Course information
English Language
St Benedict's Catholic High School - Cumberland
01946692275
Red Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG
Course summary

The AQA English Language A Level, aims to build on skills gained at Key Stage 4. Specifically, it aims to encourage students to: Analyse texts and link them to their wider contexts Evaluate opinions and beliefs about linguistic issues Produce journalistic writing Produce creative writing We want students who: have a genuine curiosity about the English language. have the ability to write clearly and accurately in different forms. enjoy classroom discussion and be willing to voice an opinion and listen to others. be able to work independently, researching areas of interest. are interested in popular culture and current affairs

Entry requirements

At least Grade 6 in GCSE English Language.

How you'll be assessed

This course is split into 3 teaching units: Paper 1 will be a written examination - Language, the Individual and Society (A Level). Paper 2 will be a written examination - Language, Diversity and Change(A Level). NEA: Language in Action. In addition to these externally assessed pieces of work, students will receive on-going assessment and feedback during the course.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityCumberland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRed Lonning, Hensingham, Whitehaven, CA28 8UG