English Language and Literature (Q39) - BA (Hons)
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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If you love the written and spoken word, this course is for you. In this comprehensive and stimulating introduction to English language and literature, it investigates how the English language is used in a variety of global contexts, and analyse literature from different historical periods and in diverse cultural settings. You’ll explore writing and speech in a wide range of forms, and develop your skills in the interpretation of literary and non-literary texts.**Key features of the course**- ...Read more

If you love the written and spoken word, this course is for you. In this comprehensive and stimulating introduction to English language and literature, it investigates how the English language is used in a variety of global contexts, and analyse literature from different historical periods and in diverse cultural settings. You’ll explore writing and speech in a wide range of forms, and develop your skills in the interpretation of literary and non-literary texts.


Key features of the course

- Learn how to analyse a wide range of texts including fiction, poetry and drama - Explore the history of the English language and find out how it has become a global language- Learn skills of critical thinking and analysis that are highly valued in the workplace

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Callum
28 Feb 23

Flexibility in scheduling study around work and life commitments. Greater staff and student..Read more

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Student Reviewer
18 Sep 20

So far (starting my third year) I have enjoy being with the OU even during coronavirus. they have done everything they could to help ensure student s are not impacted or..Read more

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£23,352 overall

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£23,352 overall

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Students from England

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£7,632 overall

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£7,872 overall

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£7,440 overall

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£24,552 overall

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£24,552 overall

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£24,552 overall

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Flexibility in scheduling study around work and life commitments. Greater staff and student...
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