English linguistics; English studies; English philology
Academic field covering the scientific study of the English language, including its structure, history, and usage.
He is majoring in English linguistics at university.
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.