English RUSHCLIFFE SPENCER ACADEMY - SIXTH FORM
English Language
Aims of the Course number of different writing skills which are invaluable for both
further study and future employment.
The English Language course is a compelling and
contemporary exploration of language that enables students
to develop their skills as producers and interpreters of Careers in English
language. Through studying a variety of texts, from speeches English Language is a facilitating subject.
to multimodal texts, students will gain a thorough awareness Students who study A Level English Language go on to pursue
of language acquisition and its use and impact in a variety of careers in writing, journalism, editing, publishing, law, teaching,
contexts. broadcasting, media, psychology and social work.
What is the Outline of the Course Content?
Assessment Overview Marks % “The study of English Language is about
2:30 Language, the Individual and Society 100 40 the power of language and its impact
2:30 Language, Diversity and Change 100 40
on society and culture. It empowers
students to forensically examine and
Non-Examination Assessment (NEA) 50 20
construct texts with a deep appreciation
of their real world contexts.”
This course focuses on English language as a tool and function
of society. Students will develop their understanding of
language’s role in society, as a tool of communication, as well as
its diversity and ways of changing over time. It concludes with
Further Information from the Exam Board
an NEA analytical investigation into the use of language.
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What Skills Will I Learn?
Entry Requirements
The variety of assessment styles used, such as data analysis,
discursive essays, directed writing, original writing and research- 5 GCSE grades 4-9 including Mathematics
based investigative writing, allows students to develop a wide Grade 6 in English Language
range of skills. These include critical reading, data analysis, Grade 5 in English Literature
evaluation, the ability to develop and sustain arguments and a
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