Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE English Language
A Level
In Barrow-In-Furness
Description
-
Type
A Level
-
Location
Barrow-in-furness
-
Duration
2 Years
English language gives you the opportunity to develop your understanding of the way language works and your abilities to use it skilfully. During the course you will learn to develop your practical skills as a writer and speaker in a range of situations. You may be asked to produce short stories, film or TV reviews, magazine articles, advertising copy, documentary scripts, political speeches.
Important information
Government funding available
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Grade C or above in GCSE English.
About the Course
English language gives you the opportunity to develop your understanding of the way language works and your abilities to use it skilfully.
Reviews
Course programme
Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE English Language
Entry Requirements
Grade C or above in GCSE English.
About the Course
English language gives you the opportunity to develop your understanding of the way language works and your abilities to use it skilfully.
During the course you will learn to develop your practical skills as a writer and speaker in a range of situations. You may be asked to produce short stories, film or TV reviews, magazine articles, advertising copy, documentary scripts, political speeches, play scripts, sports commentaries, stand-up comedy, etc. etc. (the list really is endless!). You will also learn how to analyse the way other writers and speakers use language in similarly varied ways. You may be asked to explore the language of TV advertisements, telephone conversations, radio presenters, newspaper headlines, magazine agony aunts, soap operas, children's books, etc. You will also examine some of the issues and debates surrounding language: is there a correct way to speak? What's "bad" about bad language? Do men and women use language differently?
At AS level you will be assessed by one exam and a folder of coursework. The exam will test your ability to analyse how other writers and speakers use language while the folder of coursework will contain examples of your own writing and an investigation of spoken language. Your writing at AS will be in a fictional 'literary' mode such as a short story, an extract from a novel, or a play script for stage, radio or TV. Your investigation will explore the spoken language of the media such as reporting, chat shows, or film dialogue.
The A2 course follows logically on from AS. It will broaden and deepen your exploration of style and consider key issues and debates in the study of language. Again there is one exam, which will include analysis of written language from the past, and a folder of coursework with opportunities for developing your own writing skills as well as research into an aspect of language use such as language and gender, language and political power or language from the past. At A2 your writing will be non fictional 'for specific purposes' such as Sports writing, Newspaper reports or Magazine articles.
Lessons will involve a wide variety of teaching methods and learning activities. You will be engaged in individual writing and research for your coursework, and this will involve you in one-to-one tutorials with a tutor. You will also be engaged in discussions, workshops and presentations, working as a whole class and in smaller groups.
Success in AS/A English language will give you access to a wide range of careers and higher education opportunities. It is particularly suitable if you are looking for a career in journalism, the media or public relations, but it equally provides an excellent basis for a wide range of careers and courses and is highly valued by employers and universities.
Advanced/Advanced Subsidiary GCE English Language