English Language is a highly valued and desirable A level that requires a range of valuable skills. It challenges and explores: how meaning is created and transmitted in everyday life; how we acquire the ability to speak, read and write; how we adapt and change our language to suit different social situations and how our language is affected by gender, occupation, age or social grouping. You will need to be able to explain, apply and challenge existing theories and be able to apply some of these ideas to your own work. What are the progression opportunities? The course is highly regarded by both universities and employers, due to the critical thinking skills you develop and its analytical and discursive nature. It fits in well with a variety of other subject areas, including; law, economics, sociology and history. Furthermore, it provides an excellent academic foundation for careers in the media, teaching, law, social work, the civil service, local government and research. What is involved? Two exams account for 80% of the total mark. Paper one looks at language and representation and child language acquisition and paper two at language in social contexts and creative writing. There is a coursework element that looks at creating an article for a newspaper and an investigation into an aspect of language that you find particularly interesting.
GCSE English 5. At least 4 x GCSE at grade 5 or above.
There are two exams that account for 80% of the total mark. Paper one looks at language and representation and child language acquisition and paper two at language in social contexts and creative writing. There is a coursework element that looks at creating an article for a newspaper and an investigation into an aspect of language that you find particularly interesting.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Redcar and Cleveland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Guisborough Road, Nunthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS7 0LA |
English Language is a highly valued and desirable A level that requires a range of valuable skills. It challenges and explores: how meaning is created and transmitted in everyday life; how we acquire the ability to speak, read and write; how we adapt and change our language to suit different social situations and how our language is affected by gender, occupation, age or social grouping. You will need to be able to explain, apply and challenge existing theories and be able to apply some of these ideas to your own work. What are the progression opportunities? The course is highly regarded by both universities and employers, due to the critical thinking skills you develop and its analytical and discursive nature. It fits in well with a variety of other subject areas, including; law, economics, sociology and history. Furthermore, it provides an excellent academic foundation for careers in the media, teaching, law, social work, the civil service, local government and research. What is involved? Two exams account for 80% of the total mark. Paper one looks at language and representation and child language acquisition and paper two at language in social contexts and creative writing. There is a coursework element that looks at creating an article for a newspaper and an investigation into an aspect of language that you find particularly interesting.
GCSE English 5. At least 4 x GCSE at grade 5 or above.
There are two exams that account for 80% of the total mark. Paper one looks at language and representation and child language acquisition and paper two at language in social contexts and creative writing. There is a coursework element that looks at creating an article for a newspaper and an investigation into an aspect of language that you find particularly interesting.