Choose to study English Language at Brighouse Sixth Form College and learn how we use language, manipulate language, change our language, where our language came from and where it is going. Are you inquisitive, and analytical and want to discover how society shapes language and how it shapes us? This subject will challenge you to think about how the English language has developed, how we use language, and how we respond to language in different contexts. You will develop your skills of analysis, perception and interpretation and you will learn how to develop your thinking through a thorough exploration of studies and theories focusing on the use of language in a variety of contexts. The English Language is a qualification which fits in with and complements almost any line of academic study and will equip you with the skills to appreciate how our response to the world around us is shaped by language, as well as giving you an excellent platform for a wide range of professions.
Grade 5 in English Language
Examinations 80% / Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) 20% Paper 1: Language, the individual and society This unit involves the study of textual variations and representations, and children's language development (0- 11 years). Assessment is via a written exam of 2 hours and 30 minutes, which involves writing a discursive essay and answering questions requiring the use of analytical and comparative skills. Paper 2: Language diversity and change This unit is an exploration of language diversity and change, and how language is used to present ideas, attitudes and opinions. The written exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes and involves writing an evaluative essay, using methods of language analysis., and writing a creative non-fiction piece. Non-exam assessment – Language in action Students will produce two responses for their NEA: a language investigation of 2,000 words, excluding data, and a piece of original writing, with commentary, totalling 1,500 words.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Calderdale |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Finkil Street, Brighouse, HD6 2NY |
Choose to study English Language at Brighouse Sixth Form College and learn how we use language, manipulate language, change our language, where our language came from and where it is going. Are you inquisitive, and analytical and want to discover how society shapes language and how it shapes us? This subject will challenge you to think about how the English language has developed, how we use language, and how we respond to language in different contexts. You will develop your skills of analysis, perception and interpretation and you will learn how to develop your thinking through a thorough exploration of studies and theories focusing on the use of language in a variety of contexts. The English Language is a qualification which fits in with and complements almost any line of academic study and will equip you with the skills to appreciate how our response to the world around us is shaped by language, as well as giving you an excellent platform for a wide range of professions.
Grade 5 in English Language
Examinations 80% / Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) 20% Paper 1: Language, the individual and society This unit involves the study of textual variations and representations, and children's language development (0- 11 years). Assessment is via a written exam of 2 hours and 30 minutes, which involves writing a discursive essay and answering questions requiring the use of analytical and comparative skills. Paper 2: Language diversity and change This unit is an exploration of language diversity and change, and how language is used to present ideas, attitudes and opinions. The written exam is 2 hours and 30 minutes and involves writing an evaluative essay, using methods of language analysis., and writing a creative non-fiction piece. Non-exam assessment – Language in action Students will produce two responses for their NEA: a language investigation of 2,000 words, excluding data, and a piece of original writing, with commentary, totalling 1,500 words.