This course is suited for people who have an abiding interest in how language is used within social contexts. Areas of study cover such things as how gender, ethnicity, occupation and age influence language. Because of this, students must be established, confident and creative readers of texts both in and out of the classroom. A high ability to write sustained analytical and discursive essays in timed conditions is required due to the nature of examinations. In addition, investigative skills are essential for the production of the non-examination assessment module. This course looks at the origins, development and world significance of English as a language. During A level study, you will learn how contexts can produce variations within texts. You will study aspects of language such as gender, power or regional and ethnic language identity. You will also focus on children's language development (0-11 years) and language change from 1600 to the present day.
4 in English Language and an average point score of 4
All of your assessment will occur at the end of the two year course, although centre assessed work NEA (non-examination assessment) will be completed between the end of Year 12 and the beginning of Year 13. The assessment involves two examination papers worth 40% each and one piece of non-examination assessment worth 20%. The NEA is a 2000 work language investigation and a 1500 word piece of original writing and commentary.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH |
This course is suited for people who have an abiding interest in how language is used within social contexts. Areas of study cover such things as how gender, ethnicity, occupation and age influence language. Because of this, students must be established, confident and creative readers of texts both in and out of the classroom. A high ability to write sustained analytical and discursive essays in timed conditions is required due to the nature of examinations. In addition, investigative skills are essential for the production of the non-examination assessment module. This course looks at the origins, development and world significance of English as a language. During A level study, you will learn how contexts can produce variations within texts. You will study aspects of language such as gender, power or regional and ethnic language identity. You will also focus on children's language development (0-11 years) and language change from 1600 to the present day.
4 in English Language and an average point score of 4
All of your assessment will occur at the end of the two year course, although centre assessed work NEA (non-examination assessment) will be completed between the end of Year 12 and the beginning of Year 13. The assessment involves two examination papers worth 40% each and one piece of non-examination assessment worth 20%. The NEA is a 2000 work language investigation and a 1500 word piece of original writing and commentary.