AS/A Level English Language & Literature
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Level:
AS Level
Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
Level 3 - Full A Level equivalent
Length of course:
AS 1 Year /A2 1 Year
Venue:
Poplar Centre
Age Group:
16-19 6th Form College
This course combines the study of language and literature. You will consider how language works; how it has changed over time; how it is spoken by people, both in real contexts and in books, films and plays; and how writers use different styles according to different genres and purposes. You will look at many forms of writing: novels, poetry, newspaper and magazine articles, transcripts, short stories, plays and television dramas, and consider why language is used in a certain way and assess its effects.
You will learn to adapt your own writing style for different genres, audiences and purposes, for example a radio play, travel writing, teenage magazine articles or even an episode of your favourite TV series. As well as learning aspects of grammar and developing an understanding of appropriate terminology, you will focus on how language and social attitudes have changed over time.
Entry Requirements:
To study A levels you will need a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A* to C) or an equivalent Vocational Programme at Merit level or above. Qualifications must include either a GCSE grade A* to C in English and Maths or relevant full Key Skills qualifications at Level 2.
Where this course might take me:
You can progress to university and on to media, journalism, marketing and advertising courses.