Course Entry Requirements
Grade 5 in GCSE English Language and a grade 5 in GCSE English Literature (if studied).
Introduction
English Language is a popular A level appealing to students because it examines texts in the real world such as adverts, newspaper articles and social media platforms.
What you will study
- How & why language is used in specific ways (audience, purpose & attitudes)
- Learn and understand new terminology to help you write analytically and concisely
- Language of speech: a wide range of transcripts from TV & radio, comedy and real-life talk
- Language Change: covering texts written over time (letters, diaries, adverts, speeches & articles)
- English in the twenty-first century: examining attitudes to new technology e.g. texts, Twitter & Facebook
- Language Investigation: coursework investigation on Gender or Culture. You have the freedom to choose your own data
Assessments
- Three exams at the end of the second year (80%)
- One piece of Coursework (20%)
Course Support
The English Department takes pride in the level of support we give to our students:
- Regular individual interviews with your own specific tutor
- Staff support to enable you to achieve the best grades possible
- You can ask for help from any tutor
- Revision classes
Enrichment Activities
- Theatre visits & trips to places of literary interest
- Study days on specific exam modules
- Creative writing workshops
- Exam preparation delivered by Senior Examiners
- Conferences on English Language
- Enrichment Programme offering debating, personal creative writing, poetry group
Progression
English subjects are challenging, but are an excellent preparation both for university and your future career. For instance careers include:
- Journalism
- Sales
- Teaching
- Management
- Administration
- Information management
- Publishing
- Careers in public services.
More Information
English Language Course Leaflet
Exam Board Course Specification
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