English Language
The Canterbury Academy - Kent
01227463971
Knight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA
Course summary

A Level English Language provides an engaging and up-to-date course that reflects contemporary language study. With exciting text- and data-based sources of language, the specification introduces the study of English in its various forms and contexts, with the concepts and methods appropriate for the analysis of language underpinning all elements of the course. Offering clear skills progression from GCSE, the course allows students to build on the skills already gained and prepare for their next steps. The variety of assessment styles used, such as data analysis, discursive essays, directed writing, original writing and research-based investigative writing, allows students to develop a wide range of skills. These include critical reading, data analysis, evaluation, the ability to develop and sustain arguments and a number of different writing skills which are invaluable for both further study and future employment.

Entry requirements

We would recommend a grade 6 at GCSE in English.

How you'll be assessed

At A Level, students sit two examinations and submit one coursework assignment: PAPER 1 Textual variations and Representations Children’s language development (0 – 11 years) Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities PAPER 2 Language diversity and change Language discourses Writing skills Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities COURSEWORK Language investigation Original writing Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingRequires improvement
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressKnight Avenue, Canterbury, CT2 8QA