AS/A Level English Language Ref:57897
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Standard Information
Venue Wakefield
Programme Level Level 3
Full-time/Part-time Full Time
Duration 2 years
Start Date September
Day/Evening Day
Awarding Body AQA
What you will study
You will learn how to analyse language at a linguistic level and study a variety of spoken and written texts.
In the first year you will:
* Learn how to analyse texts using linguistic methods
* Study the differences between speech and writing
* Explore how language is influenced by social contexts, focusing on the topics Language and Technology, and Language and Gender.
You will also develop your expertise as a writer by producing a variety of written texts for your coursework.
In the second year you will study:
* How children acquire and use language
* How language has changed and is continuing to develop, focusing on 1700s onwards.
You will also investigate your own topic of interest for your coursework.
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Further Details
What you will study
You will learn how to analyse language at a linguistic level and study a variety of spoken and written texts.
In the first year you will:
* Learn how to analyse texts using linguistic methods
* Study the differences between speech and writing
* Explore how language is influenced by social contexts, focusing on the topics Language and Technology, and Language and Gender
You will also develop your expertise as a writer in the AS coursework unit.
In the second year you will study:
* How children acquire and use language
* How language has changed and is continuing to develop, focusing on 1700s onwards
You will also investigate your own topic of interest and produce a media text as part of the A2 coursework unit.
How you will learn
* Lessons will consist of group and whole class discussion.
* You will have the opportunity to practise and develop your written skills.
* You will be expected to work independently on your coursework.
* You will have one-to-one support from your tutor.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed by exam (60%) and coursework (40%) at AS and A2.
Entry Requirements
Five GCSEs at grade A* - C including English Language. An interest in the way language works. You will also need Level 2 numeracy qualifications. If you do not have the relevant level of qualification, we can assess your current level of literacy and/or numeracy.
Attendance
The course takes one year for AS Level and two years for A Level. You will be expected to attend all classes as specified on your timetable and all personal tutorial sessions.
This Training Course is taught in classrooms in the following locations:
Wakefield
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