Group 1 - Studies in Language and Literature

The two courses in studies in language and literature are designed for students from a wide variety of linguistic and cultural backgrounds who have experience of using the language of the course in an educational context

Students are expected to develop their proficiency, fluency and linguistic range, and in particular to acquire the vocabulary appropriate to the analysis of texts. They will also deepen their understanding of a wide variety of concepts explored through literary and non-literary texts in order to interpret, analyse, evaluate and then communicate this understanding in clear, organised and developed products.

The two studies in language and literature courses each have their own identity and are designed to support future academic study or career-related paths by developing social, aesthetic and cultural literacy, as well as improving language competence and communication skills. For each course, the syllabus and assessment requirements are identical for all languages offered. 

The aims of all subjects in studies in language and literature are to enable students to:

1. Engage with a range of texts, in a variety of media and forms, from different periods, styles, and cultures.

2. Develop skills in listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing, presenting and performing.

3. Develop skills in interpretation, analysis and evaluation.

4. Develop sensitivity to the formal and aesthetic qualities of texts and an appreciation of how they contribute to diverse responses and open up multiple meanings.

5. Develop an understanding of relationships between texts and a variety of perspectives, cultural contexts, and local and global issues, and an appreciation of how they contribute to diverse responses and open up multiple meanings.

6. Develop an understanding of the relationships between studies in language and literature and other disciplines.

7. Communicate and collaborate in a confident and creative way.

8. Foster a lifelong interest in and enjoyment of language and literature.