English Language is an exciting subject which allows you to study the different ways language works in the real world, as well as the key issues and factors behind its interpretation and production. The course focuses as much on the spoken word as more traditional written texts and you will become as skilled in the analysis of transcriptions as those of which you are more familiar. You will be able to build on the analytical skills acquired at GCSE and will learn how children acquire language, the reasons behind the effectiveness of media and multimodal texts like web pages, television and adverts, as well as how history, culture and identity affect how we use and react to language. This subject would complement any other at A Level. It fits particularly well with Psychology and History. Its analytical nature means it would also suit students who are more scientifically minded and are interested in the fundamentals of language that we use every day. English Language A Level offers flexibilityz` in terms of what you decide to study for coursework options enabling you to focus on the topics which particularly interest you. The department utilises the Hutton Theatre an
An average GCSE score of 5.5 across a minimum of 7 subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form along with a satisfactory school report. Further details can be found below in the key information section. Students must fulfi l the entry requirements of Wolverhampton Grammar Sixth Form and are expected to achieve a minimum Grade 6 In English Language GCSE/IGCSE. English Language A Level requires a knowledge of terminology. Analysis is a major part of the course and you will encounter countless texts of a wide variety of different genres and subjects.
Exploring Language (01) 80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes written paper 40% of total A Level Dimensions of Linguistic Variation (02) 80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes written paper 40% of total A Level Independent Language Research (03) 40 marks, non-examined assessment 20% of total A Level
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Wolverhampton |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £16,770 |
| Address | Compton Road, Wolverhampton, WV3 9RB |
English Language is an exciting subject which allows you to study the different ways language works in the real world, as well as the key issues and factors behind its interpretation and production. The course focuses as much on the spoken word as more traditional written texts and you will become as skilled in the analysis of transcriptions as those of which you are more familiar. You will be able to build on the analytical skills acquired at GCSE and will learn how children acquire language, the reasons behind the effectiveness of media and multimodal texts like web pages, television and adverts, as well as how history, culture and identity affect how we use and react to language. This subject would complement any other at A Level. It fits particularly well with Psychology and History. Its analytical nature means it would also suit students who are more scientifically minded and are interested in the fundamentals of language that we use every day. English Language A Level offers flexibilityz` in terms of what you decide to study for coursework options enabling you to focus on the topics which particularly interest you. The department utilises the Hutton Theatre an
An average GCSE score of 5.5 across a minimum of 7 subjects is required for entry to our Sixth Form along with a satisfactory school report. Further details can be found below in the key information section. Students must fulfi l the entry requirements of Wolverhampton Grammar Sixth Form and are expected to achieve a minimum Grade 6 In English Language GCSE/IGCSE. English Language A Level requires a knowledge of terminology. Analysis is a major part of the course and you will encounter countless texts of a wide variety of different genres and subjects.
Exploring Language (01) 80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes written paper 40% of total A Level Dimensions of Linguistic Variation (02) 80 marks, 2 hours 30 minutes written paper 40% of total A Level Independent Language Research (03) 40 marks, non-examined assessment 20% of total A Level
