1. Welcome to English Language A Level
By the end of this course you will:
Appreciate the contribution of English language to the understanding of the wider world.
Develop analytical and evaluative skills.
Use an enquiring, critical and thoughtful approach to the study of the English language in a huge range of texts, including text messages, Facebook, articles and adverts.

2. English Language A Level
The themes you will study...
Example Topics:
In Year 12
Theme 1: Textual variations and representations
How texts use language and presentational devices to create a certain image of a writer or organisation.
Theme 2: Children’s language development (0-11 years)
Analysis of how children learn to read, write or talk, using real data.
In Year 13
Theme 3: Language diversity and change
How the language of advertising changes over time; how men and women use language differently.
Theme 4: Language in action (non-exam assessment)
The language of celebrities and sports personalities; language used in Disney films; language of dictators throughout history.
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3. English Language A Level:
Assessment
Exam board:
Assessment:
Percentage:
Detail:
Examination
80%
Two exams sat at the end of Year 13.
Paper 1: 2 hrs 30 mins (40%)
Paper 2: 2 hrs 30 mins (40%)
Coursework
20%
Language in Action: Investigation and creative writing.
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4. English Language A Level
Requirements
Course requirements
General College entry requirements; at least a grade 6 in English Language and English Literature at GCSE.
Which skills are needed?
Essay writing skills
Application skills to relate real world texts to linguistic theory
The ability to closely analyse details and patterns in texts using a wide range of linguistic terminology
Numerical and non-numerical data analysis skills
Expectations and workload
Three internal formal assessments completed per academic year
Two to three homework assignments completed per week (essays, creative writing, research or analysis of texts)
Two informal assessments per half term
High level of independent reading to support classroom learning
An intrinsic interest in how the English language works

5. English Language A Level
Further information
2015/6 Course Performance
The English Language course was new at Toot Hill last year.
50% of students achieved a grade A-C at AS level.
Course enrichment:
Opportunity to visit the English Language conference in London.
Opportunity to visit a court to see language and power in action.
2016/7 Example student destination(s)
Sports Journalism, University of Brighton
English Language, University of Newcastle
Department contact details
Ms Catherine Mitchell

6. Why GCE English Language?
Allows you to use your creative skills in the examination and coursework.
Also allows you to focus on areas of interest to you.
Gives a solid foundation for students wishing to study English Language or Linguistics at a higher level.
Opens doors to a wide range of employment opportunities.
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