If you are interested in the power of words and are keen to discover how the written and spoken language works in our changing world',' this is the course for you! Dynamic and relevant',' this course is an exploration of how our language has evolved over time and there is also the opportunity to produce creative writing of your own. For the AS Level',' you will study two units',' assessed by examinations at the end of the course: Unit 1: Language and the Individual The aim of this part of the subject content is to introduce students to language study',' exploring textual variety. This area of study introduces students to methods of language analysis to explore concepts of audience',' purpose',' genre',' mode and representation Unit 2: Language Varieties The aim of this area of study is to allow students to explore language variety. Students will study the key concepts of audience',' purpose',' genre and mode and will explore language in its wider social and geographical contexts. Students will study varieties of English within the British Isles. This part of the subject content also requires students to study social attitudes to',' and debates about',' language diversity For the A2 Level',' you will study: Unit 3: Developing Language - the exam has two sections: Language Change',' which requires identification of linguistic terms',' methods',' concepts and theories associated with changes in language from the 18th century to the present day; Child Language Acquisition',' which is the study of how children learn to speak',' read and write in Britain today. Unit 4: Investigating Language - two assignments',' one investigating a particular aspect of language use; and one exploring a media text. The AS and A2 Levels are assessed through a combination of examinations and coursework. Entry Requirements: You need five GCSEs at grades A*-C',' which must include English and maths. A grade B in a related subject is preferred. Career Option
Name: English Language A-Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in English Language B Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160114 13:59:35 Updated 20160114 13:59:35
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