English Language

*IMPORTANT INFORMATION FROM WEALD OF KENT GRAMMAR SCHOOL FOR SEPTEMBER 2024 APPLICATIONS*

Students can join Weald of Kent Grammar School at our Tonbridge Campus.

Applications Open: - 15 November 2023

Applications Close: - 15 January 2024

Entry Requirements: - If you wish to join the Weald of Kent Sixth Form you must have a minimum of a Grade 5 in English Language or English Literature and a Grade 5 in Mathematics. In addition, students also need to achieve an Average Point Score (APS) of 5.5 to be comprised of their best 8 GCSE results.

How to Apply: - Applications are made through Applicaa. Please see the school website for more information: https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/sixth-form/application

Open Event: - Our Sixth Form Open Evening is 14 November 2023.

You will gain an appreciation of the written word, and a wide variety of spoken and electronic media to sustain you throughout life. An understanding of linguistic subtleties and skills in original writing will equip you for a career in journalism, education, law or industry. You will have a better understanding of how language is used to influence and manipulate you, of how language has changed over time, and of how different social groups might use language. You will also gain an A level in an academically rigorous subject, respected by universities, which qualifies you for many degree choices

You will learn how to analyse in context several types of writing, including newspapers, magazines, scripts and children’s stories as well as spontaneous and scripted spoken transcripts. You will also be taught how to create original texts and to challenge specific social representations. For coursework, you will do two tasks: undertake a language investigation, developing your independent research skills, and create a piece of original writing with a commentary.

A Level English Language is a linear course which consists of two examination papers and two pieces of coursework.

Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society

2 hours and 30 minutes (40%)

Paper 2: Language Diversity and Change

2 hours and 30 minutes (40%)

Non-examination Assessment (Coursework): Language in Action

Language Investigation (2,000 words)

Original Writing and Commentary (1,500 words)

(20%)

You should have achieved at least a Grade 6 in English Language at GCSE.

An A level in English Language will open doors at all universities and a degree in English Language provides excellent training for careers in language therapy, law, education, journalism, the media, advertising and marketing