noun
English linguistics; English studies; English philology
Academic field covering the scientific study of the English language, including its structure, history, and usage.
彼は大学で英語学を専攻している。
He is majoring in English linguistics at university.
英語学の観点から見ると、この表現は興味深い。
From the perspective of English linguistics, this expression is interesting.
英文学 focuses on English literature, whereas 英語学 is the linguistic study of the English language itself.
Compound of 英語 (English) and 学 (study, -ology). A straightforward modern academic term.