Why choose English Language A-Level
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Paper 1: Language and the Individual
What’s assessed Textual variations and representations Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities
Assessed: written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes, 50% of AS level
Questions:
Textual Variations and Representations:
Two texts, linked by topic or theme.
- A question requiring analysis of one text (25 marks)
- A question requiring analysis of a second text (25 marks)
- A question requiring comparison of the two texts (20 marks)
Paper 2: Language and Varieties
What’s assessed Language diversity Writing skills Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities
Assessed: written exam: 1 hour 30 minutes, 50% of AS level
Questions
Section A – Language Diversity
A discursive essay on language diversity, with a choice of two questions (30 marks)
Section B – Language Discourses
A directed writing task on attitudes to language (40 marks)
Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society
What’s Assessed Textual variations and representations Children’s language development (0-11 years) Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities
Assessed: written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes, 40% of A-level
Questions
Section A – Textual Variations and Representations
Two texts (one contemporary and one older text) linked by topic or theme.
- A question requiring analysis of one text (25 marks)
- A question requiring analysis of a second text (25 marks)
- A question requiring comparison of the two texts (20 marks)
Section B – Children’s Language Development
A discursive essay on children’s language development, with a choice of two questions where the data provided will focus on spoken, written or multimodal language (30 marks)
Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change
What’s assessed Language diversity and change Language discourses Writing skills Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities
Assessed: written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes 40% of A-level
Questions
Section A – Diversity and Change
One question from a choice of two:
Either an evaluative essay on language diversity (30 marks)
Or an evaluative essay on language change (30 marks)
Section B – Language Discourses
Two texts about a topic linked to the study of diversity and change
- A question requiring analysis of how the texts use language to present ideas, attitudes and opinions (40 marks)
- A directed writing task linked to the same topic and the ideas in the texts (30 marks)
Non-exam Assessment: Language in Action
What’s assessed Language Investigation Original Writing Methods of language analysis are integrated into the activities
Assessed by teachers, moderated by AQA, 20% of A-level
Tasks
Students produce:
- A language investigation (2,000 words excluding data)
- A piece of original writing and commentary (1,500 words total)
Assessment Board: AQA
The English Language provides a good range of core academic, analytical and written skills. Many students who study this subject go on to follow programmes in Journalism, Teaching, Marketing, Human Resources and Advertising.
A degree in English Language can lead to a variety of career paths, including specialist areas such as Speech Therapy, Publishing, Journalism and Teaching.
For further information contact:
Mr Beadman (rbeadman@st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk)
Mrs Upadhya (rupadhya@st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk)
Miss Khalifa (mkhalifa@st-pauls.leicester.sch.uk)