English Language

Course summary

On this course, you will be introduced to linguistics (the study of language), enabling you to analyse and investigate features of spoken and written language produced for specific audiences, purposes and contexts including: children’s language development, textual variations and diversity, such as gender and cultural change. Being curious about language, and how we create meaning and understanding of the world around us through the words we use, you will have the opportunity to gain knowledge of specialist terminology and concepts that make it possible to analyse a range of texts; from fictional genres, such as stories to non-fiction advertisements and media scripts with accuracy and precision. The key constituents will include: - Phonology - Morphology - Lexis - Grammar - Semantics - Pragmatics English Language is a dynamic course and you will be encouraged to develop skills and expertise in language investigation and your own creative writing. The coursework element of the course allows you to choose an area of language for investigation related to identity (language and self-representation, gender, culture and diversity). The coursework can be adapted to your particular area of interest and is an excellent companion for any A Level subject, and may appeal to mathematicians and scientists due to its analytical approach.