English Language
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Specification: AQA
Qualification Type: A Level
Entry criteria: Minimum grade 5 in English Language and a 5 in English Literature
Subject description: There is never a dull moment in the A Level English language classroom. Whether we are debating a controversial language issue or writing our own openings to a dystopian novel, students studying English are always investigating the language of real-life. We explore different contexts and cultures to widen our own awareness of the world and how its people communicate.
Course structure: Paper 1 – language, the individual and society 2 hours 30 minutes exam (40% of A Level)
Paper 2 – language diversity and change 2 hours 30 minutes exam (40% of A Level)
Non-exam assessment – language in action 2x pieces of coursework (20% of A Level)
Post-18 opportunities: English A Levels are always highly regarded by universities and further education institutions. The skillset you develop from this course combines detailed analysis of language with the development of skills as both a producer and interpreter of language. The course offers opportunities in: teaching, law, journalism, PR, advertising and marketing, forensic linguistics, speech therapy, human resources and publishing.
Teacher responsible: Miss C Thraves
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