English Language

Course summary

English Language is the study of the structures of language. The course encompasses how children acquire speech and learn to read and write. The course also covers areas such as the importance of accent and dialect, the impact of gender on speech as well as the varieties of English spoken worldwide. Over the two year A-level course you will study: A variety of written, spoken and multi-modal texts Child language development Language and gender Accent and Dialect The historical development of English The geographical spread of English worldwide