What is this Subject?

English Language covers a range of topics related to Language - its use, history, and future. The subject affords students the opportunity to explore and analysis various uses of language across broad periods of time. In English Language time is spent systematically breaking down language samples (spoken and written) to explore in depth the use of English as a meaning-making system. A further avenue of exploration within English Language centres on the impact of English as a Language around the world - as well as the impact(s) of other languages on the beautiful creation that is English. The subject also explores the power that Language has to help shape, explore, and express individual identities. 

What will you be doing in this subject?

You need it if you want to be a...

Linguist, Speech Pathologist, Teacher, Translator / Interpreter, IT & Communications

You need it if you want to study...

Linguistics, Speech Pathology, Education, Global & International Studies, IT & Communications.

*As an English subject, a Study Score of 25 or higher is often required as prerequisite for most university courses

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