English Language

Course summary

In the first year, the main two main areas are exploring language and analsying how language works across different modes and text types. Students will learn about textual variations (the differences between spoken and written language), accents, power and gender and how context affects language production. The various linguistic and grammatical levels will be learnt and applied to texts of differing genres. Language analysis and discursive essay skills will be developed as well as the ability to evaluate and compare texts. One examined piece is producing a persuasive written response to a statement concerning an issue in current English use. Students will also learn about how technology and changes over time can affect language production. In the second year all areas of year one are revisited and new areas throughout the year are introduced and include analysis of how children acquire language, language in the media and further development of how language changes over time. The independent coursework (an investigation into an area of each learner’s particular individual interest) and academic poster is completed.