English Language

Course summary

Modules/subject areas covered • How gender influences language use and is represented, e.g. in the media • How regional background affects language use and the stereotypes associated with this • How occupation impacts language use and is linked to power • The future of English as a global language • Children’s language development from birth to 11 (both spoken and written) • The evolution of the English language over the past four centuries • Coursework Module (Language Investigation and Original Writing) What next? The focus that English Language has on both spoken and written communication makes it highly valuable for any course or job which relies on this. The exam board has worked closely with universities to ensure that the skills needed in Higher Education are being taught in this course: forensic analysis, evaluation, discursive essay writing, wider research, independent projects, and oral communication.