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A Level English Language

at Cardinal Newman College, Preston · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2023see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level English Language is the study of the spoken and written word and how writers use language to fulfil purposes, target specific audiences, reveal attitudes and evoke emotions. The course involves close analysis of a range of texts from news reports, concert reviews, travel writing, sports journalism and many, many more! The course is highly technical and we will equip you with the tools and vocabulary to deconstruct texts in detail, looking specifically at how words and grammatical structures can affect meaning. The course is also highly creative and allows students develop their original writing skills in both the first and second year, allowing for students to write both literary and non-literary pieces. We also look at language in a wider context and study the social, historical and cultural impact of the written and spoken word. During your first year, you will be equipped with the skills and technical vocabulary to analyse both written and spoken language, which will be tested on a range of unseen texts in the examinations. You will also be asked to create your own texts under timed conditions. You will analyse both spoken and written language from a variety of sources, including news reports and film reviews as well as producing your own creative writing pieces, in which you will analyse your linguistic choices.

What you need to get on

Five Grade 5s at GCSE and at least a 5 in English Language

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Cardinal Newman College

    Larkhill Road, Preston, PR1 4HD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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