At AS and A2 level, English Language gives students the opportunity to explore the underlying ways we communicate and make meaning in both spoken and written language. The course will allow students to explore – in a linguistic, grammatical and sociolinguistic way – the world in which we live and communicate. Students will also engage with the intellectual thoughts, ideas and views of linguistic theory. The study of Language also enables students to analyse the development of our language over time and to understand how we evolve from non-speaking infants to expressive adults – what one critic refers to as “the articulate mammal”. The course will develop the skills of close analysis, explore contextual influences, and develop explanations, independent ideas and arguments. It provides students with the opportunity to acquire many skills which will be of use to them in Higher Education, or indeed, all types or employment.
Minimum of five grade 5 – 9 GCSE’s (this should include Maths and English). We will take into account BTEC courses and GCSE results. You must show evidence of a good GCSE pass in English Language (grade 6 and above). Students need to have a hungry and inquisitive mind, write in an academic style and develop their own voice. Language is a subject that rewards individuality of thought and your interpretation; an interest in writing as a future career is also an advantage. We need individual minds and active participants in an A Level English classroom.
Students will explore how contexts and identities affect language production and reception. They will also be asked to apply critical and creative skills in the production of texts. Students will also cover modules in Child Language and Language Variation, as well as an investigation from a choice of five topics: - Global English - Language and Gender Identity - Language and Journalism - Language and Power - Regional Language Variation
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashdale Road, Consett, DH8 6LZ |
At AS and A2 level, English Language gives students the opportunity to explore the underlying ways we communicate and make meaning in both spoken and written language. The course will allow students to explore – in a linguistic, grammatical and sociolinguistic way – the world in which we live and communicate. Students will also engage with the intellectual thoughts, ideas and views of linguistic theory. The study of Language also enables students to analyse the development of our language over time and to understand how we evolve from non-speaking infants to expressive adults – what one critic refers to as “the articulate mammal”. The course will develop the skills of close analysis, explore contextual influences, and develop explanations, independent ideas and arguments. It provides students with the opportunity to acquire many skills which will be of use to them in Higher Education, or indeed, all types or employment.
Minimum of five grade 5 – 9 GCSE’s (this should include Maths and English). We will take into account BTEC courses and GCSE results. You must show evidence of a good GCSE pass in English Language (grade 6 and above). Students need to have a hungry and inquisitive mind, write in an academic style and develop their own voice. Language is a subject that rewards individuality of thought and your interpretation; an interest in writing as a future career is also an advantage. We need individual minds and active participants in an A Level English classroom.
Students will explore how contexts and identities affect language production and reception. They will also be asked to apply critical and creative skills in the production of texts. Students will also cover modules in Child Language and Language Variation, as well as an investigation from a choice of five topics: - Global English - Language and Gender Identity - Language and Journalism - Language and Power - Regional Language Variation