English Language
Cirencester College - Gloucestershire
01285640994
Fosse Way Campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XA
Course summary

Do you want to learn how to effectively write stories, articles and reviews? Do you want to learn how the English Language developed, and is developing over time? Do you want to become a more effective speaker and listener? Then English Language A-level is the course for you. On this course, you will be equipped with the linguistic skills and terminology to be able to become a more effective speaker and writer. You will learn how to write creatively, how the English language has changed over time and how to understand and analyse the rules and codes which operate whenever we speak. You will also learn about how children, men and women use language as well as accents and dialects. This course fits well with any other subject where you have to communicate, as it gives you the skills to improve the clarity, fluency and variety of your communication, both spoken and written. A range of linguistic topics: spoken language/conversations, child language, accent and dialect, gender, the history of the English language, as well as the grammar of the English language.

Entry requirements

At least five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, all from the core subjects, including a Grade 5 in GCSE English Language.

How you'll be assessed

There are 3 exam modules and 1 coursework module for this course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityGloucestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFosse Way Campus, Stroud Road, Cirencester, GL7 1XA