English Language A Level
Course Details
Board: OCR
Course Title: English Language A-Level
Course Specification Code: A Level H470
Course Entry Requirements: Grade 6 in both GCSE English Language and English Literature
Content
Unit 1 - Exploring Language
Section A – Language under the microscope Section B – Writing about a topical issue Section C – Comparing and contrasting texts
Unit 2 - Dimensions of Linguistic Variation Section A – Child Language Acquisition
Section B – Language in the Media
Section C – Language Change
Unit 3 - Independent Language Research
Section A – Academic poster
Section B – Independent investigation of language
Assessment
Unit 1: Exploring Language
Written examination - 2 hour and 30 minutes 40% of total A level
Unit 2: Dimensions of linguistic variation Written examination - 2 hour and 30 minutes 40% of total A level
Unit 3: Independent Language Research Coursework = 20% of A Level
Higher Education & Careers
The critical analysis and communication skills developed in an A Level in English Language are key academic and vocational skills that can be transferred to a wide range of courses and careers. English is regarded highly as a core subject for all University and College entries and will be beneficial for any Higher Education course. The study of English prepares students for a wide range of careers, such as law, journalism, publishing and teaching.
Why English Language at St Paul’s?
English Language is a dynamic subject and, in keeping with this, it is taught in a lively, vibrant manner at St Paul’s. Lessons are seminar style with plenty of discussion and opportunity for students to present ideas. There are a wide range of texts studied. In one week students could study such diverse texts as: a transcript from Made in Chelsea, a speech from Barack Obama, a programme from the BBC proms, an advert for Men’s Nutritional Products and a children’s story book. The teachers are subject specialists and are extremely helpful and supportive of students, especially when they make the transition from GCSE to A Level. Results are excellent and many students go on to read English at University
Contact:
Name: Mrs J Walsh
Email: jwalsh@st-pauls.surrey.sch.uk
Telephone: 01932 783811