A Level English Language (Linguistics)

A Level English Language (Linguistics)

Exam Board; AQA

English Language A Level is an interesting, stimulating and thought-provoking course that gives you a chance to analyse and understand everyday language and explore how it works. You will study a wide range of texts including spoken transcripts, adverts, articles and literary extracts. Part of the course involves analytical skills, looking at technical aspects of language such as grammar and how texts are written. You will also have the opportunity to explore the meaning, context, purpose and intended audience of a range of texts. Other parts of the course allow you to study how language works in everyday life such as learning how children speak, gender differences in language use, regional varieties or how language has changed over time. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own writing skills and develop journalistic, creative and academic styles of writing.

Key Units/ Content

- Language Levels (text analysis)

- Language Varieties (gender, accent and dialect, sexuality, occupation, age, social groups, ethnicity)

- Child Language development

- History of English

- World English

Key Skills

- Enjoyment of debate and discussion

- An ability to analyse texts

- Good written expression

- Enthusiasm for creative writing

- Willingness to improve and listen to feedback

5 in either English Language or English Literature GCSE

Careers: Journalism, Law, Childcare and Education, Marketing and Advertising

University Courses: English, Journalism, Marketing, Speech and Language Therapy, Education, Childhood Studies

Links with other subjects: English Literature, Sociology, Psychology, History and Health and Social Care