English Literature

Course summary

Introduces candidates to methods of exploring spoken and written language in use through the study of: 1. the way purpose, audience and context impact upon language production and reception 2. the use of linguistic concepts (lexis, grammar, phonetics/phonology, pragmatics, discourse and graphology) as analytical tools 3. how spoken and written texts reproduce ideas about cultural values and assumptions, focusing on Language and Gender, and Language and Power. 4. how children learn to speak and acquire language skills 5. language in the media Allows candidates to develop and reflect upon their own writing expertise through the study of: 1. register and style 2. the characteristics of genres and sub-genres Examines the history of English and the processes involved in language change