AS/A2 English Language
A Level
In Selby
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Selby
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Duration
2 Years
There is a great emphasis on the study of written and spoken texts however, students will also learn about new varieties influenced by the internet, language and gender. The work involves a mixture of class teaching, group work and research projects. A2 Level students will develop their subject knowledge further, through the study of historical texts, about how children acquire language.
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'AS' and 'A2' English Language
Duration: AS 1 year, A2 2 years
Course Level: Level 3
'A' Level English Language is very different from GSCE English Language. This course allows students to develop their knowledge of written and spoken English and learn a new 'toolkit' of grammatical terminology to help them understand how texts work.
What will I study?
There is a great emphasis on the study of written and spoken texts however, students will also learn about new varieties influenced by the internet, language and gender.
The work involves a mixture of class teaching, group work and research projects.
A2 Level students will develop their subject knowledge further, through the study of historical texts, about how children acquire language. They will also develop skills in writing for different audiences and purposes and will have the opportunity to undertake their own research project
What next?
This course is useful to those thinking of taking a Degree which involves linguistics or language study, but students who successfully complete this may also progress on to education courses including; Teacher Training, Public Relations, Marketing, Cultural Studies, Gender Studies and Journalism.
AS/A2 English Language