English Language

Assessment

Paper 1 - Language, the individual & society In this part of the course you will develop your skills of linguistic analysis by exploring a wide range of spoken, written, electronic and multimodal texts. You will consider how language is used to create and convey meanings; how language is manipulated to achieve particular aims, and how ideas, people, places and events can be represented in different ways through language. You will also study how young children develop both spoken and written language, exploring the different ideas and theories about how and why this remarkable process takes place. Paper 2 - Language Diversity & Change This part of the course explores the two inter-related strands of Language Diversity and Language Change. You will develop your understanding of how language varies according to factors such as gender, ethnicity, social background, geographical location and profession. For language change, you will study how and why the English language has changed over time and consider how it may continue to change in the future. Additionally, you will learn about attitudes to controversial issues relating to language diversity and change, and explore contemporary debates surrounding language use today: you will develop your own views through discussion and debate and learn how to express your opinions in writings, in both an informative and entertaining manner. Coursework - Language in Action The coursework element is vital in enabling you to pursue your individual interests and refine your research and writing skills. There are two projects; a language investigation and original writing. You will design and conduct a language investigation on a subject of your choice, collecting and analysing your own data independently. In addition, you will create an original piece of writing such as a short story, feature article or blog post, reflecting on your expertise in the analytical commentary.