COURSE CODE: AQA English Language A Level - 7702 TYPICAL
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Grade 5 in GCSE English Language
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Please note: This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Final decisions on course availability will be made based on demand and timetabling feasibility.
THE PROGRAMME
English Language offers students a deep dive into the structure, function, and evolution of the English Language. It explores how language is used in different contexts, how it varies across regions and social groups, and how it changes over time. Students also undertake an independent investigation and produce original writing as part of the non-exam assessment (NEA), alongside two written examinations.
Areas of Study The AQA A Level English Language is assessed through two exam papers and one NEA component:
Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society
• Textual Variations and Representations: analysis and comparison of two texts (one contemporary, one older)
• Children’s Language Development: essay based on data (spoken, written, or multimodal)
• Methods of Language Analysis: integrated throughout
Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change
• Language Diversity and Change: essay on language variation or historical change
• Language Discourses: analysis of attitudes and opinions in texts
• Directed Writing: writing to present a viewpoint (e.g., article, blog post)
• Methods of Language Analysis: integrated throughout
• Regional, social, gender, and occupational varieties
• Historical language change
Language in Action (NEA)
• Independent investigation
• Original writing and commentary
WHY STUDY THIS SUBJECT?
Studying English Language helps students develop critical thinking, analytical precision, and excellent communication skills. It provides insight into how language shapes identity, influences society, and evolves over time. The course is intellectually stimulating and highly applicable to a wide range of academic and professional fields.
Please note: This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers. Final decisions on course availability will be made based on demand and timetabling feasibility
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