The OCR A Level in English Language is designed to teach the skills language pupils need to explore and critically engage with a wide range of non-fiction texts. The course helps to develop valuable transferable skills through class discussion, the production of analytical commentaries and sustained independent research. Pupils will learn how to analyse the language that they encounter daily and to examine particular contexts or functions of language. In addition, the course offers an opportunity to engage in topical debates relating to language use, child language acquisition and media discourse - all of which are very popular with pupils. ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE OVERVIEW: • Child Language Acquisition • Language Change • Language under the Microscope: - analysis of unseen written texts taken from a broad range of context • Comparing and Contrasting Texts: - comparison of different modes e.g. spoken and written, spontaneous and crafted. Pupils analyse different forms of spoken English, including individual and social varieties of English and British regional dialects, as well as applying theoretical concepts related to gender and power. • Topical Language Issues: writing speeches and articles, responding to statements such as 'The English Language is inherently sexist' and 'Technology is ruining the English Language'. • Language in the Media: analysis of a multi-modal text, considering how power is represented and exerted. Also covers concepts related to gender and technology.
Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs in grades 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme.
A Level pupils complete all of the following components: 40% COMPONENT 1: EXPLORING LANGUAGE Written paper - 2 hours 30 minutes. 80 marks Language under the microscope; writing about a topical language issue; comparing and contrasting texts 40% COMPONENT 2: DIMENSIONS OF LINGUISTIC VARIATION Written paper - 2 hours 30 minutes. 80 marks Child language acquisition; language in the media; language change 20% COMPONENT 3: INDEPENDENT LANGUAGE RESEARCH Non-examined assessment (coursework). 40 marks Independent written investigation of language (topic of choice); academic poster
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Richmond upon Thames |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £24,720 |
| Address | Hanworth Road, Hampton, TW12 3HD |
The OCR A Level in English Language is designed to teach the skills language pupils need to explore and critically engage with a wide range of non-fiction texts. The course helps to develop valuable transferable skills through class discussion, the production of analytical commentaries and sustained independent research. Pupils will learn how to analyse the language that they encounter daily and to examine particular contexts or functions of language. In addition, the course offers an opportunity to engage in topical debates relating to language use, child language acquisition and media discourse - all of which are very popular with pupils. ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSE OVERVIEW: • Child Language Acquisition • Language Change • Language under the Microscope: - analysis of unseen written texts taken from a broad range of context • Comparing and Contrasting Texts: - comparison of different modes e.g. spoken and written, spontaneous and crafted. Pupils analyse different forms of spoken English, including individual and social varieties of English and British regional dialects, as well as applying theoretical concepts related to gender and power. • Topical Language Issues: writing speeches and articles, responding to statements such as 'The English Language is inherently sexist' and 'Technology is ruining the English Language'. • Language in the Media: analysis of a multi-modal text, considering how power is represented and exerted. Also covers concepts related to gender and technology.
Successful candidates will be offered a place conditional on specified grades at I/GCSE, typically a minimum of six I/GCSEs in grades 8-9. Sporting, creative and other talents are also important as they form an integral part of the Sixth Form programme.
A Level pupils complete all of the following components: 40% COMPONENT 1: EXPLORING LANGUAGE Written paper - 2 hours 30 minutes. 80 marks Language under the microscope; writing about a topical language issue; comparing and contrasting texts 40% COMPONENT 2: DIMENSIONS OF LINGUISTIC VARIATION Written paper - 2 hours 30 minutes. 80 marks Child language acquisition; language in the media; language change 20% COMPONENT 3: INDEPENDENT LANGUAGE RESEARCH Non-examined assessment (coursework). 40 marks Independent written investigation of language (topic of choice); academic poster