The AQA English Language A Level course content reflects contemporary language study. With exciting text and data-based sources of language, the course introduces the study of English in its various forms and contexts; the concepts and methods are appropriate for the analysis of language in all its forms. 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.
A minimum of three grade 6s and five grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 6 in GCSE English Language and English Literature.
The A Level course culminates in three assessed components: Paper 1: Language, the individual and society. This paper assesses textual variations and representations and children’s language development (0–11 years). This is assessed through a written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes and accounts for 40% of the A Level. Paper 2: Language diversity and change. This paper assesses language diversity and change and language discourses. It also assesses writing skills. This is assessed through a written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes and accounts for 40% of A Level. Non-exam assessment: Language in action. This involves a detailed language investigation and original writing. This has a word count of 3,500 and accounts for 20% of A Level. It is assessed by teachers and moderated by the AQA examination board.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Conway Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, ST8 7AR |
The AQA English Language A Level course content reflects contemporary language study. With exciting text and data-based sources of language, the course introduces the study of English in its various forms and contexts; the concepts and methods are appropriate for the analysis of language in all its forms. 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.
A minimum of three grade 6s and five grade 5s at GCSE including a grade 6 in GCSE English Language and English Literature.
The A Level course culminates in three assessed components: Paper 1: Language, the individual and society. This paper assesses textual variations and representations and children’s language development (0–11 years). This is assessed through a written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes and accounts for 40% of the A Level. Paper 2: Language diversity and change. This paper assesses language diversity and change and language discourses. It also assesses writing skills. This is assessed through a written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes and accounts for 40% of A Level. Non-exam assessment: Language in action. This involves a detailed language investigation and original writing. This has a word count of 3,500 and accounts for 20% of A Level. It is assessed by teachers and moderated by the AQA examination board.