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English Language

at Emmanuel College, Gateshead · college

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionOutstanding2024see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Unit 1: Language, the Individual and Society (40% of A Level) This is a 2 ½ hour exam. Section A requires candidates to explore two texts, one contemporary and one older, linked by a theme. Students will analyse the texts individually and then compare them, using linguistic methods. Section B consists of a choice of two questions on children’s language development. Unit 2: Language Diversity and Change (40% of A Level) This is a 2 ½ hour exam where students will write an evaluative essay on either language change over time or language diversity. Students will also complete a task showing their understanding of attitudes and opinions towards language change and diversity. Unit 3: Language in Action (20% of A Level) This is a coursework module where students will have to demonstrate a number of different writing skills. The folder will consist of a 2,000 word language investigation of their choice and a 1,500 piece of original writing with a commentary. Students will be free to follow their own lines of study and creative choices, with some guidance from the teacher.

What you need to get on

Students must achieve at least a 6 in English Language GCSE.

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

  • Emmanuel College

    Consett Road, Gateshead, NE11 0AN

    DaytimeClassroom based
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