English Language

Course summary

This course is suited for people who have an abiding interest in how language is used within social contexts. Areas of study cover such things as how gender, ethnicity, occupation and age influence language. Because of this, students must be established, confident and creative readers of texts both in and out of the classroom. A high ability to write sustained analytical and discursive essays in timed conditions is required due to the nature of examinations. In addition, investigative skills are essential for the production of the non-examination assessment module. This course looks at the origins, development and world significance of English as a language. During A level study, you will learn how contexts can produce variations within texts. You will study aspects of language such as gender, power or regional and ethnic language identity. You will also focus on children's language development (0-11 years) and language change from 1600 to the present day.