English Language
Unlock the power of communication with A-Level English Language! We are excited to deliver a new course to Twynham that allows you to dive deep into the art of communication, where every word becomes a tool for creativity, persuasion, and power.
This course invites you to not only explore a wide range of captivating texts but also to craft your own original pieces, unlocking your full creative potential. Analyse the nuance of others whilst reflecting on your own creative journey.
The course explores English both as a tool for communication and as a subject of study, encouraging students to investigate, debate and conduct independent research on language in use.
Throughout the course, you’ll learn how language functions as a powerful tool for personal expression, social interaction, how it is developed in children and even how it can be used to assert power within society.
This course allows you to engage in lively debates, conduct your own independent research and explore where our language originates. It is your gateway to mastering nuances of expression and sharpening your skills in critical thinking, enquiry, and analysis—perfect preparation for a range of higher education courses or careers where communication is key.
This course fits perfectly in our 'English Triad', with many cross over skills that are also useful when studied alongside Media and English Literature.
Exam board: We study AQA | English | A-Level | A-level English Language
Entry Requirements: As well as the standard Sixth Form requirements, you must also have Grade 5 or above in GCSE English Language
Key Content: The A-Level will broaden and deepen your knowledge, skills and understanding and enable you to gain a wider sense of the scope of language study. You will engage creatively and critically with a varied programme of study and develop your skills as producers and interpreters of language.
What is the work like? As an example of the kind of work that you will cover during the A-Level course, please find the pre-A-Level material that we asked Year 11 to complete before starting their course with us in September.
Assessments
Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society
In the examination two questions are to be answered; one question from Section A and one question from Section B.
Section A - Textual Variations and Representations
Section B - Children's Language Development
Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
100 marks
40% of A-level
Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change
In the examination two questions are to be answered; one question from Section A and one question from Section B.
Section A - Diversity and Change
One question from a choice of two:
Either: an evaluative essay on language diversity (30 marks)
Or: an evaluative essay on language change (30 marks)
Section B - Language Discourses
Two texts about a topic linked to the study of diversity and change.
- A question requiring analysis of how the texts use language to present ideas, attitudes and opinions (40 marks)
- A directed writing task linked to the same topic and the ideas in the texts (30 marks)
Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes
100 marks
40% of A-level
Non-exam assessment: Language in Action
Students produce:
- a language investigation (2,000 words excluding data)
a piece of original writing and commentary (1,500 words total)
- Word count: 3,500
- 100 marks
- 20% of A-level
Who do I contact if I have any questions?
Mr Haddow will be happy to answer any questions that you might have. You are welcome to email him on Richard.Haddow@twynhamschool.com.
To ask an English Language student more about the course, please email student@twynhamsixthform.com and they will be happy to help you.
