Course information
English Language
Dronfield Henry Fanshawe School - Derbyshire
01246412372
Green Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ
Course summary

The course is a study of language in use in different social contexts. You will learn about its structures and functions drawing on your knowledge of language change and variation. You will develop analytical skills and an understanding of different concepts and frameworks which you will be able to apply to investigate your own and others’ language use. You will learn to write creatively for a specific audience, purpose, and context. Where appropriate and available we take students on extra-curricular trips and visits. It is fascinating to step back from our use of the English language and to explore how we use language, how meanings change, and how language is learned and evolves.

Entry requirements

6 or above in English Language

How you'll be assessed

This is a two-year A Level course. At the end of Year 13, there are two examined units and the non-examined assessment: Paper 1 ‘Language, the Individual and Society’ is a two-and-a-half-hour exam paper that is worth 40% Paper 2 ‘Language Diversity and Change’ a two-and-a-half-hour exam paper which is worth 40% Non-examined assessment (coursework) Language in Action which is worth 20%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGreen Lane, Dronfield, S18 2FZ