English Language AS and A2 Level
A Level
In Farnham
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Farnham
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Duration
2 Years
A challenging course exploring the English language, benefiting from a modern learning resource centre.
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Government funding available
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About this course
English Language and Literature GCSE Grade C.
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Course programme
English
Location: Farnham College
Course Code:
FCELA-GCEAS
Start: 09/09/2009
Exam Board: AQA
Level: 3
Why Study Here:
A challenging course exploring the English language, benefiting from a modern learning resource centre.
Suitable For:
Those who want to examine language in depth.
Application Method:
Application followed by individual interview
Content / Overview:
This stimulating and challenging subject gives you an insight into both written and spoken forms of communication. You examine how language is used in a wide variety of situations, how writing can be used to entertain, instruct or persuade and writing for different audiences and purposes. Other elements of the course include social effects upon language, gender and language and child language acquisition. The emphasis is on developing your ability to examine and respond to language independently for example, by carrying out your own linguistic investigation. The course consists of four modules, two assessed by coursework and two by exam. English Language is extremely popular at Farnham College. The course requires a mixture of both creative and analytical skill and is highly rewarding.
Delivery Method:
Examine and respond to langauge independently and in groupwork.
Assessment:
40% coursework, 60% exam.
Progression:
The possibilities at Higher Education are very varied. Former students have gone on to study drama, journalism, teacher training and linguistics.
If you are 16-18, a British or European Union resident and enrolled on a Further Education course there are normally no tuition, registration or exam fees. If you are in need of financial support, talk to us about help with other course costs, childcare, travel and accommodation.
English Language AS and A2 Level