AS/A2 English Language

Why do English Language?

Have you ever wondered where English came from and where it is going? What is text messaging doing to our language? How did we learn to speak? If any of these questions interest you, you will enjoy this course. English Language will give you the opportunity to discover the world of the English Language and is an exciting step towards the study of language and linguistics at a higher level. You won’t spend any time looking at literature. Instead, you will focus on everyday language – written and spoken. You will also get lots of opportunities to develop your own creative writing skills.

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What will I study?

In the first year, you will discover how to analyse language, using new terminology and the examination of a wide range of everyday examples. You will also look at the social factors which affect the way we speak and write, including the impact of technology, gender and power relationships. You will also produce an original writing folder based on your own interests. In the second year, you will look closely at the history of English and aspects of language acquisition – the ways in which humans learn to speak and write. You will also get the opportunity to explore an area of language study you are personally interested in.

You’ll be looking closely at examples of spoken language and written texts, using new terminology and analytical techniques to examine these examples. You’ll also look at aspects of language change, child language acquisition and in your second year you’ll carry out a detailed piece of language research.

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The extra stuff at RSFC

In addition to high quality teaching, you will benefit from access to a wide range of materials and resources to help you explore and investigate language. You will also have many opportunities to take part in enrichment activities, such as creative writing classes and a debating society.

What can I do with English Language after college?

English Language prepares you for careers which require good communication skills such as publishing, journalism, management, the legal profession, teaching and many others.

What do I need to English Language?

You will need to meet the normal college entry criteria for AS/A2 courses.