A-Level English Language is the study of real-life language in action. There are no novels, plays or poems to read and no authors to study – instead, you will examine the language you see and use every day. You will examine everything from shoe adverts and shower gel, to tweets and toddler talk. As a result, you will develop your ability to critically examine any information presented to you, decoding the representations and messages subliminally being sent and received. Units of study Paper 1 Meanings and representations: in this unit, you will analyze how both written and spoken texts create meanings, engage their audiences and achieve their purposes. This could range from advertisements, marketing, fictional and internet texts. Child language acquisition: this examines how we have all learned to speak, read and write as children. You will explore theories and case studies, then apply this to data. Paper 2 Language diversity: within this you will explore real-life language and how it is diversifying. You get a chance to explore regional language, the language of power, law and business, the language of social groups, and gendered language. Language change: here we explore how language has changed over time: from the Anglo-Saxons through to ‘selfies’, we examine how, and more importantly why, our language changes. NEA: Language investigation and creative writing 20% of your overall grade will be based on a coursework portfolio. In this, you get to investigate an area of language of your choosing and create your own piece of writing.
At least 5 9-4 grades including English and Mathematics - a minimum of grade 6 at the subject they wish to study.
There will be 2 final written exam papers at the end of the course both of 2 hours 30 minutes duration. These will for 80% of your overall grade. The remaining 20% will be assessed through a language investigation.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA |
A-Level English Language is the study of real-life language in action. There are no novels, plays or poems to read and no authors to study – instead, you will examine the language you see and use every day. You will examine everything from shoe adverts and shower gel, to tweets and toddler talk. As a result, you will develop your ability to critically examine any information presented to you, decoding the representations and messages subliminally being sent and received. Units of study Paper 1 Meanings and representations: in this unit, you will analyze how both written and spoken texts create meanings, engage their audiences and achieve their purposes. This could range from advertisements, marketing, fictional and internet texts. Child language acquisition: this examines how we have all learned to speak, read and write as children. You will explore theories and case studies, then apply this to data. Paper 2 Language diversity: within this you will explore real-life language and how it is diversifying. You get a chance to explore regional language, the language of power, law and business, the language of social groups, and gendered language. Language change: here we explore how language has changed over time: from the Anglo-Saxons through to ‘selfies’, we examine how, and more importantly why, our language changes. NEA: Language investigation and creative writing 20% of your overall grade will be based on a coursework portfolio. In this, you get to investigate an area of language of your choosing and create your own piece of writing.
At least 5 9-4 grades including English and Mathematics - a minimum of grade 6 at the subject they wish to study.
There will be 2 final written exam papers at the end of the course both of 2 hours 30 minutes duration. These will for 80% of your overall grade. The remaining 20% will be assessed through a language investigation.