English Language

Course summary

This highly engaging course explores many fascinating aspects of English Language – the words we use, hear and read every day. You will explore and critically engage with a wide range of spoken and written texts as well as developing your own creative writing skills. You will learn how society, gender and identity affect our language choices and you will explore how and why the English language has developed over time. Moreover, you will discover how young children acquire their spoken and written skills. For the AS Level you will study: Textual Variations and Representations – texts about a range of subjects, from diverse writers and speakers, for different audiences, for a variety of purposes in a range of genres using various modes (written, spoken, electronic). Language Diversity – spoken and written texts using different sociolects and dialects; how language varies depending on personal, social and geographical factors; differing attitudes to language diversity and how language shapes identity. Writing Skills – developing your skills in writing academically and writing creatively for a non-specialist audience.