English Language
Gordon's School - Surrey
01276858084
Bagshot Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PT
Course summary

Unit 1: Language and the individual Students will study textual variations and representations. They will also explore methods of language analysis and study children’s language development. Unit 2: Language varieties For this unit students will study language diversity and writing skills. This paper includes how language changes over time. Students will adopt a variety of methods of language analysis to explore a range of texts. Students will be expected to write discursive essays on each topic. Unit 3: Non-exam assessment: Language in action Students are required to produce original writing and an independent language investigation.

Entry requirements

• A minimum of five GCSE grades 9 to 5, with at least grade 5 in English and Mathematics. • GCSE grade 6 in English Language.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Language, the individual and society. 40% Students are assessed on their knowledge, understanding, application and evaluation of textual variations and representations. They will also answer a question on children’s language development. Paper 2: Language diversity and change 40% Students are assessed on their knowledge, understanding, application and evaluation of language diversity and change. Paper 3: Non-exam assessment essay 20% Students produce a piece of original writing and a language investigation for their non-exam assessment.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthoritySurrey
Ofsted RatingOutstanding
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressBagshot Road, West End, Woking, GU24 9PT