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Eng Lang (GCEA)

at Sir John Nelthorpe School, Brigg · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

At A2 students will build on the skills and knowledge from AS. The study for A2 will focus on: Language, the individual and society which will explore concepts of audience, purpose, genre, mode and representation. It will also introduce you to the study of children's language development, exploring how children learn language and how they are able to understand and express themselves through language. Language diversity and change which will invite students to explore processes of language change and social attitudes to language. Students will also produce a piece of language investigation of their choice and a piece of original writing as part of the coursework element. Where Will An A Level In English Language Lead Me? While in the Sixth Form at Brigg, English will complement a number of other A Level subjects e.g. History, Drama, Media, Psychology and Modern Foreign Languages, as well as providing an interesting contrast for students taking Sciences or Mathematics. It develops a range of skills which, in combination with other A Levels, will provide a suitable entry qualification for a Degree course. A Degree in English can lead to a variety of professions e.g. law, journalism, teaching, management and business studies.

What you need to get on

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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

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