English Language
WJEC GCE English Language
This specification is designed to foster learners’ independence as they explore English Language in a variety of contexts. It provides learners with opportunities to develop a wide and deep knowledge of the systems of the English language and of issues relating to language and its uses. Throughout this course learners are presented with opportunities to develop their own creativity, both in the ways they think about language and in the ways they develop expertise in using language to communicate. This course develops the skills learners have gained at GCSE and uses them to discover and analyse language in exciting and previously unexplored ways.
This course will require students to
develop and apply their understanding of the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis and study of language
explore data and examples of language in use
engage creatively and critically with a varied programme for the study of English
develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language
independently investigate language in use
Summary Assessment
AS Unit 1 - (20%) Exploring Language - Examination
AS Unit 2 - (20%) Language Issues and Original and Critical Writing - Examination
A2 Unit 3 - (20%) Language over Time - Examination
A2 Unit 4 - (20%) Spoken Language and Creative Re-casting - Examination
A2 Unit 5 - (20%) Language and Identity - Coursework/Non-Examined Assessment
Course Leader: Mrs B Thomas
80% of students achieved a grade A*-C for the 2021/22 examination series in English Language
Career Opportunities
English Language allows you to develop skills which will be invaluable in a wide area of career options such as:- professions where contact with people requires knowledge of inter-personal skills in written and verbal forms; the media, law, medicine and related fields. psychology , psychotherapy, occupations with children, business and human resources.