This course involves reading and analysing a wide variety of texts from a range of genres, both fiction and non-fiction and will involve the study of web-based texts and those found in chatrooms, as well as more traditional texts such as newspapers. The course explores the relationship between language and the individual and examines the way in which various social groups use language to construct and enrich their identities. In particular gender, social class, geography, age, sexuality, race and occupation are all considered as factors that influence individuals’ use of English. Year 13 : In Year 13 you will learn about the processes by which children acquire language and the theories surrounding these processes. Both the speech and writing of young children will be analyzed and you will develop an understanding of the various factors that influence this process. You will also study the history of the English language, learning about its evolution over the last two millennia and the attitudes various commentators have about the aspects of English that continue to change at present, such as the increase in slang and use of Americanisms. You will also select an area of language about which you will create a hypothesis and you will conduct an investigation to prove or disprove this. You will also produce a text of your own, emulating the style of a text model of your choice.
Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 with at least a grade 6 in English Language.
Unit One: Language, the Individual and Society Terminal Examination of (2.5 hours 40% of the final grade) Unit Two: Language Diversity and Change Terminal Examination of (2.5 hours 40% of the final grade) Unit Three: Language in Action Coursework: an investigation of 2500 words and a creative piece with commentary of 1500 words. Combined these pieces amount to 20% of the final grade.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Nottinghamshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Stoneyford Road, Sutton-in-Ashfield, NG17 2DU |
This course involves reading and analysing a wide variety of texts from a range of genres, both fiction and non-fiction and will involve the study of web-based texts and those found in chatrooms, as well as more traditional texts such as newspapers. The course explores the relationship between language and the individual and examines the way in which various social groups use language to construct and enrich their identities. In particular gender, social class, geography, age, sexuality, race and occupation are all considered as factors that influence individuals’ use of English. Year 13 : In Year 13 you will learn about the processes by which children acquire language and the theories surrounding these processes. Both the speech and writing of young children will be analyzed and you will develop an understanding of the various factors that influence this process. You will also study the history of the English language, learning about its evolution over the last two millennia and the attitudes various commentators have about the aspects of English that continue to change at present, such as the increase in slang and use of Americanisms. You will also select an area of language about which you will create a hypothesis and you will conduct an investigation to prove or disprove this. You will also produce a text of your own, emulating the style of a text model of your choice.
Minimum of five GCSEs at Grade 4 with at least a grade 6 in English Language.
Unit One: Language, the Individual and Society Terminal Examination of (2.5 hours 40% of the final grade) Unit Two: Language Diversity and Change Terminal Examination of (2.5 hours 40% of the final grade) Unit Three: Language in Action Coursework: an investigation of 2500 words and a creative piece with commentary of 1500 words. Combined these pieces amount to 20% of the final grade.