Is English Language for you?•

Exam Board: WJECEnglish Language - AS/A2

Language is the greatest

achievement of humankind; it is the

means by which we think, feel and

understand ourselves and our world.

You want to explore and discuss language issues such

as differences in how men and women use language,

why and how language changes and attitudes to

regional accents .

This course develops your ability to

analyse and use English by teaching

you both the science and art of

language in use.

It will allow you to explore the written

and spoken language of a huge range

of people from writers, politicians

and celebrities, to children, family

and friends.

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You must have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade

C or above with at least a grade C in GCSE English

or English Language.

You want to learn how to write clearly and

effectively.

You want to improve your analytical

skills.

You want to study how other people use language,

both written and spoken.

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Introduction to the

language of texts

What will I learn?

AS Year

Original writing and

exploring spoken English

Language investigation

and writing for specific purposes

A2 Year

Analysing language

Modes and contexts

How will I be

assessed?

What activities can I get involved in?

The College has lots of exciting enrichment and C.V

building opportunities including the chance to earn the

Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award, learn a new skill, learn a

language, join a club, take up or develop a sport or take on

a new challenge. See the College Prospectus for further

information about what is on offer.

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Where does it lead?

You will analyse the way language is used

in two or more texts, which may be written

texts or examples of spoken English.

You will complete a piece of original writing

and analyse an example of spoken

language under guidance from your tutor.

You will investigate an area of language that is

of interest to you, and you will study a genre of

your choice, with guidance from your tutor,

(such as travel writing or sports reporting) and

produce a piece of original writing as an

example of the genre.

You will explore spoken language in more

depth and also study how written English

has changed over time.

You will have the opportunity to explore issues or topics

studied during department visits.

You will be assessed through both written exams and

coursework. Exams will make up 60% of the overall mark

while coursework will make up the remaining 40%.

In your coursework you have the opportunity to write a variety

of texts including newspaper and magazine articles, leaflets

and radio or television scripts. You will also learn to analyse

texts produced by others – everything from advertisements to

personal diaries.

Many students go on to study English courses

at University. English Language A- Level is

also relevant to a number of other University

courses such as Media Studies,

Communication Studies and Languages.

The analytical and communication abilities

that an English degree provides are called

‘transferable skills’ which are useful in almost

any occupation. Because of this flexibility,

English students find careers in a wide range

of fields such as law, publishing, teaching,

advertising, human resources or management

in various public and private organisations.