English Language

AQA

What will I be studying? The way language operates in society, the way we use it and the way people interact. You will also explore textual varieties and how to analyse texts through concepts such as audience, purpose, genre, representation and mode. In addition, you will study the language of children and how language has diversified and changed over time. What does this subject involve? Careful analysis and evaluation of written and spoken language. You will develop your skills to argue a case logically, investigate a topic in an objective and rigorous way and express your ideas in writing clearly and concisely. You will have the opportunity to complete Non-Examination Assessment consisting of both creative writing and in depth investigation into a language topic of your choice. What skills or qualities will I need? You will need to be: • Creative • Interested in the way language works • Analytical • Able to write clearly, accurately and in detail

What about future prospects and careers? Journalism/writing, broadcasting, speech and language therapy, working with children. As language is all around us, it will be useful for almost anything! Do I need to have studied this for GCSE? Yes.

Additional information You will have the opportunity to attend day schools run by Principal and Senior Examiners and attend workshops led by language experts.