This subject will appeal to students with an interest in how language works and the central role it plays in our everyday lives. The course is based on language in use. This means that any piece of language, whether a snippet from Eastenders or a voice-over from an advert, is suitable for study. Another important aspect of the course is the production of writing for particular audiences and purposes. Some of the topics are listed below: • Textual Variations and Representations – comparing language and ideas in different texts • Children's Language Development – how children learn language • Language Diversity and Change – how different social groups use English differently • Language Discourses – exploring debates about language • An Investigation into Language – free choice coursework unit • Original Writing – free choice coursework unit
9-5 in English Lang and English Lit 9-4 in Maths
Language consists of two examined units and two pieces of coursework (or non-examined assessments). The written exams are each 2 hours and 30 minutes: the first requires students to analyse a range of texts and write an extended discussion of how children’s language develops; the second asks them to analyse a range of texts representing English from around the world and across the last 400 years and to complete a directed writing task. In the non-examined assessment, students have the opportunity to investigate an aspect of language study of their own choice and produce a piece of creative writing with a commentary.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Herns Lane, Welwyn Garden City, AL7 2AF |
This subject will appeal to students with an interest in how language works and the central role it plays in our everyday lives. The course is based on language in use. This means that any piece of language, whether a snippet from Eastenders or a voice-over from an advert, is suitable for study. Another important aspect of the course is the production of writing for particular audiences and purposes. Some of the topics are listed below: • Textual Variations and Representations – comparing language and ideas in different texts • Children's Language Development – how children learn language • Language Diversity and Change – how different social groups use English differently • Language Discourses – exploring debates about language • An Investigation into Language – free choice coursework unit • Original Writing – free choice coursework unit
9-5 in English Lang and English Lit 9-4 in Maths
Language consists of two examined units and two pieces of coursework (or non-examined assessments). The written exams are each 2 hours and 30 minutes: the first requires students to analyse a range of texts and write an extended discussion of how children’s language develops; the second asks them to analyse a range of texts representing English from around the world and across the last 400 years and to complete a directed writing task. In the non-examined assessment, students have the opportunity to investigate an aspect of language study of their own choice and produce a piece of creative writing with a commentary.