English Language and Linguistics is very much in the here and now. It is constantly evolving, and by its nature, this means that studying it is a dynamic and highly relevant option. As the dominant language in the modern world, communication governs our media, advertising, law and business. In an era of ‘fake news’, being able to understand the power of language has arguably never been more important. A highly regarded subject by universities, English Language and Linguistics develops many transferable skills such as research, data collection and close analysis. The subject and skills complement many subjects, particularly Psychology, History, Politics, English Literature and Languages. Degree programmes in Creative Writing, Journalism and Law are all possible routes into higher education. Throughout the course, we study how and why the English language has developed in the way that it has. This includes: – Language diversity (including race, gender, occupation, region) – Language change over time – Child language development – Text variations and representations Analysis of data sets of various forms is essential; this includes spoken transcripts, webpages, articles and multi-modal pieces like children’s books. We also consider linguistic theories and debate the merits of the various sides of the argument. One of the most exciting elements of the course is the independent investigation, where you are free to choose any topic that inspires you and undertake practical research. Previous projects include: how the language of YouTube vloggers has changed over time; the perception and reception of UK regional accents; and a comparison of the slang used by teenagers in the UK and USA. There is also an original writing coursework piece based on a style model. The Linguistics research field is rapidly growing outside the classroom. We participate in A Level conferences – and hosted our first conference last year. We regularly invite guest speakers from universities to talk about aspects of their research (Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, Newcastle, Lancaster) on topics ranging from forensic linguistics to computer-generated languages. These enriching opportunities, coupled with access to external competitions and using resources from places like the British Library make this course an exciting prospect. There is not one ‘type’ of English Language student, and those who have studied this course have gone on to read degrees in subjects as varied as English, Psychology, Medicine, History and Music. There is essay writing and discussion on this subject, but the main requirement for someone to be successful in English Language and Linguistics is to be curious. Do you find yourself asking why things are the way they are? Or do you wonder how some people are moved by the words of others? Being prepared to ask probing questions, and challenge your ideas, will help.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Ealing |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,895 |
| Address | 2 Cleveland Road, Ealing, W13 8AX |
English Language and Linguistics is very much in the here and now. It is constantly evolving, and by its nature, this means that studying it is a dynamic and highly relevant option. As the dominant language in the modern world, communication governs our media, advertising, law and business. In an era of ‘fake news’, being able to understand the power of language has arguably never been more important. A highly regarded subject by universities, English Language and Linguistics develops many transferable skills such as research, data collection and close analysis. The subject and skills complement many subjects, particularly Psychology, History, Politics, English Literature and Languages. Degree programmes in Creative Writing, Journalism and Law are all possible routes into higher education. Throughout the course, we study how and why the English language has developed in the way that it has. This includes: – Language diversity (including race, gender, occupation, region) – Language change over time – Child language development – Text variations and representations Analysis of data sets of various forms is essential; this includes spoken transcripts, webpages, articles and multi-modal pieces like children’s books. We also consider linguistic theories and debate the merits of the various sides of the argument. One of the most exciting elements of the course is the independent investigation, where you are free to choose any topic that inspires you and undertake practical research. Previous projects include: how the language of YouTube vloggers has changed over time; the perception and reception of UK regional accents; and a comparison of the slang used by teenagers in the UK and USA. There is also an original writing coursework piece based on a style model. The Linguistics research field is rapidly growing outside the classroom. We participate in A Level conferences – and hosted our first conference last year. We regularly invite guest speakers from universities to talk about aspects of their research (Oxford, Cambridge, Southampton, Newcastle, Lancaster) on topics ranging from forensic linguistics to computer-generated languages. These enriching opportunities, coupled with access to external competitions and using resources from places like the British Library make this course an exciting prospect. There is not one ‘type’ of English Language student, and those who have studied this course have gone on to read degrees in subjects as varied as English, Psychology, Medicine, History and Music. There is essay writing and discussion on this subject, but the main requirement for someone to be successful in English Language and Linguistics is to be curious. Do you find yourself asking why things are the way they are? Or do you wonder how some people are moved by the words of others? Being prepared to ask probing questions, and challenge your ideas, will help.