What will I learn? The aims of the course are: to increase awareness of the kind of language that surrounds us in both written and spoken form; to develop your written English for a variety of audiences and purposes; to closely analyse written and spoken language. What skills do I need? The ability to form a personal response to what you read and hear; enjoy personal reading; a willingness to do research and background reading; commitment and enthusiasm! Students who do well in English Language typically have A*- B GCSE grades in English Literature and Language. How is the course graded? A Level English Language is a stand-alone two year course. Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society • Textual variations and representations • Children’s language development (0-11 years) • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes and is 40% of A-level Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change • Language diversity, change and discourses • Writing skills • Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes and is 40% of A-level Non-exam assessment: Language in Action • Language Investigation • Original Writing • 20% of A-level • Assessed by teachers Contact provider for more information as this may not be up to date course information
Name: English Language Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Awarding - Created 20160205 11:51:37 Updated 20161021 07:58:01
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Bedlingtonshire Community High School
Community School
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Palace Road Town: Bedlington County:Northumberland