaching
Contemporary Topics in English Studies
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Graduates of this programme can pursue an exciting career in teaching, translation, linguistics, literature, publishing and media. The programme provides students with invaluable practical experience in English language teaching in real classroom conditions through the observed teaching practice module, as well as with a certificate of experience upon its completion. Similarly, the programme offers various internship opportunities in translation and many opportunities for volunteering.
The Career, Employability, and Enterprise Centre is dedicated to helping students define and achieve their career aspirations. Offering expert guidance on CVs, cover letters, and job interviews, the Centre ensures students are well-prepared for the job market. Through initiatives like the Annual Career Days, we connect students with potential employers, providing valuable opportunities to build professional networks and gain hands-on experience.
This module instructs students in all aspects of academic and professional communication, including academic writing, reading, speaking and listening through the examination of contemporary social issues, as well as those pertinent to the student’s own field of study. It also provides space for students to consider how technology is used in the academic communication process. Using a variety of different teaching and learning methods, students will be given the opportunity to practice and improve their overall use of academic language so that by the end of the module they are proficient in the specifics of academic and professional discourse.
This interdisciplinary, university-wide module equips Year 1 undergraduate students with essential academic, personal, and professional skills to support their successful transition into Higher Education and prepare them for lifelong learning and employability. Students will develop capabilities in academic literacy, critical thinking, digital fluency, collaborative learning, time and self-management, communication, and intercultural awareness. Through reflective practice and experiential learning, students will gain confidence in their abilities to learn independently, participate actively in the academic community, and contribute effectively to group and workplace settings. The module emphasises adaptability, inclusivity, and resilience as core components of academic and professional success.
This module aims at acquainting students with linguistics, the science of language study. More precisely, it assists students in understanding the various aspects of linguistics and its relation to other disciplines and fields. Moreover, it helps students become aware of the nature of human language and its characteristics, components and acquisition. Specific topics include: first and second language acquisition; sounds of language; grammar; language and meaning; pragmatics, language variation as well as language and the brain.
In this module, students are introduced to the three fundamental types of literature, that is, fiction, poetry, and drama. The main focus lies in equipping students with the fundamental terminology, and exposing them to literary texts that fall under all three categories. The primary material ranges from the eighteenth century to the present day, and through this the students are able to focus on specific areas such as race, gender, history, and social issues. The module aims at developing their critical skills and allowing them to approach literary works from different perspectives, employing the technique of close reading, drawing their attention upon different writing techniques, and familiarising them with the notion of genre.
In this module students are exposed to literary texts belonging to the genre of poetry, as well as to the fundamental terminology used in its critical analysis. Its main focus lies on introducing students to the fundamental elements of poetic form and technique, while helping them develop the analytical skills necessary to produce their own sophisticated and original readings of poetic texts. Students practice on how to generate a valid interpretation of a poem both in oral and in written form, taking into consideration elements such as tone, rhythm and meter, imagery, personae, etc. The texts studied fall in a diverse spectrum of British and American poets ranging from the Medieval period to the present day.
This module provides first-year undergraduate students with foundational knowledge of Generative AI technologies, their ethical implications, and practical applications. Through a combination of theoretical discussions and hands-on workshops, students will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate generative AI systems, understand their societal impact, and apply these tools ethically within their respective disciplines. Students will gain practical experience with prompt engineering, learn to identify AI-generated content, and explore discipline-specific applications. The module begins with core concepts common to all students, followed by discipline-specific applications tailored to Business Studies, Psychology, Computer Science, English Language Linguistics and Literature, and Communication and Digital Media.
This hands-on module equips first-year undergraduate students with essential digital skills through practical experience with cloud-based productivity tools and discipline-specific applications. Students will develop competencies in collaborative document creation, data analysis, presentation design, and digital organization. The module emphasizes cloud computing concepts, collaboration techniques, and effective digital workflows. Following a common foundation in such tools, students will explore specialized applications relevant to their academic disciplines (Business Studies, Psychology, Computer Science, English Language Linguistics and Literature, and Communication and Digital Media), preparing them for academic success and future professional environments.
In this module students engage with dramatic texts as well as the fundamental vocabulary used in its critical analysis. Its main focus lies in introducing students to the fundamental elements of dramatic form and technique, while helping them develop the analytical skills necessary to produce their own sophisticated readings and interpretations of dramatic texts. Students are introduced to the dual nature of drama as written and performance text the latter of which will be experienced via respective workshops. Students practice how to generate a valid interpretation of a dramatic text both in oral and in written form, taking into consideration elements such as plot/story, character, dramatic language, themes etc. The texts studied fall in a diverse spectrum of playwrights in English ranging from the Renaissance period to the present day.
This module is a continuation of Introduction of Linguistics I. It aims at acquainting students with linguistics, the science of language study. More precisely, it assists students in understanding the various aspects of linguistics and its relation to other disciplines and fields. Moreover, it helps students become aware of the nature of human language and its characteristics, components and acquisition. Specific topics include: first and second language acquisition; sounds of language; grammar; language and meaning; pragmatics, language variation as well as language and the brain.
Through this module, students become acquainted with some major introductory concepts in the field of Translation Studies. They examine the history of this discipline, become aware of dominant Schools of translation theory, and familiarise themselves with the current trends in the field. Students are also presented with certain processes involved in translating, along with some key methodological decisions taken during this process. Moreover, some basic implications of the relationship that exists between the original and the translated text, between the author and the translator, as well as between the source and target culture are discussed.
This module constitutes a survey course in American Poetry, ranging from the Puritan era until the beginning of the 21st century. The American experience and cultural milieu will be critically approached by means of close textual examinations of a range of poems, addressing stylistic innovations, thematic engagements, and cultural concerns, as these emerged throughout the evolution of American poetic production. Notions of form and content will be problematised, in conjunction with the broader social and historical currents which brought them into being.
This module offers an overview of the history of the English language from its origins up to Modern English (i.e. Pre-Old English, Old English, both Early and Late Middle English, and Modern English). It examines the linguistic changes that have occurred, emphasizing those linguistic phenomena related to the basic levels of linguistic analysis (namely: phonology, morphology, semantics and syntax) through the analysis of observable data. Moreover, the social causes underlying the linguistic changes throughout the history of English as well as issues of language contact, and recent developments are also discussed.
In this module, students are exposed to a historical overview of the emergence and development of cinema leading to the current film industry. Its main focus lies in introducing students to how the medium of cinema emerged, how the industry in the United States mainly developed, as well as consider the former’s interrelationship with the development of European cinema. The three initial film genres, the western, the musical and the melodrama, are introduced alongside their characteristics. Students become aware of the socio-historical, political, economic and cultural contribution of the film medium. The films and respective
excerpts that will be studied fall in a diverse spectrum ranging from American to European films, including past classics as well as contemporary productions.
This module offers students a comprehensive overview of the most dominant teaching methodologies that have emerged, whose foundations lie on various theories of second language acquisition. Students are exposed to a wide range of educational approaches, gaining a sound understanding of aspects and parameters involved in foreign language learning and teaching. In accordance with one of the directions of this Programme on English Studies, this module actually sets the foundations towards helping students develop into future English language teachers making well-informed choices on the basis of appropriate teaching techniques and methods.
This module aims at familiarising students with the basic principles involved in translation predominantly within a functional-linguistic approach, although not exclusively. Translation is presented as a problem-solving process, whereby students become aware of variables such as text-type, text function, register, coherence, intertextuality, language use, ambiguity of meaning and socio-cultural issues, all of which ultimately determine the strategies that the translator adopts. Students gain practical experience in translating a variety of text types, such as advertising material, literary texts, scientific articles, as well as subtitling, and at the same time learn how to evaluate existing translations with a view to identifying the problems involved in the process and ultimately improving their own translation skills.
This module focuses on contemporary theatrical productions pertaining to the Anglophone context. By critically examining the playscripts, the era, and the theatrical conventions employed in each piece, this module will explore notions pertinent to the specific medium, such as those of character and characterization, action, thematic engagements, and genre. The plays examined in this module address topics of physical and mental health, trauma and perseverance, love, determination, as well as existential crises viewed through the lens of dramatisation, and all the conventions of the literary genre of drama. From classic pieces to more contemporary/experimental ones, the cultural and aesthetic elements relevant to contemporary Anglophone cultural production will be highlighted and problematised.
This module will introduce students to fiction – the novel and short stories – with an emphasis on exploring traditional and more innovative narrative techniques, manners of constructing the author’s viewpoint, narrative structure, point-of-view instantiations, perspective and focalisation, as well as a range of literary tropes and devices. This module will introduce students to a variety of styles ranging from realism and naturalism to allegory, pastiche, modernism and postmodernism and which spans from the 19th century to the present. Students will explore narration and narrative as a social, personal and cultural practice as well as an object of academic study, addressing issues such as what constitutes a story and how it is told all the while exploring a variety of topics relating to the human condition.
This module introduces students to Media Studies offering an overview of their historical development, starting from their initial appearance and examining their industrial and cultural growth as institutions. Covering areas such as print (newspapers, magazines, books, comic books/graphic novels) and audio/visual media (photography, film, television, radio, computer/video games, the internet) this module explores the contribution of media towards communication, ethical and legal issues and the impact media have had on society. Attention is also given to how each medium consists of similar yet unique manifestation of genres and how those have contributed to areas such as literature, translation, education and cultural development.
This module is a continuation of Introduction to the Methodology of Language Teaching I. It offers students a comprehensive overview of the most dominant teaching methodologies that have emerged, whose foundations lie on various theories of second language acquisition. Students are exposed to a wide range of educational approaches, gaining a sound understanding of aspects and parameters involved in foreign language learning and teaching. In accordance with one of the directions of this Programme on English Studies, this module actually sets the foundations towards helping students develop into future English language teachers making well-informed choices on the basis of appropriate teaching techniques and methods.
This module offers an essential examination of key linguistic terms and concepts surrounding the study of morphology in the English language. More specifically, the module familiarises students with concepts such as inflectional and derivational morphology as well as compound words drawing on authentic data mainly from the English language but also cross-linguistically. The module aims to equip students with the necessary tools for morphological analysis and provide them with ample opportunities for hands-on practice.
In this module, students are exposed to a range of American literary texts ranging from the 19th to the 21st century. Through the primary works as well as the excerpts that will be discussed, the students will be introduced to historical, cultural, scientific, and social developments across the centuries that have shaped both the literary production and which provide the basis for contemporary American reality. The main focus lies in exposing students to the basic developments of eras examined, and in enabling them to enhance their perspectives on the literary texts to be analyzed. Students will be introduced to the fundamental premises of realism, modernism and postmodernism, as well as increase their awareness of seminal decades such as the 1920s and the 1960s in America.
This module covers a wide range of topics related to the teaching of English as a foreign/second language to learners of different age groups (e.g. teaching the skills, grammar and vocabulary, class management, lesson planning, etc.). Students are exposed to the most recent developments in the world of ELT involving the most innovative approaches and methods, the use of technology for teaching and learning. They also become aware of controversies and issues surrounding a variety of related issues (e.g. teaching classroom observation, error correction, TBL, CLIL, etc.) and gain the ability to justify their choices and decisions as future ELT professionals. In accordance with the overall direction of this Programme of study, this module builds on the foundations laid during the ‘Introduction to the Methodology of Language Teaching’ module; it further equips the students with skills and tools necessary to develop into future English language teachers making well-informed choices on the basis of appropriate teaching techniques and methods.
This module familiarizes students with the fundamental notions of English phonetics and phonology. Initially, students are taught the basic concepts of phonetics, exploring mainly the mechanism of speech, the acoustic properties of speech sounds, and the articulation of English consonants and vowels. Then, they are presented with an overview of major tenets of phonology, examining as well the notions of stress, intonation and rhythm, while a number of articulatory processes are also discussed (e.g. deletion, assimilation, etc.). Students are introduced to the symbols of the International Phonetic Alphabet that they employ for transcription purposes, while being offered the opportunity of systematic and ongoing practice in phonetic transcription.
This module offers an essential examination of the concepts, techniques and analytical tools related to linguistic semantics. The module covers complex issues of meaning relations, focusing on sentence meaning (as opposed to discourse meaning). More specifically, the module familiarises students with theoretical notions (e.g. reference, sense, truth conditions, sentential relations such as entailment, presupposition, etc.), as well as formal techniques such as propositional and predicate logic. The module aims to equip students with the necessary tools for semantic analysis and offers them the opportunity for hands-on practice. The study of meaning is central to the study of communication in general, as understanding the relation that holds between words and the structure of sentences affects critically the meaning conveyed in human interaction.
This module covers a variety of issues associated with the syntax of natural languages. It focuses on Generative Grammar, examines a number of syntactic theories and models, such as Flat Structure, X-bar Theory and Extended X-bar theory, and discusses theoretical questions as well as tools of syntactic analysis. Drawing on authentic language data, mainly from the English language but also cross-linguistically, students are expected to familiarise themselves with the syntactic structure of contemporary English recognising syntactic rules, identifying syntactic generalisations, and applying these rules to the description of specific sentences. Thus, the module offers a firm grounding in the main theories and methods of syntactic argumentation, emphasising the organising principles of sentences.
In this module students are exposed to the film language medium as well as certain fundamental terminology used in its critical analysis. Its main focus lies in introducing students to the central elements of film, while helping them develop the analytical skills necessary to produce their own sophisticated and original readings/interpretations of filmic texts. Students practice how to generate accurate and relevant readings of films through the implementation of film language, and extend those readings to interpretations that take both the genre and culture of a film into account. The texts studied fall in a diverse spectrum of American, European and even Asian cinema, ranging from the past to the present day.
This module introduces students to a survey of British literary texts, ranging from the late 18th century to the present day. The main focus lies in introducing a wide variety of literary works by British authors, allowing students to develop their understanding of how British literary production has informed, and has been informed, by the British culture and the English language. Students will be exposed to literary texts from different historical periods and literary movements, also developing their awareness of how local historical and cultural specificities have developed along the global ones.
This module provides a comprehensive introduction to key notions and principles in language testing and assessment. Students are exposed to theoretical approaches of formative and summative assessment and testing of language skills and sub-skills (e.g. listening, speaking, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar) in the context of General English. This module also equips students with the necessary knowledge and practical skills in the area of language test design and administration as well as evaluation of language proficiency. They become aware of alternative approaches to assessing achievement, various testing techniques, ways to design a language test and evaluate its validity and reliability. Building on the foundations laid during the “Introduction to the Methodology of Language Teaching” module and “ELT Classroom: Principles and Practices” module, students also gain knowledge pertaining to controversies surrounding the issues of testing and assessment and further enhance their ability to justify their choices and decisions as future ELT professionals.
This module aims to offer students an in-depth understanding of literary translation as a creative process similar to that of creative writing. To that end, students will become acquainted with notions of textuality, intertextuality, cultural equivalence, as well as stylistic and aesthetic devices, in order to explore what literature is and what priorities are set in literary translation. Students will further explore formal features associated with various literary forms such as metaphor, metonymy, ambiguity, and rhyme, among others, which problematize the process of meaning transfer from one language to another. The literary forms to be explored include prose, poetry, drama, children’s literature and comics. Finally, students will also become acquainted with the state of the profession of the literary translator, the position of translated literature in the publishing sphere, as well as relevant international initiatives, organizations and emerging literary translators’ networks.
This module introduces students to pragmatics, the systematic study of meaning dependent on the use of language. In this module, students investigate how people perform aspects of everyday life with language, how they express politeness, how they use pragmatic strategies to make meaning and ensure understanding and, in general, how language is used in different contexts and domains. Major topics covered by the course include: deixis, reference, presupposition, implicature, speech acts, politeness and cross-cultural pragmatics.
This module introduces students to various theoretical notions and assumptions in Second Language Acquisition (SLA), a field that investigates how language learners/speakers acquire a second language, what the learner of a second language actually learns during this process, and why some learners are more successful in acquiring a second language than others. The module provides a historical overview about how SLA theories have evolved and it explores how the different arguments developed within SLA have been investigated empirically. It constitutes a solid foundation in SLA, as it adopts an interdisciplinary approach and encourages students to consider SLA from various perspectives. At the same time, the module offers students hands-on training in analysing second language learner data.
Sociolinguistics explores the relationship between language and society, and this module will introduce students to variationist approaches to this discipline. Variationists are concerned with examining the relationship between language features and social identities. We will address questions such as: What attitudes do people have towards different languages? Are some varieties considered more prestigious than others? To what extent do speakers adapt their speaking style and what causes them to do so? We will also examine the most prominent theories in the field as well as topics such as linguistic vitality, diglossia, code-switching and code-mixing.
In this module students are exposed to the nature of literary and cultural Adaptation and its interrelationship with Media. In addition to a historical overview displaying how the practice of Adaptation emerged, this module introduces approaches towards literary adaptations and examines the cultural contribution of Adaptation that includes areas such as the industry, economy, politics and society. The interrelationship of Adaptation and Media further sheds light on each area respectively thus enriching students’ knowledge and appreciation of the practices, the means and the respective Adaptations that emerge. An array of Adaptation samples studied include film, television, comic book/graphic novel, computer/video games, theatrical performances and even extend to media franchises.
This module focuses on the advanced principles and techniques for evaluating and designing teaching materials. It also aims to train students to analyse the existing, paper-based, and digital ELT material critically and adapt it in a variety of ways. More precisely, this module aims to support future teachers in the selection and adaptation of coursebook materials for various teaching contexts, thus relating materials’ design to current practices in ELT methodology in the light of contemporary ELT research. Through extensive hands-on-practice, students deal with tasks and materials designed for different age groups, across different CEFR levels.
This module has been designed to familiarise students with principles and tools of research and to equip them with the essential practical and theoretical foundations necessary for independent research. The variety of topics discussed and analysed offers students the opportunity to explore a wide range of key research practices, such as literature review, research design, data collection, data analysis research ethics, etc. Examples of good practice as well as potential practical and theoretical problems are explored in a range of research contexts. Students receive systematic and ongoing practical training in a variety of research methods and the corresponding tools, and they are also encouraged to reflect critically on their own research practices.
This module examines the role of language in the construction of gender and identity, a topic which has been widely researched in the field of linguistics, anthropology and sociology since the 1970s. The module aims to address questions such as: Do men and women speak differently? What is gendered language? How are men and women expected to talk? Can language be sexist? To what extent do gender stereotypes influence language use? How do gender, identity and sexuality interact with language? How do social identities such as age and class affect gender construction and performance? We will also examine the role of gender as a socially-constructed category in language change as well as in issues such as status and politeness.
In this module, students are introduced to a wide spectrum of literary theories, including but not limited to structuralism, post-structuralism, postmodernism, narratology, stylistics, as well as feminist, psychoanalytic, postcolonial, and Marxist criticism. The main focus lies in familiarising students with the fundamental approaches to literary texts, and enabling them to apply such perspectives to the critical analysis of said texts. Students are exposed to theories that have shaped a range of disciplines, allowing them to develop diverse perspectives on a given topic. The theories selected fall within the temporal framework of the twentieth century, while the texts that will be analyzed, in conjunction with the theoretical perspectives, range from the 18th century to the present day.
This module builds on the preceding English Language Teaching Methodology modules in the BA programme of studies. Having been equipped with the theoretical background and the principles underlying teaching English as a foreign/second language, in their Practice in English Language Teaching final-year students are offered the opportunity to practise and critically reflect on their teaching skills. Prior to students’ allocation to a specific class, there are four sessions that examine certain main methodological issues associated with ELT. During the semester, students are expected to work closely with the Module Leader and generate a Teaching Practice Portfolio which reflects their preparation for each teaching session and their actual teaching.
This module focuses on the Victorian Age (1830-1901), a period of major historical events, political reforms, and dynamic changes in England’s (and Britain’s) social and cultural landscape. Students will familiarise themselves with key events, central figures, as well as the sociopolitical milieu of the time by means of critically engaging with the literary production of the era. By closely examining stylistic and narrative elements and techniques, the notion of genre, as well as the thematic engagements of the novels (and excerpts) included in this course, the present module seeks to critically explore the cultural impositions and workings of political forces on selected written specimens (and excerpts, thereof) of the examined historical period.
This is a ‘hybrid’ module that builds on key concepts, theories and principles students have explored in their degree programme, further developing and enriching their knowledge of contemporary issues and trends relevant to English Studies in a diverse set of contexts. The areas students will explore range from Forensic Linguistics, Psycholinguistics and Computational Linguistics, through Dyslexia to Journalism, Interpreting, as well as Constructed Languages and Sign Languages. This module provides the students with the opportunity to combine information from different areas and develop a multidimensional and interdisciplinary perspective of English Studies as a scientific field.
The purpose of this module is to provide students with the opportunity to develop an independent research project on a particular topic of their choice, which will fall under the broader area of Applied Linguistics, TESOL, Literary Studies, Translation Studies and Film Studies. Students will decide on an appropriate topic for research, they will form a research question, they will review the literature on the particular subject, they will collect and analyse primary or secondary data, report their findings, make conclusions and recommendations for future research and they will produce an appropriately structured Dissertation. This process will allow students to demonstrate their knowledge on the scientific subject and gain new knowledge on the discipline. It will also demonstrate their ability to conduct genuine research within the specific field of studies and to critically evaluate issues arising from the specific topic. Furthermore, to further support students, a series of lectures and seminars will be delivered during the Spring Semester, followed by tutoring sessions based on the needs of individual research projects. The practical dissertation can take the following forms a) the design of a 5-week English language teaching course along with sample teaching material or b) an extended annotated translation.
Continued from Semester 7.
This module introduces students to the field of School Psychology as well as its main theories and practices. It aims at helping students understand the influences of biological, cultural and social factors on school performance, and acknowledge diversity in development and learning.




