English Language
The McAuley Catholic High School - Doncaster
01302537396
Cantley Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3QF
Course summary

Would you enjoy the challenge of studying technical aspects of English not covered at GCSE? Are you interested in learning about the structure of language, including grammar, and looking at a wide range of spoken and written language? Would you enjoy learning to write in different creative and journalistic styles and finding out how language use is affected by gender, occupational relationships, power and ethnicity? Would you enjoy considering attitudes to accents, formal language and slang, discovering how children learn language, and how language changes over time? If so, English Language is a fascinating choice of course.

Entry requirements

Level 5 or above in English Language and Level 5 or above in English Literature at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Paper One: Language, the Individual and Society 40% of A Level Paper Two: Language Diversity and Change 40% of A Level Non-exam assessment: Language in Action 20% of A Level

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityDoncaster
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressCantley Lane, Doncaster, DN3 3QF