Since an early age, I have always been enthusiastic about English. The books read to me when I was younger had a lasting impact, being the starting point for my love of literature. For me, the fascinating thing about English is how that through just words on a page, an author is able to manipulate and influence a reader's emotions through expression. This has encouraged me to want to continue further study into and extend my knowledge of English, providing a catalyst for my future career prospects. I have always considered myself academic, and for that reason chose to continue my studies with 3 A Levels. My study of English Language and Literature at A Level has improved me academically, while also providing me with new personal skills in a number of ways. Through English, I …show more content…
Through the study of plays such as The Crucible by Arthur Miller and novels such as The Catcher in the Rye by J.D Salinger, both of which I thoroughly enjoyed studying, I have learnt how to deconstruct texts and explore how writers convey meaning through the use of linguistic, literary and rhetoric techniques. When I first applied for college I knew that besides studying English, a subject which I already held a deep love for, I wanted to challenge myself with a subject I had little experience of; I am more than happy that I made the decision to study Sociology at A Level. Sociology has allowed me to acquire the skills needed to apply theory while making a reasonable argument, also allowing me to gain the skill of learning and understanding complex information. Sociology has also helped me to develop a much wider understanding of society itself; this is something that I believe can only be beneficial when studying a subject such as English. The skills I have gained through my study of Sociology are those that I see as highly complimentary of my study of English, as taking a Marxist or Feminist approach towards a reading of a text is something that I would find particularly