The specification provides students with a natural progression from their GCSE study of English language. It encourages students to develop their interest in and appreciation of English, through learning about its structures and its functions, its developments and its variations. It also allows students to develop their ability to express themselves in speech and writing, producing texts for different audiences, purposes and in different genres. Type and Nature of the Work Involved • Analyzing a wide variety of texts • Understanding how social issues, such as gender, are represented in texts • Developing writing skills • Understanding how language develops in individuals and over time • Investigating a personal interest in the area of language study Future Prospects English A Levels are a gateway to a wide range of degree courses. The communication, research, analysis and organisational skills required to complete an English Language A Level are indicative of an ability to flourish on arts and humanities courses such as communication studies, psychology, education, media, and English studies.
Students with at least five GCSE passes at grades 5-9, including a grade 5 in English Language and a grade 4 in Mathematics, will be accepted onto an A Level study program. Specific Entry Requirements: Grade 5 in both GCSE English Literature and GCSE English Language.
Unit 1 Exploring Language 40% of A Level Three questions. Two questions based on the contextual and grammatical Of texts. One piece of creative writing based on a topical language statement. Unit 2 Dimensions of Linguistic variety 40% of A Level Three questions: Child Language Acquisition, Language Change and diversity and Language in the Media. Unit 3 Coursework/Non-exam assessment: Language Investigation 20% of A Level Language investigation 15% Academic Poster 5%
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Barnet |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Worcester Crescent, Mill Hill, London, NW7 4LL |
The specification provides students with a natural progression from their GCSE study of English language. It encourages students to develop their interest in and appreciation of English, through learning about its structures and its functions, its developments and its variations. It also allows students to develop their ability to express themselves in speech and writing, producing texts for different audiences, purposes and in different genres. Type and Nature of the Work Involved • Analyzing a wide variety of texts • Understanding how social issues, such as gender, are represented in texts • Developing writing skills • Understanding how language develops in individuals and over time • Investigating a personal interest in the area of language study Future Prospects English A Levels are a gateway to a wide range of degree courses. The communication, research, analysis and organisational skills required to complete an English Language A Level are indicative of an ability to flourish on arts and humanities courses such as communication studies, psychology, education, media, and English studies.
Students with at least five GCSE passes at grades 5-9, including a grade 5 in English Language and a grade 4 in Mathematics, will be accepted onto an A Level study program. Specific Entry Requirements: Grade 5 in both GCSE English Literature and GCSE English Language.
Unit 1 Exploring Language 40% of A Level Three questions. Two questions based on the contextual and grammatical Of texts. One piece of creative writing based on a topical language statement. Unit 2 Dimensions of Linguistic variety 40% of A Level Three questions: Child Language Acquisition, Language Change and diversity and Language in the Media. Unit 3 Coursework/Non-exam assessment: Language Investigation 20% of A Level Language investigation 15% Academic Poster 5%
