English Language

Course summary

Have you ever wondered where English comes from? Have you thought about how children learn to speak? Have you heard the same phrases over and over again from politicians and wondered why they use them? If so, English Language is the perfect course for you. The English Language course at Caludon is a twoyear linear course with all examinations completed at the end of the second year of study. The first year of study introduces you to the foundations of language study allowing you to understand how words, phrases and sentences work in unison, and why writers make certain choices. You will also explore child language acquisition, understanding how the language of children develops and the stages of our acquisition. In the second year you will develop your understanding of language change by delving into English language across time. Here you will learn about and evaluate the different influences over English since 500AD. The second year of study also provides opportunities to explore wider debates in the English language, based around accents, technology and World English. Independent investigations take place in the second year of study. This allows you to explore any aspects of English that intrigue you, ranging from the language of football to the influence of biblical language.