English Language can be studied at ncn Lace Market A Level Centre and ncn High Pavement Sixth Form College.
This course can also be studied as an intensive one-year programme for students aged 19+ at ncn Lace Market 'A' Level Centre.
Length
- 'AS' in Year 1
- 'A2' in Year 2
Entry Requirements
'AS':
- At least Grade C in GCSE English Language.
'A2':
- At least Grade E in 'AS' English Language, Grade D is preferred.
Course Content
2 units at 'AS' Level, typically including:
- Categorising texts: Exploring and understanding spoken and written language in use. Examination of the way in which purposes, audiences and contexts impact upon language production and reception.
- Text Varieties: Exploring how spoken and written texts reproduce ideas about cultural values and assumptions with a key focus on: language and gender; language and power; language and technology
- Coursework: Two pieces of original writing, plus two commentaries.
2 units at 'A2' Level, typically including:
Developing Language: A study of two topics:
- Language Acquisition and Language Change
- Investigating Language: exploring and analysing language data
Assessment
A combination of examinations and coursework.
Aims & Ambitions
A Higher Education course in English, humanities, teaching, arts, media or a career in one of these areas.