WHY STUDY ENGLISH LANGUAGE?

The study of English Language provides you with the opportunity to gain invaluable skills for life. You will understand how to communicate effectively, critically assess information and challenge assumptions. You will also become aware of the wider context of language and the written form. After all, language is all around us.

Assessment

Paper 1: Language, the individual and society

40 % of A Level

Section A

Two texts (one contemporary and one older text) linked by topic or theme

Section B

A discursive essay on children’s language development

Paper 2: Language diversity and change

40 % of A Level

Section A

Evaluative essay from a choice of two on diversity and change

Section B

Analysis of two linked texts and directed creative writing task

Non-exam assessment

20% of A level

Students produce:

A language investigation (2,000 words excluding data)

A piece of original writing with commentary