Are you interested in why certain people speak like they do? Have you ever noticed how speech is influenced by gender or regional location? Do you know what makes a good communicator? Did you know that approximately 25,000 new words are added to the Oxford English Dictionary every year? Are you annoyed when your elders complain of teenagers’ “bad” English? Then English Language will allow you a chance to actively engage with everyday language: to understand how it works, evolves and changes, whilst celebrating its diversity.
Course Content
In addition to studying written language, A Level English Language looks closely at how English works as speech, and at new types of communication such as text messaging or tweeting. English is in a constant state of change, and your course will include a focus on how it has developed in the past, but also how it is developing now. You will study how children’s language develops and how the use of English varies both nationally and globally. You will create your own texts to suit different purposes and audiences and develop your own language investigations.
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (grade C) including English.
Other A Levels
English Language goes well with any subjects, but combines particularly well with Media Studies, Drama and other humanities and arts subjects. If you’re thinking of taking English at university, you should study it alongside English Literature.
Course Costs
Please note that the costs given below are subject to change.
The Additional Cost, payable to the College, is £20. You will be asked to pay this or to put arrangements in place to pay this, at enrolment. Additional Costs are incurred to support teaching, learning and assessment resources. For English, this would include course text books and a range of other classroom resources. We aim to give you a high-quality learning experience, fully preparing you for the next stage in your education or the workplace.
We also offer students opportunities to participate in a range of optional activities and visits outside of their course. Trips will be charged for separately and run subject to demand.
Please note: Fees are subject to change.
Contact
Tel: 01584 872846
Email: enquiries@hlcollege.ac.uk
