English Language

The Programme:

The study of English Language at AS and A2 has the potential to be a fascinating and richly rewarding course which will enable you to analyse, explore and experiment with a wide range of language types and texts..

During the course you will have opportunities to:
•           develop expertise in writing for a variety of purposes and audiences;
•           become a more effective communicator;
•           understand the importance of language in society; how language unites and bonds different groups of people and gives us a sense of our identity.

Course assessment Unit 1: Categorising Texts – Text Varieties &
 Language and Social Contexts
 (60% AS, 30% A2)
Unit 2: Creating Texts: coursework – two pieces
 of writing plus commentaries
 (40% AS, 30% A2)
Unit 3: Language Acquisition & Language
 Change
 (30% A level)
Unit 4: Investigating Language coursework – your choice of study area
 (20% of A level mark)

Requirements:
Ideally, you will have achieved at least Grade B at GCSE English Language.

Next Steps:
Many recent students have pursued their love of the subject at university, either by itself or in a combination with related subjects such as education, psychology, or journalism. English Language at AS/A2 is recognised by universities and employers as a valuable and worthwhile subject in its own right, and appropriate for nearly all career paths.

Student Comment:
‘The course has helped me improve my communication and analytical skills, but also has allowed to me the freedom to investigate areas of language use which have interested me most.’