AS UNIT 1: Language and the Individual For this module, you will learn about the different methods for analysing language and apply these to a variety of texts. You will also consider the ways in which texts are produced for different audiences and purposes. Assessment is by one 1 hour 30 minute exam. This module is worth 50% of the AS. AS UNIT 2: Language Varieties For this module, you study two areas: language diversity and language discourses. You will be studying a range of examples of language in use, including texts in the written, spoken and electronic mode, as well as more specific areas such as accent and dialect. You will also be considering the different attitudes people have towards the English language. Assessment is by one 1 hour 30 minute exam. This module is worth 50% of the AS.English Language would lead on to further study at degree level. It is also an excellent subject for developing the quality of written communication, which is of benefit to many areas of study. Language leads into a range of writing careers: technical, creative and journalistic. It is also a very good fit with social sciences, due to the technical analysis of data, and development of independent research skills.
Name: English Langugage Qualification title: GCE AS Level in English Language Qualification type: Assessment This qualification is linear. Linear means that you will sit all the AS exams at the end of your AS course and all the A level exams at the end of your A level course. You will sit two exams at the end of the AS course, and two further exams, plus a piece of coursework at the end of the A level course. Awarding Assessment & Qualifications Alliance Created 20151016 12:48:38 Updated 20151021 12:04:20
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