Why study this course? First to note is that A Level English Language is nothing like English Language GCSE! It will enable you to develop your interest in and enjoyment of English through learning about its structures and its functions, its developments and its variation. It allows you to develop your ability to express yourself through speech and writing, producing texts for different purposes and in different genres. You will develop the ability to communicate clearly using appropriate terminology and accurate and coherent written expression. Such skills are valued highly by higher education institutions and employers. What will you study? You will develop methods of exploring and understanding spoken and written language in use, whether it be in articles, adverts, children’s story books and, of course, the internet. You will learn to understand the roles of purposes, audiences and contexts and the impact of these pressures upon language production and reception. You will also develop a whole new vocabulary, learning about key linguistic methods in order to analyse and investigate a variety of extracts taken from everyday sources. Course components Key topics include: Child Language Development; Language and Change; Language and Gender; and Language and Power. You will also complete a non-examined unit (coursework), where you will have to research, propose, and write two different pieces of writing of the same genre but for different audiences. There is also an opportunity to research, collate data and analyse your findings - just like a mini-dissertation; perfect skills for university or the workplace. Future Pathways English Language can be studied as a single subject in higher education. Alternatively it can be a foundation for study in any arts-based subject. With English Language A-Level you could go straight into employment. There are opportunities for training in careers such as journalism, the media, the law or in teaching.