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English Language
STUDY LEVEL CONTACT DETAILS
A level Chris Atherton, Head of Department
[email protected]
English Language focuses more on ‘non-literary’ texts from journalism, advertising,
conversations and documents. This course is highly-regarded by universities as it
helps you form sound arguments and develop excellent analytical skills.
What will I study?
You will begin your studies with
an introduction to the study of
language, where you will analyse
a wide variety of short written and
spoken texts. We then move on to
study language in detail covering
topics such as how teenagers and
parents speak to each other and how
powerful leaders such as Barrack
Obama use language. You will also
have the chance to explore how the
English Language has changed over
the centuries (and is still changing)
and how children acquire their
language skills.
Assessment is by a mixture of
coursework and written exams.
There is also the opportunity to
take GCSE English if you wish to
improve on your original grade.
Co-curricular activities?
We have strong links with
Manchester Metropolitan University
and take part in an annual story-
writing competition, as well as
supporting students in a range of
writing competitions locally and
nationally. Students also have the
opportunity to join the Linguistics
Club – a programme for gifted
and talented students interested
in further study of linguistics at
university
Where might it lead?
English Language is useful for a wide
range of educational courses and
careers. It is a good preparation for
any course with a linguistic element
and for careers in which knowledge
of, and a sensitivity to, language
will be required. Students who have
studied A level English have gone
into careers such as journalism,
teaching and social work, to name
a few.
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