English Language

Course summary

A study of the linguistic make-up of English, of how our language is used and what it tells us about our society, culture and mind in the past, present and possibly future. You learn: A new vocabulary to talk about English alongside new rigorous method of analysis and a new way of looking at language diversity and society. What do we expect? You need to have a commitment to developing new skills in research and analysis with an interest in investigation rather than the more conventional methods of reading and writing. We expect you to show a curiosity about language in society as well as having a creativity and independent approach to your studies.