ENGLISH LANGUAGE

LANGUAGEENGLISH A LEVEL

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

Look at the language around you. How does a baby go from one word to 2,000 by the age of five? How did you learn to speak and what do the words you use say about you? If you’re interested in the answers to these questions, then English Language is for you.

We’ll begin by looking at how you started to use English Language, how it’s used in everyday life whether spoken, written or electronic. You’ll look at what makes a good conversationalist and what makes a good listener. You’ll even get a chance to find out whether it is true that women talk more than men and do all the gossiping!

WHAT CAN I DO AFTER THE COURSE?

Once you’ve completed the English Language course, you will have picked up a range of useful skills including the ability to analyse, debate, create a strong argument and communicate effectively. These skills will prove highly useful when you continue with the subject at university and in employment. This specification is a good building block for higher education courses and careers in journalism, marketing, publishing, drama, academia, linguistics, and new media.

KEY INFORMATION

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Five GCSEs at grades 9-5 including maths and English

LENGTH OF COURSE: Two years

ASSESSMENT: Two exams at the end of two years (worth 80% of the course) and 20% is coursework, focusing on creative writing and language analysis skills

TYPE OF COURSE: A Level