English Language and Literature will enable you to reach a deeper understanding of forces that have influenced the literary and linguistic heritage of the English language. Much of the reading for the course will be guided, but you will also undertake reading in your own time. You will learn to analyse how spoken English is represented in both literary and non-literary contexts. This will enable you to understand how language functions as a medium of communication; as a consequence, you will improve your own skills of analysis and self-expression.