This A Level is designed to be taken over two years, with all assessments taken at the end of the course. Throughout this course students are encouraged to develop their interest in and enjoyment of English Language. A Level English Language candidates will: • explore the diversity of the English language across the UK and wider world with close attention to regional varieties; gender; social groups and occupational language • develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language • understand the processes and concepts of how children acquire language • have an opportunity to apply their analysis through the development of their own creative writing CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROGRESSION English Language complements so many other A Level subjects, such as Sociology, Psychology and Media Studies. It is a prestigious qualification and can lead to careers in commerce, publishing, public relations, law, media and teaching.
Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 5 in English Literature.
Paper 1 - Language, the Individual and Society written examination (2 hours 30 minutes) (40% of A Level) The aim of this area of study is to introduce students to language study, exploring textual variety and children’s language development (0 – 11 years). Students are introduced to methods of language analysis to explore concepts of audience, purpose, genre, mode and representation. It also introduces students to the study of children’s language development, exploring how children learn language and how they are able to understand and express themselves through language. Paper 2 - Language Diversity and Change written examination (2 hours 30 minutes ) (40% 0f A Level) The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore language diversity and change over time. Students will study key concepts of audience, purpose, genre and mode and will explore language in its wider social, geographical and temporal contexts. They will explore processes of language change. They will also be required to study social attitudes to, and debates about, language diversity and change. Non-exam assessment: Language in Action (20% of A Level) The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore and analyse language data independently and develop and reflect upon their own writing expertise. It requires students to carry out two different kinds of tasks: • A language investigation (2,000 words excluding data) • A piece of original writing and commentary (750 words each)
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnham Road, Chelmsford, CM1 6LY |
This A Level is designed to be taken over two years, with all assessments taken at the end of the course. Throughout this course students are encouraged to develop their interest in and enjoyment of English Language. A Level English Language candidates will: • explore the diversity of the English language across the UK and wider world with close attention to regional varieties; gender; social groups and occupational language • develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language • understand the processes and concepts of how children acquire language • have an opportunity to apply their analysis through the development of their own creative writing CAREER OPPORTUNITIES/PROGRESSION English Language complements so many other A Level subjects, such as Sociology, Psychology and Media Studies. It is a prestigious qualification and can lead to careers in commerce, publishing, public relations, law, media and teaching.
Grade 6 in English Language and Grade 5 in English Literature.
Paper 1 - Language, the Individual and Society written examination (2 hours 30 minutes) (40% of A Level) The aim of this area of study is to introduce students to language study, exploring textual variety and children’s language development (0 – 11 years). Students are introduced to methods of language analysis to explore concepts of audience, purpose, genre, mode and representation. It also introduces students to the study of children’s language development, exploring how children learn language and how they are able to understand and express themselves through language. Paper 2 - Language Diversity and Change written examination (2 hours 30 minutes ) (40% 0f A Level) The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore language diversity and change over time. Students will study key concepts of audience, purpose, genre and mode and will explore language in its wider social, geographical and temporal contexts. They will explore processes of language change. They will also be required to study social attitudes to, and debates about, language diversity and change. Non-exam assessment: Language in Action (20% of A Level) The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore and analyse language data independently and develop and reflect upon their own writing expertise. It requires students to carry out two different kinds of tasks: • A language investigation (2,000 words excluding data) • A piece of original writing and commentary (750 words each)