English Language

The course begins by sharing a brief history of the English language – explaining how it is continuously changing and developing – and providing the tools required to analyse, dissect and classify its various forms.

We’ll look at approaches to texts, take an in-depth look at the development of prose styles, and attempt to answer the question ‘what defines poetry?’.

From there, we’ll delve deep into the world of journalistic English, explore how to develop your close-reading abilities in both fiction and non-fiction texts, and run through advice on how to put your English language skills to use in a real-life context.

By studying this course, you will:

• Gain knowledge of the history and development of the English language
• Become a more critical, insightful and analytical reader
• Understand why authors choose to use certain elements of language, style or technique
• Know how to put your improved English language skills to practical, real-life use

The English Language Diploma Course is for anyone who wants to understand the ins and outs of English. This can be to better understand the choices made by your favourite author, poet, journalist or blogger, or to put the knowledge to practical use in your everyday use of English.