English Language

• Non-fiction analysis and production (e.g. travel, review and advice writing etc.)
• Fiction analysis and production (e.g. dystopian, gothic and crime etc.)
• Conversation Analysis
• Occupation, Age, Ethnicity and Social Groups
• Standard and Non-Standard English
• Child Language Development
• Language Change – The History of English and Language of 21^st Century
• Gender

You will choose one text type to write from non fiction analysis, fiction analysis or creative writing production.

The English Language provides a good range of core academic, analytical and written skills. It can lead to a variety of degrees and career paths, including specialist areas such as Speech Therapy, Publishing, Journalism and Teaching. Many students who study this subject go on to follow programmes in Journalism, Teaching, Marketing, Human Resources and Advertising.

At least five 5s at GCSE, including at least a 5 in English Language.

Have you considered studying a Mixed Programme (A-Levels and BTECs) Whether you’re on target to achieve five 5s in your GCSEs or not there may still be an option to study A-Levels alongside a BTEC qualification at Newman.

AQA

This A Level is assessed at the end of Year 13 by two final exam papers and one coursework folder.

In Year 12 you will prepare for the Component 1 examination and will study ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’ and the Edexcel Anthology. You will also begin the creative writing coursework.

At the start of Year 13 you will complete your creative writing coursework and will go on to study ‘Wuthering Heights’ and ‘The Bloody Chamber’ and a range of unseen texts in preparation for the Component 2 examination.

Over the two years you will be internally assessed via a formal CAP each term as well as through homework assignments and in class assessments