Diploma in English Language and Literature (Free Online Course)

Master different English writing styles and explore famous works of literature in this free diploma course.

This diploma course provides a fascinating overview of the English language and its cultural treasures. English is worth knowing for practical reasons like its long reach and is also rich history and literature. This course covers some of the language’s most important writers, poets and playwrights to take you on a fascinating journey of discovery. This course suits anyone who wants to improve their English or their advanced reading skills.

What You Will Learn In This Free Course

• Define ‘writing’ and identify the various styles and triggers
• Explain the different types of poetry and how to write a poem
• Discuss the purpose of English punctuation
• Break down how to structure the past, present and passive tense
• Perform reading, writing and communication in English
• Highlight how journalists go about reporting in a fair and honest manner
• Outline various ways to read and study a text
• Lay out the themes in ‘The Crucible’ by Arthur Miller
• Discuss William Shakespeare's life and the mysteries surrounding him
• Identify the types of literary devices Shakespeare used in his works
• Describe ‘Shakespearean’ language

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