English Language

Course summary

The English Language is a popular A-level appealing to students because it examines texts in the real world such as adverts, newspaper articles, and social media platforms. What you will study: ● How & why language is used in specific ways (audience, purpose & attitudes). ● Learn and understand new terminology to help you write analytically and concisely. ● Language of speech: a wide range of transcripts from TV & radio, comedy, and real-life talk. ● Language Change: covering texts written over time (letters, diaries, adverts, speeches & articles). ● English in the twenty-first century: examining attitudes to new technology e.g. texts, Twitter & Facebook. ● Language Investigation: coursework investigation on Gender or Culture. You have the freedom to choose your own data.