The A Level in English Language encourages learners to develop their interest and enjoyment of English as they 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 program for the study of English; develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language and independently investigate language in use. The course is designed to foster learners’ independence as they explore the 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 in different ways. At A Level there is a focus on linguistic analysis of the spoken and written word. Students are required to learn and apply terminology in the analysis of a variety of texts, both fiction and non-fiction. They will consider the creation and production of texts and will have an opportunity to create and analyze their own writing. Later on in the course, students examine specific issues in language and its relation to power, gender, situation, and child language acquisition. They will also study how language changes over time and will learn how to analyze texts from different historical periods. Students will study the language of the 21st Century and the impact that technology has on our language. There is a coursework element, for which students will conduct and produce an investigation into an area of language use of their own choosing.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 in Maths. In addition, applicants will require at least a Grade 5 and 6 in their English GCSEs.
At A Level, English Language is mainly assessed by examination (three in total), alongside a language investigation coursework component in the second year.
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| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Lincolnshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Northgate, Sleaford, NG34 7DD |
The A Level in English Language encourages learners to develop their interest and enjoyment of English as they 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 program for the study of English; develop their skills as producers and interpreters of language and independently investigate language in use. The course is designed to foster learners’ independence as they explore the 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 in different ways. At A Level there is a focus on linguistic analysis of the spoken and written word. Students are required to learn and apply terminology in the analysis of a variety of texts, both fiction and non-fiction. They will consider the creation and production of texts and will have an opportunity to create and analyze their own writing. Later on in the course, students examine specific issues in language and its relation to power, gender, situation, and child language acquisition. They will also study how language changes over time and will learn how to analyze texts from different historical periods. Students will study the language of the 21st Century and the impact that technology has on our language. There is a coursework element, for which students will conduct and produce an investigation into an area of language use of their own choosing.
5+ Grade 5s at GCSE or equivalent. Grade 4 in Maths. In addition, applicants will require at least a Grade 5 and 6 in their English GCSEs.
At A Level, English Language is mainly assessed by examination (three in total), alongside a language investigation coursework component in the second year.