SUBJECT

English Language

What are lessons like in this subject?

You can expect English Language lessons to always be lively, engaging and varied. Through the exploration of a range of spoken and written texts, students will develop their appreciation and understanding for the complex issues that underpin communication. There will be opportunities to debate a range of topical issues, such as the relationship between language and gender identity, political correctness and political bias. In addition, students are encouraged to collect their own data for analysis, from motivational speeches and celebrity interviews to editorial features and sports commentaries. Students are also able to demonstrate their more creative side through the coursework, as well as developing their independent working skills through the completion of a Language Investigation. You will also benefit from our close links with universities, as well as a range of enrichment opportunities including taking part in writing competitions and a creative writing club.

What will I study?

Through the analysis of a range of texts, data and theories, you will study:
  • How language is used to create meanings and representations.
  • Language diversity, including an exploration of gender, region, ethnicity and occupation.
  • Language change over time.
  • Language discourses.
  • Child language development.
The course is assessed through the combination of two exam papers and coursework. The coursework requires you to write a 750-word creative text with an accompanying 750-word analytical commentary, as well as a 2000-word investigation in which you explore a language issue of your choosing. This is worth 20% of the qualification.

What our
students

say

The course has taught me so much about myself and the world around me, about how life is so language oriented. The depth of analysis that you get taught is incomparable to anything at GCSE and the application is applicable to everyday life- I find myself using these skills across such a wide variety even outside of the classroom. The course also provides so many transferable skills that are great for any future plans, from doing this course I discovered what I wanted to do at University, as well as really finding my subject of interest which I find really exciting.

Bethany Balmforth, Outwood Grande Academy


English Language

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