Paper 1: Language, the individual, and society You will explore and investigate a variety of texts taken from a variety of sources. You will explore how language is shaped according to audience, purpose, genre, and mode. You will receive two unseen texts and will be asked to explore how language and context shape meaning. This paper will also assess ‘Children’s Language Development’; you will explore the many theories surrounding the ways in which children acquire language from birth. Early literacy development is also studied and there will be opportunities to observe how children in primary school learn to read and write. Paper 2: Language diversity and change Studying for this paper gives you the opportunity to explore language around you, to study theories about language, and to evaluate language change and attitudes to it. You will also practice writing effectively and innovatively for different audiences and purposes Topics will include ‘Language Change’, and the relationship between language and a range of contextual factors including: gender, class, ethnicity, and occupation. In order to develop your knowledge, you will undertake your own research of language and study a range of texts evaluating how language varies because of personal, social, geographical, and temporal contexts. You will have the opportunity to study texts from 1600 to the present day and discuss why and how diversity and change occur. Non-exam assessment: Language in Action (Coursework) Coursework will allow you to explore and analyze language data independently and develop and reflect on your own writing expertise. You will be required to carry out two different kinds of individual research: ● One language investigation (2,000 words excluding data). ● One piece of original writing and commentary (750 words each). There is ample opportunity to develop your powers of analysis through contribution to discussions in lessons, alongside the writing of essays, which will provide you with opportunities to learn reasoning skills, expand vocabulary, and to develop knowledge of linguistic techniques and terminology. English language encourages you to take responsibility for your own learning and gives you a strong grounding in the academic principles relating to working with data. You should therefore bring to the course intellectual curiosity; an interest in language itself and how it can be used to shape and manipulate thought is essential. In order to be successful, you should be well-organized, well-motivated, and willing to consult regularly with your teachers, keeping to deadlines for written work.
GCSE English and GCSE English Literature Grade 6
You will be assessed formally by both examination and coursework. You will develop your analytical skills through the workshop nature of the course, which will introduce you to methods of exploring and understanding spoken and written language in use. Your skills and knowledge of the concepts of how and why we use language will then be tested via two 2-hour and 30-minute examinations (each worth 40% of the course) in addition to coursework worth 20%.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Liverpool |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | 116 Childwall Road, Liverpool, L15 6WU |
Paper 1: Language, the individual, and society You will explore and investigate a variety of texts taken from a variety of sources. You will explore how language is shaped according to audience, purpose, genre, and mode. You will receive two unseen texts and will be asked to explore how language and context shape meaning. This paper will also assess ‘Children’s Language Development’; you will explore the many theories surrounding the ways in which children acquire language from birth. Early literacy development is also studied and there will be opportunities to observe how children in primary school learn to read and write. Paper 2: Language diversity and change Studying for this paper gives you the opportunity to explore language around you, to study theories about language, and to evaluate language change and attitudes to it. You will also practice writing effectively and innovatively for different audiences and purposes Topics will include ‘Language Change’, and the relationship between language and a range of contextual factors including: gender, class, ethnicity, and occupation. In order to develop your knowledge, you will undertake your own research of language and study a range of texts evaluating how language varies because of personal, social, geographical, and temporal contexts. You will have the opportunity to study texts from 1600 to the present day and discuss why and how diversity and change occur. Non-exam assessment: Language in Action (Coursework) Coursework will allow you to explore and analyze language data independently and develop and reflect on your own writing expertise. You will be required to carry out two different kinds of individual research: ● One language investigation (2,000 words excluding data). ● One piece of original writing and commentary (750 words each). There is ample opportunity to develop your powers of analysis through contribution to discussions in lessons, alongside the writing of essays, which will provide you with opportunities to learn reasoning skills, expand vocabulary, and to develop knowledge of linguistic techniques and terminology. English language encourages you to take responsibility for your own learning and gives you a strong grounding in the academic principles relating to working with data. You should therefore bring to the course intellectual curiosity; an interest in language itself and how it can be used to shape and manipulate thought is essential. In order to be successful, you should be well-organized, well-motivated, and willing to consult regularly with your teachers, keeping to deadlines for written work.
GCSE English and GCSE English Literature Grade 6
You will be assessed formally by both examination and coursework. You will develop your analytical skills through the workshop nature of the course, which will introduce you to methods of exploring and understanding spoken and written language in use. Your skills and knowledge of the concepts of how and why we use language will then be tested via two 2-hour and 30-minute examinations (each worth 40% of the course) in addition to coursework worth 20%.