ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Choose Ryburn Sixth for your course in English Language, aimed to teach you about the importance of language.
Our course aims to teach students how to investigate English text and also how to write creatively, through learning how we learn to use language, how language creates bias, and how and why English changes and varies.
You will benefit from some excellent teachers who strive to help you excel. We offer outstanding resources and facilities to help you develop. Earning this qualification can help you on your path towards any career that requires the use of language such as; journalism, writing, teaching and even interpreting.
What will I study?
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A-Level English Language
Exam board: AQA
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Components:
Paper 1: Language, the Individual and Society
- Textual variations and representations
- Children's language development (0 – 11 years)Paper 2: Language diversity and change
- Language diversity and change
- Language discourses
- Writing skillsNon-exam assessment: Language in action
- Language investigation
- Original writing -
Grade 5 in English Language.
YOUR NEXT STEPS
YOUR NEXT STEPS
English Language is a highly valued analytical subject that is sought after by employers and universities across numerous sectors. Studying the subject develops essential linguistic knowledge, understanding of language structure and communication systems required for careers in education, media and language-related fields. You will also gain valuable transferable skills such as critical analysis, research methodology, attention to detail, written communication and systematic thinking that are highly sought after across a wide range of degree programmes beyond English Language.
Past students have progressed to study diverse courses including English Language, linguistics, English literature, journalism, media studies, communications, teaching, speech and language therapy, psychology, law, philosophy and modern foreign languages.
