A Level

In Windsor

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Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Windsor

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course follows the AQA specification A syllabus. One of the two units is coursework in which you will study how the media present events and people 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, such as texting, emails, MSN and social network sites as well as looking at how.

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Government funding available

Facilities

Location

Start date

Windsor (Berkshire)
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St Leonards Road, SL4 3AZ

Start date

On request

About this course

Applicants need a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above, one of which must be English Language.

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Course programme


A Levels - English Language AS/A2 - F9129
Subject Area : Academic Studies
Centre : Windsor Campus
Interview Required : Yes
Start Date: 08/09/2009
Day/Time TBC, 1045-1600
Introduction
This course will enable you to understand how language is used in speech and writing. The aim is that by the end of the course you will be able to analyse how we make meaning, construct sentences and choose our words. We also examine how we relate to others when we speak and write, as well as studying how children learn and speak

Description
This course follows the AQA specification A syllabus. One of the two units is coursework in which you will study how the media present events and people 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, such as texting, emails, MSN and social network sites as well as looking at how language use is constantly adapting to the human need to communicate.

Duration
The AS course takes one academic year to complete with A2 a further year

Method of Study
You will study English Language through lectures and seminar group work. There will also be individual investigation of texts with teacher support and guidance. There is plenty of opportunity to discuss issues and ideas and you will be expected to connect this with your experience of language and research by linguists. You will need to carry out wider reading and to complete tasks independently.

Progression
Students achieving a grade D and above at AS can continue the subject A2 level.

Full Time A2 English Language

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