English Language is a dynamic subject and, in keeping with this, it is taught in a lively, vibrant manner at St Paul’s. Lessons are seminar style with plenty of discussion and opportunity for students to present ideas. There are a wide range of texts studied. In one week students could study such diverse texts as: a transcript from Made in Chelsea, a speech from Barack Obama, a programme from the BBC Proms, an advert for Men’s Nutritional Products and a children’s story book. The teachers are subject specialists and are extremely helpful and supportive of students, especially when they make the transition from GCSE to A Level. Results are excellent and many students go on to read English at University. COURSE CONTENT Unit 1 - Exploring Language Section A – Language under the microscope Section B – Writing about a topical issue Section C – Comparing and contrasting texts Unit 2 - Dimensions of Linguistic Variation Section A – Child Language Acquisition Section B – Language in the Media Section C – Language Change Unit 3 - Independent Language Research Section A – Independent investigation of language Section B – Academic poster ASSESSMENT Unit 1: Exploring Language Written examination - 2 hours and 30 minutes 40% of total A level Unit 2: Dimensions of linguistic variation Written examination - 2 hours and 30 minutes 40% of total A level Unit 3: Independent Language Research Coursework = 20% of A Level
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| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Surrey |
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| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Manor Lane, Sunbury-on-Thames, TW16 6JE |
English Language is a dynamic subject and, in keeping with this, it is taught in a lively, vibrant manner at St Paul’s. Lessons are seminar style with plenty of discussion and opportunity for students to present ideas. There are a wide range of texts studied. In one week students could study such diverse texts as: a transcript from Made in Chelsea, a speech from Barack Obama, a programme from the BBC Proms, an advert for Men’s Nutritional Products and a children’s story book. The teachers are subject specialists and are extremely helpful and supportive of students, especially when they make the transition from GCSE to A Level. Results are excellent and many students go on to read English at University. COURSE CONTENT Unit 1 - Exploring Language Section A – Language under the microscope Section B – Writing about a topical issue Section C – Comparing and contrasting texts Unit 2 - Dimensions of Linguistic Variation Section A – Child Language Acquisition Section B – Language in the Media Section C – Language Change Unit 3 - Independent Language Research Section A – Independent investigation of language Section B – Academic poster ASSESSMENT Unit 1: Exploring Language Written examination - 2 hours and 30 minutes 40% of total A level Unit 2: Dimensions of linguistic variation Written examination - 2 hours and 30 minutes 40% of total A level Unit 3: Independent Language Research Coursework = 20% of A Level