A level English Language

There are a number of specific subject entry requirements, please visit our website to review the courses and entry requirements or alternatively please contact the Sixth Form for specific details.

*Please choose 3 subject courses from different blocks, you will automatically be added to Maths or English resit classes on enrolment if you do not achieve required 4 in Maths or English Lit/Lang but you must still meet requirements for entry per subject.

This course is based on studying linguistics – the scientific study of language*

What will I study?

· Language and Society: You will learn how gender, jobs, social groups, and regions affect language. You'll use special terms to analyse these influences. 

· New Vocabulary: You'll learn a lot of new words to help you analyse writing and use these terms in your own writing. 

· Language Change and Development: You'll study how language changes over time, how children learn to speak and write, and how world English and ethnicity affect language use. 

· Coursework: You will complete three pieces of writing:  

1.   Investigate an area of language. 

2.   Create a piece of original writing. 

3.   Write a commentary on your work. 

  Challenges: You'll need to read a lot about these topics and do some independent research, including studying linguistic theories. 

What will I need to study this course?
Students need an interest in the way people use language (both written and spoken) and an ability to write clear and controlled English.

Students should have achieved at least a grade 5 in both English Literature and English Language at GCSE.