English Language

This course is designed for those who have a love of, and fascination with, words and communication. An enquiring mind and appreciation for the ever changing English Language is a must! The course encompasses a detailed and systematic study of language use and its variations within a range of diverse forms and contexts. Students will explore language acquisition in childhood and the exciting story of how language has changed hundreds of years and continues to do so now. Students will analyse the power of language, both written and spoken and everything in between, considering its effects in presenting attitudes and opinions in our society .

COURSE CONTENT

Unit 1

Language Variation, examines how language has evolved and changed over time and also how it varies in use depending on different contexts

Unit 2

Child Language, examines how children develop their own use of language from the ages of 0 – 8 years

Unit 3

Language Investigations, focuses on five different areas of Language (Global English, Language and Gender Identity, Language and Journalism, Language and Power and Regional Language Variation).

Unit 4

Crafting Language This involves students producing two pieces of creative writing, plus a commentary that explains the construction of these pieces.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

KS5 English Learning Journey English Language KS5 Coursework

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ASSESSMENTS

Students are assessed by three examination units. Unit 1 Language Variation is worth 35% of the qualification and is assessed through a 2 hour and 15 minute examination. Unit 2 Child Language is worth 20% of the qualification and is assessed through a 1 hour examination. Unit 3 Language Investigations is worth 25% of the qualification and is assessed through a 1 hour and 45 minute examination. Unit 4 Crafting Language is assessed as coursework. It is 25% of the qualification.