You will study literary texts such as plays novels and poems but the course has a focus of language analysis throughout. This is further developed by the study of conversations interviews and speeches and there is a whole new vocabulary of linguistic terminology to become familiar with. You will learn to look at language 'through a microscope' and to recognise how much social and cultural values affect spoken and written communication and interaction. You will learn to look at language 'through a microscope' and to recognise how much social and cultural values underpin everyday language but you still continue to explore the literary heritage of the past.This course can be studied as part of the Communications Pathway.
Name: English Language and Literature A - level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in English Language and Literature A Qualification type: Assessment Your English Language and Literature AS level can be a stand - alone qualification or lead on to A2 study. You will have your own specialist personal tutor who you will meet individually or as part of a tutorial and they will help you set review and achieve your targets. There is an extensive programme of support to help you make higher education decisions and moving on to university. The vast majority of A - level students progress successfully to higher education. There is an extensive programme of enrichment opportunities on offer and you will be encouraged to select from a range including volunteering work experience sport and performing. A wide range of texts have been selected in order to expose you to different styles of writing a variety of cultures and you'll be engaging with a number of important issues. We will consider discrimination poverty treatment of women and slavery through the study of Khaled Hosseini's 'The Kite Runner' and Valerie Martin's 'Property.' We will consider language in other contexts through the analysis of Arthur Miller's play 'All My Sons' and the study of spoken language. You will develop a wide variety of important employability skills on the course such as: - Project management skills - through short medium and long term projects. - Communication skills - through writing tasks and speaking to others. - Collaborative working skills through working closely with others - Time management skills through management of in and out of class work. - Independence - through self assessment target setting and processes of editing. The course is filled with learning opportunities to be grabbed with both hands and we hope there'll be fun along the way too! Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20150818 08:38:23 Updated 20150818 08:38:23
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Reading College
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http://www.Reading - College.ac.uk/
Kings Road Town: Reading County:Berkshire
Title: GCE AS Level in English Language and Literature A Qualification: GCE AS Level in English Language and Literature A Classification: Languages, Literature and Culture