English Language

Course summary

WHO IS IT SUITABLE FOR? English Language is suitable for candidates who: ✓ Are fascinated by the way individual identity is formed by language and how language forms identity in turn. ✓ Want to understand how language has changed over time and, in doing so, reflects societal attitudes. ✓ Are interested in reading a wide variety of material which considers the sociological and societal impact language has on different communities. ✓ Are able to research and investigate topics that they find personally interesting. ✓ Want to further refine their writing style and are keen to discuss examples from the canon. WHAT WILL I LEARN? Unit 1: Language Variation: The study of how language is used in different contexts, can be used to create personal identities and how it changes over time. Unit 2: Child Language Acquisition: Understanding how young children learn to communicate, both verbally and written. Analysis of early literacy skills and theory behind a child’s development. Unit 3: Investigating Language: Students create their own research project on one of the following topics: -Global English -Language and Gender -Language and Journalism -Language and Power -Regional Language Variation Unit 4: Crafting Language: Students create a portfolio of creative writing based on a genre of their choosing, accompanied by a commentary.