The approved specification for English Language was new for first teaching in September 2015. The A course is comprised of ‘Language, the individual and society’ (Textual variations and representations; children’s language development (0-11 years); methods of language analysis) and ‘Language diversity and change’ (Language diversity; language discourses; writing skills; methods of language analysis). There is also a ‘Language in action’ unit, based on coursework, featuring a language investigation, original writing and methods of language analysis. The A Level qualification is assessed by two exam papers, each lasting 2 ½ hours and each being worth 40% of the A Level.
- Candidates should enjoy the challenge and process of writing, since it is a large part of the course. Candidates should also have a strong interest in how language works, an analytical mind and a willingness to undertake independent research into specific areas of language study. - Five 9-4 grades or equivalent at GCSE in total.
The course is assessed by two exam papers each worth 40% of the marks and a non-exam assessment worth 20% of the marks.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Cumberland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Dalston, Carlisle, CA5 7NN |
The approved specification for English Language was new for first teaching in September 2015. The A course is comprised of ‘Language, the individual and society’ (Textual variations and representations; children’s language development (0-11 years); methods of language analysis) and ‘Language diversity and change’ (Language diversity; language discourses; writing skills; methods of language analysis). There is also a ‘Language in action’ unit, based on coursework, featuring a language investigation, original writing and methods of language analysis. The A Level qualification is assessed by two exam papers, each lasting 2 ½ hours and each being worth 40% of the A Level.
- Candidates should enjoy the challenge and process of writing, since it is a large part of the course. Candidates should also have a strong interest in how language works, an analytical mind and a willingness to undertake independent research into specific areas of language study. - Five 9-4 grades or equivalent at GCSE in total.
The course is assessed by two exam papers each worth 40% of the marks and a non-exam assessment worth 20% of the marks.