The English language occurs in written, spoken, and electronic forms and is used for many different purposes. Students are introduced to methods of language analysis to explore concepts of audience, purpose, genre, mode, and representation. They will also explore language variety about its wider social and geographical contexts. This subject will help you in responding to a wide variety of texts. You will develop your knowledge of how to interpret and analyze texts effectively, and how to gather and assess the usefulness of evidence for your interpretations and analysis. The A Level specifications aim to develop and refine candidates’ language knowledge and skills, providing progression towards university-level work. We intend to further candidates’ interest and enjoyment of the subject, through the study of language change, spoken language, child language, and language variety. The analytical nature of this subject and its close links to the media and industry allow for further study in many areas and careers in a range of sectors of society, including journalism, research, law, the arts, and teaching.
9-4 grades (or equivalent) in at least five GCSE subjects (please note that double awards, BTECs etc. are still counted by subject). A minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) in both GCSE English and Mathematics. GCSE English Language grade ‘6’.
Paper 1 – 2 ½ hours – 40% Language, the Individual and Society This part of the subject content aims to introduce students to language study, exploring textual variety and children’s language development. It also introduces students to the study of children’s language development, exploring how children learn language and how they can understand and express themselves through language. Paper 2 – 2 ½ hours – 40% Language Diversity and Change This area of study aims to allow students to explore language diversity and change over time. Students will explore language in its wider social, geographical, and temporal contexts, and processes of language change. This part of the subject content also requires students to study social attitudes to, and debates about, language diversity and change. Coursework – 20% Students produce: • A language investigation (2,000 words excluding data) • A piece of original writing and commentary (1,500 words total)
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The English language occurs in written, spoken, and electronic forms and is used for many different purposes. Students are introduced to methods of language analysis to explore concepts of audience, purpose, genre, mode, and representation. They will also explore language variety about its wider social and geographical contexts. This subject will help you in responding to a wide variety of texts. You will develop your knowledge of how to interpret and analyze texts effectively, and how to gather and assess the usefulness of evidence for your interpretations and analysis. The A Level specifications aim to develop and refine candidates’ language knowledge and skills, providing progression towards university-level work. We intend to further candidates’ interest and enjoyment of the subject, through the study of language change, spoken language, child language, and language variety. The analytical nature of this subject and its close links to the media and industry allow for further study in many areas and careers in a range of sectors of society, including journalism, research, law, the arts, and teaching.
9-4 grades (or equivalent) in at least five GCSE subjects (please note that double awards, BTECs etc. are still counted by subject). A minimum of grade 4 (or equivalent) in both GCSE English and Mathematics. GCSE English Language grade ‘6’.
Paper 1 – 2 ½ hours – 40% Language, the Individual and Society This part of the subject content aims to introduce students to language study, exploring textual variety and children’s language development. It also introduces students to the study of children’s language development, exploring how children learn language and how they can understand and express themselves through language. Paper 2 – 2 ½ hours – 40% Language Diversity and Change This area of study aims to allow students to explore language diversity and change over time. Students will explore language in its wider social, geographical, and temporal contexts, and processes of language change. This part of the subject content also requires students to study social attitudes to, and debates about, language diversity and change. Coursework – 20% Students produce: • A language investigation (2,000 words excluding data) • A piece of original writing and commentary (1,500 words total)