A Level English Language QAN code 60150099/5030 This two year course is a continuation of GCSE English Language and is appropriate if you have a real love of language analysis. It develops your understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language. You will explore data and examples of language in use; engage creatively and critically with a varied programme for the study of English; develop your skills as producers and interpreters of language whilst independently investigating language in use. The focus on language today will provide a familiar and engaging area for study and enable the introduction of the main constituents of language in contexts that can be readily understood. There is also a practical emphasis placed upon finding out about language and using it effectively. Areas covered include: Global English - This topic will explore aspects of varieties of global English, including those from outside the UK, such as Ireland, the Americas and the Caribbean, the Pacific and Australasia, Africa, South and Southeast Asia. Language and Gender Identity - This topic will explore social attitudes and how the forms and conventions of written, spoken and multimodal language can construct or reflect gender and sexual identities. Language and Journalism - This topic will explore the many varieties of print and online journalism. Students will have opportunities to explore the influence of contextual factors, how language is crafted to meet the expectations of different audiences and purposes, and to consider notions of bias, subjectivity and objectivity. Language and Power - This topic will explore the way language use in society can create and enforce power relationships. Students will explore aspects such as instrumental and influential power, political discourse, discourses in unequal power relationships, persuasion, prestige and politeness. Regional Language Variation - This topic will explore English that varies regionally within the UK. Students will explore the historical aspects of regional variation, how and why language varies regionally, attitudes to regional variation, and variation within regional varieties. Future Opportunities - Students can progress from this qualification to: Higher education courses such as degrees in English, English language, linguistics, creative writing or in related subjects such as English literature, law, journalism, media, speech and language therapy, teaching, drama, history. A wide range of careers either directly related to English language, such as speech and language therapist, teaching, editor, writer or in areas such as publishing, journalism, the media, advertising, marketing, public relations, arts administration, record offices, libraries, national and local government, civil service.
Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths. Students must also meet subject specific minimum entry requirements (shown below).
Unit 1: Language Variation Written exam - 2 hours 15 minutes. How language varies depending on mode, field, function and audience. How language choices can create personal identities. Language variation in English from c1550 (the beginnings of Early Modern English) to the present day. Component 2: Child Language Written exam - 1 hour. Spoken language acquisition and how children learn to write between the ages of 0 and 8. The relationship between spoken language acquisition and literacy skills that children are taught, including the beginnings of reading. Appropriate theories of children’s language development. Component 3: Investigating Language Written exam - 1 hour 45 minutes. A research focus from five topic areas. Develop your research and investigation skills. Focused investigation. Apply your knowledge of language levels and key language concepts developed through the whole course. Develop your personal language specialism. Coursework: Crafting Language Two coursework assignments that are internally assessed and externally moderated. Research a selected genre. Demonstrate your skills as a writer within your selected genre, crafting texts for different audiences and/or purposes. Reflect on your research and writing in an accompanying commentary.
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| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Higher Coach Road, Baildon, Bradford, BD17 5RH |
A Level English Language QAN code 60150099/5030 This two year course is a continuation of GCSE English Language and is appropriate if you have a real love of language analysis. It develops your understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language. You will explore data and examples of language in use; engage creatively and critically with a varied programme for the study of English; develop your skills as producers and interpreters of language whilst independently investigating language in use. The focus on language today will provide a familiar and engaging area for study and enable the introduction of the main constituents of language in contexts that can be readily understood. There is also a practical emphasis placed upon finding out about language and using it effectively. Areas covered include: Global English - This topic will explore aspects of varieties of global English, including those from outside the UK, such as Ireland, the Americas and the Caribbean, the Pacific and Australasia, Africa, South and Southeast Asia. Language and Gender Identity - This topic will explore social attitudes and how the forms and conventions of written, spoken and multimodal language can construct or reflect gender and sexual identities. Language and Journalism - This topic will explore the many varieties of print and online journalism. Students will have opportunities to explore the influence of contextual factors, how language is crafted to meet the expectations of different audiences and purposes, and to consider notions of bias, subjectivity and objectivity. Language and Power - This topic will explore the way language use in society can create and enforce power relationships. Students will explore aspects such as instrumental and influential power, political discourse, discourses in unequal power relationships, persuasion, prestige and politeness. Regional Language Variation - This topic will explore English that varies regionally within the UK. Students will explore the historical aspects of regional variation, how and why language varies regionally, attitudes to regional variation, and variation within regional varieties. Future Opportunities - Students can progress from this qualification to: Higher education courses such as degrees in English, English language, linguistics, creative writing or in related subjects such as English literature, law, journalism, media, speech and language therapy, teaching, drama, history. A wide range of careers either directly related to English language, such as speech and language therapist, teaching, editor, writer or in areas such as publishing, journalism, the media, advertising, marketing, public relations, arts administration, record offices, libraries, national and local government, civil service.
Minimum five GCSE passes (grades 4 or 5) including English Language and Maths. Students must also meet subject specific minimum entry requirements (shown below).
Unit 1: Language Variation Written exam - 2 hours 15 minutes. How language varies depending on mode, field, function and audience. How language choices can create personal identities. Language variation in English from c1550 (the beginnings of Early Modern English) to the present day. Component 2: Child Language Written exam - 1 hour. Spoken language acquisition and how children learn to write between the ages of 0 and 8. The relationship between spoken language acquisition and literacy skills that children are taught, including the beginnings of reading. Appropriate theories of children’s language development. Component 3: Investigating Language Written exam - 1 hour 45 minutes. A research focus from five topic areas. Develop your research and investigation skills. Focused investigation. Apply your knowledge of language levels and key language concepts developed through the whole course. Develop your personal language specialism. Coursework: Crafting Language Two coursework assignments that are internally assessed and externally moderated. Research a selected genre. Demonstrate your skills as a writer within your selected genre, crafting texts for different audiences and/or purposes. Reflect on your research and writing in an accompanying commentary.