English Language Summary

There’s so much to think and talk about at the minute. Politics, social media, climate change. We like to explore all of these big issues on the A Level English Language course at XXX. Find and express your own voice through the writing of a range of different fiction and non-fiction genres such as blogs and opinion pieces as well as crime and dystopian fiction. Analyse the language of politics and power. Dive into the often- wild world of social media through the analysis of tweets and Instagram bios. Ask, ‘Why did Shakespeare write like that?’ Chart the remarkable development children go through as they learn to speak. We’re always keen to invite outside speakers to talk to our students, including journalists and academics. This is a very varied and highly enjoyable course for students who are already curious about the world we live in now and want to find out even more.

Entry Requirements

  • Six GCSEs 9-4, two from English, Maths OR Science
  • Two at least grade 6
  • GCSE grade 5 or higher in English/English Literature

Course Duration

2 years full-time

Specification

AQA

How you will study

English language involves the study of short texts from everyday life, so you never have to study a novel or a collection of poetry. The primary resource is you; how you use language, how you view the language use of others. Your own viewpoints are encouraged by discussion, by your own research projects and by supportive group work.

Component breakdown

Component 1 – Language concepts and issues – 30% – 2hr exam
Study of spoken language and other language issues such as language and power.

Component 2 – Language change over time – 30% – 2hr 15 mins exam.
Study of earlier periods of English and more modern areas such as social media

Component 3 – Creative and critical use of language – 20% – 1hr 45mins exam.
Creative writing – fiction and non- fiction texts.

Component 4 – Language and identity – 20% coursework
A language investigation into a topic of your choice.

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