A Level Languages

...analysing and expressing their opinion on all types of literature and non-fiction. You will have an interest in language and be given opportunities...

...in one contemporary novel. There is also course work based on the novel, The Collector and a play, Our Country's Good, around a theme such as entrapment...

...and how we first learn language are only part of the subject. You could be scripting for radio, writing magazine articles, investigating gender or the language of the internet...

...education, health and social problems. The Language Resources Area has computers with Internet links, as well as satellite TV. Languages - French and Spanish...

...to respond personally to novels, plays and poetry, and to make balanced judgments based on your use of the techniques and standards of literary criticism...

...through a response to both literary and non-literary texts. Students are given the opportunity to write for a variety of audiences and purposes...

...and how we first learn language are only part of the subject. You could be scripting for radio, writing magazine articles, investigating gender or the language of the internet...

...offering them the opportunity to consider both literary and non-literary genres, and the development of language and style over time. This work is assessed...

...and you will also study how English is put together (syntax and grammar), the changes that have taken place in the language over the past 600 years...

...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...

...Develop confidence in clear and effective communication. Develop an awareness and understanding of the contemporary society, cultural background and heritage...

...offering them the opportunity to consider both literary and non-literary genres, and the development of language and style over time. This work is assessed...

...It is looked upon well by employers and HE institutions alike. English Language builds on the skills that will have been covered at GCSE level but takes...

...leisure as well as social issues, such as drugs, alcohol, education, the environment, politics, technological advances, law and order and human interest news items...

...spoken and written - and learn how to analyse language use in different contexts. English Language What is this course about? The course aims to develop... Learn about: Writing Skills, GCSE English...

...through language and how this can be done in a more positive way. The other unit is an examination for which you will be studying newer methods of using writing...

...and non-literary texts which will be thematically linked. There will be opportunities to consider the development of language and style over...

...leisure as well as social issues, such as drugs, alcohol, education, the environment, politics, technological advances, law and order and human interest news items...

...poetry and novels you will also have the opportunity to develop your creative and analytical skills in your study of language. You should do this subject...

...at a higher level - this may be the course for you. You won't spend much time looking at 'set texts' instead you'll focus on everyday language...