The aim of this course is for students to develop their oral and
written English in order to communicate and argue for their own
interpretation of texts in light of various social and cultural
contexts. Students will develop proficiency in critically
reflecting on, analysing and interpreting texts. Students will
develop the ability to define and demonstrate an understanding
of central linguistic terms and methods of analysis. Moreover
students will demonstrate knowledge of the development of
British and American literature in relation to the history of
ideas. Furthermore students will develop an understanding of the
fundamental relation between language and social factors such as
gender, ethnicity, age and socioeconomic status. Students will
also write an academic final essay.