A Level

In Leeds

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course is thoroughly recommended for those of you who are curious about how and why language works and who like to discuss it with others. It encourages you to look at written and spoken English meticulously and systematically, examining a wide variety of texts, from real life and from fiction, by using a very diverse range of approaches or frameworks. You will apply theories from.

Important information

Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leeds (West Yorkshire)
Notre Dame Catholic Sixth Form College St. Mark'S Avenue, LS2 9BL

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On request

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Course programme


English Language

Level: AS and A2

Exam Board: AQA

Syllabus No: AS 1706, A2 6706

What will I study?

This course is thoroughly recommended for those of you who are curious about how and why language works and who like to discuss it with others. It encourages you to look at written and spoken English meticulously and systematically, examining a wide variety of texts, from real life and from fiction, by using a very diverse range of approaches or frameworks. You will apply theories from academic research to your own raw data (language which comes from your own observations) and examine the part that context plays in our use of language. In your coursework we will help you to develop the skills you need to target professional standards. At AS you will construct fiction and non-fiction texts and you will carefully review your own writing. At A2 you will put language theories to the test in a language investigation of your own choosing.

How is this course assessed?

  • AS

  • 1. Categorising Texts: You will learn basic theories of language and frameworks with which to explore written texts and spoken transcripts. In particular, you will examine the ways language use reflects power, gender and the influence of technology. 1 hour 30 minutes written examination
    2. Creating Texts. This unit gives you a chance to write for specific audiences and purposes and explain the language choices you have made. Coursework: Two pieces of writing (1500 - 3000 words in total) each accompanied by commentary (up to 1500 words).
  • A2

3. Developing Language. Here you will explore how language is acquired and the reasons why and the ways in which it changes. 2 hour written examination
4. Investigating Language. In this unit you will investigate a language topic which interests you and produce a report and an article based on your findings. Coursework: 2000 4000 word report plus an article appropriate for a specific context.

What next?

This course is an ideal qualification for a degree in Journalism, Writing, English Studies or Linguistics or in a Humanities subject where it is important to be able to examine texts closely. It is a useful third or fourth A level for students intending to read Science or Medicine.

AS/A2 English Language

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