Course information
English Language
Caludon Castle School - Coventry
02476444822
Axholme Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 5BD
Course summary

Have you ever wondered where English comes from? Have you thought about how children learn to speak? Have you heard the same phrases over and over again from politicians and wondered why they use them? If so, English Language is the perfect course for you. The English Language course at Caludon is a twoyear linear course with all examinations completed at the end of the second year of study. The first year of study introduces you to the foundations of language study allowing you to understand how words, phrases and sentences work in unison, and why writers make certain choices. You will also explore child language acquisition, understanding how the language of children develops and the stages of our acquisition. In the second year you will develop your understanding of language change by delving into English language across time. Here you will learn about and evaluate the different influences over English since 500AD. The second year of study also provides opportunities to explore wider debates in the English language, based around accents, technology and World English. Independent investigations take place in the second year of study. This allows you to explore any aspects of English that intrigue you, ranging from the language of football to the influence of biblical language.

Entry requirements

Standard requirements - 5 x level 2 qualifications: GCSEs at level 4 or above or BTECs at a pass or above, including at least grade 4 in English and Mathematics. GCSE grade 6 English Language and grade 6 in English Literature. A grade 7 in English Language is preferred.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society (40% of A Level, 100 marks) • Textual variations and representations (70 Marks) • Child's Language development (30 marks) 2hrs 30 mins Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change (40% of A Level, 100 marks) • Diversity and change • Language discourses 2hrs 30mins Independent Language Investigation (20% of A Level, 35 marks) An independent investigation into a chosen aspect of language which is assessed and moderated by teachers. Students will research their topic of choosing, find and analyse their own data.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityCoventry
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressAxholme Road, Wyken, Coventry, CV2 5BD