English Language
AS & A2 Level
Eng, Med
& Lang
Course description
English Language
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Here in the English Language department we explore almost everything that uses words! English Language isn’t
meant to just be read; we observe how English Language comes alive in spoken conversation, political speeches
and language acquisition. Our course is incredibly relevant. Take a look for yourself; language is all around you –
on your crisp packets, bus tickets and sandwich wrappers! If you’re interested in the way language works through
speech and writing, and like exploring a wide range of different texts closely, English Language will interest you.
It also involves discussing ideas and issues about language use, researching language and using language
creatively.
Our love of language extends beyond the classroom. We run trips to theatre productions, university study days
and attend language conferences in London which students have really valued and enjoyed. We also run a
creative writing club for budding writers who wish to pursue writing as a career!
History
Law
Sociology
Politics
Biology
Future opportunities
Studying at OSFC will provide you with a wealth of
opportunities. Popular options from students who left in
2015 were:
University Destinations
The University of Huddersfield English Language
The University of Manchester English Language for
Education
The University of Sheffield Law
Leeds College of Art Creative Advertising
The University of Huddersfield Sports Journalism
Course content
AS
A2
Component 1: Exploring Language: The first module
involves the linguistic analysis of both spoken and
written texts.
Component 1: Exploring Language: Language under the
microscope.
Component 2: Exploring Contexts: The second module
analyses how issues relating to language and gender
or language and power influence particular authentic,
unseen texts.
Component 2: Dimensions of linguistic variation.
Component 3: Non-assessed Independent investigation
of language (coursework)
Careers Destinations
Speech and Language
Therapist
Law
Market Research
Author
Teaching
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English Language
AS & A2 Level
Eng, Med
& Lang
What does this course involve?
English Language puts written and spoken word under the
microscope to expose the delicate intricacies of the texts which
we see in every aspect of our daily lives. You will be passionate
about words and wish to explore more about how texts achieve
their purposes, and how they work for their audiences. We will
also explore how language evolves and adapts when we
investigate how children learn to speak. Budding writers can
hone their creative writing skills by starting to develop their own
voice as a writer and using the techniques you have studied in
your own writing.
General
Entry Requirements
Specific
Entry Requirements
Course
Assessment Method
Course
Duration
To study A levels at OSFC
you will need 5 GCSEs at C
grade or above, with 2 from
English, Maths & Science
Grade C in English
Language and English
Literature.
AS 100% exam
A2 80% exam
20% coursework
2 Years
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