The A-level English Language course encourages you to develop your interest in English, through learning about its structure, functions, developments and variations. You will be introduced to methods of understanding spoken and written language through a range of linguistic frameworks, learning new terminology for the analysis of texts. The course aims to improve your understanding of non-fiction and provides opportunities for expression through creative text production. It is particularly suitable for students who wish to study Linguistics or English Studies as part of their higher education, because it provides a strong grounding in the academic principles of working with data.
Entry to THS Sixth Form is subject to five or more GCSEs being achieved at grade 5 or above, including grade 6s in those subjects chosen for A-level. For alternative qualifications, decisions regarding offers of places will be taken on an individual basis.
The A-level English Language course takes place over two years at the end of which you will submit a coursework folder and sit two external examinations. The aim of the coursework component is to develop your ability to explore and analyse language data. Your coursework folder will comprise three individual pieces of writing: a language investigation, a piece of original writing and an accompanying commentary. As part of the language investigation, you will be encouraged to pursue individual areas of interest, and collect your own data to evaluate. The original piece allows a valuable opportunity for you to write creatively for a specified audience and purpose. The coursework folder is worth 20% of your final grade and is internally assessed and externally moderated.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Stockton-on-Tees |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £5,865 - £15,660 |
| Address | The Avenue, Eaglescliffe, TS16 9AT |
The A-level English Language course encourages you to develop your interest in English, through learning about its structure, functions, developments and variations. You will be introduced to methods of understanding spoken and written language through a range of linguistic frameworks, learning new terminology for the analysis of texts. The course aims to improve your understanding of non-fiction and provides opportunities for expression through creative text production. It is particularly suitable for students who wish to study Linguistics or English Studies as part of their higher education, because it provides a strong grounding in the academic principles of working with data.
Entry to THS Sixth Form is subject to five or more GCSEs being achieved at grade 5 or above, including grade 6s in those subjects chosen for A-level. For alternative qualifications, decisions regarding offers of places will be taken on an individual basis.
The A-level English Language course takes place over two years at the end of which you will submit a coursework folder and sit two external examinations. The aim of the coursework component is to develop your ability to explore and analyse language data. Your coursework folder will comprise three individual pieces of writing: a language investigation, a piece of original writing and an accompanying commentary. As part of the language investigation, you will be encouraged to pursue individual areas of interest, and collect your own data to evaluate. The original piece allows a valuable opportunity for you to write creatively for a specified audience and purpose. The coursework folder is worth 20% of your final grade and is internally assessed and externally moderated.