The course is designed to encourage students to think about the ways that the English language functions in the world around them. This includes units focusing on how children acquire language, how gender, region and occupation have an effect upon usage as well as how our language has changed over time. Students will consider their own language use and have the opportunity to develop their linguistic skills by producing texts for different purposes and audiences. They will be encouraged to develop an increasing level of independence through an investigation into an aspect of language study that they have particularly enjoyed during the course. The aim of the course is to develop student’s knowledge and awareness of the dynamics of language as well as promoting independent learning and thinking skills that may be valuable in future educational and vocational contexts.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 5 GCSE in English language.
Students will complete the following units: A-level Paper 1 – Language, the Individual and Society Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (40% of A-level). What’s assessed: Textual variations and representations, child language development (0-11 years), methods of language analysis. A-level Paper 2 – Language Diversity and Change Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (40% of A-level). What’s assessed: Language diversity and change, writing skills, language discourses, methods of language analysis. Non-exam assessment: Language in Action Assessed: Coursework of 3500 words. What’s assessed: Language investigation, original writing and commentary (20% of A-level).
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cheshire East |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Holly Road, Wilmslow, SK9 1LZ |
The course is designed to encourage students to think about the ways that the English language functions in the world around them. This includes units focusing on how children acquire language, how gender, region and occupation have an effect upon usage as well as how our language has changed over time. Students will consider their own language use and have the opportunity to develop their linguistic skills by producing texts for different purposes and audiences. They will be encouraged to develop an increasing level of independence through an investigation into an aspect of language study that they have particularly enjoyed during the course. The aim of the course is to develop student’s knowledge and awareness of the dynamics of language as well as promoting independent learning and thinking skills that may be valuable in future educational and vocational contexts.
Minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) with grades 4-9 (A*-C). This must include at least four full course GCSEs. Grade 5 GCSE in English language.
Students will complete the following units: A-level Paper 1 – Language, the Individual and Society Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (40% of A-level). What’s assessed: Textual variations and representations, child language development (0-11 years), methods of language analysis. A-level Paper 2 – Language Diversity and Change Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (40% of A-level). What’s assessed: Language diversity and change, writing skills, language discourses, methods of language analysis. Non-exam assessment: Language in Action Assessed: Coursework of 3500 words. What’s assessed: Language investigation, original writing and commentary (20% of A-level).