English Language

Course summary

English Language is the study of language and how it reflects and influences changes in society. It challenges students to explore how texts are constructed and how language impacts on communication in its diverse forms. Students will study a wide range of topics and, although it is not primarily a creative writing course, are given the opportunity to create and critically evaluate their own writing. Debate and discussion are as important as grammatical frameworks in English Language, allowing both analytical and creative students to excel in this course. Do be aware that English Language is an academic and demanding A Level that relies upon detailed analysis and research of language issues and it is unlike anything students will have experienced at GCSE level. The study of the English Language is fascinating and suits students who are analytical, exploratory and curious to understand more about human behaviour and how language is learnt, used and changes in different situations and through time.