English Language

Course summary

This course is the study of everyday language in action. There are no set texts, we don't read novels, plays or poems. Instead, we explore the ways we use language to communicate through both speech and writing You will have the opportunity to develop your subject expertise by engaging in close text analysis and critically applying both linguistic terminology and a wide range of theories. Using linguistic concepts and methods, you will analyse a vast range of non-fiction texts, as well as real examples of spoken language – including your own. You will also develop skills as a producer and interpreter of language by creating texts yourself and critically reflecting on your own processes of production.