Bristol, University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), BA (Hons), Early Childhood Studies and English Language (including pathway for English as a second language)

Early childhood studies Contemporary study of early childhood invites a re-consideration of what it means to be a child, a parent, a carer and a human being; on the course the student asks some challenging and fascinating questions: what is play and what purpose does it serve? what kind of care ought children be entitled to? if children have rights, do they have responsibilities? what does social policy have to do with young children? at what age is it possible to identify children as having special educational needs? as well as asking these questions the student is expected to collect data on current provision for young children. English language Level 1: Introduction to texts; English in the modern world; English language and culture 1* (for non-native speakers of English only, who may take this and introduction to texts). Level 2: intercultural communication and introduction to Teacher(s) of English to Speakers of Other Languages; words in context: lexicology, styles and genres; English language and culture 2* (for non-native speakers of English only, who may take this and one of the other two modules). Level 3 (students choose 2 modules, modules offered may vary from year to year): English language project*; critical text analysis; language in use: personal and social identity*; teaching English to speakers of other languages (Teacher(s) of English to Speakers of Other Languages); the cultural history of the English language; language and the comic. *subject to validation 2008.